[quote=Fabricant451] Noriaki doesn't know Asuka all that well, apart from having used Asuka's statement to prove her point as to why she'd make a good guardian (and look how that's turned out!). But as of now, replacing Mifune isn't what Noriaki is after (though yes, that's kind of her end goal), but yes, out of the cast of characters Asuka would probably be the closest substitute. But, Noriaki hasn't noticed this about Asuka. She's already latched onto Kaede's figure, Akane's face, and Yuki's temper and strength. [/quote] I had a feeling about that ^_^ Oh and posted. That's why Hanami's a tempter. She makes Asuka into a stammering [s]Nadeshiko[/s] nervous wreck :3