I wave a little at the girl. "ummm...Hi," I say, smiling nervously. 'Really? This is way too many people in one day...but they are half-breeds...well, except for Tamotsu. But...they seem nice enough, I think, looking to the ground.

I glance at Ariel. She looks better, but it's hard to tell. I start to say something, but decide against it.