Reika looked down at her still dormant breakfast plate, considering Suichi’s little speech. Typical of a human. Even so, the logic made in his arguments were slowly beginning to make sense, if only bit by bit. And yet, there was still something that continued to elude the Spirit. Something that made her question everything about her existence, about humans…and about Sora. Sora… [i] "I am more than willing to show you the beauty of life over the dreariness of death. Stay with me. I'll show you how to live. Take a break from death.”[/i] Staring the human down, Reaper finally relented and took his hand in her own. She could not deny herself the warm feeling that spread across her body from his contact, though her opposing cold demeanor did nothing to reveal her inner emotion. However, she was willing to let this boy, this human boy lead her on into new purpose. But still… [i] "It is true that everyone dies, but as Suichiro here said, killing them prematurely can only cause more grief and misfortune. I won't speak another word of this, but I ask of you, try spending a couple of days with him. See what its like to be on the human side. It can serve as a new way of seeing things. If after these two days you decide that it is pointless, then no one will try and stop you from leaving the human routine. But that wont mean we wont stop trying to protect others.”[/i] “…if Reika can say something,” the Spirit said before Suichi could take her away. “I…still do not comprehend these ideals of yours. You say that ending a life prematurely will cause more suffering to those connected to them? Then why not just murder them all? Surely the world would be without suffering when there’s no one to feel it.” Reaper’s calm words suddenly brought a new sense of dread to the room. Things were spiraling out of control again, and it seemed both the commander and Suichi had planted another growing philosophy in the supposed Angel of Death. “Commander?” she began softly. “If Suichi cannot convince me in the span of one day, I will continue to kill as I see fit. But this time, I will kill everyone. You, Suichi…everyone. I must purge you all of your sins and end your suffering on a massive scale.” The pale girl smiled, though it seemed out of place from this context. She even bowed to the commander in acceptance. “Thank you commander. Truly. Because of you, I now know what I must do. To save you all…I must slaughter each and every human that breathes.” She turned, looking up at Suichi. “Your time limit to convince Reaper begins…now.” Back at the AST Headquarters, the sparring match finally came to a close. Both Chou and Kyoko addressed each other with kind regards, all in the name of good sportsmanship. But if either of them were expecting to see Kenji’s appearance ruffled by the surrender…they would be sadly mistaken. No, instead the dark dressed man had a knowing smile plastered onto his face. He even clapped a little to show his appreciation at the spectacle. “Nice, nice. I guess ’s not too bad, eh commander?” Walking up to Chou, he tipped his fedora to her before patting her on the shoulder as well. However, his touch seemed to be alien and just a little bit…frigid. “Good job Chou! Excellent work! You’re not too bad of a pilot yourself. Yeah…I’ll be sure to be a special request in for you. The next project for the Ragnorak Series will be made in your honor.” Kenji bowed. “Consider it a gift for impressing DEM.” The man gave one last bow to the commander before walking off, hands in his pockets. The group of men who had followed him in now surrounded him as he departed, some of the girls even watching him leave. “Oh? And tell Kyoko she did good too! Hell, she can keep the thing! My treat!” With a final wave, the man was gone, taking his leave for good.