[The rattling stops and he pulls the orb from the slot, tucking it away. The view snaps to real time. Green lightning arcs up Hinata's body as it flickers green like the emerald sun. His lips move but, whatever he's saying there's too much interference to make sense of it. Dirk checks the readings and pushes himself out of his chair.

His godtier clothes snap back over him as he draws his katana. The green light reflects off its steel surface.]

As you are now you can't assist the newly Guardian charged Mage out there. As you will be is another story all together.

[Dirk adjusts his gloves, ignoring the faint tremor in his hands. He's about to stone cold murder a guy. His grip on the sword hilt tightens. The white knuckles hidden under his half glove.]

We'll just be taking a walk this time.