Paladin frowns and replies, "He abused me and Panther. This ends."

"Well I sure as fuck ain't backing down. Bastard's hurt too many people."

And Mona grins and shrugs. "It's not like they're going to arrest me, I look like a cat!"

Joker grins. "Yeah, I thought so. Alright. Let's get out of here and figure out how we're going to send our calling card."

And the team manages to fight and sneak their way back out successfully, reaching the exit vent.

"You're probably gonna be tired as soon as you get out of here, Paladin. You didn't push yourself as hard as Joker and Panther did their first times, so you probably won't pass out, but you're gonna be tired."

"Yeah, for you it was basically just that one fight. I think you'll probably be relatively okay." 

"We'll all be there for you. It'll work out."

She nods. "We'll handle it together, however bad it is."

And out they all go.

Shiho sags against Ann as they return to the normal world, takes a slow breath, and nods. "This is about as bad as the worst practices. I can handle it."

"Alright. Now let's get you home fast, before your parents get back."

"What Ann said. If you have to make an excuse it's not the end of the world, but better for them to not even know there's something to be hidden."

She nods. "Okay, let's go. Plan the card in the group chat?"

"Yeah. I've got some ideas already."

"Agreed."

Joker sets out toward the train station.

"Want me to walk you home, Shiho?"

"Yes please."

She leans against Ann for the walk, and the team all head back to the station and then on to their respective homes.

Joker checks her phone for the time again. Has she got time to lay in supplies before their final run — which will hopefully be tomorrow?

They got lucky today. They only spent about ten minutes in the Metaverse, external time. It is now 16:27.

Joker takes the train to Shibuya, and starts laying in restorative snacks to keep in her pack.

About fifteen minutes in, she takes out her phone again. 

Hey, I decided to lay in some supplies.

Anyone want anything from Shibuya? I've got plenty off the shadows, so most reasonable reqs accepted

And honestly, if anyone wants to come join me, or just text with me, that'd be cool too.

There's a body shop knockoff down there that sells cosmetics, if you'd like to try those. Or just get yourself some nice soap or w/e

I've worked modeling jobs so if you need help with makeup I'm your girl

there's also a home decorations shop down there I think, you could pick something up for your room?

There's a poster shop in the underground, and a music shop too. Also, there's the bookstore on Central street.

oh! there's a gym in Shibuya too!

also a video rental place!

There's also that hippie jewellery place that has little placards talking about the elemental powers of all their el cheapo rings 

i wonder if that'd work in the metaverse at all