For now, she entrusted the first batch of pills to Cole. To make things easier and more secure, she gave him a 'Heart Gu Pill' as well. Though Cole knew what kind of pain the parasite could cause, especially after witnessing the officer's torment earlier, he accepted it without complaint. He was a soldier, after all. He understood the necessity of her caution.
Kisha didn't know them well enough to gamble on trust alone. Even if they had offered information and sided with her, she couldn't afford to rely purely on goodwill. Human nature was too unpredictable, too fickle. She needed a safety net, and the Demonic Insect served that purpose perfectly. With it in place, she could finally breathe a little easier.
