Piko boosted himself up a few inches with his tail and peeked over Levi's shoulder to read the note. "'Non-negotiable,'" he echoed. He found himself looking at Maria's pool.<span style="font-style: italic">Does that mean that I don't need permission to go swimming? As long as it's night time?</span><br/><br/>The Naga slipped up onto the bed, hugging the left side of the bed. He pulled his shirt off and folded it neatly, letting it fall to the floor beside him. He laid on his side and stared at the fire sprite, straight-faced, the tip of his tail flicking expectantly.<br/><br/>------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Hearing someone else enter the room (probably his room mate), Kosuke slowly braced himself to come out from under the covers. He barely lifted it, but got a sudden and extensive view of a girl stripping out of her panties. His eyes opened wide, and his face flushed red, and he abruptly tugged the comforter back down. She came over and gave him a gentle shake. The young Demon flinched under her touch.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Are you ok? I hope you aren't one of those self conscious types..." she chuckled shyly, wondering if he had peeked at her. "If you don't want to talk, that's fine, but I'm here to lend an ear anytime."</span><br/><br/>Slowly, he peeked out from under the covers.<span style="font-style: italic">Oh, this is the Cyclops girl,</span>he realized. He was having a hard time keeping events organized in his head; so much more was happening that what he was used to.<br/><br/>He managed to sit up, lowering the blankets to lap level. "I'm okay.. maybe," he muttered, staring at his lap. "I'm... not having a very good first day." He was beyond grateful to have someone nice to talk to, but he wasn't sure how much was alright to tell her. "I had to leave my brother to come here... He's the only person I really..." he trailed off. The tears were back. He rubbed them away with the back of his fist. "He wanted me to have this opportunity, but I don't know what to do without him."