[the clock hands strike true]

[the figure emits a high-pitched shriek, which fills the air and echoes for miles. it's form begins to break apart, like pieces of data disintegrating (think Digimon, here), until it is no more. Kaito breathes out deeply and lowers his sword to his side]

. . . it'll be back. It's never gone for long.

[and then he immediately whirls towards Ed and crouches at his side]

Oi, you!