Artemis came out of the shower feeling a bit more refreshed and relaxed. Spending time with Haku would do that. But his nurse was still concerned about Sean's complacent, almost soulless manner. She couldn't imagine why he was so out of sorts.

The boy spotted Ken with a kitten. Immediately, he was reminded of the time he'd spent with Renji and the kitten after his first visitor. He moved over to the man and sat down, tearing up immediately.

"He liked kittens."