>How densely populated are the race track's surroundings? Particularly in the evening or any other low traffic time? Would it seem at all feasible for the police to cordon off the immediate area to prevent civilians from being caught up in things, or is it practically in the middle of a commercial district?
>The bulk of the cityscape immediately surrounding the Miskovsky Downs is industrial in nature, save for a residential area on the south side of the Downs. Being a location populated by a rather significant number of horses fairly frequently throughout the year, it was decided not to put too many locations of heavy foot traffic too close to it.
>Completely isolating the Downs would likely be very difficult without alerting the entire town, and likely stirring a panic among the populace, but cordoning off the south entrance, as well as the west entrance which sees a lot of vehicle traffic pass by it practically all day, would be a manageable and reasonable task. It would draw attention and some talk, but nothing too serious.
>"I would appreciate the support, though I fear from Fire's manner last we met that he may attempt to attack those around us as a means of distraction - during the battle at the school, things were complicated considerably by the number of people around we were trying to protect while still fighting. No offense intended. But if a coordinated approach can draw off any youma and put enough distance between our two groups that Fire cannot readily employ that tactic, I might be in favor of exploring it."
>"There is a way to put very few extra people in the line of fire, and still supply you and yours with the support you'll need." Haruka offers. "In fact, only one shrine maiden would be needed at all, unless they have numbers of youma in excess of a dozen, which I think we both believe to be unlikely."
>"And what kind of shrine maiden could give that kind of support all by herself?" Luc asks her.
>Simply and sincerely, Haruka answers, "Me."
