The conflict between Casper and the other guy was quickly broken up, with Casper making his retreat first. Conner and Kimberly, still synchronized, seemed to stand still for a few short moments. In their minds, though, they communicated with each other. At the speed of thought, they could converse much faster and understand each other much better than if they used their mouths, for they near-instantly knew what the other would think, and their emotions were sensed by the other as well.

[i][color=0076a3]Crisis averted, now let's go[/color][/i], Conner thought.

[i][color=9e0b0f]We should make sure he's alright[/color][/i], Kimberly thought back.

Conner was going to make a dismissing statement about how he was sure Casper would be fine, but could tell she wouldn't let up. Instead, Conner relented and exasperatedly thought, [i][color=0076a3]Fine, only because I don't trust you to go alone.[/color][/i]

[i][color=9e0b0f]That hurts me,[/color][/i] Kimberly thought playfully, satisfied to hear him agree. 

The woman walked the path Casper took to make his escape from the conflict, spotting him walk out the exit. As she neared the exit herself, she began to hear another voice coming from there. Peeking out the doorway, she saw Casper conversing with a rather well-dressed man.

[i][color=9e0b0f]Who is he? I don't recognize him,[/color][/i] Kimberly thought.

[i][color=0076a3]He doesn't seem like he's from around here. I don't trust him,[/color][/i] Conner thought back.

[i][color=9e0b0f]You say that about everyone you don't recognize,[/color][/i] Kimberly thought dismissively.

[color=0076a3][i]Better safe than sorry,[/i][/color] Conner retorted. [color=0076a3][i]Ok, that guy's leaving now, and he's coming this way.[/i][/color]

As Casper neared the front door, the woman emerged to greet him. "[color=aba000]You alright? I hope you weren't injured from before,[/color]" she asked.