[i]The huntress only stared at the hand for a moment or two before raising her own gloved hand, firmly grasping the man's hand with the leather gauntlet, although it wasn't in a hateful manner. Irina stared into his eyes with her own light blue ones, silently hoping that this wasn't some sort of cruel trick set up. She needed some allies, and fast, as she knew that those who hated her would come, soon enough.[/i]