Opening his good eye, Yuuichi watches Aryn carefully as she places the bag in front of him. He watches her confused, a little thrown aback by her words. He can't help but whimper when she mentions that she will deny him, the words cutting him deeply. The pup watches her closely the whole time she speaks and moves around, catching her glance off at Malak and Saito. The pup stands and grabs the bag in his mouth, dragging it across the table to Hikari and Eva. He freezes solid on the table as Eva speaks, his ears training on the sound of her voice. He moves the rest of the way across the table and makes a small bow to Hikari as she says she wants to be his friend, his way of showing acceptance. Hopping off the table, Yuuichi lands on his feet in his human form and turns to face Aryn, a look of displeasure in his eyes. "Then before you deny me, grant me one last request. Where am I from? And do you know my real name? I know that I promised I would never ask, because I wanted to be thought of as yours. But for all my life, it has been eating at me. Now that we will no longer be what we were, then I want this one thing from you since I'm no longer bound by that promise." Yuuichi stands there biting his lower lip staring at Aryn, fighting back tears and trying his hardest to look strong in front of the girls.

Aryn looked at Eva as she spoke. She had hoped that no one noticed her reaction. She took a breath to figure out what to say and smiled sweetly at Eva. Oh its nothing dear. I was surprised by the amount of power within you. You have a good amount of untapped power that you are not using. Yuuichi then spoke. She sighed at his pathedic look. Dont look at me like that. You know I dont like it. Yuuichi, I am denying you not because you are no longer wanted or cared for, but because i want you to learn to stand on your own two feet. You need to learn to not rely on me or my name to survive. As for your home, I expected you to ask at some point. I know very little of your home but a den of snow foxes made its home in the snowy region of the mountans. They were said to protect an artifact and they caught wind of my brother seeking it out. The den packed what they could carry and fled their home. You were probably left behind because they either couldnt care for you while on the run or because they assumes you would die on the trip anyways so they just left you. I arrived just as my brother entered the town. He was so angry he started to tear down each house one by one, looking for any clue to where they could have ran. He soon came across you. He looked at you with such pitty. In fact he almost looked sad. He left you and the town. I came to you, half blind and half dead. I held you in my arms and felt something. You had such a light within you and great potentia. Thats when I took you home. I never found anything that told your name, so I truthfully dont know it. As you grew, your talents became to light. The way I taught you to read is how the Elvin army sends encrypted messages. If they were intercepted it would look like a blank page. A powerful sage was needed to read it. It took you just a few years to learn what most sages take hundreds of years to master. Though you dont know how to write it but im sure you could figure it out. That isnt your only talent. Your illusions are amazing for one so young and there is probably much more you could do that I just didnt tech you.

Eva looked surprised at the words Aryn said this time; untapped power; what did she mean? She didn’t get to ask as Yuuichi spoke now. So now, she listened and took in the information. She wasn’t sure what to say or do this time and so sitting silent was her opted decision. Yuuichi was abandoned young… she wondered what had made him blind; yet if he was asking Aryn about his home and family she doubted he would know how he lost his sight. She took the time to let her mind wander, to small petty things, she even contemplated going back to the baths but she didn’t want to walk on the streets; it was getting late after all.

As the boy listens to Aryn speak to him, he glances at Eva and Hikari, trying to read their expressions but fails miserably. He squeaks a little as he notices their forms aren't as clear to him as they were before, instead they appear to be fading away. He turns his head back to Aryn and notices everything around him is starting to dim. When Aryn mentions how he was abandoned, Yuuichi collapses to his knees, his mind having a hard time registering her words. Hearing that Arys was the one behind the destruction of his home and why he knows nothing of his family, a mixture of pain and anger starts to fill him. The rest of Aryn's words, why she taught him how she did, and how smart he is falls on deaf ears, Yuuichi no longer listening. "So your telling me. Your brother believed I was not worth killing. Not only that, but apparently I wasn't worth saving either." Feeling his anger starting to rise even higher and the same feelings he felt when he saw Eva getting attacked, Yuuichi starts shaking as he fights to regain control. "If my own family.....my own kind decided I was not worth taking to survive. What gave you the right? Why? Why did you save me? Apparently by the edicts of my kind of not worth the breath in my lungs." He struggles to stand up, pulling himself up using the table as he continues to shake, for the first time in his life being unable to see anything around him.

