[Lupin set her down on her feet, slightly off put but still smiling. That wasn't quite the answer he wanted to hear, but it was better than absolutely nothing. She was here, talking to him, hugging him. It wasn't a dream

He sighed.]

You and me both then, Murasaki. [He pulled away, and kept his hands to himself--she was Goemon's girl, and by far the best relationship he has ever seen the man in, despite the way it 'ended.' Lupin never really believed it was over, but was wise enough not to press the issue with the ronin.]

Anyway, you've been here for a day? So have I, so that doesn't matter for much. [His smile brightened as an idea occurred to him. Hell, why not?] Hey, maybe we could work together to figure this place out!