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Old 2011-01-09, 20:44   Link #115
Primary Consult
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The more I think about it the more it seems the fireworks couldn't have been coincidental. Would Crowley really allow something that dangerous to come that close to ruining his setup without an ace in the hole? The city scheduled the fireworks for the precise optimal moment for the cross to activate, so there was never any risk.

As for the purpose of the arc: Yes Oriana was the decoy for Touma and co, but its probable that Team Touma was intended to serve as the decoy for Lidvia, while improving his combat skills (and preaching). If they went about their business unchallenged they would have thought something was up and perhaps realized the fireworks plan.

And Styl's injuries... the city doc has fixed far worse. Perhaps Touma feels his preaching is valuable in that it would have the effect of preventing the same from happening to others. Styl had just pissed him off too, so something that takes him out of battle temporarily would be nice.

I do agree several of his speeches in this arc were badly timed and seemed like they should have been 'argue while fighting' speeches but, meh. That's To Aru Majutsu no Index for ya.
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