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Akiko looked at this new creature that had appeared in front of the gate. She did not make any movements, nor did she seem surprised to see this new creature; after what she had already seen, nothing could truly surprise her anymore. However, her worries about Rawk did increase just ever so slightly, which wasn't something she needed. Luckily, this new arrival was an excuse to derive her thoughts from Rawk -- even if it was just for a little while.
This new creature, it seemed, had a gray-colored skin, and had claws that began to show themselves in the moonlight as he stood still in watch. Like Udes, he also had wings; although, they were larger, and probably allowed for better flight when put to use. However, Akiko still didn't know what he was, and curiousity was starting to push out its ever vigilant head.

"Udes?"
Udes turned to look at Akiko.
Akiko: "Udes, do you know him? If you do, what exactly is he?"
Before Udes could respond, Arthus took the opportunity to step forward and introduce himself formally to Akiko. He lightly took up her hand, and looked at her.
Arthus: "My name is Arthus, from the land of Avalon; and I am a.. gargoyle."
Akiko: "Pleased to meet you, Arthus. But that still doesn't explain why Udes said 'What are you doing here' to you. Do you know each other?"
Udes: "We met fairly recently, yes."
Akiko: "Then why do you stand ready for combat? Is he a bad guy?"
Arthus: "No, no! God, no... I'm just a wandering Gargoyle, searching for answers...."
Akiko: "So what are the questions?"
Arthus blinked at stared at this question, which was way too naiive to be honest; although, it really was an honest question from Akiko. He beckoned Udes to the side, and asked him about it. That's when they figured out that neither knew much about her in the first place, though Arthus had more of an excuse than Udes. When they returned to Akiko, they found her staring through the gates, and holding the fox in her arms in a gentle, caressing feel. They just stood there, and watched for a moment: Udes just watched to see how the fox reacted, but Arthus watched for another reason. What the reason was, apparantly, was not something Akiko or Udes could muster up a theory for. Instead, Udes sat down again, and Arthus, who did not wish to feel left out at this point, sat down on the other side of Akiko. She turned her head to look at them both, one at a time.
"Are you both going to stay here with me?"
Udes: "You already know my answer.."
Arthus: "And I suppose I can spare a few moments of time..."
Akiko: "I'm not going to say you can or cannot, so, do as you wish. If you wish to ever leave, then you may at any time. I won't hold it against you; for I'm a little busy in waiting for my friend."
Arthus: "So you say.."

...but the questionable thought in Arthus' mind, was whether she would remember and hold her word to mind if and when he decided to leave. Though, he questioned her about who she was waiting for, and got the same hand gestures and answers that Udes recieved. Leaving her to her silent, and forever watchful gazing, Arthus pondered inside of his own mind in search of any answers that he could already have to any questions that could have arisen at any time.