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  Khora and her advisers were crossing the front door when they see one small and fragile Ryoko wingless cleaning the stair railing . The Shynee - nomenclature for the leader of Mercury - ran to see such a historical miracle closely and had no ceremonies to analyze it . Looked down from hair to feet , not believing that this was a real human being and was being treated with such disregard .

- How beautiful you are !

  Kymi flinched a little , feeling bothered by the brightness of Mercury . Until then , she had never before seen such brilliance . Khora had golden wings like the old sun and counselors had a mixture of azure with the same gold of the Shynee . They were different and appeared to be more gracious and welcoming , which for human became something strange as it was accustomed to the darkness and sombriedade of Lost.

- You can not talk ?

  Khora nudged her with a clip of your hair , making you tickle and heard the noise of a possible laugh forming in the throat of Kymi . Soon she realized that it was a lock and leave with Sebastian would cause the problem to worsen more and more . What Shynee feared was that little and sweet human became more a bleak and listless be like Lost. Determined , she went to the office of Sebastian . Kymi vainly tried to restrain her , but the Mercury were determined .

  Hurried and heavy footsteps stopped in the hallway in front of the library and the doors opened without the least respect.

- What does that mean ?

- This is my question , Sebastian . How dare you post a precious artifact like that do Ryoko's work ?

- A Methyo mine to find and therefore do whatever they want with it and you can not just show up here and tell you what I do with my employees .

  Khora was impatient with the coldness of Sebastian and opened the black velvet curtains that blocked the entry of light , causing the Sword stop what he was doing to close them .

- Get out of my way and do not you dare try to take that human here .

- And why not? She will not make you miss .

  Sebastian has released a cool look menacingly toward her , that do realize what was happening . She could not handle a laugh .

- So that's it ? But I know you 'll never make it become a concrete thing . Furthermore, it is against the rules , right?

- And what do you understand the rules ? Schedule a time to speak with a Sword is a valuable rule and you broke .

- This will not stand . I will not give up.

- You know better than I that the weapons you have are the Lost technology, right? If you start a war over something ridiculous is your faction will be the loser , not me. So I propose a bet : who could make her speak first has the power to stay with her forever.

- Finally I see a wise decision on your part , Sebastian .

- Great, but know that all your efforts will be lost. Now go away from my face and make an appointment to speak with me again.

  The Shynee stuck his tongue out at him and left him alone , down the stairs with heavy steps and discontented . Risa saw Kymi and working harmoniously in a team cleaning the large rug that was in the hallway . Maybe she was part of the Lost , but would not accept such a rarity to be wasted and without being studied . However , what Sebastian said was true , if she started a war , the Mercury would perish as slaves of the Lost forever. Risa noticed the look of Khora on them and narrowed her eyes , ruffling their wings aloof manner. Kymi noticed and looked back , but only saw the visitors leaving less bright than before . Risa lined apron and continued working , but felt the gaze of human .

- It's a long story. Say the Lost and Mercury did not get along very well and always will be. Do not look at me like that , you do not know the half of our conflict and if he knew , would understand .

- What are you going to do?

- I can not act now . I have to start slowly , to make her feel at ease and want to change sides .

- But what Sebastian said ...

- I do not care about that ! Human that must belong to me! Sebastian will never put into practice what you have in mind ! Also, maybe we can find something of value for human and declare ourselves independent of Lost. No more submit to Sebastian and his whims . I'll get her to talk and trust me before him .

  The directors looked at each other . The specific behavior of Khora was not common and that could cause major problems for both Mercury and for the Lost. However , the only thing I could say was :

- Your wish is our obligation .