Kuzuha noted the dark alternate of Richard with special care... it's response to her mild touch implied an alternate personality buried in Richard's mind... both separate and connected to the one she knew.<br/><br/>Again, a worrying fact. On the other hand... it's words gave the distinct impression that the 'Dark Richard' was not at odds with it's twin. There was not immediate need to press farther about this... so she would not. She merely nodded to the presence, and began ending the meditation.<br/><br/>Kuzuha smiled as she saw the pleasant memory of the band... She hadn't know there WERE any interracial bands before the revolution. There certainly weren't anymore.<br/>Perhaps Richard might be interested in her collection... but that would have to wait.<br/><br/>Richard's apparent wealth was an unexpected factor... a more pleasant one, but still carrying implications... why would a sucessful businessman join... or rejoin the risky occupation of 'problem-solver?'<br/><br/>She would have to ask, when he woke.<br/><br/>Kuzuha ended the trance slowly, as was prescribed: Richard would be unconsious, and she would only rub his bulge on her belly gently with her hands... it was best to let the body and mind recover from even a light contact in it's own time.<br/><br/>(I think that'll be interesting indeed... and I dunno if I've hinted this, but Kuzuha isn't nearly as evil or dark as she seems. She might not like the new Order... but she isn't too fond of the old ways either.)<br/><br/>0000000000000000<br/><br/>Sai visibly winced as Eric hugged her, but sighed and awkwardly patted him on the back when he did. The look of annoyance on her face must have been adorable as she glared up over Eric's shoulder, thinking loudly at Leila:<br/><br/>/Not. A. Word./<br/><br/>Silly girl... (Don't worry too much, Sai's just a prickly, rough person.)