Aryn sighed at Yuuichi's reaction. As Hikari held him, she expected Eva to do the same. However, Aryn had a different, more difficult, role to play. She slammed her hands onto the table. Yuuichi, cut it out! You wanted to know the truth? There it is. No its not pretty, but I'm sorry. Thats how the world is. Your family, your den, were a primal tribe. Most of the time they were in animal form. Taking that into account their decision made sense. You know how those types of tribes are. They were going to travel into unfamiliar land with unknown food sources. They could not afford to feed someone who may or may not survive the trip. And why the hell are you upset about Arys? Why would he waste his time killing something already dead? Also, since have you ever known him to bring home half dead pups to care for? Maybe if you were a bit bigger, he would have taken you to feed to his wolves. I on the other hand give a damn about others. I saw hope and I didnt want you to die. Its true I didnt have the right to take you, so if you prefer, I can kill you right here and right now if you prefer? Or you can grow the hell up, stand on your own two strong legs, and make good use of the life fate had seemed to given you. She stood there, staring him down, prepared for the lashing she is sure to receive from the girls. Aryn hated to be the bad guy but it was needed. It didnt matter if he hated her as long as she could get him to think clearly.

Saito heard someone come out. It wasnt until the person spoke that he realized it was Malak. His heart raced. He was so happy to see him again but afraid that he might feel betrayed. However, his words showed that Malak felt the same way. Saito turned and hugged Malak. I'm sorry to my friend. I should have been there, but seeing you alive gives me even more hope in finding my sister alive. You would have died before you would let her die. He looks back at the stars. Perhaps you can join me on my search for her. Father's dead now, so... He didnt say anymore. It didnt need to be said.

Eva watched it occur, if Hikari hadn’t reacted to hug him already she would have. She did however tilt her head, ignoring all the others words right there and then. She spoke softly; placing her two index fingers together her other fingers curled in-between making a peak with the tips that rested on her chin. “I don’t think you should look at it that way…” she let her eyes settle on him. “If you want to look at it that way; I’m not worth the breath in my lungs either by the edicts of MY kind.” She let this settle in for a moment. “It seems Hikari has suffered similar ridicule, you aren’t alone in this Yuuichi…” she let out a deep sigh. Closing her eyes now she added, “Your words may be a bit harsh for the message you are trying to carry Ma’am… you should speak more straight…”

When Hikari lets go of him Yuuichi stares at Aryn, his upper lip twitching a bit in anger as he listens. As soon as Eva speaks, all of Yuuichi's anger dissipates and he turns to her, feeling guilty for his words. "But Nee-san....you have talents. You can fight, you can dance.....there are so many qualities about both you and Hikari. I don't remember anything of my past prior to Lady Aryn rescuing me. I can't fight, except based on instinct. But that only works if those I care about are in danger. If it is just me, I can't seem to get that side of me to come out. And without books I'm nothing, I mean yes, I may be able to create illusions, like the one I used on Saito. But that was only because he was vulnerable to it at the time. People that are strong of mind can see through them easily. Hence how Lady Aryn knew I came back. No matter what I do to change my appearance, those that know me, know it is me." He sighs a bit and lowers his ears. "Lady Aryn, you said he is on the move. Is it your brother.....or the jerks brother moving this time? Not only that, what was their last location so we know where to move?" Yuuichi jumps as if a shock ran through him as he picks bits and pieces of conversations around him. He turns and glances around nervously, unsure of some of the people around. "Maybe we should speak in a more private area.....people seem to be getting a little eager to hear what you have to say mistress."

