That didn't mean he was ready to pass on just yet.
The blob moved and sent spikes and tentacles towards him.
Despite his age (he'd admit to being over 60) and generally infirm condition, he managed to block one with his toolbag. Another slammed into one of the large steam pipes that ran through the area. The third he managed to ALMOST avoid, and that was because right now he felt as if adrenalin was flowing through his veins to the exclusion of blood at this point.
That one jab though slashed open his coveralls and managed to slice through most of his arm.
The monster slithered around to the side and raised several tentacles again as Riki tried to keep the thick metal pipes in between him and the creature.
Hearing the buzz of a motor on one of the security cameras gave him some little satisfaction. At least he wasn't going to die alone and unknown.
"That's... bad," said Happosai.
"I'd say the whole thing is pretty horrible," grumped Genma.
"No, I mean REALLY bad," said Happosai as he lowered the binoculars. He WAS an expert on surviving under less-than-ideal situations. "Mount Fuji was erupting, now it's collapsing. Get to the wheel, set course for get-us-the-hell-outta-here."
"But what about..." asked Genma, gesturing towards the island.
"Think about it for ONCE, Genma," said Happosai with a growl. "We grabbed this boat, as much booze and preciouses as we could, and set sail because I told you what would happen. The tsunami would have wiped out the old dojo. Now MOVE."
"I don't understand," whined Genma, but he moved to obey because he could tell Happosai was about lose his temper.
"What happens to a kettle if you put it on the stove and stuff up the holes?" asked Happosai as he brought the binoculars up and studied the mountain in the distance.
"-are in Habitat 3, Level 21, Corridor C. Please make a note of it."
Ukyo Kuonji sulked as the automated message went on. Of all the times and places for things to go on, she had to be carted off with Konatsu and end up HERE.
Mind you, considering what she was seeing from the jets now flying over Japan, if she'd stayed where she'd been - she would currently not be capable of sulking.
"Warning. Please stay within your designated area. The local area is currently experiencing difficulties from a firestorm. It is not safe to venture outside at present."
"So where do you suppose we are?" asked Ukyo.
Konatsu looked up from where he was going over various papers. "I think we're in Australia."
"I lost track after that flight," said Ukyo with a sigh. "Do - do you suppose Ranchan survived?"
Another shudder seemed to roll through the floor.
"They're expecting at least one more of the trailing asteroid fragments to hit three days from now," said Konatsu as he went over the papers again. "Maybe when this is actually over we can get more information."
"Chie here," said the girl into the phone. "Yeah. Security breach? It's not another damn cat, is it? SHADOW?! I'm on my way!"
Ranma blinked. "Eh?"
"Look," said Chie to Ranma as she hung up the phone. "How are you at smashing monsters?"
Ranma blinked. "Monsters?"
"Yeah, security's en route," said Chie. "You coming?"
Ranma decides:
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