He recognized the burning sensation, although he rather wished he didn't. He'd felt Rust spray a similarly burning substance on him that time. So Rusts influence was growing stronger already...

He gritted his teeth through the pain, forcing the switch down. Turning, he saw Irezumi down on the ground in the brief moment of light they had. But it was enough for him. He didn't have time to think about things right now. Instinct Hiroshi took over from Thinking Hiroshi, as it had in the past. He dashed towards where he remembered seeing Irezumi, reaching down to grab him by the arm as he made his way to the door as quickly as he could. He wasn't going to abandon ANYBODY this time.