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"Now I repeat my question: What issues need attention and what needs to be done?" Even of the crowd, there were distinct differences in groupings, which Mikki noticed. She tended to notice things others wouldn't take a first glance at, but perhaps a second glance if she pointed it out. "I know I don't know much about our society, but the only way you are all going to help me know, is to teach me what I can learn. How will I be able to lead you all effectively if I don't know how to help? Hmm?" He voice was clear, and a bandaged boy raised his good arm and spoke. "We need help. I mean, us injured people need help. We've not enough healers because so many would rather go into battle!" Makenzie nodded, "Thank you, that's something I can help. I'll need those who'll train for healing stay behind when we're done!" Mikki waited for anyone to continue.

"I can provide some strategies for living just that much longer." She smiled almost a bit maliciously, then laughed. "They may seem too cautious for some of you, but it's your choice whether you learn it or not." She looked around once more. "I hope to provide more sharpshooting techniques as well."

"I said it's your choice whether you like my ideas or not!" She snapped, hoping to show more authority. Her piercing gaze at least made him pause before she continued without waiting for him. "I m mostly master at hiding. Of course running and hiding steriotypically won't get you anywhere, but I hide in the midst of those who hate us. Most likely to many of your surprize, which is the reason I'm not known here. If I can fool my own brethren, then I'm positive in my ability to teach you how to identify our own, as well as unidentify ourselves to strangers..." Makenzie let her words sink in for a moment, then continued once more, "Now, as I said earlier, those who will train for healing should stay behind, and I'll include those to also learn of the techniques I can help provide for the Hiding.

Mikki felt something of discomfort at the eyes upon her and sensed a dislike among the Hellraisers. She looked downcast during the period of leave for the majority. She felt a tingling tug on her shoulders before falling to her knees. Pretendind to be confident was too much for a group so full of hate like that. Those who remained would now see her weakness and spread the word now, wouldn't they? Forget them... she thought to herself. Mikki was wiped out and didn't realize the pendant would drain her power without the genuine loyalty of her followers. She collapsed, blacking out...

Mikki stirred and opened her eyes softly. Her head hurt and she tried to sit up, but collapsed again on her pillow. Her throat was dry and any light hurt her eyes, so she closed them.