Whatever it was, Kris was sure Akiha could handle it. Instead, Kris rose up out of the ground behind Amamiya, her body losing the dark blackness of the shadow and reverting to normal as it came out of the ground.

Akiha could probably see her fairly well at this point, her now emotionless eyes staring down the back of Amamiya and one of her daggers raised over her head. One step at a time, just like on the streets.