[@Leah] Gao looked at the woman a little more warily but tried his best not to appear to hostile towards her. People usually weren't this idealistic...maybe she was hired by an old gang he messed with back in some city, or another. But maybe she was hopeful...maybe he was just cynical? All the same he had no reason to lie to her about anything at the moment. [color=f7941d]"I hold no claim to honor, or being a good person in truth. I am still as much human as anyone. My name is Gao. It is nice to meet you Maika. That is not a name I hear often it is not very common."[/color] Gao said as a passing comment as he drank more of his soup. [color=f7941d]"If you seek a hero you will not find it in me. I have no need for a grand crusade. No passionate speeches to hand to the masses. And certainly no interest in war which only profits the weapon makers."[/color] Gao said to Maika. He wanted to make a difference but in his own way. In his own belief a man will not accept change except at the tip of a blade, or by their own choice to. The former was considerably less effective in his mind. 

However all the same he reached over and shook Maika's hand with one of his own. It was a firm handshake he didn't discriminate between a man, and a woman. A lady should be expected to live up to the same expectations of a man if she wishes to be equal to one. Many people still saw women as objects in some places. He endeavored not to do so himself as much as possible but he only acknowledged those who actually tried to, and didn't preach 'fairness' in the disguise of ugliness. [color=f26522]"My father, before I left, told me this once: 'A simple act of kindness can change a life.' With that thought I saw a way to live life. To act, and to help others that have no help from those above them. To that end I am not unselfish with each challenge I better myself, an those around them. And with each friend...I fin myself getting closer to understanding just who I am. I am not devoid of attachment, sins, or emotion that is the reason I am able to act like I am."[/color] commented Gao as he looked her in the eyes he was wearing a calm, and indifferent face a casual one devoid of challenge. [color=f26522]"But now I am just preaching, and I have a feeling that I am boring you greatly. If you would mind I would like to finish my ramen before we go there."[/color] Gao informed her rather simply he was trying not to be submissive but he was calm, and collected at the moment. His legs, and hands were tired he was hoping for a simple night.