> Frown some more, then sigh.
> "All right, never mind, then. I suppose I am back to Square One."
> Hourai looks around, before speaking quietly to Alice.
> "Hmm... Hourai seems interested in how close the two of you are."
> The doll whispers more.
> "And if she can take care of herself? Well I've been with her a few times. I do feel like she's capable on good days." Alice responds.
> "Hourai Rai?" The doll questions, sporting a worried face.
>_