"Natali," the girl said, amusement in her eyes. "My name is Natali Lern, and I would be honored to fight by your side." Natali paused for a moment, then seemed to reach a decision. "Actually," she said, "I wasn't entirely teuthfull with you. I didn't just happen to be here when that maniac attacked. I've been following him for a month, trying to catch him off guard. He killed some friends of mine, you see."