While Talu discussed with the Aurelian Mafia, Arthom with the Gleam Boys, and Ko with the Yakuza, I found myself distracted.
I love each of the Misfits in their own ways, some more than they would ever know. Ever could know. I started to feel comfortable enough to let my guard down, to start to open up. But I know how dangerous that could be, not only for me, but for them too. I needed to act soon, and leave them before things got out of hand.
As these thoughts permeated my brain, Ko had to make her own sacrifice - in order to save Yifeng, and Zyniii, and even Arthom, she would have to take his punishment for attacking the Yakuza. For her, that meant being exiled, and becoming a Ronin.
To think that she would sacrifice so much, and now I'll have to ask her to sacrifice more... it hurts my heart. I hope one day she'll understand my hope for her, my love for her, and the desire I have for a better future for us all.
If not for me, then for those who come after.