Kale blinked, tilting his head a little, "Huh..." he sighed a little, "I'm guessing he betrayed Sheng then or something?" he guessed.

Blaze sighed again. "... Ask Yue if you really want to know. I think she'd get mad at me if I say anything more about it." Blaze was remarkably warm considering the cold weather.

Kale nodded, respecting Blaze's silence on the matter. "At least we know Nic won't betray us." he said, "... As long as Laurel's a part of it anyway." He was actually a bit cold as he shifted again.

Blaze didn't notice or didn't comment. Either way, she remained silent.

Kale was silent for awhile. "Do you have Devil's kiss?" he asked quietly.

"No," Blaze replied simply.

"But you have an illness that needs constant medication?" he asked.

"... Not really," Blaze replied.

"... I'm confused." Kale finally just stated.

"... I need an injection every day to keep my organs functioning properly," Blaze explained quietly.

Kale nodded, "Because of all the operations?" he replied.

Kale could feel Blaze nod.

"... Who did this to you?" he barely breathed.

"I don't know," Blaze replied calmly.

"You have no memories of it?" Kale inquired, rustling through his bag again.

"... I remember," Blaze replied quietly. "... I guess in theory I could put the clues together to track it down to the one person responsible. But I'd rather spend the time I have left trying to enjoy the life I have. They tried to make me a fighting machine; I think the better revenge is proving to them and myself that despite their best efforts, I'm the better human."