Well, and like I said, I'd kind of been assuming that was the case. In fact I bet he must actually have some sort of connection to the Ryu... thingy dudes.

And yes, I've already seen Mari's first flashbacks to the reunion, but I'm wondering if she's remembering correctly or if she's... projecting Takumi's Orphenoc form onto another Orphenoc. Say, Kusaka.

Either that, or Kusaka fought with Takumi or whoever but was unable to do anything.


You dont' have to confirm or deny any of that, I'm sure I'll find out soon enough. :D