Here I am :D. I think what I love most about this chapter is the give and take between Kame and Ryo. They are treating each other more as equals now, and testing each other out a bit. Kame is protective of Ryo but he also doesn't let him get away with anything. And the distance between them is shrinking--like the money gap. i also like the way Kame is asking Ryo the questions--softly, gently--like now he knows how to get the best answers. And before I forget---once again Yoko is awesome--he sees the opportunity here. Thanks for this and for posting when i know you have other things on your mind. Take heart my friend--you are strong--you know it. Hugs, :D