Just In Time

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   "Monaca is worried about Nagisa's loyalty to the Warriors Of Hope," The green-haired child admits, dragging her marker across Servant's face, "Monaca is afraid he is going to betray the Warriors Of Hope!"

   Shingetsu and Utsugi had already taken their turns earlier drawing on Servant's face and now Towa was taking her turn alone, having one on one with Servant.

   Servant hums in agreement. "Mmm. . .indeed. But I've sent some Monokuma Kids to spy on him, so we'll know soon. Otherwise have your plans been going well?"

   Towa giggles. "That's Monaca's little secret, ehe!" She sings back, pushing the boy away, "Now, it's time for Servant to go on and get lost!"

   Servant frowns. "You want me to go out during the day. . ?" He confirms.

   She nods eagerly. "Yes! Monaca needs you out of her way! So go on and get! Get out!" She huffs.

   Servant sighs. 'Well, I guess I can go spend some time with the wonderful Hinata-kun. . ." He reasons internally. "Very well. I'll see you tomorrow morning, bright and early." He responds, moving to his feet and heading towards the door.

-

   Halfway back to their coffee shop hideout, a Monokuma Kid runs up alongside him, tugging on his sleeve, making The Servant stop in his tracks. The child holds a Monopad up to him with a video already queued up.

   "Hmm? What's this?"

   He clicks on the video, watching it for a moment before sighing. "Awww, I knew this would happen. . ."

   He watches as Shingetsu proceeds to practically beg Fukawa and Naegi to just leave the city, watches as Shingetsu frees her from the Demon Hunting Game Bracelet. 

   "I'll take you to the secret passageway," The blue-haired boy tells them, "It's the only way to get out of town."

   Of course, the girlfriends object to this and come up with plenty of excuses not to do this but Shingetsu has a rebuttal for every one. Eventually Naegi agrees and follows the boy, Fukawa trailing close behind. 

   Servant exhales loudly. "Now this certainly won't do," He huffs, patting the Monokuma Kid's head, "Thank you for your assistance, little one," He hands the tablet back to him, "Run along now, okay?"

   The child squeaks before dashing away, Servant watching until they disappear around the corner. 

   "My bland, boring protagonist wishes to leave?" He mutters, "I cannot allow that. Not after I've come so far. . .I've got to stop her," He smirks, "And I think I know just the way. . ."

   Servant breaks into a light jog, moving forward with purpose towards his destination.

-

   "Could that be. . .? . . .It is! But why?

   Hinata grabs his hacking gun and runs outside, chasing after Servant. "Hey, Servant, wait for me!" He pants, jogging alongside him, "Wait, what happened to your face? Where are we going in such a rush?!"

   "Warriors Of Hope drew on my face, no big deal," He sighs, "Now since you insist on coming, we're going to stop Naegi Komaru from leaving Towa City. I really need to try and convince her to stay and see the game through until the end."

   Hinata frowns. "What? Why. . ? Are you up to something shady?"

   "Oh my dearest Hinata-kun, I'm up to something very shady," He smiles, "But it's okay because in the end it's all for hope."

   ". . .Something tells me you're trying to do something really bad. And saying 'oh, it's for hope so it's fine. . .' doesn't make everything okay." 

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