Despite Mi's protests, Richard sat beside her and put an arm around her. It was perhaps a bold move but he could see through her bravado. He could tell by her aura that she was uncertian about him and that troubled him. Especially in light of their first encounter. The blood ritual should not have saved her but it did. And the way her life force reacted to him...<br/><br/>When Zil entered he smirked at her rebellious attitude, but he didn't rise to her comments.<br/><br/>When Mi showed her own impatience she nodded.<br/><br/>"Somebody give Zil the photo and fill her in. I suggest we reconvene at Darkwood tomorrow morning. There's a B&B there called the laughing dragon. We'll meet there about eight O'clock. You should all get some sleep before then."<br/><br/>Before they stood up to leave he spoke to Mi. "Mi. Could you stay behind for a moment please?"<br/>