[Coolshaymin]

Reimu stepped out of the shrine and closed the doors. She already sent out all the other residents here to do their jobs except Clownpiece who she was waiting to come out from under the floorboards of her shrine. She would drag her out but that was the thing with fairy homes, they were impossible to see generally unless you were allowed to see them. That's how she has lived under the shrine so long without her knowing the first time. "... The shrine sitters are supposed to be here soon... That Hell Fairy could at least wake up on time..." Reimu complained as she looked up at the artificial sky. She had to go out soon, get up already. "Woof woof!"

"Was that a dog?" she stated in confusion, walking over to see a dog in a orange jacket, a kunai placed in a holder on each of his forelegs and a strange collar... Oh right, that must be that guard dog that the Police HQ sent... Why was it digging a hole at the shrine though... ""... Oh, that's why," she stated in a bit of relief as the dog dragged out a kicking fairy dressed in the star spangled flag. "Hey! Usually the dog guards Hell, not break into it and kidnap a resident while she's asleep!" the fairy complains as Koromaru let her go to look up at Reimu.

"Well, maybe he wouldn't need to if you got up on time. Anyway, I'm going to leave after greeting the shrine protectors. You stay here with them and don't burn down the shrine," the shrine maiden lectured as the dog sat at attention. "That happened one time! Besides, I'm the strongest fairy there is! I can protect this shrine by myself," she said to which  the dog shook his head seemingly in doubt at her claim. "First off, it happened a few times, not once. Secondly, I know better than to trust a fairy with free rein of the house unsupervised. And that's not even accounting that you're a Hell Fairy," she argued back, the dog giving an affirmitive bark. "... You got me there..."

"Good, now go keep an eye out while I talk to the hired protectors," she said. "Fine, fine," the fairy replied as she rolled her eyes and flew up to sit on the traditional japanese shrine that overlooked a patch of beautiful flowers and trees that were replenished with some fairy help and a trained gardener as Reimu and Koromaru walked up front.

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A chill slowly blows from the south, and within an instant, there he comes. Green robed, and pulsing with vile energy. Isonus was approaching for his assignment, and he looked to mean business. One might mistake him for the enemy, if they weren't careful, but the way he approached from town was evidence to the contrary. An Old God, coming this way, to meet his fellows in combat. He stands upright, and folds his arms behind his back, looking almost down his nose at the two he was assigned to. He knew Soma would be here shortly, but these two were new. A... dog? That was a new one, and this other fellow didn't look much to speak of. Isonus knew he'd be carrying this mission if these two didn't have some sort of fantastic ability each, and knowing them, they would. Otherwise, Reimu would have sought other company to defend her Shrine with.

"I'm not here to make friends with either of you. I have a due to be paid to Reimu in blood and fire. Leave me out of your tongues unless you're calling something out, and we'll do peachy. Interfere with my targets and you'll become the next."

First impressions weren't exactly his strong suit, but Isonus was clearly a man of business without fun. His only goal here was to wipe out the invading forces, and return home. He had many experiments to get to, and this was merely a bump in the road for the jaded thaumaturge. He had kids to take care of , and many other tonics and trinkets to forge in his time that he was currently spending here instead. Isonus wasn't exactly happy. A few doses of adrenaline and dopamine hits would change that when combat started. For now, he keeps his eyes to the horizon, the most likely approach of the demons that may be coming. Instead of addressing either teammate for questioning, Isonus instead addressed Reimu directly.

"Reimu. Give me an approximation of the numbers we'll be facing."