"Oh of course, I would be disappointed if you didn't at least try to take me on. But, it seems you've won, I confess," Artemis smiled. "No one has made me make such a disgusting display of affection before. I congratulate you."

Artemis looked down at Haku's hand, then back up at the boy, a look of horrified understanding dawning on him. "You wouldn't. Not when I was defenseless."