" where are you going? "

"I have a theory." Grimalkin stood, waving his tail. "I think I might know another way into Machina's realm. You are welcome to join me."

"A theory?" Ash crossed his arms. "We can't break plan on a hunch, Cait Sith."

" whats your theory? "

,, What theory? ,,

Grimalkin shook his head and blinked. "I accompanied you to show you the way to your brother, and for my own amusement. But I know my limitations." He looked at Ash and pinned his ears. "I would be no help to you in there. Not the way you are going. So, it is time we settled our debts and parted ways."

She looks away.

" ...oh. Alright. What do you want? "

Grimalkin's gaze bore into her. He sat up straight, flicking his tail. "My price is this," he stated. "I want to be able to call on you, once, at a time of my choosing, no questions asked. That is my debt."

That didn't seem too bad. Ash, however, made a thoughtful noise and crossed his arms. "A summoning?" The prince sounded puzzled. "Odd for you, Cait Sith. What do you hope to accomplish with her?"

Grimalkin ignored him. "When I call," he continued, staring at Lise, "you must come straightaway without pause. And you must help me in any way you are able. Those are the terms of our contract. You are bound to me until they are fulfilled."

Isiea ignores the most of this. The cat's contract isn't her problem, it's Lise's.

" okay. I think I can live with that. "