It's a calm night, wind rustling through the trees and grass, and the city a little ways off. A lone building stands apart from the city, a workshop for the warrior; the one and only original Armory. The heat of the furnaces inside clash with the cool outside air, and the sound of a hammer can be heard inside the shop. Entering the store, a multitude of different weapons can be seen on racks all around the room, and a counter in the back showing the rear room, where Emerson can be seen being the source of the hammering noise, working a large broadsword to completion. He takes obe last swing before dousing it, then holding it up and looking down it's blade. Hmm... not perfect, but enough to function properly. Emerson sets the blade aside, before looking over the counter for anyone who many have entered.

Kotori enters the armory, looking around at all the fancy swords Oooh!

Aincrad and Shadow stare up at the building, a smile on both their faces, Ain carrying a large container and Shadow holding his plans. Smirking at each other and nodding they walk into the armoury and lay the container and plans onto the counter and look at Em. Aincrad turns looking at the other people and nods at Homura and Kotori, remembering them from the GYM. Shadow starts talking to Em beaming his face off. "Heya Em, Tatsuya said we would be good to use the forge, and you're free to sell anything you like that we make. You okay with that deal? Actually before you decide, take a look at some of my plans, I think you'll enjoy them." Pushing his plans forward, anyone looking would see a form of an electric arc gun and a shield and sword combo compact enough to fit on the lower arm.

Danksuya wanders around the area as he looks around and spots the shop open, adjusting his cap and glasses before walking into the armoury itself, he heard about this place before, from Tatsuya.... At any rate he needed replacements, didn't matter if it came from a unlikable source, he still needed it ... Danksuya then approaches the counter and knocks to get Em's attention, hopefully he could through this without trouble

*Haruko had left the cafe earlier and was wandering back home when she came upon the bustling weapon store.* Hmm, I suppose I could use some better equipment. Especially if I have to start playing babysitter. *So she wanders on in.*

Homura glances over at Danksuya... Kotori seems busy anyways, and come to think of it she's met that strangely dressed boy before. He went on the other path when they'd fought against her shadow. She'd walk over to the counter and then wave at him with a smile on her face. "Ah hello again! We haven't met since that time in the TV and well... It wasn't really the best place for introducing ourselves or anything, so on that note, Homura Akemi and it's nice to meet under better conditions than last time!" With that the girl briefly bows her head, once she's got that out of the way, however, she'd then glance up and look curiously at his sunglasses... Who wears those at night, indoors?

Em smiles at Kotori's enthusiasm over the weapons, giving her a small wave if she notices him, before looking over to Aincrad to speak. Sure, that's A-okay with me. I'll take a look once I get some down time, if that's all right with you. He then notices Danksuya's knocking, and looks him over. Tatsu? What's with the outfit? And you look... a little different. Kind of... younger. Temporarily shifting his attention, he waves to Haruko as she enters the building and gives a smile to Homura when she walks up to the counter, before looking back to Aincrad and Danksu.

*Haruko looks through the various weapons on display.* Wow, and here when we were saving people at home we had to buy basically toys for weapons.... Yeah, I need an upgrade for sure.

Shadow smirks happily and grabs a few of his plans and walks around to the forge, taking a few plans to start with and throws them into the air and onto a table formed of light as he looks at them. Moving to grab the container he walks back and places it on the light table as well. Opening it reveal several tools and scavenged parts from various weapons. Ain turns to Em. "Yeah he's gonna be here for a long time. First priority is a ranged weapon for me, then a few physical weapons for him when he gets needs to fight." He then turns to the other. "I apologize in advance."

Danksuya then turns and sees Homura, definitely a face he's seen before, the strange TV was it? Well as strange as it was it ended up well for him, at any rate he should probably respond Ah, yes. Hello. I'm Danksuya. Nice to meet you. Other then introductions do you need me for anything else? Even though Danksuya wasn't trying to be cold, he did come off as a bit awkward, talking to people wasn't one of his strong suits Danksuya then looks towards Em and sighs ... It's Danksuya. Not Tatsuya. Apparently Tatsuya is about 20 years older then me. I'm still in High School... Kinda... At any rate I could do with a new weapon, I bent my old one pretty badly. Danksuya then pulls out a longsword with a 90 degree bend in the middle, the blade itself was worn down and shows signs of damage, the owner of the weapon didn't seem to have exceptionally good technique I was wondering if you could offer me a new one. Or repair it.

