"We of Hi-no-Moto must assist each other while we are here."

It was as simple as that, really. Even if they had their differences, there was a bigger conflict going on at them moment.

Koujurou entered the mall and moved through it with the sort of familiarity that came with being in a place one too many times. He made a beeline straight for the department store, and, after asking for directions just once, brought them both to the women's section of the area.

"Here we are."

Racks upon racks of strange looking clothing, and a few lady shoppers giving the big, scarred man in their midst wide-eyed looks.