Street Kids

[xJobozx]

(Yeah, basically, Rhys and Jason will see what I described in an earlier post. Living looks like a war zone, couches knocked over, ripped, blood, like, almost everywhere, tv face down on the floor. Oh, the fridge has a dent in it, some blood in the kitchen, and there is a discarded head and arm around here somewhere. Pieces of flesh from where the three canines tore at eachother and two dead bodies.)


Devin, still in wolf form, is laying on his side in the kitchen, his chest rising and falling rapidly as his body does the healing process. There are two bullets laying infront of him, and he doesn't exactly look in the best of shapes, even though you can't see the stain of red on his fur, you can see the dampness it has caused and the odor it emits. Patches of his fur are gone and there is missing patches of skin underneath it, until the skin seems to stretch and heal the wounds, fur sprouting back up to cover up the spot.


The wolf seems to be, for the moment, unconscious, though by his rate of healing it won't be long before he's up again.


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May doesn't show it, but feels inner relief when he says about bringing another bed up, obviously meaning that all three girls will be staying here, together. She doesn't speak, and just watches Vince until he has left and shut the door behind him. She manages not to scoff at his rule of being respectful to their hosts - which certainly included Christian - and mentally responded with: as long as he's respectful to me. Though of course Vince wouldn't hear the mental response.


When Caroline speaks of playing the xbox, May smiles at her, but also eyes the console. She's never played before either. Never had one so she never could. But she sure wouldn't mind trying. But what would Sheena think if she came back, probably upset, to see May and Caroline happily playing? Before May could ponder on this question for much longer, Caroline asked something else, and May looks back to the younger.


May frowns as Caroline asks if they really will help Sheena, the possibility occurring to her for a moment that maybe this was a trap, so Christian could get his hands on her. But no, if he really wanted that he would have just taken her. Maybe he was going to help her.


"I don't really know Caroline. I believe he will help her, he's an alpha, it's his job." She then sighs and sits down infront of the xbox, figuring out how to turn it on and passing a controller to Caroline as she speaks, "It's different on a full moon, when a Lycan turns on the full moon, they - without training - can't control themselves at all. They're literally like a wolf, all human morals out the window. Her wolf would go crazy, running around eating whatever it can." She recalls this from vague memories of Devin speaking to her about it, "But if she is shown how to control it, then she won't have to kill everyone, maybe no-one." She hopes she has explained this fairly well, and with a small smile she looked back over her shoulder at Caroline.


"At least, that's what I think happens." She nodded at the pile of xbox games, "You wanna pick a game? I don't mind what we play."


(Haha, I actually laughed at your post Nivrad "You have a pet wolf?" "No, I made that up!" xD )

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

Sheena says nothing, but she is thinking of everything Christian has said to her deeply as she follows him through the doorway. Could that really be true, that everyone's safety will depend upon her...just her? Could she really have so much power? Could she really alone make that much of a difference, save so many people's lives?


If that were true...it would mean a lot to her. It would mean that finally she had done something good and worthwhile, something that was to be proud of. It sounds crazy...but if it's true, Sheena wants it. She wants to be that person.


Christian was apologizing for how he had acted at the diner...did he mean that? He seemed to, but maybe he was just wanting her to do what he wanted. There was no way she could know for sure, so she didn't mention it at all. Eventually she said, "What do I have to do? Tonight...to make sure I'll be...not killing anyone. Is it...will you chain me up, or..."


**


Caroline thought of what May was telling her with a slight frown, then nodded slowly. To her, the thought of Sheena on a rampage, killing everyone in sight, seems absurd, even though she had seen Sheena in her Lycan form at prison. After almost a week of living with the girl, she just can't picture her being so out of control. Moody, angry, sad, yes, but a violent murdering monster?


But Caroline doesn't question her. Instead she selects a game and hands it to May, then turns on the tv and xbox.


"You think we'll stay here a long time?"

 

[Nivrad00]

Jason stopped abruptly in the door frame, right behind Rhys. The living room looked like a murder zone.


Much of the furniture in the living room had been toppled- or, in the case of the couches, torn. There was blood plastering many of the surfaces, and, most importantly, two prone bodies. One was missing a head and an arm, and the other had a suspiciously gaping hole in his-


The boy excused himself outside before the nausea overwhelmed him.


He reappeared in the doorway a few moments later, having managed to keep his lunch down. He averted his eyes from the scene, focusing on Rhys instead. "What- what happened here?" he said, faltering.


Who were these men? Did Devin do this? Why? Where was he?


Jason looked at Rhys, imploring. He didn't want to venture into that bloodbath.


