This was a new strategy he was trying out.  Usually he just stalked the girls and then attacked when they least expected it.  But at the same time, this had been his most cunning stalking yet, with so many people around.  No one had noticed him tape the girl's mouth, and other than a few looks, it looked like the other people around her didn't take the Gagger seriously around here either.  Perhaps he'd be spending some time in this 'safer' part of the city for awhile...<br/><br/>"The pleasure is mine, Akane.  I'm just happy to help."  He grinned at her, the kind of grin anime guys used to get the hearts aflutter of the ladies.  "Of course!  It's a gentleman's responsibility to see the woman home.  Don't you worry, no Gagger will be around here while I'm around."  And it was true... there would be no Gagger until he put the mask on.<br/><br/>As they walked along, he grinned to himself as she talked to him, giving away more and more about herself.  "Wow, and you live by yourself?" he asked in amazement, "And you're still in high school?  You really are one amazing girl."  An amazing girl he had finally made up his mind on.  He was going to rape her.  No doubt about it.  He liked her, and that's why he was going to rape her.  Not that he didn't rape others for different reasons though.  "Well hey, if you ever get lonely, you can have my phone if you want.  Feel free to call me any time and I'll chat with you all you want."  His grin never faded.  This was certainly an exciting night.