"Yes of course, my Lord," Azrael said, bowing, then raising and giving a smile. "I'll help however I can."<br/><br/>After hearing that Death would stay, Hatsu smiled. Granted, there was a hint of nervousness in the expression; even after such big words, one simply couldn't accept death as a comrade so easily. But there was also a certain security in having what was quite possible their greatest, if temporary, ally so close. Hearing that the demon called Azrael would be staying too, Hatsu didn't quite know what to think. On one hand, this was a full-fledged demon in its own body, but it did seem to be on the side of the Hunters-- or at least on whatever side Death chose. Beyond that, the boy didn't know enough about him to form any sort of opinion.<br/><br/>Hatsu caught a movement out of the corner of his eye and turned to see Hiei walking away. "Hey Hiei!" the boy called. "Where are you going?"<br/><br/>The recluse Hunter only stopped long enough to say one thing before vanishing from sight. "I no longer have any obligation to be here."<br/><br/>Hatsu frowned.<span style="font-style: italic">Obligation...?</span><br/><br/>-------------------<br/><br/>Hiei made it home and collapsed on his bed. By his standards, he'd lasted quite a long time in that crowd. Still though, being alone again felt like a weight had lifted from his chest. "Hey, Alastor," he said.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Hm? What is it?"</span><br/><br/>"What is it you keep referencing? Encouraging me to kill people, and something about 'the reason you chose me'. What's that all about?"<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Oh,"</span>the demon said, sounding like he'd been caught off guard.<span style="font-style: italic">"It's nothing, really. Why?"</span><br/><br/>"No reason," Hiei said, rolling over so he was facing the wall. "I've just been having some weird dreams is all. Not that I can remember them."<br/><br/>Alastor was silent.<br/><br/>((Note: It's still morning. Hiei is NOT going to sleep, he's just avoiding people.))