"Wait!" Ai ran ahead of him, blocking his path. "Just... you at least have to let me try, right? It's different with everyone." Ai searched his face for anything other than irritation, holding onto hope. "What exactly do you need me for anyway, Kadaj?" It almost sounded like he just wanted to use her against these people, but she refused to believe that just yet. He was too beautiful in her mind and she was too alone to afford losing her only would be friend. If she hadn't already lost him, she'd try again with her voice. It worked for Kent and two of the Furies... it had to work on Kadaj.