There was, for a brief minute, an instance where Kat truly wanted to run over and hug Eric for being ok not because she was glad to see he was fine but because she was still rather frightened. That smile he flashed her reminded her of her grandfather for a second, likewise. Right now she wanted some comfort especially after a situation like that which made her relive a horrible memory. It didnâ€™t matter in what form it was, she wanted to reach out to that comfort. Her head was still spinning and her heart was pounding, her vision somewhat dark with rage. Had that man not stepped in she would have probably been a goner for sure. But sticking true to her nature Kat remained strong even when there was still fear in her eyes.<br/><br/>Kat smiled weakly at Eric trying to relax, â€œI thought youâ€™d never ask,â€ her gaze followed his to the man, glaring at them herself. They were damn lucky she was not one to hold grudges or else she would be back for their asses.<br/><br/>On that note she did agree that this should not go in their report, and that they were not done here yet. Something was just not adding up. Perhaps it was more old habits returning to her, but she felt that this had been a little too easy, like they had let them go without much convincing (of course she was unaware of the conversation that went on between Eric and Ryan) at all. She straightened herself and brushed herself off, walking over to retrieve her knife before standing by Eric. â€œThis was too easy,â€ she whispered to him, not making eye contact, ensuring that only he could hear her. â€œThem letting us go I mean. Our mission is definitely far from over; they havenâ€™t given us much of a lead at all unless youâ€™ve discovered something.â€<br/><br/>Before they could leave, Ryan stood before Eric with a slight look of disappointment. His tone started out fairly playful but then ended somewhat grim. â€œOh, gorgeous, as much as I find your words flattering do heed my little warning. I wouldnâ€™t want to have to break that face of yours.â€ He winked at him before motioning for his remaining men to follow him back downstairs.<br/><br/>After that, she and Eric left that horrible, filthy place. Kat was relieved when they were finally out of there and heading back to the hotel. Though it was no Earth, the sky of Blandar was not quite that bad during the evening she had to admit. â€œYou know, youâ€™re damn lucky you didnâ€™t get killed.â€ She said with a sigh, â€œNext time you want to use yourself as bait a little heads up would be nice.â€ Though she would never admit it, a small part of her did praise him for being bold. However, at the same time she wasnâ€™t sure whether to think he was bold or stupid.<br/><br/>Either way she was glad that they were both alive and well. That was something she supposed she would have to get use to now. Despite everything that they had been through today, however, Kat admitted she might want to experience a rush like that sometime again. It almost felt liberating, aside from being almost ganged up on by two overgrown men of course.