[ it really is. Frankly, Lupin's feeling deeply irritated that he let Akechi slip through his fingers like that. Just a moment of distraction was enough for these damned woods to play tricks on him - Arsène Lupin, France's greatest trickster? It's absolutely shameful, especially after how he'd criticized others for not being careful when they entered this place.
But he can worry about his damaged pride later once they've found him again. He glances at the hand around his wrist briefly before he's being tugged along - although that doesn't last long, Lupin grunting in annoyance and keeping pace with him. (It's kind of lame, but at the same time, there's merit in staying physically attached... And Caramia figured out the right direction to go in, too.) ]
... Probably a bad idea to call out for him.
[ they'd just be asking for trouble doing that; Lupin's starting to understand what sort of place this town is. Instead, he keeps his mouth firmly shut, listening closely for any sounds of scuffles or voices in the grayscale forest. ]
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But he can worry about his damaged pride later once they've found him again. He glances at the hand around his wrist briefly before he's being tugged along - although that doesn't last long, Lupin grunting in annoyance and keeping pace with him. (It's kind of lame, but at the same time, there's merit in staying physically attached... And Caramia figured out the right direction to go in, too.) ]
... Probably a bad idea to call out for him.
[ they'd just be asking for trouble doing that; Lupin's starting to understand what sort of place this town is. Instead, he keeps his mouth firmly shut, listening closely for any sounds of scuffles or voices in the grayscale forest. ]