After the punch, Anthony gently takes hold of Kijani's hands and place them in her lap, then releases them quickly. "Why didn't I just let you die?" Anthony repeats incredulously. He then gives a small smile as he continues "And allow the world to be robbed of such a unique individual? I wouldn't dare." The smile fades and he gives Connor while wondering briefly, [i]"Will this be the comment that sets off young Mr. Stark? Let's hope not. And as for Ms. Ryane, hopefully this does the trick."[/i] Anthony maintains eye contact with Kijani while saying with the utmost sincerity,"Ms. Ryane, I know that you have an extremely difficult time believing that the people around you aren't just trying to use or manipulate you into doing as they desire, and that's understandable given your past. I know you're probably going to assume that I'm lying when I say this, but I truly care about you Kijani. Not as Mr. Stark does and maybe not even like your friends, but the fact remains that I care very much what happens to you and I don't want you to go through unnecessary suffering."




Ben looks around quickly as he begins to hear a voice in his head. [i]"Alright, who the hell is this? And I'm warning you, don't lie to me or screw with me. If you do, things may not work out so well for you when I find you."[/i]