[Akira nods, accepting that direction. He will absolutely be getting between the guards and the people if he has to. Just because he's not the tank doesn't mean he won't take a hit meant for someone else.]

I'll ask around.

[He pauses a beat.]

Um... do you know where I could... find a weapon?

[He asks that hesitantly, considering he knows he just looks like a high schooler, especially in his Shujin uniform, but, well. He's more than he seems.]

Normally I could get my own, but I'm... not sure if it will work here.