Upon being waved at, Kotori walks up to the counter Umm.... Can I order a weapon? I need some throwing knives... Oh! And I need a bit of repairs for my..... She feels around her sheath, looking for her sword uhh..... I.... I need a sword too.... oops.......

Homura shrugs before shaking her... Wait, she actually would like to know something else come to think of it. "Actually yes! You were on the other side in there, and I'm kinda curious as to what happened. I'd be happy share my own tale in return, but it was nothing more than a simple talk with my Shadow so uh not sure you'd want to know?" He's quite awkward, and from the way he acts... It'd be best to go about this another way than just trying to be friends right off the bat, or that's what she's thinking! With that, however, she looks over at Em with a cheerful grin on her face. "And hello Em-san! It's been quite a while since we last spoke, hasn't it? Well, I have yet to take up any fancy implents for hitting things like most people around here. So I'd just like some more of the usual really, was thinking I might need... A rapid-fire weapon of some kind, maybe one of those assault rifles or something? And another thing, did you have anything like armor piercing ammo for my sniper rifle? Magic or no, I'm a bit lacking in things for busting through a tough defense!"

The other side? Oh, right. The split. If I remember correctly we found a strange figure talking about something to do with your true self. We had to fight our way out but we got through in the end. Danksuya didn't exactly want to reveal what actually went down, so a little white lie will do just fine, although, he did want to learn about this "shadow" Anyways, you mentioned a shadow? Could you elaborate? I'm not sure what those are.

Emerson gives Ain a big thumbs up, then looking to Danksuya and his pretty much demolished sword. Oh, um... Well, I suppose having two versions of the same person makes some sense... So, er, Danksuya, fixing it is possible, but buying a new sword would be much easier. Could you think on any preferences you might have about the new weapon? Em then turns to Kotori, chuckling a little. Well, same story here. Any preferences you have with the weapons? Blade shape, length, weight, possible utility? I can give you my choice for you if you're not feeling decisive, though. Emerson continues to smile back at Homura, before checking something on his desk, then running to the back room and bringing out a mid-sized assault rifle and a box of armor-piercing rounds. That should do it, right? Also, er, Horuma, do you actually have money? I'm not always a charity, y'know.

Uhh.... For the sword... I'd like a handle that can fit both my hands. And the blade to be... uhh.... She holds her arm out and looks at it for a while about.... uh an arm and a half's length? And able to withstand elemental magic... The knives... Really, all I need is accuracy and sharp. And... also able to withstand elemental magic.... I can... uhh.... I can pay.... I think.... Kotori begins reaching into her various pouches, searching for some money

For some reason... She's got a feeling that he might be leaving something out, but no reason to press him over it, right? "Shadows are... Well, I've only ever seen mine, but imagine if everything you hate about yourself and won't even admit you think got made into a person? They're not really another person though... I am thou and thou art I., ya know that kinda thing? Anyways, we fought her for a bit and then eventully I owned up to us being the same... That's how I got a Persona actually, come to think of it, how'd you get yours?" The girl laughs as Em finally decides to actually ask her for payment... Funny enough, it's really not so hard to come by if ya just look a bit. "Yup! It's not like I've just been sitting around doing nothing Em-san, geez when we last met it was months ago! Not to mention I'd been around the place for a few days, that was before I even had anywhere to live actually... Bad times Em-san, very bad." She shakes her head, she's getting entirely off track with this line of conversation. "Anyways, how much do I owe you?" She'd then look over at Kotori and sigh slightly, geez does that girl have any money? Hell, where's she even living for that matter? Regardless, she offers the girl a calm smile. "Don't worry too much Kotori-chan, I can cover it if you need me to. I'm not so bad off that I can't help out a friend!"

Shadow grabs a taser from inside the container and starts deconstructing it, and grabbing the power core. Aincrad turns to Shadow and eyes widen. "Oi I was looking for that!" Shadow waves him off and shakes his head, grabbing the power core and grabs a few broken guns from the container. "You want a none lethal unique projectile weapon? Sacrifices are going to have to be made." Ain rolls his eyes, leans against the counter and looks at Em. "Have any suggestions for him? Or do we let him go all out?" He then turns to Homura, raising his eyes a little. "Okay I've seen you a total of three times, I think, and I've yet to ask the important question. What are you? I've seen kids your age, at least in looks, completely fail when wielding anything close to a gun. Also, you get free stuff?!"

Aaah! I can pay! I swear.... She pulls out a few capsules Uhh.... C-can I pay in medical salves?

