[Noel's only answer is a mirthless laugh, almost a hiccup. Her eyes gleam despite absolutely no trace of a smile on her lips.]
Azure... Azure...!
[She staggers a step forward, another, more shrill laugh breaking free of her.
Knowing full well that there isn't much time to waste, Lao Jiu abandons his post on Litchi's head. He leaps down, scurries as fast as he can over to Noel and up her arm, gets a pawful of blond hair and yanks. The time to run is now. Get moving, lieutenant!]
[Action]
Azure... Azure...!
[She staggers a step forward, another, more shrill laugh breaking free of her.
Knowing full well that there isn't much time to waste, Lao Jiu abandons his post on Litchi's head. He leaps down, scurries as fast as he can over to Noel and up her arm, gets a pawful of blond hair and yanks. The time to run is now. Get moving, lieutenant!]