Asaki continues to eat as if she hasn't for years. Every now and then, she looks up at Fei, wondering if he is hiding something, but makes no big deal of it. She stuffs another spoonful of food in her mouth.
Tamrissa: "He is not leaving!" (Asaki looks up suddenly as Tamrissa hurries down the stairs.) "Where is he?!" (The teenager stares on, confused, glancing at the warriors, back and forth, her mouth, stuffed with food.) "Fei, his purpose is to kill. It is his only purpose and he is a puppet of his creators. Naraka knew it and feared him. Perhaps we should too. He is not leaving this plane until he is dead or until we accompany him."
Asaki continues to stare as Tamrissa storms out. She swallows then raises an eyebrow. She looks at the others seated at the table and shrugs, confused.

She clears her throat and presses her hands against the edge of the table.
"Excuse me. I...think I'll turn in for a while, or whatever. Thanks for the chow, Fei. Really appreciate it."
She pushes herself away from the table and rises. She begins to leave, stops then turns around. She reaches towards the table, grabs a piece of fruit, grins big, and walks away. Kasei follows, floating beside her.

The teenager wanders around a bit, intrigued by the sights. She finds an empty chamber and peeks in.
"Hope they don't mind me using this room."
She opens the door and walks in.

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Asaki sits in the middle of the tub, her knees drawn up. Her eyes are closed as she thinks to herself.
Kasei: "You know... (The teenager's head jerks up at the fire rod's sudden outburst.) ...you're not supposed to climb into water after eating."
Asaki lowers her head halfway into the water so everything above her nose is exposed. The fire rod floats in the air beside the tub.
Kasei: "Accepting to be someone's sensei, pretending to be smart.....it's not like you. (Asaki's eyes turn to the fire rod then straight ahead again.) It's kind of dangerous though, him leaving himself in your hands. (The teenager exhales in frustration, creating bubbles that float to the surface.) I hope this Peterson guy has insurance. (She rises from the tub and walks, soaking wet, towards the bedroom. Kasei chuckles.) I was kidding."
It offers a drying cloth to the teenager. She grabs it away and wraps it around herself.
"Yeah, I know this is all just a big joke to you."
Kasei: "You mean......you can't mean... (Asaki stares down at the floor and closes her eyes.) You're really serious."
She throws the cloth to the side and a green light drapes over her. In a matter of seconds, new clothes has materialized over her.
Her usual black gloves. Blue jeans, with the right pant leg cut off to give the impression of half pants, half shorts. A purple sash is threaded through the belt loops and tied. A purple tank top shirt tucked into her jeans. She looks at her blue jeans jacket and frowns. She removes it and rips off the sleeves. She smiles and puts it back on.

She sits down on the edge of the bed and ties a piece of string to the stem of the golden feather. She places it around her neck and gently touches it with her fingers. She slips on purple sneakers and stands there for a while, thinking. She snaps her fingers, creates a purple scarf and ties it around her neck.
Kasei: "You're really going to do it aren't you?"
Asaki turns and shoots it a violent glare.
Kasei: "Geez! That man's as good as dead under your training!"
The teenager growls and storms out of the room, slamming the door behind her.

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After a few minutes, Asaki walks outside. She stares up at the sky and sighs. She extends her arms and flops down on the soft grass.
She turns her head to the side and notices something on the ground. She gasps as she sits up, feeling her pockets.
She quickly crawls over and reaches for it...