"...You're sure?" Duo asks, looking unsure with a purse of his lips. But, Manabu was a soldier. If he said he could handle it...

Despite his hesitation, he gives a firm nod and slips around the corner.

It took him precious minutes to calm and herd the frightened children, in varying levels of Not Okay, to the basement; there, he tries to do his best to put on a cheerful, calm face in order to reassure them. All the while, he's keeping an eye on his comm- messaging Manabu to make sure of the situation upstairs.

How close are they? The kids are shaken, but they're all secure.