I saw Aphrodite step forward. If she, who was a new comer to this group, was willing to put her life on the line, then so was I. "I'm game," I nodded stepping up. I would do all I could to protect Asuka, Zero and the others.

Asuka grabbed my arm, "A-are you s-sure you are w-well enough t-to do th-this?" she stuttered.

She was reffering to the fact of my just getting over being poisoned. "Aside from the massive headache, yes. I am fine. I want to help protect you. Asuka, you stay here and help figure out a way to get these collars off of me," I told her. I didn't want her to be stuck in there should something go wrong. I glanced at Zero, "Are you coming with me or staying with Asuka?"

Continue?
Sorry it's short, but I also didn't know who was bait and who isn't.