(XP Jason humor, Jo)

 

[Macal Cord]

*Christian continues to walk until he reaches a room with large solid steel double doors with bars and chains on it.* If anyone else were to try this other then an Alpha, yes you would need to be chained up, but there is no need for that. *He nods to a man standing by the doors who turns and opens the doors. The large room lights up showing Sheena the walls and floor are padded and two chairs in the middle of the room facing each other. Christian steps inside and sits in one of the chairs.* We're going to sit in here and I'm going to help you resist the call of the moon as long as you can, I will adjust you as I feel the change is coming on and when it finally does come I will help you clear your mind and put the beast in it's place...In theory of course I've never tried this with such little time, so please sit.

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

As Sheena walks into the room, her head turning slowly to take in its interior, she bites the inside of her cheeks, already overcome with anxiety. She knows it is very little time before night falls, before the moon comes up and she can no longer control her own body. She knows it will not be long before she would be less than human, before her thoughts would no longer be fully her own, and her instincts would be horrifying to her usual self. It is not time, she has not even begun to try to control herself, and already she is afraid.


She sits slowly in the chair across from Christian, trying not to blink too often or to betray her nerves in any way, but her hands are shaking so badly she has to wrap them around the edge of her chair. She says nothing as she simply waits, hearing her heart pounding, and hopes that Christian cannot hear it too.

 

[Legendless]

Rhys looked up from Devin's body seeing that he was still alive but not yet conscious. He also wondered if Devin would turn back before he fully regained consciousness and if so, would he be naked? Rhys wasn't sure if that would be incredibly awkward or strangely arousing. He would have to guess both.


When Jason shook, Rhys shrugged. He hadn't been here when everything went down, but clearly something happened. He just hoped that it was that bad or that the people who did this were coming back soon. If at all. He still planned to go after all, but he felt it was going to be a little harder than the first time.


"Well it doesn't seem like anyone else is here. I'm sure once Devin wakes he can explain."

 

[xJobozx]

May set up the game Caroline had chosen, not answering her for a while before she finally sighed, "I really don't know Caroline, could be days, weeks, maybe even months if things don't go right. I just hope we're here for as little time as possible." She looks to the door, "Despite what Vince says, I'm certainly not comfortable in a pack full of Lycans. Especially when Christian is the alpha."





She then starts the game, muttering, "We just need to stick together."


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Devin's body had been healing, the bullets had been popped out, the skin was being healed and his eyes actually blinked open right after Rhys finished talking, his wolf made a noise similar to that of a human groaning as he rolled over onto his feet and shook himself lightly, the feel of blood on his fur was irritating him. He looked around and then his eyes landed on Rhys and Jason, just standing there, staring, looking confused, if not grossed out.


He looked around for a moment, as though trying to remember something before he darted out of sight, around the counter of the kitchen, then you could hear the sound of bones moving and snapping and re-building before Devin, in human form, popped his head around the corner, "Hey guys!" He was wearing trousers and a top, having stashed them there earlier, and he stepped over a body as he moved over to them. "Uh yeah...sorry about the house..." He glanced around at the blood, the bodies, the head, arm and heart, and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly, "Kinda got ambushed by these two guys....didn't mean to leave such a mess, sorry."





Devin then glanced to Rhys, remembering his earlier confession and quickly looked to Jason, trying to make it look as if he had been glancing to them both, but there was an obvious delay. "Uh, where did you guys go? You weren't in the house when I was fighting."

 

[Nivrad00]

Jason inched past the living room, trying to avoid the blood; it was just... blood, after all, he assured himself. However, he didn't even dare look anywhere near the bodies... or the assorted body parts.


He paused next to the entrance to the kitchen, staring at a table lying in a puddle of the crimson liquid. There was a small object lying next to it, vaguely rectangular in shape.


Oh, crap.


Jason stopped again in the doorway, unnerved and a little nauseated by Devin's slow healing in wolf form; it was similar to how he'd healed his side on the streets, only with more bullets and more blood. It looked painful. Around the kitchen was a little more mess- but compared to the living room, it wasn't much. Who'd be tasked with cleaning all this?


The boy gave a start when the wolf sat up and darted around the counter, having missed his return to consciousness. He winced at the sound of snapping and shifting (how did anyone get used to their bones doing that?), and was staring at the counter when Devin came out. The Lycan seemed perfectly healthy. Showed how crazy werewolves were.


Devin apologized for the mess; Jason could tell he was sincere, but he sounded more like he was talking about a broken window. He was surprisingly collected.... How often had he done this before?


"It's alright," the boy responded. "As... as long as I don't have to clean it up." He paused, shifting. "Well, you got blood on my library book, so that's a thing. But..." He tagged more onto the end. "But that's not that important. Are you okay?" He certainly looked okay.


Jason had a little time to wonder why Devin glanced at Rhys, before he directly asked them a question. "Oh, well... uh...." Jason looked at the merman. It was probably better for him to say it.

