Striker gave a devilish smile, as he stepped forward slowly. "So what do you shift to?" he asked actually wondering. He wanted to know what this girl was capable before provoking something he and Gem might not be able to handle, if she shifted into a bear or something large.<br/><br/>Gem gave a side glance back to Striker, annoyed about his demeanor.<span style="font-style: italic">Why must you bother everyone you speak to, you arrogant bas**ard,</span>she thought. Slowly, Gem turned back to Aiki, putting a hopeful, friendly smile on for her. She watched for the girls reaction to answer, also curious, but for more of what type of students were at the Academy angle.