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Ryugi's features took on a softer appearance as he watched Kaym's reaction to her blade, and subsequent thoughts. Apparently this person she was looking for meant a great deal to her.

Well, I'm sure you'll find him... You...said he was sealed? If he was sealed, then is seems plausible that he might not have been traveling under his own power. Perhaps along with another, or WITH another...

Have you any idea about the people this man might associate himself with? What of HIS personality? What do you think his mission would be, or the mission of the one he was traveling with be?

His questions may have seemed pointless, but Ryugi was going somewhere with them, he just needed Kaym to answer them.

Ryugi leaned against a wall nearby as he listened to Kaym speak. It would seem that she had lead a very long and very strange life. It reminded Ryugi of his time spent as a Mercenary long before he'd ever heard the words "Leviathan Stadium", "Heaven or Hell Tournament", "Silver Moonblade", "Maximos", or anything else related to his current position and friends. Hell, the last time he'd been anywhere near Strata was long ago during a mission to destroy a rouge rock golem, of course, that was a story for another time as well.

Hmm, it doesn't seem you have alot to go on... You say you arrived here following his energy, and you barely knew him to begin with? In that case... It sounds like you were used to his presence, even if you weren't totally aware of who he was. And if you followed his energy, it would seem that this man has found a way to partially weaken the seal placed on him, which would allow for his presence to leak through it.

Ryugi crossed his arms in thought for a moment, looking at the floor. If these people Kaym spoke of had sealed this Sam person's abilities, that would explain why she wouldn't feel them. And, if they had sealed him, and he had found a way to weaken the seal, it would explain her following his power to this area. But, if his power had returned a bit, then it was likely to assume the one's that had sealing him in the first place would have followed him to this place as well, which would explain why Kaym was attacked by the man he'd saved her from upon his arrival.

So, that fact that Kaym had followed him to this place, and the fact that these people Kaym spoke of were ALSO in this place, that could only mean one of two things, the second being more realistic. That these people attacking Kaym had tracked Sam to this place, found him, and killed him, and then intended to kill Kaym. OR, the most likely, that Sam had left Strata already to escape from those that would undoubtedly be following him and his energy... AND THE ATTACKERS OF KAYM WERE TRYING TO KILL HER TO PREVENT HER FROM FINDING SAM'S TRAIL!!! That was it!

Kaym! I believe I know what is happening here!

Ryugi's eyes lit up as he quickly explained his trail of thought to the young woman sitting on the chair near him. Hopefully it made more sense than his metal trail.

So, if the seal was leaking Sam's energy, it would be likely that he would quickly leave this place so as not to be discovered. Perhaps he felt you coming, and had to run off, knowing that you'd try to find him, which would bring these other people after you, and therefore, lead them to him after they had killed you to remove you from the equation. So, it seems logical that you leave this place, and begin to search elsewhere for him. And, if this Sam is any kind of a wise man of the area, he'd know that the one place to go if you don't want to be found is a city to the north of here. The Dark City of Lament. Its a haven of sorts for those who want to evade the watchful eyes of people looking for them, especially in the Underground Area.

Ryugi smiled kindly and his mood improved. He'd get to re-live a little bit of his mercenary days. He'd had several clients who'd simply wanted protection along the way to their destination. But none of them had ever been a friend before.

I'd be glad to accompany you to Lament, Miss Kaym.

He leaned forward and stood up, removing himself from the wall before opening the door for her.

After you.

The it hit her. What happened to this memory. She had been in Lament before! She had a dreadful encounter with a most unpleasent man, or creature. Decruda. She learned his name at this past HoH. His business was his own, and she didnt mind if he didnt notice her there.

During the same moment she exchanged a look to Ryugi her Yellow eyes flicked with a memory.

"I have been to Lament before, ... the reason for me not remembering is beyond me." Maybe her recent encounters knocked her memory loose?

..Or could it be from her unacquainted power drain?

Buttoning the last button of the very few on her new black jacket, Kaym stepped outside. A snow flake would melt when it touched her nose, making the snow a reality.

She looked around, noticing some of the people were in a panic, yet, others didnt seem surprised.

I guess weird things happen everyday...

"What do you suggest would be the quickest way? Ship, Train, Or through the desert?

Strata at dusk.

Saiya crossed through the gates, ignoring the glowers of the guards, and stood upon the streets of her city once again. Funny how she thought of it as 'her' city, but it was true. She'd grown up here. She knew every street, every alleyway, every bar and shop and disreputable hotel as though it were a part of her.

She rubbed her hands together, feeling the unnatural chill settle upon her skin as she paused, and set off down the street.

She stopped and turned. "We got to take the streets. Rooftops'll be too slippery." she explained curtly. "You got any money on you?"
Unless she could hunt down someone to stay with--unlikely--they'd have to rent a room in this weather. Before the snowfall, they could've just slept on a roof, but that didn't seem like a good idea now. Unless snow demons had some sort of weird immunity to freezing to death.

Which seemed likely, now that Saiya came to think of it.