The girl Karnage called Reiko stood there for a moment after Lucaris asked his question. It was almost as though she were in a trance. However Lucaris did not get long to view this trance of hers as Reiko was quickly snapped out of it at Lucaris' appearance. Reiko quickly stammered a greeting and looked at him with a inquisitive look. It was something to be expected given his status as a soon to be student at the academy. Reiko pulled out a flute and told him it was a Fragment of the World. Tilting his head slightly to the side like a confused dog Lucaris looked at the flute with a confused stare.

[i]That is a Fragment? That looks just like a flute to me.[/i]

Lucaris was just about to answer Reiko's question about his presence at the academy when suddenly Reiko leaned forward and began to whisper into his ear. She began to speak about voices and their implications however none of what she said mattered at that exact moment. For the moment she brought herself close to him Lucaris glanced over at her now exposed neck and felt a sudden violent urge. As if something incredibly hot had burrowed itself into his stomach and began to rise up into his chest.

[i][b]Look at this fool exposing their neck. Doesn't she realize just how vulnerable that makes her? Don't you want to punish her for exposing such a weak spot? Come on, she's just begging for you to sink your claws into her neck.[/b]

N-No. I don't want that and you know it. Please stop this.

[b]You do want it, though. Why else would you be here, eh? Why else would you be seeking for power, hmm? Take this opportunity and seize the power you so desire! Come on and bring me out already![/b]

No! That's not why I'm here! You know exactly why I'm here so stop trying mess with my head! I will not kill anyone!

[b]Hmph, it's a bit late to be claiming that last part. Don't you think?[/b][/i]

By the time Lucaris had gained control over his own thoughts once more he realized that Reiko had already returned to her original position and was looking at him expectantly as if he were supposed to say something. Lucaris panicked slightly and began racking his brain trying to figure out if he had managed to hear anything during his inside conversation. Unable to remember what Reiko's question was Lucaris was about to ask her what she had said. He was cut off instead by Karnage stepping into the conversation and introducing him.

[i]Ah, she was asking for my name. I completely forgot that I've neglected to mention it.[/i]

"Ah, yes, sorry. Just as he says, my name is Lucaris Cain. Its, erm, nice to meet you Reiko."