"Ulterior motive, of course," Marissa deadpans, looking curiously at Kim's outstretched hand before taking it and bringing it up to examine the hand like a palm reader, or to make sure there was no buzzer hidden in its palm.<br/><br/>"Marissa," the girl grins, tossing her head back as her red curls bobble, "No, really, I'm here just for the holiday.. to take a break from the ho-humdrum of life. Although not quite sure just what I've walked into, here!"