"It's fine, I know you didn't mean it that way." But that didn't actually make anything fine. She tried to give him a smile but it was nowhere near her usual bright wattage. "I got upset with her for suggesting it, but ..." Maybe Kaine was right. Maybe it really would be better to stay wth Sekht and Wei.

Well, she couldn't let that get to her. Nariko lifted Sonia up to give her a little kiss before handing her to Bert. "Keep her until tomorrow. Just because I can't fuck doesn't mean I can't fight someone." Ans that would at least help her feel better.