Aqua nodded in gratitude for Ven's help. First and foremost, they needed to make sure Xion knew she was safe. She felt her stomach plunge when Xion answered Ven's question: shot at. Again. Unbidden, memories of that night a few months earlier rose again, the mugging which had left Xion severely injured and brought Jintou into their lives.

When Xion's voice faltered, Aqua pulled her closer into a reassuring hug. "He didn't hurt you, did he?" She couldn't see any visible injuries on the girl, but she had to make sure.

The idea that a Foreigner had attacked Xion alarmed Aqua, but until she knew her friend was alright, it was pushed to the back of her mind. She'd ask for more details on the attacker once Xion was calmer.