Alem said nothing to Asahina, instead making for the door. She could at least feel comforted by the fact he hadn’t broken eye contact with her until she had concluded with her short speech about her predicament. She had to work through this on her own. 

[b]“They’re here.”[/b] He said quietly, moving towards the door. Opening it quietly, Okal stood at the doorway, flanked by Rika, hand raised towards the door with intention to knock. Alem and Rika’s gazes met instantly; Alem acknowledged her as a stranger from another world, but Rika acknowledged him as incredibly handsome. Okal looked to Alem immediately, following his stare to Rika. He’d give the girl some credit, she could handle looking him directly in the eye for prolonged periods of time. That took some considerable talent, talent not everyone had. With Okal looking between the two and the girl with him not speaking, Alem took it upon himself to start them off. 

[b]“You’re the girl from yesterday, the one I couldn’t see.”[/b] Alem began, and continued just before Okal or Rika could respond, [b]“You came up silently, I only managed to hear Okal coming, and you clearly recognize me.”
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[b]“Oh?” [/b]Rika spoke, her voice smooth and implying how impressed she was with his guess. [b]“And how exactly do you know I recognize you?”

“I can see it in your eyes. You’ve seen me once before, you’re studying my face closely.” [/b]

[b]“You’re handsome and you don't take shit from anyone. Where I come from, those are some fine qualities. You're practically husband material already.”[/b] Rika peered down at Okal, who watched the two of them with amusement. [b]“I guess we better cut to the chase before I make you wait outside while I get more ‘acquainted’ with him. He’s smart, it’ll be good to have him with us.” [/b]

[b]“As I told you!”[/b] Okal chuckled. With Alem allowing them entry and closing the door firmly behind them, the pair would step into the back room that allowed them to take a look at Asahina. Rika appeared less than surprised given she saw her before, but Okal was on immediate alert. He had seen some strange sights in his time, but creatures like this were something he’d need to get used to. [b]“He-hello, and your name would be…?”[/b] Okal was noticeably nervous addressing her. Alem assured him beforehand that Asahina wouldn’t attack anyone, but that didn’t stop her appearance from being unsettling. 

[b]“First things first,” [/b]Rika cut in, approaching Asahina closer than Okal dared, [b]“We need to change you back, and hopefully you won’t try to hurt us again. We helped you get out before and you attacked us,but I guess I can’t blame you for not recognizing friend from foe. I think you owe us a little cooperation for that. So, know anything about a magical weapon that can fix you, like a Keyblade?” [/b]

[i]‘Keyblade’[/i] Alem listened closely.