It was then that Zemblo and Angel arrived at the open-air baths, where, unknown to them, Ric was.<br/><br/>"Why do you feel the need to protect Ric so badly?" Angel asked Zemblo. From the tone of her voice, it was clear that she was worried.<br/><br/>"He reminds me of a very dear friend of mine who disappeared last year." Zemblo answered, almost in tears. "His name was Zack. I just hope Ric's okay, I don't want to lose another friend the same way I lost Zack. Oh, I'm so worried about Ric right now. We must find him and protect him from Reiko!" Zemblo said with determination in his voice. "I just knew if he stuck around with Zenith that he'd get himself killed, which is why I did what I did. I feel a bit guilty for tricking Ric into thinking Zenith was against him, but I've seen Zenith's type before. Even so, I'm truly sorry for tricking Ric, and I just wish right now that I had never done it."<br/><br/>At this point, Zemblo did break into tears.<br/><br/>"There, there." Angel said comfortingly. "If only Ric could realize that the girls don't have any plans to get rid of the guys. I think that's what started this. You should tell Ric the truth about everything once we find him."<br/><br/>"You're right." Zemblo admitted sadly. "I will tell him. I feel just terrible about breaking up his friendship with Zenith, especially when Zenith was innocent the whole time. I just hope he's okay. I'd give anything to have him be okay, even my own life."