It was a simple question with a simple answer.  “No.” He responded shaking his head slightly, “Darkness has always been my friend.” His chest expanded and relaxed as he breathed deeply the fresh air.   His senses began to sharpen again in the crisp night and looked at Retta with renewed interest.  She was slight in size, yet held her self with great confidence, as if she knew something no one else did. It made him wonder about her inquiry.<br/><br/>“Why do you ask?”  His body tensed just slightly in anticipation of her response.