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usedbooks on Jan. 29, 2008

Since I didn't show them all in one panel together, I want to make something clear to avoid confusion for the rest of the chapter. There are three bandits here, Kylie, Sean, and Evan. Evan's the one with the gun and hat, and Kylie has the breasts. ;-) Sean is the one tying Yuki's hands.

I also want to mention that Kylie and Sean are intended to be the same robbers from Chapter 12. They didn't have faces or names then, though. It really isn't important. Either way, Tristan knows these two (but not their companion).

One note from RL… My sister is now on her way to Japan. I'm sending her wishes for a pleasant and safe flight and hope the culture shock doesn't hit her too hard. It's weird to think that I'm not going to see her for a LONG time. We've been roommates/housemates for over 20 years. (I have a really close family. ^_^ )

n_y_japlander: Talking about money always summons misfortune. XD

amanda: Jeff's one of those long-running mysteries. Since my skills at drawing settings is lacking, I use him mainly to indicate (or remind of) the scene location – a handy trick/shortcut/cop-out.

LanceDanger: Yes indeed. Generally speaking, this group does not make for nice obedient hostages. XD

Peipei: She was mostly addressing Kaida but probably included Yuki too. Violet is a cultured prude. lol

JNP: They were standing together when ordered to the floor, but the arm didn't necessarily have to go around her. ;-) Tristan's “instincts” are giving him away.

trevoramueller: lol. Your touchy feely world is alien to me, but I am most amused by the customs of human courtship. ^_^

Priest_Revan: Thanks.