Ryu stared blankly into space for a moment, recanting the entire scene as it had played out.  He switched back to his usual introvert self, staying ever aware of his surroundings and waiting for the action to happen.  He replayed the situation in his mind.<br/><br/>A Dark Elf and a Summoner, both looking for someone dear...<br/>A Half Elf Ninja, a man just looking for a place to call home...<br/>A woman with a terrible virus, trying to figure out why she's even here...<br/>A British police woman, doing who knows what...  ((But damn are her legs fine.))<br/>A battle hardened and brazen young mercenary, fighting for her greater good...<br/>Helena Douglas, a dying woman with obviously hidden agendas...<br/>And lastly, the human ninja, just waiting for it all to go down hill.<br/><br/>He spent some time networking with CIA Operative Sonia, the Mugen Tenshin Clan, and of course, the Hayabusa clan.  He knew all his transmissions were being monitored.  He hoped that this would prevent any overly aggressive actions from ever ensuing, but he highly doubted this.<br/><br/>What was Helena's real reason for promoting DOA 5?  She hadn't been behind it for the past four years, so why now?  He also noticed that Ayane had not recieved an invitation, nor anyone else that she may have a grudge against, but then again, what sane person walks through the front door of your enemies house?  He doubted he'd see Christie here, but if DOATEC was operational again, you knew she was nearby.  And if he saw her, contest or not, he would end her mortal existance.<br/><br/>His visage grew dark, his eyes blazing with conviction.  There was focus and blood in his heart.  He would need to have words with Ms. Douglas after they landed, this time about the involvement of innocent people, and their status as hostages.