"One question? That doesn't sound too bad," Lucy whispered.

"Less of a hassle than the other one," Cobra agreed. Lucy straightened up and put on her best smile–not that the man could see her facial features.

"We'd be happy to answer any questions you have on love."

"Well, I'll admit it's not quite strictly on love. But it is related. Is that good enough?"

"Ah, well…sure?" He could see her half-shrug in front of the lacrima before continuing. "We are love doctors though, so I can't quite promise the same kind of advice."

"It's quite all right. This is more a curiosity than anything. You don't think too hard on it, just be honest and say whatever first comes to mind. "

Cobra frowned at this. What was he playing? Maybe he was just going paranoid at the strange feeling from before. Nonetheless, the man continued.

"My question to you is: What do you believe to be the strongest bond?"