Just when I thought I'd have the chance to explain my plan to work undercover, Hela's body comes flying in with a great, big, gaping hole in it, followed by a blood-spattered Leon. Great. Just wonderful.

Hiding my disgust, I went to stand with him and Cio, vaguely wondering where Victor had gotten to. This little "reunion" just didn't seem complete without him, somehow. I didn't have much time to wonder though, as Leon and Moonsong exchanged barbs. Then Leon said to her, "Hey sweetheart, why don't we blow this joint and go get us something yummy. I'll make pie if you collect the berrys."

It took all I had not to either laugh or attack Leon. I was so torn. I knew what he meant, and I wasn't going to have any more of my friends staying here, if I could help it. On the other hand, what he had actually said was so ridiculous as to be hilarious. Moonsong must have been as shocked as I was, because she did start to laugh.

This seemed to annoy Leon. This was not good. I hadn't known him long, but an annoyed Leon was a dangerous Leon. I sighed and pulled out my whip, ready to fight--if I had to. Tessa started to protest, but I told her to shut up or she'd get another beating later. I'd lost patience with her. She knew the plan. I'd told it to her, and still she fought me. She was beyond aggravating. Why couldn’t she just leave well enough alone? It was hard enough trying to pretend to be on Leon’s side without her interfering.