Remliel snarled at Mikkish. "So just because he's a friggin' retard means it's okay for him to try and kill me!? Screw that! I don't care how brain-damaged he is, if he wants a fight then I'll be more than glad to give him one!"

She was just about to make good on her word, when she witnessed David being bound by dark, slimy things. Her face crumpled into a disgusted grimace as she listened to David. "Eugh, gods you're disgusting. All the more reason to beat the shit out of you I suppose. Now . . ."

The short girl looked around. Letting her intuition decide for her, she stared pointedly at Hikaru. "Hey, girl, you've made a good impression on me so far, so don't screw it up now," she said audibly. Why did she decide it was Hikaru? One really compelling reason was that she was the only one that was actively keeping a safe distance away. Everyone else was either trying to get closer or get farther, but she just stood there. Another reason was that her expression was too relaxed. Everyone else was shocked or panicked or annoyed, but not her. "Release scrambled-egg for brains here, unless you're wanting to join the fight too, then don't blame me if I go after you next."