Danksuya raises his voice a little at the mention of being the same person, something about that irritated him to no end We aren't the same! We are very much different. Remember that. Danksuya then takes a deep breath and pulls a lighter out from his pocket, flicking it once and clicking it into a flame as he stares into the fire to cool off, before speaking again Sorry. I overreacted. I'm a little hot headed. As for the new weapon I suppose a 2 handed longsword would work. Preferably on the lighter side but a heavier one can work. Other then that it should be fire resistant. I can't have it melting on me. Danksuya then turns to Homura and tries to comprehend the knowledge bomb, it doesn't really make sense to him, his "true self" didn't fight him afterall. How strange. Better not to press though, perhaps he's a special case Persona huh? I... Don't exactly remember... I do remember re-reawakening the power earlier at a concert when I saw another persona for the first time. But it definitely feels like I've had it for much longer... No matter though. All that matters is that I have the power now.

"What am I? Well, you see..." The girl turns around, tossing her arms up into the air before letting out a burst of mad laughter. "I'm actually Lucifer! I just pretend to be a small child for no reason other than... Um, my reasons are beyond your mortal minds!" As she goes on, however, the "evil laugh" becomes pretty clearly just a normal one, her eyes shining as she turns back to Ain with a grin on her face. "Okay okay, bad jokes aside... I guess you'd call what I am a Magical Girl, and in case you were wondering? I'm not any older than I look actually, in fact, how old did you think I am?" Homura stares at Danksuya with a very curious look on her face... He's annoyed about this Tatsuya guy that people mix him up with, isn't he? "Well, you kinda are the same as your Shadow actually, that's just how they work in fact. Trust me, if you ever meet one you'll know what I'm talking about... And don't worry about getting worked up! Everyone's got problems after all, and if I held getting mad against people, I'd have to hold having weapons pointed at me against them too! That'd be pretty needlessly petty, don't ya think?"

Aincrad' eyes widen a little at the mad laughing, it seemingly coming out of nowhere but chuckles as soon as the name Lucifer turns up. "No way you're Lucifer. Lucifer would not nearly try to look that cute. It's beyond his imagination." He chuckles again leaning on his cane and smirking. "That depends on how much I'm expected to take the term Magical Girl seriously. I mean it's probably the right name, but it's just... a bad name. But all in all, you look about the same age as my niece. Maybe tween years? 11-14?"

"Well, I never said it was a good name ya know! But, if I'm apt with that description? Oh and yeah, I'm... Well 15 now, but close enough." The girl shrugs to herself, time magic put aside people like her really aren't all that special for this madhouse she's in now. "I'm stronger than normal people, I heal pretty fast, move faster, ya know the usual tricks. And the free stuff... Really I just had to look really pitiful at the time honestly, no magic needed!" She giggles to herself for a moment, it's pretty funny thinking about how far she's come since getting here... Good thing too, whatever Homura that Sayaka knew, her older more Witch like self, it almost feels like staying where she was would have been her doom really. "But yeah, I just call myself that cause it's what we went by back home honestly... Sure it's a goofy name, but don't think it's like some cute kids show or something, I've seen a few too deaths to call it like that stuff."

No no, it's fine, Dan. It was my bad. Anyways... Emerson nods his head to the requests given before quickly heading into the back room. He returns a little while later, carrying a two-handed longsword, a light greatsword, and a leather bag full of throwing knives, handing each one to their respective requesters. That longsword is as fire-resistant as I can get it, but try not to overextend it. The greatsword might be a tad big, but it's surface area should help disperse magic a little easier. The knives arent't really too magic resistant, but they're knives, not much you can really do to fix that. As for the costs, lets go down in a list. Horuma, that ammo's pretty tough to come by, 12.5k¥ total, Dan, 4k¥ total, and Kotori 6.7k¥ total.

"I see then... That's not so bad really, and don't worry about the change Em-san!" As she speaks a small shield would appear on the girl's right wrist, a sudden flash later and 20K in yen is held in her hand, she'd slide it across the counter to him before doing away with the shield once more. "The rest is for Kotori-chan's." Before the girl can even begin saying something, Homura would look at her and raise a hand up. "And don't worry about the money! I get that you don't seem to like taking help, but I really do just like enjoy looking out for people ya know! It's what friends are for, and I'm not gonna let you give me no as an answer."

Kotori puts the medical salves on the counter and begins digging through her pouches again Uhh..... I have.... uhh..... ......................... A-all I have are the salves...... Thank you Homura-san.... Here.... Kotori hands the medical salves to Homura If you put it on a wound, It'll speed up the healing.

