Ashton did not have the time to react to Aris's mentioning of the blood before the arrival of the prodigal rapscallion. She shook her head as she watched Nathaniel search the thug's pockets.<br/><br/>The way this newcomer stood, he did not look intimidated by either of them. Only new-born kittens would be scared of Aris, but Ashton had a gun.<br/><br/>"Well, the other guys shot him when I used him as a human shield. So... yeah." Ashton shrugged. "They were trying to have their way with her, and I'm not such a bastard to watch them do it."<br/><br/>Ashton jabbed a finger in the direction of Aris. "Look at her. A beautiful flower in salty, dry wind."