Ni was, in fact, opening her mouth to answer Jaden happily when she felt Ashla cover it with her hand. She started, stunned for a second, then turned her head to Ashla with that familiar naughty twinkle in her eye. Being lightly gagged by the Meraluka had had an unintended affect on the Zeltron, and Ashla could tell there was that same Ni-esque smile hiding underneath her hand.