Walker floated up to the library window, where he could clearly see the children and Oleander. Motioning for his guards and Skulker to stay out of sight, the warden tapped quietly on the window.

Realizing that the group couldn't hear him, Walker tapped a little harder, and beckoned to Oleander when the reaper looked over.

"What are you doing here?" Oleander asked, opening the window. "It's the middle of the day!"

"I know… but we have a situation." Walker shrugged sheepishly. "We spotted Hibiki a few minutes ago."

"Did you engage him?" Oleander leaned on the window frame.

"Yes ma'am… but… well…" Walker doffed his hat and scratched his head. "He took off before we could catch him."

"That's fine." Andy waved off the warden. "At least we know he's still here. Go back to where you saw him and look for anything suspicious. He'll most likely try to hide or… knowing him… he'll be trying to scare innocent people."

"Right." Walker returned his hat to his head and motioned for his guards to head out. As they started walking away, Skulker approached the window.

"Is there anything specific we should be keeping an eye out for?" Skulker looked up at the reaper. "I like to know my quarry."

"Anything that seems out of place. Walls where they shouldn't be. Strange animals, disembodied noises, people that don't look like they belong there. Constantly check your peripheral vision." Oleander instructed. "He knows alot about Japanese legends, but nothing about North America. If you're lucky, he should stick out like a sore thumb."

Skulker nodded, and as he turned to leave, Oleander put a hand on his shoulder.

"Here. Take my phone. Call me if he shows up again." The reaper handed the mercenary a cell similar to the one she'd given Danny. "And remember. I want him apprehended. Pursue him no matter what, but I want him in one piece."

"We'll try." Skulker tucked the phone away and flew off to catch up with Walker.

As Oleander turned back to the room, Danny and Sam were standing in front of her.

"What was that about?" Danny asked.

"They saw Hibiki." Andy shrugged. "I told them to go back out and keep an eye open for him."

"Should we go too?" Sam started. "I mean… school's almost over."

"I wouldn't want to get you kids in trouble." Oleander shook her head.

"We wouldn't be getting in trouble if you were to take us on, say, a field trip." Tucker piped up from the table. "You could tell Principal Ishiyama we were going to see a historical location for a project… or something."

"…Okay." Oleander crossed her arms. "I don't like to lie anymore than I have to… but I suppose this is for the best."

"And we could always start in the historical part of the city… then it wouldn't be a total fib." Danny offered.

"All right. Go get your things." Oleander nodded, shooing the kids off.

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"…Are you sure that it's safe to take the kids there?" Principal Ishiyama looked up at the disguised reaper that stood in front of her desk.

"Absolutely. I want them to understand where they come from, not only genealogically, but through their community as well." Oleander nodded. "By learning about the people who built this town and those that have lived here before, they learn more about themselves and have more respect for where they live."

"I am always appreciative of respect…" The principal nodded, leaning back in her chair slightly. "All right, but make sure you don't go anywhere that's off limits."

"I will, ma'am." Andy nodded. "Those kids will be in absolutely safe hands with me."