"Exile, it’s late." she said. Exile tossed his black cloak over his shoulder and turned around.

"I know. You should be asleep." he said. Kirol cringed at his response.

"You should be asleep." she sternly said. "You just got out of a severe battle."

"Kirol, for being with me so many years, you should know of my stamina." Kirol was a little mad at his choice of reply.

"You were going to die...." she quietly said. Her tone shot at Exile. Kirol leaned her head down and a tear ran down her face. Exile walked over to her.

"You always are worrying about me, you know that?" He tilted her chin up. Her eyes were moist from her tears. "Now, stop crying."

"Admit it. You knew you were just a step from death." she said, still crying.

"I was not..."

"Yes, you were, and you knew it." She grabbed his shirt and buried her face in his chest. His shirt became wet from her crying. Exile sighed.

"You’re right. I was just one move from death." he silently said. "I’m sorry that I made you so scared." He tilted her head up again. "Do you remember what I said the night before we left?" Kirol nodded slowly. "That’s right. I promised I wouldn’t leave you."

"It’s so hard to believe you sometimes, when you’re fighting." Kirol said. "You’re playing with fire each time you create your oversoul." Immediately, Exile wrapped her in his arms.

"Stop saying that. I’m serious. I will not leave you." Kirol flushed. Exile broke the hug. "I swear by the Great Spirit’s eyes that I will not leave you." Kirol nodded. "Now, no more tears." Kirol dried her tears. "Now, get to bed. We have a big day tomorrow. I’ll be up in a bit."

"Okay." she replied, smiling. Exile cracked a smile and walked to the other side of the inn. To his surprise, Yoh was standing against the wall.

"A little harsh on her, don’t you think?" he said.

"How would you know?" Exile said.

"Anna acts the same way you do, only she would never ever hug me. She is all business, but I know she loves me." Exile just stared into space.

"Kirol is so innocent." he finally said. "I swore I would protect her." Yoh smiled and walked toward him.

"I can tell. Protect her with everything you have."

"We should get to sleep." Exile changed the subject. Yoh just smiled and walked back inside. Exile soon followed.

As Kirol walked around the opposite side of the inn, Anna was leaning against the wall.

"Exile loves you." she coldly said.

"I know. But, I can’t help but worry."

"Just trust him. I worry about Yoh during every one of his battles, but I could never show it. Oh great, now my secret’s out."

"I won’t tell." Kirol replied.

"You better not. But, Exile seems like he knows what he’s doing."

"You’re right. I’m being too doubtful." Anna walked to the door.

"C’mon. Time to go to sleep." Anna and Kirol walked inside.