Kuratu read what she said, but didn't answer. The boys were approaching; the leader spoke up. 'Yo! Bookworm - who's the b-tch?' Kuratu clenched one fist as the boys laughed. 'What are you doing here, Knife?'

'Better question - what's she doing here?' the boy Kuratu had addressed as Knife said.

'She's none of your business, Knife,' Kuratu said warningly.