(Nippur) Cleaning up the streets [Great]

[Yu Kanda]

A day has passed since the spectacular events in Nippur took place. Kanda, who now was in command of the guards had made his statement in the city, law and order had returned to the streets. After his ordeal with Dave the traitor, the new sheriff in town decided it was a good choice to create a base of operations. When Dave was carried to the hospital Kanda started the ritual. Seeing as it was a small house for the Nippur guards to operate from it took some time to summon. After a few hours a small building was created, on top of it a large white black order symbol emitted a bright white light for all to see. It was a symbol, to make sure the citizens knew they were safe and where to go when there was trouble. Kanda made himself a small office in the back and a sleeping quarter on the second floor. The rest of the new guard office was nothing too fancy, a reception, few benches and a jail cell large enough to contain 4-5 people. For now this would have to do. But in the long run it wouldn't suffice, when the time comes he would take it up with the higher ups.

A new day dawned, Kanda started his morning ritual, breakfast, coffee and a moment of peace and quiet. He enjoyed these moments of Zen, its what helped him get through the day, usually filled with idiots trying to push his buttons. The first sip of the caffeine beverage never disappointed. Outside his quarters he could hear a small commotion, combined with Barry’s voice. With a grunt and a twitching right eye he grabbed his sword, attached his to his belt before heading down.

At the top of the stairs he could see clearly what was going on. The theatrical show of the previous day must've had its impact, the lobby was packed with people, all of which trying to get the attention of Barry who was freaking out behind the main desk. The moment he laid eyes on the captain he rushed over, “Thank god you're up. These people are savages! I didn’t even finish my bagel.”

Kanda didn't seem to care all that much about the morning snack of Barry, “What are all these people doing herr Barry?” He replied calmly as ever. “Isn't it obvious? Thanks to your little speech everyone in Nippur now thinks we are here to solve all their problems. Thinking we can actually help them.”

Kanda sight and pinched the bridge of his nose, inhaling and exhaling while counting to himself not to lose patience this early in the morning, “ Barry, we are here to help them and solve their problems. This isn't like the black order, we start with making this place safe and resume our exorcist duties when we have a safe haven to return to. Now go out and retrieve Dave from the hospital, he rested long enough.”

Barry blinked, “You put him in the hospital all but 12 hours ago, you sure he is good enough to be released?”

“Barry, just go and get the asshole from the hospital, i don’t give a shit if he’s not feeling well.” The captain snapped at Barry who in turn decided to follow an order without making wise ass comments. The exorcist rushed out and left Kanda with the mob of civilians who were still gathered there. “Listen up!” his voice bolstered “We will help each and everyone of you. I will ask you to form an orderly line and one of the guards on duty will take note of your problem. We will dispatch a guard to you as soon as possible.” The crowd started murmuring immediately after. “Just get in a damn line!” Kanda yelled, silencing the mob. The people present started to do as they were told. There were three other guards left on site. Kanda addressed them together, : “ I’m not going to lie, the next few days will become hell and your duties will be testing your limits. I expect you all to suck it up for now. You two stay here and start writing down the complains or troubles these people have, and you go out to gather all the remaining guards still out there. Anyone wearing a guard uniform, old or new is to report to me personally. If they refuse i shall drag them here myself, understood?” all three of the men nodded and did as they were told. One rushed outside as the others took their seats.

Meanwhile at the hospital Barry managed to ‘convince’ the doctors to release Dave. The man had seen better days, his face was swollen due to the beating he took in the throne room, his back was covered in bandages, some still coloured red thanks to the blood which was still leaking out of the cuts. Barry almost took pity on him. “Alright sunshine, good news, capt’n wants to see you again. Isn’t that great?! He seems to have taken a liking to you.” The pat on the back that followed made Dave wince in pain. “Oh sorry, i forgot. It looks as if it hurt, did it hurt?”
The traitor gave Barry a look as if he was juggling dead monkeys. “I take that as a yes. Well let's not keep the guy waiting, he gets in a mood when….well always, just hurry up.” unreluctant Dave was escorted back to the square where only hours ago he was made an example of. Barry wasn't blind and decided to throw some proverbial salt in his wounds and started walking to the pillar in the centre of the square. Dave immediately stopped and even started to tear up. “ I’m just messing with ya” Barry laughed, “He’s waiting for you inside.” He pointed towards the new guardhouse.