Aincrad smirks and nods twirling his cane. "As long as I'm not the only one who recognizes it I'm happy, and damn, you aren't too far off from me then. Thought you were on the lower end of the scale, but nope. Three more years and you can have the mental maturity of someone five years younger than you!" He then whistles hearing everything she can do and then looks at his cane and Shadow, realizing he still didn't really have any power of his own yet. "Well that's... honestly pretty damn impressive. I myself... well I'm not really that special. Sure I have powers and a weapon, but none of it's my own. I can't even pull off a pity face. The most I get is a kick to the street." Looking back at her he smiles and offers his hand. "The names Aincrad, Magical Girl person. Whatever dark cartoon you came from, now that you're stuck here with us, let's try to make sure death is as rare a possibility as it can be."

Danksuya nods at Homura, she made some sense, can't argue with that. That shadow tidbit also clarified it for Danksu I can understand that. I suppose I'll just need to get over my weak points. I need to improve after all. Danksuya then turns to Em and picks up the new blade, turning it around in his hands, a bit heavier then what he was used to, but it was a good weapon. He then checks his pockets and counts out the exact amount, guess he won't be eating much for the time being Thanks. You are a real help. I really needed a new weapon. I'll need to think about expanding my arsenal even more later. Any recommendations for ranged weapons?

Eito would frantically run in,his eyes purple as he slows dow to breathe. "Finally,I got here when this place was open!"

Em counts up the money and places it into the register, smiling and bowing to his customers. Thank you for your purchase. He then looks back to Danksuya, pondering his question. Well, I suppose it would depend on what you're experienced with. Guns, throwing weapons, etcetra. Em smiles and waves to Eito as he rushes in. Welcome. Anything you need today?

Akechi quicky runs into the armory, as he seems to be in a hurry I should probably be working on that case instead of being here but, i really need some things to be repaired and get something new. I hope everything will work out in the tiniest amount of time possible. he then turns over to Homura, thinking she could be the owner of the shop Oh, hi there my name is Goro Akechi and i'm an highschool detective you might have heard about me since i'm sometimes on TV....anyway i need a couple of things. Do you perhaps work on firearms too, i have a gun that needs to be worked on and i would like to get a new serrated sword if i'm able to.

Homura giggles and hands the girl her salves back, not that they wouldn't be useful sometime... But she's more worried about Kotori's health when it comes to this really. "You need them more than I do Kotori-chan! My magic isn't the best for healing or anything, I can't grow back a limb... I think. But, as long as I've got some power then I can keep myself going!" Upon hearing Ain, however, she'd look at him curiously... Are those things really all that impressive? "I guess it never seemed like much to me, my magic is... Useful, but not very efficient either, beyond that? I'm honestly not very strong for one of us. And I don't really know how to fight up close either, so uh I guess it never felt like much?" After the last part, however, she'd reach out and take his hand for a moment. That's a goal that she can work with pretty dang well after all! "Well, that's what I'm trying to do anyways! Honestly, this place is pretty weird... But I kinda like it here better than home. Although, I'm not the only one from there who's around either, so that's helped me quite a bit!" Not the only one indeed, she'd rather not go down the line of thought of wondering about how things would be without Madoka, instead turning back to Danksuya with a nod. "Yeah, that'd be a pretty good idea... Speaking of that, you uh don't seem very used to talking with people? I know it might sound a bit odd, but um if you ever feel like hanging out with me or something I'd be alright with it. I like getting to know the people around here, and seem pretty interesting!" She'd smile at him, her voice sounding cheerful as she makes a frankly blatant attempt to get her point across... The guy seems like he could use a friend honestly, and besides! He really does seem like an interesting sort.

Kotori bows back, then takes the sword and the knives Wow.... This is really cool! I'm used to crappy cheap swords.... Ehehe~ She cuddles the sheathed sword, giggling to herself It's so cute~ I love it! Umm.... I'll name you.... Uhh.... Kuru! Kotori refuses to take them back from Homura It's ok, I can make more. They're pretty easy. So don't worry, If you use them, maybe you can save some magic. I'll be ok.

Eito,walks over to Emerson,impatient. "Yeah,um...I'll be frank,do you have any guns,primarily pistols or shotguns?Price isn't a problem." Turning to face Homura,Eito smiles. "Oh Homura-chan,ya sure are subtle about trying to make new friends!"

