[Jurinjo]

Taku spun on his heels to turn towards Tayu...who had just bounded past him. If he had turned just a little later he would've lost his balance as well. He was well surprised to hear the woman claim to be on the counsel. That surprise caused him to react to slowly to intercept Tayu's equally harsh comeback. Her's though was far more amusing; if things weren't getting quickly heated Taku probably would have laughed at her expense.

Taku brought his hands between the two women. "Ladies let's not escalate this to a bending battle in the streets over some crab puffs." He also made a point to look around them at the people who were starting to become interested in the commotion.