[Scintilla]

" I will call her what I want," snorted Sunosuke-san, rolling his eyes, " But I will respect you, and attempt to treat the girl in a kinder way." Of course he was lying, as he would never treat Mei with generosity or patience, but this Gekido kid didn't have to know that. He glared at Mei, as if to say, " If you tell him I am lying, there will be a punishment. "

Mei responded by shivering more, and giving a slight nod of her head.

" Now, you two, go upstairs," the man commanded, " And don't come back down until I call for you. "