<span style="font-style: italic">don't think that's possible! </span>was the shot that wound up in Sai's throat to throw back at Leila's last remark, but the words don't make it past her neck.<span style="font-style: italic">that's not true, and you know it Sai.</span><br/><br/>So she settled for: "Whatever..."<br/><br/>Sai moved aside and picked up the soaking sponge as it squished out of the orifice entry to Leila's throat. Taking a bit of time to really look around  the stomach, Sai wondered at the softness of the walls around her. They didn't look like they could squeeze and crush her... but she hadn't been paying attention on the trip over.<span style="font-style: italic">it's probably the acid that does most of the work...</span><br/><br/>"Shut up brain..." Sai mutters fiercely, shaking her head moving toward one wall. She didn't want to think about bad stuff anymore, it wasn't doing any good. Cautiously, she dabs at a random spot of pink flesh with the sponge, barely disturbing the slime.<br/>"I don't exactly know what I'm looking for..." Sai says in a louder voice. "Is there someplace I should start?"<br/><br/>000000<br/><br/>Kuzuha merely smiles. "A gentleman indeed. But a lady must have some secrets... and I suppose a gentleman must have a few as well."<br/><br/>Tapping her chin for a few moments, Kuzuha appeared to reach a decision.<br/><br/>"I do want this to be a fruitful partnership, Richard, so I won't peel your past from your spirit... but I will taste it." Kuzuha licks her lips meaningfully. "I must have an impression of who you are... not merely who you wish to be. A small list of your talents at a later date will suffice, but for now..."<br/><br/>Kuzuha stretches out one regal arm and with one fingertip, gently  strokes Richard's chin.<br/>"I would rather make our first act as partners a more... pleasant affair..."