"It's not about thinking," Maria replied, "it's about doing and you've been talking a lot."
"Alright then," Moss said as he untied the rope around his waist, his fingers trailing over the fabric of his priestly garment with tenderness. "I wouldn't want to stain my rob further."
He stepped out of the robe, placing it gently on on a chair beside the shelf.
Maria chuckled, "Now then, let's….."
'THUD!'
Moss grabbed Maria's face and smashed her body to the ground in a split second.
Her hit rattled the ground, sending shockwaves across the surroundings.
For a brief moment, Kai, Ryu, Kaida, and Kaori were frozen in shock at the abrupt and vicious onslaught. With the shockwave's aftermath still echoing in their ears, the atmosphere was tense.
Kai's eyes widened upon realizing what had transpired. "Maria!" he yelled, his voice brimming with rage.
