She nodded weakly but Shinlo said “not really. This isn’t right…but I guess it’s a problem to work out. So what did your name end up being lad?” Ash said weakly “Carth…” Shinlo smiled and said “strong name. I can sense your assassin friends nearby. Would you mind telling them I’m not a threat” the white snake appeared around his shoulders and he said “Ah my scaled companion. I see you found our friend here”