why he'd feel that way.

assumes that there are people who want to kill him.

shocked.

doesn't see what's so shocking about it.

doesn't understand why someone would want to kill him.

stares at Chrome. "You know that I've murdered in the past, yes...?"

nods. She just doesn't see him as he is, the poor misguided girl.

sighs. So innocent you are, Chrome. "Humans like to kill those who have killed people they love. It's called revenge~"

R-Revenge?

Si. They think they will feel better if they kill me.

But that won't make anything better!

shrugs. "You're welcome to try and tell them that."

wouldn't even have an impact...

knows that. "Don't bother, Chrome. I'll simply kill them too."

winces slightly at that.

clasps her shoulder. "Not everyone can be reasoned with," he says gently.

I know. /her mother was one of them..../

about to let his hand slide away, but then he suddenly shoves Chrome backwards instead, pushing them apart. A bullet whizzes between them &

strikes the wall.

's eye goes wide and she lets out a frightened sound. She stays where she has been pushed, frozen in fear for a moment.

snaps, "Chrome, don't stand there!" He has a feeling they'll shoot again.

can't make herself move.

glances at the wide window. Suddenly he's right in front of her and forcing her to the floor with him as a spray of bullets shatter the

panes.

shaking out of fear.

T-That just....

mutters, "They were probably hoping to hit us by accident." Illusions can easily hide them, after all.

A-Accident?

ushers her up, keeping out of view of the window. "It's hard to hit an illusionist with a gun." Seems like they've given up.

nods, understanding what he means. She's still shaking.

puts a comforting arm around her, still wary. "...What a mess they have left us with."

What should we do?

...I was considering moving us into a proper apartment.

An apartment?

nods. "Closer to Namimori."

For school?

...That as well. And you will be closer to the Vongola. He will protect you if I cannot.

should probably learn to protect herself...

Do you want to move? If you would rather stay here...

Moving's fine.

Then I should set the place up for you three. Kufufu... /he steps away, now sure that whoever shot them is gone; he kicks at the glass/

Us three? What about you?

I will visit often~ Byakuran is letting me stay with him.

Oh... /staying with Ken yelling at her all the time...../

cocks his head. "...Does Ken bother you?"

N-No. He just....um....yells a lot.

about this. "I'll find something to keep him quiet."

Like what?

/er. hmm. well.../

Chewing gum, perhaps. He is quite fond of that.

would have not thought of that...

grins. "So remember to buy some for him when you go out shopping."

nods, hoping it will work.