"Ah-hey!"  Michelle socially flailed as Akiko came around the table and slid into her lap.  She took on a slightly darker look.  "Yes, I found out.  It was kind of impossible not to.  And are you always like this?  Teasing people and trying to get a rise out of them?  I'll have you know I'm not your average crowdie."  She was a mage, after all, and all mages tended to be strong-willed...or weak magically, take your pick.