Shou was giving one leenkant an elbow when Seraphiel stepped in. He looks up at the beast for a moment, then nods. "Thanks, big guy."

Pulling out the Skull Magnum, Shoutarou pops off a few shots at Hoshi's chains - not accurate enough to free her, but they'll weaken them. Then his attention turns to Animo. "I've had about enough of your damn monkey business! Fight me like a man!"