 

[Macal Cord]

*Christian leans forward in his chair* So Sheena tell me why you hate yourself so much? Why do you deny yourself happiness? Is it because of what your father used to say to you? Did to you? Did he call you useless..worthless, a complete waste of his time...A monster? I'm not trying to insult you Sheena because there is a reason I'm asking you this, I need to know what things go through your head so that I can help you. Most of all I need you to stop fearing me. *He stands up opening his jacket showing he's not wearing a gun or any other weapon.* I want you to understand if I ever wanted to hurt you, I've could've done it many many times, I wouldn't have sent my Miyako out there at risk of her being exposed or harmed by your friend who by the way I now know threaten her but I'll deal with him another day, my point is Sheena I'm not here to hurt you but help you. I'm not saying trust me I'm just asking for a chance to earn your trust. I mean look at my pack do they look like they fear me, not one of them do. *He sits back and crosses his legs* So tell me why do you hate yourself?

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

"Oh, I will," Caroline assures May as they turn the game on, and she somewhat clumsily attempts to figure out how to play. She practices turning her character around, making it jump and punch. "I don't want to go anywhere alone so I won't...that's why I came. 'Cause I don't want to be alone. I think Devin and Rhys are probably leaving now that we're gone and that means Jason is too, plus they're boys, so...I'd be all alone again. I don't want that."


She plays for a few more minutes, then looks up at May briefly, her brow furrowed. "You think they'll really let us stay for months? They might make us stay in the room and not let you help Sheena."


**


Sheena looks at Christian incredulously, unable to quite believe what he is saying. Ever since he's been alone with her, he's acted...well, nice. Like he cares what she's thinking or feeling. She finds that very suspicious...was he just trying to soften her up, hoping she wouldn't fight back if he did try something?


So he didn't have a weapon that she could see. He could have one elsewhere...and he could always shift and attack her like that. It didn't take a weapon to hurt someone. His pack didn't fear him because they were just like him...so there went all his arguments, right there.


Except the one. Because...how did he know her father had called her and her mother a monster? How did he know how much she hated what she was? She didn't always hate herself anymore, not since May...but she did hate what she was, what she would be in such a short time. How could he know that?


"I AM a monster," she said finally, looking past him rather than at him. "You can't tell me I'm not...or that you're not. It's just the truth. Forever."

 

[Macal Cord]

*Christian smiles at Sheena* Of course we're all monsters but that doesn't make us bad or evil, because if we're monsters then so are your friends because lets face it humans have done more evil then lycans or vampires have. I have never started a war because your faith is different from mine, I've never hung someone because of the color of their skin..They call us monsters I accept that but not to be childish but It takes one to know one. See Sheena you have power and the power is neither good or evil. If I teach you how to use your power and you used it for good like to protect your friends, are you still a monster? Would you still hate what you are, even if that power saved one of the two if not both of the girls you came with?

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

Sheena has never thought about it in this light before. How is it that to her, Rhys and May and Jason, and even Hood, now that she knows him, seem different, much less "monstrous" than she herself? Because they were in control? Because she knew them? Because it wasn't her...what was it?


She wasn't sure...except that she just felt wrong, that everything about her was wrong. But hadn't she always felt that way, even before she knew what she was? She had almost killed as a human even before she knew she was a monster...and hadn't she still felt the same, that she was a monster even without the monstrous abilities?


Maybe it was more than being Lycan that made her a monster. Maybe it was just who she was.


"I think I am," she says slowly, biting the inside of her cheeks. "I think...that's just who I am."

 

[Macal Cord]

To be honest Sheena, you're no more monster then that little girl upstairs, you've just had a run of bad luck that put you in situations that made you do monsterous things, Sheena I'm a monster, I've killed a lot..Human, vampire even my own kind, sometimes I did it to protect my pack and sometimes I did it because I could and I've never lost a bit of sleep over any of it. But now I'm trying to move my pack in a new direction. (LIE!!!) I'm trying to find some sort of redemption for my life (HUGE LIE!!) I figured what better way then to help you and in turn you help me stop a war. (OTHER LIES LOOK UP TO THIS LIE AND SAY I WANT TO GROW UP AND BE A BIG LIE LIKE YOU.) I know you don't want to Sheena but to control the wolf you have to embrace it, you can't be a shame of it because if you're unsure of yourself then the wolf will always win in a battle of wills.

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

No more a monster than Caroline? Sheena found that idea extremely ridiculous, even wrong to consider. Caroline was twelve, Caroline was a victim. Caroline was confused and needy, and not at fault for anything much that had happened to her...to Sheena, Caroline was just a little girl and not much more than that. Being compared to Caroline seemed ludicrous.


But what Christian was saying...was it true? Was he really trying to change? Why? And...would it really mean she would never be in control, for as long as she feared and hated who she was? She couldn't afford that, if it was true.


She thought it over for several moments, unsure of what she believed to be true and what she didn't, and then said uncertainly, "How do I...not be, though? I mean...how am I supposed to be okay with it?"

