[ pfft. that actually got ishmael to chuckle, way to go. but yeah, these two aren't exactly thrilled to have this job plopped right onto them again. the difference between the kids of neo tokyo who were used to constant threats from the sea versus these kids from brazov who had no idea that the god they were worshipping all their lives turned out to be a major threat is staggering, and ishmael wishes she has the mental capacity of dealing with... all this.

the kids continue to stare at them. she sighs. ]

I doubt a staring contest with these kids is going to boost morale for both parties. Let's see...

[ she looks to the side, where a bunch of volunteers are already dressed up for the spooky holidays. ]

You think they're gonna like trick-or-treating? Least there's free food and fun to go around.