Giltwith said nothing in response to Jackson’s apparent desire for killing, although he made a small mental note of the observation. Hearing that they were to walk all the way to the lower districts also elicited a frown from the Knight.

At this rate, the Catalyst could have been long gone and it would only complicate their search. However, he didn’t dare openly question Jackson’s decision. After all, she was put in charge of their expedition by Spencer and he outranked them all. No, best to just follow along at their own pace.

“Is she always like this? How did you end up being her partner?”

It was naught but a small whisper over to Elliot.

Back at the house, Kiara smirked.

[i]"I'm quite sure there's more to your past than losing your job and breaking into my house. But if you don't want to tell me about it, than that's okay."[/i]

“Heh. Yeah, it’s a bit more complicated than that I’m afraid. It’s best not to bother you with those details though, less I find myself on the streets again,” she said vaguely.