Ryuzaki knows her both by sight and name, and Luca too, even if it was back when the young man more resembled a surgically modified chameleon than a hairless human. In spite of the virtual guarantee that more physical harm will be inflicted on him as a result of their paths crossing, Ryuzaki is the only person in the room who's not only calm, but amused and even elated by the turn of events.

"For such a little girl, you have a strong arm," he comments, laughing in response to the sharp slap and accusation. He draws his own arm back, preparing to return the blow, but Nux is between them in a second, punching him in the jaw so hard that his head snaps backwards and it knocks him to the floor.

"D-don't hit pregnant ladies!" he scolds shrilly.