NAKAMURA RIKAKO<br/><br/>(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/HaibaneR/Rika_Avatar.jpg)<br/><br/>As our group gaggled along from the dorms (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22740.msg937867#msg937867) down the corridors and stairs towards the main entrance Katra strode in front, the officer in charge as always. Leaving the boys chatting with Suzi and Shita I sped up and fell in beside Katra as we reached the shoe lockers right behind the main entrance.<br/><br/>(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f4/School09.jpg)<br/><br/>I spoke in a suppressed voice so that the new male contingent of Sendai would not overhear.<br/><br/><strong>"Hey Katra, you were pretty impressive back there. Way to go, appreciate it. It's good to know we all look out for each other. But... yeah, you were pretty harsh too. I don't think these boys are untrustworthy, they just seem playful to me. Kids in a sweetshop is how I see it. I'm a big girl, I can handle it. Though it's cool to have you around too."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"Thing is,"</strong>I hopped on one foot, pulling a low heeled ankle boot on,<strong>"There's a few girls less able to cope. They're the vulnerable ones. There was a guy, didn't catch his name. Caught him looking at Mana's backside like it was the hottest day of summer, he was a kid and she was an ice cream... I'm sure Mana can handle any guy better than any of us, but its people like him and people like... well, Arisu for example. Just keep an eye on her and the other quiet ones. Right?"</strong><br/><br/>I'd got my coat and boots and scarf on now. No gloves. I shoved them deep in my pockets rummaging for my season tram pass...<em>ah, there it is.</em>I watched Katra while she finished then waited for the others to get ready.