Danksuya thinks for a second before shaking his head at Em, he didn't really have experience with anything Hmm, I haven't really used anything other then the sword. I suppose I should get around to it eventually. At any rate my time is running short. Thanks again. Danksuya then turns to Homura looking a little surprised, typically people stayed away from him, but not her apparently, it was definitely a change of pace Uh, yeah, I don't even talk that often. I prefer hand gestures and pointing. But I suppose if you wanna talk sometime I'm not opposed to it. I'll see you around then. Danksuya then takes his new weapon and places it into his coat for safe keeping, what do you mean it isn't safe? It'll be fine! He then passes by the new patrons and leaves out the door, walking away

Homura stares at Akechi in shock... Seriously, who on earth would think that she's in charge of this place? And not ya know, the man behind the counter. "Um... You want Em-san, the guy working back at the counter. I just come in and shop here now and then actually... I actually can't say I've heard the name. Never really kept up with those things much." She'd then look at Eito and pout... Geez, so mean to a poor harmless girl! "Aw don't be that way Eito-kun! Sure it might not be subtle, but at least I'm honest right? And um..." The girl walks a bit closer to him and begins whispering, no sense telling the whole store about this fun stuff. "Also, you kinda vanished before but... Still wanna hear about those fun little contracts I presume Sayaka-chan mentioned?" Upon hearing Kotori though, she briefly looks away and calls out to the girl. "And alright Kotori-chan... I guess it'd be best to save what I can after all, so thanks!"

Mm! Kotori nods happily to Homura, Still hugging the sword, beaming like it's a Christmas teddie bear

Em laughs to himself at Kotori's naming of her sword before he points to a selection of shotguns hanging on the wall for Eito. That's unfortunately about my entire stock right now. Hopefully one suits your fancy. As for pistols, anything you want in particular? Hearing Homuna saying his name, Emerson looks up to see that Akechi had entered the shop. Oh, welcome. How can I help you?

Ain chuckles nervously a bit and reaches into his pocket, bringing it out a fiddling with what seems to be a closed stop watch. "Well aside from using others powers, my main skill is most likely my ability to be completely random, coming up with random moves on the spot and using my Persona's power to make it reality. Add to the fact I'm from a universe where magic is just fake, and seeing it real, well any form of it impresses me." He sighs in relief when he hears that they share the same sort of goal, visibly relaxing quite a bit. "Honestly you have no idea how happy I am to hear that. I imagine that, just like me, you've met many people who don't see it as a big thing and just kill loads. Plus it's good to know there are others like you, and I'm hoping you mean that they share your values... right?" He then rubs his head in a little bit of embarrassment. "Uh yes and no. Let's just say that I love getting to know people and I may show it a bit too much, that and my mind is consistently at 110% work rate so I'll say things that I don't really think through. Blame my isolation." He takes a deep breath and smiles slowing down himself for his own good. "Yeah I would like that."

Eito's eyes widen for a second before turning vaguely crimson,as he leans down slighfly to whisper Homura. "I apologise for that,as I had some business to attend to." "But now that you mention it,this is a pretty good time to discuss it,no?" Turning back to Emerson briefly,Eito puts his hand up to his chin as he stares at the selection of guns. "So all of these are completely mundane,right?No magic shit that will make it explode the second I fire it?"

Homura nods to Eito, she'd then hold a hand up to the boy before quickly walking back towards Ain for a moment. "I... I've never killed anyone, I won't lie though, I-I'll do it if that's what it takes to protect... Well, I'm not quite sure I'd be able to frankly. But either way? It's a horrible thing, I'd call it the very last thing to do... Even then, I'd feel pretty horrible. So yeah, I've seen some casual disregard for lives that bothers me." She'd pauses and bring her hands up to her chin in thought, Madoka, yeah she's the same way easy, Sayaka is... Untested really, she's not quite sure how things could go in the end with the blue swordswoman. "I know that Madoka Kaname does, Sayaka Miki well... Her heart is in the right place, but she's so quick to act that sometimes I worry she'll just do something without considering how it'll affect somebody. Still, she is a good person! And don't worry about it too much Ain-kun, now then... I've gotta go explain some stuff." That done she'd head back to Eito, her voice going low as she attempts to make sure nobody else can hear her. "Alright, first thing's first, a contract just happens to be how one becomes a Magical Girl like we are... Now then, she was... Mad at me trying to stop her and Madoka from doing that, right? If so it's no shock, but there's plenty of reasons not to..." The girl trails off in thought for a bit, how in the hell does she say this without getting worked up anyway?