Stepping back from Saito a bit stunned by the man hugging him, Malak starts to shake his head. "I still don't get how I didn't die. It is almost as if he pulled the last strike and made me believe he hit me. Not only that, I really don't remember him being better than me." He quickly covers his mouth as he speaks of one of the people that attacked their home, and sighs in relief once Saito continues talking about his sister. "She is very much alive, but where she is, I do not know. I would love to join you but there are to problems. The first is that damned fox boy is with you. Unless you want his blood on your hands, it would be prudent I don't go with you. Second, I need to finish my training with my aunt. I'm getting close, but I think it may take some time still. I'm not going to lose to him twice." Malak stretches a bit as he contemplates his next words. "Lord Saito, I'm going to be frank with you on this. If by chance you see my brother, run away from him. I'm not sure what has happened with him, but he is by far stronger than the last time you saw him. To be honest, he beat me last time we met. Also, the boy, be wary of him. Always keep in mind he is of fox blood and is very cunning. While he may seem innocent sometimes, don't be fooled. He knows how to play a person's heart to the fullest to get his desires. Aryn is the only person I have ever seen able to control him. So if you want to know how to deal with him, you will have to speak to her.....as for Angil, it would be best for you to check with Aryn before you leave. She may be able to give you a heading on it." Malak reaches up and pats Saito on the shoulder. "As much as I have enjoyed seeing you again, I must bid you farewell. May we see one another again some day." Malak bows to Saito as he did in the past and walks away, leaving the tavern but not straying too far as he awaits Aryn to accompany him.

Aryn sighed in frustration to Yuuichi's reaction to herself and Eva. At least he will listen to someone. She looked at Eva. I tried to be as blunt and honest about things. I wanted it to be harsh because if he found out the full extent otherwise, he may or may not be able to handle it. Those who may wish to cause him or anyone who's close to him harm, could have used it against him. You saw what happened. His best and worst trait is his emotions. She then turned her attention to Yuuichi and shook her head. You have power too. More than you know. I didnt train you like that because I wanted to keep you from danger. I made sure you wouldnt need it, because once you start fighting, you will always fight. The more power you obtain, the more likely people will seek you out to challenge that power. I wanted you away from that world. However, You can make your own choices now. I wont teach you but perhaps you can find someone else to help you. She glanced at Eva and smiled. Her smile faded as she thought of her brother. You know that Talin is part of an assassin clan, however we could never find out who headed them. Well recently some info came in. The head of the clan is my brother himself. Arys is heading the clan in the shadows. Only leaders and a select few actually know where the contracts come from. The underlings get a letter sealed with a black dragon crest. Thats all. They have a headquarters somewhere in the demon kingdom and truthfully I would like to request if you avoid that area for now. One Korinth is bad enough but two is more than any of you to handle. The warriors are the only hope of dealing with those two. It was then that Hikari suddenly said something about a dress. Aryn laughed at the random thought. She liked this girl, so honest and pure. If I know Yuuichi, he took you to Takata's. I'm sure he will hold onto it till morning. I believe every lady should have at least one dress from him. They are all so elegantly made.

Saito nodded his head in understanding. I can see the tension between the two of you. I'll have to get the story from you one day. You just train and then perhaps we will join up again when you finish. He listens as Malak talks of his brother and concern starts to show on his face. Saito had never known a time when Talin actually beat Malak. If that is true, then it probably would be best to stay away for now. He nodded when Malak told saito to see Aryn about his sister. I will make sure to do that. Thanks. I hope to see you again. Saito waved as he watched Malak leave. his heart hurt again. Just when he thought he had found his friend again, he had to leave. But Saito had hope that this wouldnt be the last he saw of him. Saito continued to stay outside, looking back at the stars.

Eva kept her composure through it all and smiled to Yuuichi “I wasn’t always so; it was enough to make me doubt myself in the past Yuuichi; so don’t doubt yourself you have many talents yourself; I’m sure of it.” She paused softly singing “You swore and said ‘we are not… We are not shining stars’, this I know, I never said we are. Though I've never been through hell like that, I've closed enough windows, to know you can never look back. If you're lost and alone, or you're sinking like a stone, carry on, may your past be the sound,o your feet upon the ground; carry on.” She wasn’t sure if the others would know the song let alone recognize it but it was one she particular liked.
The conversation mentioned warriors but turned to dresses soon after. Unable to hide her interest in this topic over dresses she spoke up again. “The Warriors; should these be people we look out for or are they well known?” she was expecting something akin to a clan or gathering of fighters known for their skill.