Kuri knew what Kaneki's destiny had in store. She knew what was coming next. She couldn't stop it, but…

She plucked a feather from her wing.

Kuri could ease his pain.

As Kaneki poured the coffee, Kuri planted a feather on his person. It sank into his flesh, disappearing.

She allowed herself a small smile. No pain.

The door banged open, and Banjou and his crew entered, searching for Rize. Kuri shook her head sadly, then lunged between Kaneki and Banjou.

"Kaneki has nothing to do with Rize." Kuri said. "He spends a lot of time with me, and I'm her friend."

Banjou sniffed her, confirming. Kuri released the appropriate scent, and Banjou settled down.

Kaneki gave her an appreciative and questioning look. She mouthed 'later' at him.

She then turned to the door, thirty seconds before the door opened and Ayato stormed in.

Kuri took in his appearance. What a beautiful ghoul!

She shook her head, knowing that was not what this was about. She suddenly realized she could move!

When the ghouls lunged for Kaneki, she got in the way and bound them. She growled and kicked them into the wall, where they slid down, broken and bleeding.

"You're ok, ne, Kaneki?!"

Kuri looked for him and then realized.

Kaneki was gone.

She had failed.

Destiny had won.