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Richard had been waiting in her tree all evening. Since the conversation with Sabin she had felt conflicted, she was actively cooperating with the man that was responsible for her form. Even if he was right and she couldn't blame him for her fate entirely, Sabin still was a willing employee of the mad Moreau and from what she could make of him, enjoyed what he did to people.

Still the face to face meeting was proof enough to Richard that the mere suggestion of a loyalty serum absolutely terrified Sabin. It indicated the Sabin highly prized his own free will. If Richard could present him with actual evidence of the serum then Sabin might begin to act directly against Moreau, the outcome of that conflict would be absolutely unknown but Richard liked to think it would at least present opportunities.

At exactly twelve midnight by her watch, she hung the watch on a branch and climbed down from her tree. She crept out of the jungle and slipped into the River, a bit unstream from the manta girl. It was purposely in the earshot of a babbling brook that drained into the river.

Richard's eyes caught the moonlight, shining like two beacons in the darkness. The water was cool on her skin, she shivered slightly as she sat down on the shallow river bed. In response to Awen's question she nodded and motioned her closer. She knew she was being paraniod but she didn't want any record of this conversation and was being as careful as she could.

Richard flashed a warily smile at Awen, "Beautiful night for a swim isn't it?" She floated backwards to demonstrate, her tail lashing underwater. Then she sat up. Gesturing Awen closer. "Come on Awen, I don't bite. We have things to talk about. Friends to see." She was definitely enjoying the Manta's unease a bit.

Richard chuckled as she placed a handover Awen's shoulders, "Sometimes I claw people though but lets not get into that." Her voice shifted to whisper, "Sorry about the midnight meeting my dear but I didn't want to talk to you on the record as it were. Its about poor Jordan."

A small hand lifted up to Richard's lips "Shhhh, not so loud." She looked about in a paranoid fashion, her tentacles arching into a striking position above her. "I dunno I haven't seen him since Sabin's little joke. Whatever Moreau's did to him seemed to have stopped but that not what's really important. The priority of finding out exactly what Moreau did to him has increased dramatically. We need proof and as fast as possible." Richard's voice raced with urgency and excitement. This was becoming a hunt to her. This would make a difference somehow.

That was not the reaction Richard had expected, she had thought Awen would be excited to be in on something important. Confusion swirled in her eyes as she reeled back. Then as as usual anger came back, her eyes narrowed, and she gripped Awen arm. "This isn't a game Awen, nor is it some high school drama. I don't know what so suddenly bothering you but we agreed to help each other with this. Or have you forgotten that? I've already went to Sabin with what we know so far."

Richard mouth steadily drew into a snarl as Awen's rant continued. She did not like either the tone, nor the contents of Awen speech. She was sympathic to a point with Awen concerns but Richard would not be lectured about this by a child. Standing up, the water dripping off the T-shirt and shorts she wore. She towered over the manta girl

"Awen..." She intoned with a growl, she let go of her wrist to bring her hand across her chest. "Then ask me for help." Then that right handpaw blurred, striking Awen across the face with its back side. It wasn't quite full strength but there was plently of force behind it.