Ban sighed, trying to ignore his useless partner. Really, these three were just people. He'd never understood why people worshipped celebrities like gods. After all, the guy was crying, and Ginji was still staring starry-eyed, like he was the coolest thing ever.

     "I apologize - he's a bit distraught," said the blond, with an innocent smile that reminded Ban either of MakubeX or Akabane - he wasn't sure.

     "He's got money, obviously," the girl noted, patting their prospective client on the back patiently.

     "I'll pay you anything," he agreed, raising his tearful eyes to the retrievers, "if you'll just bring back Kumagoro..."