Disclaimer: All characters in Ghost Hunt are the creation of the Goddess Ono Fuyumi-sama.

Mai felt like she was floating. She was in that in-between world where she wasn't quite awake, but wasn't quite sleeping. She had a vague sense of the world around her. She figured it was a light form of astral projection.

Mai got the sense that they were still driving in the van. Focusing a little harder, Mai could see herself sitting between Lin and Naru. Her head was leaning against Lin's shoulder. Lin was his usual emotionless self and Naru was staring out the passenger side window. After a moment, Naru turned to look at Mai.

"If she's bothering you," Naru said to Lin, "you can just push her off."

"I don't care, Naru," Lin said without emotion.

Mai laughed lightly at the predictability of his response and was surprised to see herself laugh in the real world.

A small smile appeared on Lin's face. Naru just stared at Mai with a frown. The rest of the drive was uneventful and after some time, Mai finally drifted off into unconsciousness.

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"Ne, Lin-san," Mai said, attempting to get his attention, "I wanted to apologize."

Lin turned to look at Mai, his face devoid of emotion. He gave no response.

Mai decided to interpret this as, "What for?"

"You know, for falling asleep on your shoulder," she clarified.

Lin simply nodded.

To Mai, this meant, "No worries. I didn't mind."

"Wow, Lin-san," Mai said smiling, "you're really talkative today."

Lin smiled slightly before nodding to her once more.

Mai was definitely sure this meant, "I'm glad you noticed."

Naru sighed in irritation. "Mai, stop interpreting Lin's silence in your head. He's obviously not saying anything you think he's saying."

"What are you talking about, Naru?" Mai asked, perplexed. "Lin-san and I have a mental connection, I can always tell what he's thinking."

"So you're saying you have a telepathic link with Lin?" Naru questioned skeptically.

"You have one with Gene," Mai stated.

"We're identical twins and now he's a ghost," Naru said, "It makes sense why we'd have a connection."

"Well," Mai said resolutely, "Lin-san has saved my life enough times. Isn't that right, Lin-san?"

Lin nodded to Mai still smiling.

"Lin!" Naru scolded. "Don't encourage her!"

"Naru," Mai gasped, "Lin-san is shocked you'd accuse him of such duplicity."

"She's right, Naru," Lin cut in, his tone serious, "I'm shocked."

"You two!" Naru exclaimed. "Knock it off!"

Lin and Mai laughed at Naru's reaction before returning to work setting up the equipment.