Hatsu smiled softly at Sam when she woke up, managing to somehow return her "good morning" through the crushing hug she gave him.<span style="font-style: italic">Jeez, and I'm one of the stronger guys here,</span>he thought, imagining someone else passing out from one of Sam's hugs. As her grip loosened, his expression relaxed more, and he lifted his nearest hand to pet her bright hair.<br/><br/>"You pretty much hit it on the nose," he said to her, a crooked smile on his face. The smile faded as he went on to explain what just transpired. "You know Vaan, the crazy blue fire guy who tried to kill Death? Apparently, they just met up with him, and the Reverend had nearly killed his friend. Death says it sounds like they're up for an alliance. He asked for our opinions. I trust Death's judgment, so I said I'd go with it if he was sure it was safe. I mean, if it's for real, someone who used to be on the inside could be a huge help... Well," he smiled again, "if you have any issues with it, speak now or forever hold your peace."