Rei followed Dark, who looked like Daisuke, to school.
"Does it hurt?" Rei asked. "The talisman I lent you should preserve your form for the day. I'll make you another tomorrow."
"It's tolerable." Dark said softly, staring into space.
"Don't worry about Daisuke." Rei assured him. "I did a fire reading last night. We will save him. We'll go into that painting he did and—"
"Daisuke's painting?" Dark said. "So THAT'S how. Riku has it now though. That could be bad."
"Not with my help it won't be." Rei grinned.
"Senshi!" Satoshi grabbed Rei. "How dare you meddle in our affairs! You have no right!"
It was silent in the hallway. The students were all in class.
Dark made a move to help, but stopped with a glare from Rei.
"Satoshi." Rei pulled from his grip, pushing a talisman into his hand. "Put this on your chest, let it burn into your body. It will heal you, give you control. Don't become the monster, Satoshi."
Satoshi stumbled back as if stung, and rushed off to class.
"Wow." Dark said.