Sanshi laughed - not unkindly, but out of surprise.  "Corey - what brought this on?" she asked.  "Having a mountain fall on us?"<br/><br/>Before he could over-react, though, her dark eyes got more serious.  "I have to say, of all the people I've met so far, I've spent the most time with you - but I haven't really gotten to know what you're like -<em>really</em>like.  You've been so nice to bring me along on this trip with your friends - I mean, you didn't have to - so I think I might like what I find out..."<br/><br/>A smile still curved her lips, inviting him to make the next move.<br/>