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She just attacked the tiger because it looked like he needed help to protect Torch?  Either she was a liar or naïve in the ways of the world.  Kichi imagined there was a time he might do something that stupid but now he saw no reason to help another unless there was something in it for him.  No one deserved anything from him, in fact, the world owed him a great deal and it could never repay him.  That being said did he owe her now? Kichi’s lips twitched in frustration at the thought before letting out a sigh. “I see,” he added neutrally.

“I’m Kichi.” A moment's pause before adding, “thanks.”  He wasn’t going to give more than that.  He wasn’t admitting that there was any chance he might have lost a fight or a friend.  Kichi would win or escape any fight because that’s what was necessary.   “Imagine I owe you now.  I can’t say I care to owe anyone.  Tell me what you want for me to pay you back.” He might as well get that over with.  It seemed Fern had no intent to demand from him but the offer would be placed out there lest it haunt him later.

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