Umm! Blacksmith-san! Can I ask a question!? Kotori walks back up to the counter

Ah, my apologies i didn't know about it. You did seem accostumed to this place so that was what made me have certain thoughts. Also, show this to any of your friends i bet they will be jealous. ;) After giving to Homura a postcard with his authograph on, he quickly turns to Em, still clearly in a hurry. Oh, so you're the owner of this place, i really need to get my gun repaired and get a new serrated sword in like bery quickly since i have to return to my work in a bit. What can you do for me?

Er, yes, they're all fairly stock. If you need something unique, I can make it in a day or so depending on what you order. Em turns to Kotori, arching an eyebrow. What's up? Em stares at Akechi, before nodding. Can do. Maintenance isn't too much of an issue, although I can't say I carry many serrated blades. I'll have to take a look. But for, I can take care of the gun really quickly.

Umm.... How do I make sure this doesn't break like all the others? Like... How do I take good care of her?

Aincrad nods, leaning against the counter and staring up at the ceiling, he once more brings out his stopwatch and flips it open, watching the gears tick time by. "Other magical persons huh... at least they aren't cruel... but I have to wonder..." Shadow then speaks up, himself now seeming to forge an outer casing for a gun. "It ain't gonna work Ain, the concept is impossible and you know it!" Ain shakes his head and swears under his breath. "Stop reading my damned mind you weirdo!" Shadow then turns to the others in the room smirking. Placing down his tools he walks over, ending up besides Em. "Not gonna stop. But doesn't matter. You know that. Anyways Em, how did you get into this business? I would love to hear how it got you." Ain sighs and looks up, muttering to himself now. "Science of magic..."

Eito whispers to Homura again. "Oh,she was certainly mad.You really rustled her jimmies with that!" "She also said something about protecting her friend from you." "Which has some interesting implications." He turns to Emerson.Humming for a little bit in thought,before responding. "Can you make me a gun with bullets that go up in flames when you shoot them?Because I have some interesting ideas."

Well, regular maintenance is always good, although the main factor is the strength of the metal. That sword should last a while, so long as you don't do anything crazy with it that'd damage it. Emerson chuckles at Eito's request. Y'know, that doesn't actually require much. Incindiary ammunition IS a thing, and it's available for most guns.

"So?" "Don't take my pyromaniac dreams away from me!"

Right.... Maintenance. Thank you Blacksmith-san! I'll do my best to take good care of her! Kotori waves to Homura Thank you again Homura-san! I'll see you later, ok? She walks out of the armory, still hugging the sword

Homura sighs... Yup, sounds like Sayaka to her, but at least she can hopefully clear this up now. "Yes, Madoka. Sayaka's... She doesn't quite get how things are, but I can say this much for sure. I'll die long before I allow harm to befall Madoka Kaname." At that she pauses, talking about the details is always... Unfun, but no helping it now. "Sayaka believes that being one of us is some fun little game that grants your wishes and gives you cool powers. Considering the fact that I've seen us die fighting those things... Well, I'm sure it's easy to guess why I'd rather my girlfriend wasn't involved? Beyond that, she's not quite aware of how our power works, or so I assume. To sum it up, we can only get more magic by hunting and killing Witches, if we run out..." Homura let's out a sigh, rubbing at her forehead as she goes on. She's still trying to understand how in the heck she's apparently the first of them to actually figure this out. "In short, we'd become a Witch ourselves, so to sum up. Magical Girls have to fight and kill horrible monsters, die trying, or become those same beasts, so yeah I'm not too keen on the idea but... What's done is done now, so I'll just try and keep us alive as best I can if I'm honest." At that, the girl looks around the room once more, staring at various weapons more to try and distract herself than out of actual interest.

Em waves goodbye to Kotori as she exits the building, then turns back to Eito. Well I'm... not really sure what more I could give you. I suppose there's Dust, if you want to mess with that. Fire Dust ammunition coming out of anything would be a pretty sizable fireball... Is that more what you're looking for?

Eito walks over to her and pats her head. "Well,hey,look on the bright side!" "You admitted that she's your girlfriend to me." "That's always great." Quickly turning to Emerson,he'd nod his head vigorously. "Yes,yes,yes.A thousand times yes."

