As usual, the intercom announcements were less than reassuring. What had the bastard come up with now to torment them with? Even if what had happened the previous night had not been Landel's doing, he was still the cause of their misery. He had still hurt people and taken others away from them. He was still a dark beast who caused suffering with no thought as to those who suffered.

Yohji stared up at the ceiling for a few minutes after night fell, half expecting to see her again. Ghost or hallucination, it didn't matter. Would he feel the touch of wire against his neck again that night?

Finally, when nothing happened, he pushed himself to his feet and headed to the door. Schuldig had spoken about meeting tonight and if he was still there, then Yohji would appreciate the company. He could always apologise later if he was busy.

He crossed the hallway to knock at the door lightly. "Schuldig?"