She nodded without looking up at him.<br/>"See you in a while." forcing him to stay around the paladin would only make things worse, giving him this let him relax and was better for Nova too. The tension and stress weren't good for him either.<br/><br/>"He hates me doesn't he?' Nova asked once Chu was out of sight.<br/><br/>"That's between you and him." she pointed out. "How are you feeling?' she changed the subject. This was something they'd have to work out between themselves.<br/><br/>"Better, still pretty stiff. Little tender in places but thats to be expected. You both have my thanks for saving my life, you especially." there was an open affection in his voice.