Homura sighs and shakes her head, not as though he was making an effort to hide the fact he'd already figured it out after all. "Honestly... I don't really care about saying that, besides. It was pretty clear you didn't believe that "best friends" thing anyway, not to mention how anyone who heard me shouting at Kotori about not getting into abusive relationships likely put two and two together." The girl looks down at her soul gem ring for a moment... She'll have to tell Sayaka about the Witch thing before she does something no one can fix thinking she'll just untransform or some crap. "Anyways, Sayaka-chan and I talked the other night... She was at least willing to hear me out, and issues at times aside I do think she's a good person. So um if you were mad at her or something, please try not to be... She's just, a bit too protective really." Homura mutters under her breath for a moment. "If I didn't know better than I'd think she's got a thing for Madoka too."

Eito strains to hear Homura,barely managing to hear the basics of it. "Yeah,I got kinda mad at her earlier." "She's a bit of an egotistic cunt if you ask me." "But you say she's good,so i'll take your words to heart and forgive her." "But yeah,i'm pretty sure she wants a piece of that pink haired pie if you know what I mean."

All right, all right... Let me go grab a few fitted options. Emerson quickly ducks in and out of the back room, returning with a pistol, a shotgun, a rifle, and a large box filled with red cartridges. The guns look a little heftier than normal. These have all been modified to be able to fire these Dust cartridges as well as standard ammunition at the press of a button. Seeing how they function differently, I felt it was a necessary thing to create. The red cartridges in the case are all filled with Fire Dust. There are other types too, Ice, Lightning, Gravity, to name a few.

The girl blushes and shrugs... It would explain a lot in some ways, but uh consider a certain boy with a violin and it'd raise just as many. "The funny part is she's got a crush on a guy... I don't even know with Sayaka on that topic." That said and done, Homura shrugs to herself before starting to walk out of the building, it's about time she went home really. "Well, it's been fun talking to everyone and all! But I really need to get some rest... Em-san, aren't you tired too? I think it might be best to close down shop soon!" With a final wave to them all, Homura runs out of the building and transforms. Leaping onto a rooftop with a grin on her face as she heads back toward her house, all in all tonight actually seems to have gone pretty well!

Eito waves to Homura. "See ya!" He then turns back to face Emerson. "I'll a have a pistol and 2 cartridges of each."

Emerson pulls out another case from beneath the counter, this one jammed full of an assortment of different Dust ammunition types. He picks out four each of white, blue, red, and yellow. There's a good amount of sub-types so... what about 4 of each primary instead? Water, Air, Fire, Lightning. The combinations are made from these, for example, Ice is Water and Air. Just something to consider. That'd come to... 19.3k¥. Most of that is the gun's modification.

Eito pulls out his wallet and starts counting the money,eventually handing it over after a minute or two of counting. "Well,fuck.That's most of my surplus cash gone." He eyes the Dust,eyes switching to a glowing orange before changing to red. "Totally worth it though."

Aincrad yawns and walks up to the entrance, phone in hand, swearing as he seems tired to any person watching at all. Standing outside the building he knocks and leans against the wall. "I still don't get why you woke me for this. I'm pretty sure this isn't worth the time." Suddenly the door flies open and Shadow stands on the other side, a welding torch in one hand and a sphere in the other, a smile plastered all over his face. "Because I think I've created the core! At least to start with. I'm gonna need your brain and arc plans to power this thing. Or if that doesn't work, we use something more drastic. There should be all types of power sources here." Ain shakes his head and walks in sighing and pocketing his phone. He grabs one of the blueprints and a nearby pen and starts drawing on it. "First off, where's your phone? There's only so much I can afford and if you broke another one that's it. Second off, you'll have to use those alternative power sources. We could try an arc core but that's much more dangerous than I would like to think." With that he holds up the plans to Shadow and shakes his head. "This is the closest we can get to my design, and that's just the basic fictional idea. It won't work. That and it's basically just a plasma conductor that should shoot it out in beams. We both know it doesn't work." Shadow sighs and grabs the plans and puts it on the table studying it. "Fine but stay here so I can consult you. This is beyond my scope." Aincrad nods and leans against the wall. "Fine guess I'll just amuse myself and figure something out."

A teenager taps something on a device, then walks in with a grin. What a lovely unlocked store! It would be a shame if... someone took something... He grabs a random sword off the wall and examines it.

Ain turns to Kade and shakes his head. He ends up walking behind the counter. "I hope you are planning to pay for that. I would hate for something to happen to you." He gives him a small smile and chuckles. "So what can I do for you today?"

Oh, nothing, nothing, just browsing. You one of those Persona-users? Or maybe a demon tamer? Kade rambles on as he puts back the sword and looks at the device again.

