There was another sharp stab of pain at that sudden push, cracked ribs and bruises protesting the sudden pressure - and then the oddest feeling overcame Hakkai. The cold, sullen rage he'd been feeling drained away. There was not any thought of why he'd been acting the way he had, or questions of self - just a feeling of sudden peace and contentment.

For a few brief, dazed moments, he looking unseeing at the two men who'd been before him.