[ Wow, Finley wanted her girlfriend for comfort and this is what she gets when she gets back? Fine, then. She'll be shifting to her rabbit form and pressing behind Kotetsu and half-sulking.

But Kotetsu lets Sholmes take his hand, staring. ]

If I had to take a guess, he's baiting it out on purpose. He wants the Spectres to take Spike. He'll probably get himself killed in the process.

[ His voice is oddly devoid of emotion. ]