"Of course," she parroted, raising her chin without thought. It was likely, however, that the summon was about Zaruba and Zaruba alone; Kouga wouldn't have any need nor use for pretenses, as far as she knew.

But there was no use speculating about it now, and especially not with Tsubasa as her company. "I'll leave at the break of dawn tomorrow," she told him. The distance between Kaitan and Kouga's mansion was considerable, and she wasn't about to ask any Makai Knight to accompany her in using the route only they knew. Jabi was sure she'd reach her destination on the third day, at the earliest.

"Don't do me any favors by telling Rin about me leaving - you'll only make it sound like I won't be coming back."