<strong>Rudolpho with Safira and Alexis</strong><br/><br/>Rudolpho nodded.  "I see.  Well, she has no reason to run from me."  He smiled a bit, and held out his hand to Alexis.  "Please, come with me."  It seemed he expected her to put her bound hands in his.<br/><br/>To both of them, he said, "I am Rudolpho D'enes.  I've just returned from my training and now am ready to take my place in this... business... of my family."