[ Hey sorry I didn't know I was going to take a vacation. But my summer is always like that.. but do you guys wanna wrap this thread up soon so Rukia can find Ichigo and such? ]

"Thank you so much!" Haruhi said, still on her knees. She was in front of Paine and was taking her the girl's hand in her own, shaking it.

"I really don't mind being a Host, as long as I can pay back my debt," she said, getting back up to her feet, and brushing off her pale-blue school uniform.

"Maybe we should go and find more about this city," Haruhi suggested, pointing in the way that seemed to head to the center.