"While I do have a Persona, I'm more of a random ass person then the others here." Aincrad leans forward and looks at the device. "How bout you? You seem to have a good story."

Demon tamer. Just one of the many from my world. By the way, what element's your Persona? I don't have one, but I'm a Phys kinda guy. He stops pressing buttons for a moment.

A powerful presence is suddenly felt within the air as the door once again opens slowly. Through walks a boy with blue hair and gleaming red eyes. He wears a red cloak over a black shirt in a way that looks almost commanding. He would look around the room with great consideration before smirking sinisterly. "Is this place not open? What a shame, I thought it was about time I gained a weapon worthy of my power. The King of Bel deserves a weapon fitting of the name. Wouldn't you all agree?"

Aincrad chuckles a little and points behind him towards Shadow who is still working feverishly. "Evidently the ones that help the most when working a forge. I think he's just doing what he loves the most. Flames are his home. And fair enough." Ain then turns to Kaz and shrugs. "Never heard that title before and while I'm here I guess I'm the one selling the arms. Cause apparently I can't lock a door. So if you want something I hope you have the cash for it."

Fire, eh? A few quick taps, and it's done. He pockets the device. The name's Kade, by the way. Let's see... is there anything fit for the Overlord over here? He hums and looks at one of the walls.

Aincrad chuckles a little and leans on his cane. He then looks around the store and shrugs. "Beats me. Don't really care for Overlords but it just depends on their tastes. Style mainly." He then starts tapping the head of his cane unconsciously and looks at Kade and Abel. "So what is it with Kings and Overlords? There a party I'm missing?"

Abel would look over at Aincrad with curiosity and slight annoyance. It wasn't often that someone lowered their guard so much around them. He wasn't sure if Aincrad's lack of caution was do to bravery or ignorance. One would be something for him to respect while the other was surely something he'd have to fix but he wasn't here for a fight or to show of his power. He simply wanted a weapon to help in his "liberation" of this world. "King of Bel is more of a title than anything though my power is absolute and all of the summoning network is my own to command. I simply need a weapon that won't break in the middle of battle and will prove effective when used in conjunction with magic."

Aincrad looks back at Shadow, then lightly chuckles to himself before turning back to Abel. "So not a party then? Shame I could've brought party favours." He shakes his head and walks around the counter eyeing the weapons in the store and grabs a few off the wall, laying them down on the counter. "Well I'm not one to talk when it comes to magic or demon summoning ordemon network thingies, seriously could you explain that? First I've heard of it. Anyways what I find with weapons breaking is that it's mostly the technique that cause them to break down. But since I'm not really a blacksmith, I'll let an actual one take over and explain." With that Ain steps back and Shadow shakes his head walking forward, giving Ain a look that could kill. "Basic gist and simple explanation: normal weapons are not designed to be infused with magic or to sustain it. Any form of it will likely accelerate the process and lead to it breaking. Ain pass me your cane please." Grumbling Ain passes it to Shadow and he presses a button, Ice starting to creep on the cane. "You'll need it to be specially designed to your type of magic, or have special abilities in it that are activated by magic. That's the best we can recommend. Like he said, we aren't ones to talk when it comes to magic."

Abel would think over what the two were saying. It seemed that gaining a proper weapon for himself would be a much harder task then it first appeared to be. He wasn't sure how he could acquire a proper weapon but he knew that through his connections to the demon would that it couldn't be that hard to find one that would suit his needs. "You asked about the summoning network, correct? It's hard to explain but its a fusion of computer programming and demonic influence. The summoning network exists within a being known as Babel that resides within the demon world. Babel's power however belongs to me as I inherited it along with the name King of Bel after defeating Babel in battle. That's about as much of the network as I wish to explain but the basic gist of it is that I command all demons within the network. So, in other words an army of demons is under my command. I believe I will find the weapon I need on my own then since it would seem you both are unable to find a solution to my magic crisis. I command all elements so I would need a weapon that would fit that criteria as well." With that Abel would begin to leave the armory. He would want to attempt to travel to the world of demons once again in search of a weapon.

The two turn to each other and shrug, but before Ain could do anything Shadow turns back to Abel as he is leaving and shouts after him. "If you have any spare metals that come from other worlds I would love to take them off your hands and try them!" Ain then gives Shadow a death glare and shakes his head. He then grabs the swords and starts putting them back on the wall while chatting to Kade. In the meantime Shadow goes back to the forge and continues crafting. "So is your Overlord experiencing the same thing? Or is there a different problem with his weapons.