Shane didn't seem surprised. His face had an 'I knew it' expression as he stared at the woman. He also leaned against the tree.
"Now that you have revealed yourself, care to tell me what you want?"
"Nothing much," said Nao. She smiled and leaned toward him. "I just want us to continue our partnership. That's all."
"Why? What will you get out of it?"
"That's not for you to think about."
Shane sighed. "If we're going to have cooperation, I need you, to be honest with me. Alright, let's start with your name."
"Hope."
"Is this your real name?"
The woman started chuckling. "You sure are smart. And yes, this isn't my real name, this isn't how my real voice sounds like, and this isn't my true figure. I'm hiding everything from everyone else. Anything else?"
"How do you know my name?"
The woman shrugged. "As someone who had saved your a** again and again, shouldn't you be helpful?"
"When did you-" Shane paused as he remembered a few instances in the past.
