This time Kaito did jerk back. The last several hours added to the most recent revelation made Absinthe's touch a little more than his frayed nerves could bear.

"Don't touch me!" Kaito tried to swing himself out of the other side of bed. The covers tangled at his legs, but he hastily kicked them away. It didn't matter that he was naked underneath, he had to get away!

The Mansion... he had friends here. People who were willing to help him deal with Absinthe. They said so... several weeks ago. If he can reach them, somehow contact them, they will be able to protect him.