Masaki was, if nothing else, a rather unique woman with at times a strange personality. Then again, maybe that was how they got along so well.

"Are you so certain he gave you nothing? Shougo, Wordsmith...whatever you wish to call yourself..."

She shook her head, but she was still smiling up at him. "This may take some contemplation. If I told you what I heard, I would only cheapen it for you. But I will say one thing."

She held up a finger. "The element of lead is a highly useful, highly poisonous substance. Sometimes, it's better to know what it does, then to find out first hand."