 

[Macal Cord]

Do you know the term Astral Projection or more commonly known as Dream Walking (Remember In Buffy?) Basically you'll be put into a trance before the full moon is at it's apex, in this trance you'll face your lycan self, I know it will seem scary but in this state you and the wolf will be equal, what ever power and strength it has you'll have its speed is your speed, Sheena this is important you have to remember this because this will be frightening to face your wolf half and normally I would have more time to prepare you..You have to conquer the wolf, tame it in the dream walk and you will conquer it here...Or it will conquer you and out here you will only be the wolf never able to shift back to yourself. Now if you do not wish to do this we can strap you down until the full moon has passed and it's safe for you to leave but you'll just be putting off the problem and will have to deal with it during the next full moon. So what do you wish to do.

 

[Legendless]

Rhys was relieved but also grossed out by the way Devin's body healed. He felt the sudden urge to touch Devin to make sure that he was all healed up, but he stopped himself in time. He didn't want to give any reason to be more disgusted by him than he was. Though maybe it would be better. The more Rhys turned off Devin and made him feel uncomfortable around him, the easier it would be for Rhys to just go without any trouble.


But before he could managed, Devin dashed away. Rhys looked at the blood and frowned. He gritted his teeth at the sound of the bones changing and snapping, glad that he did not have to suffer such a change. When he became human, he couldn't really recall the sensation of going from a tail to a pair of legs. He wondered how it would feel to go back to his tail. He knew he should be deep enough so that he didn't hit the ground when he no longer had the ability to keep himself upright on land.


Rhys was relieved and disappointed, when Devin appeared dressed. He stood and moved away a little, nodding at Jason's words, finding it hard to speak himself. When Devin looked at him, Rhys stared right back at him, looking him in the eyes, before looking away at the same time as Devin.


Rhys guessed Devin didn't read his note before he got attacked. Rhys looked for it. It would be easier with it and while Devin was reading, Rhys would have a chance to go sort of unnoticed. But luck was not in his favor today.


"I.... I was planning on leaving. Jason chased me down to say goodbye."

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

Astral projection...Sheena has heard of it, but not in the way Christian has described. On movies, tv shows, astral projection usually meant that a person was coming outside her body and making herself in two places at once. What Christian was saying she would have to do didn't sound like the same thing...and it sounded much more scary. Letting him, of all people, hypnotize her? What might he make her do, if she was in that kind of mindset?


And all the rest of it...fighting herself as a WOLF? She could never win that....could she? What if she didn't? What if she was a wolf forever? She would lose May...she would lose everything, including the parts of her that weren't fully monstrous yet. She would no longer be herself at all.


But what other choice was there? Could she really stand to go all her life being out of control?


Hugging her elbows against herself, head lowered so her hair concealed most of her face, she struggles, then finally looks up, her voice slow, stammering. "Uh...I think...I want to talk to May. Just for a few minutes. And...if I do this...if I let you do this with me...then I want her to watch. Maybe through a window or something...just so she sees, not in same room where I could get her...I just want her there."


In case he tries to make Sheena do something when she's in a trance. That much she could try to control.

 

[Macal Cord]

*Christian nods his head towards the door, and the man there leaves to get May.* You can have your time with her but remember it will be short, no matter your choice she can not remain in the room when you change, I will not be blamed if you kill her. Look at the ceiling, those vents up there will let in a gas that will put you into the dream walk, and the door is on a time lock and once I leave it will not open for any reason until 6am tomorrow morning, if you defeat the wolf and maintain control you can have breakfast with your friends, if you lose you will remain like that for the rest of your life, which will be about 1 minute more after those doors open and I am force to put a bullet in your head, because I know you wouldn't want me to leave you like that would you?

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

The thought is frightening to Sheena, but almost a relief too. No, if she loses, she will certainly not want to continue living....she does not want to be an untamed beast who puts those she cares about in danger. But the thought of losing May, of being separated from her and everyone else she is starting to care about...that is also almost unbearable to consider. So though she nods tightly, standing and rocking from one foot to the other as she waits for May to come, she is thinking hard on the decision she has just made.


How is she going to defeat her inner wolf? What will she have to do? Can she use weapons? Imagine them into existence? Fight it? How will she fight it if she's just a human herself? Is all of this still some sort of trap, and Christian is hoping she will lose and remain a wolf forever? What if he just wants that and really won't kill her afterward at all?


"How did you defeat yours?" she blurts, turning to him as she crosses her arms over her chest, more a self embrace than a defense. "Or did you?"

 

[xJobozx]

Devin shook his head at Jason, "No it's okay, I'll clean it up." When the boy asked if he was okay Devin actually looked down at his person, turning his arms around and spotting a patch on his arm that was missing a chunk of skin and showing some veins. "Uh.." He looked at his arm until the skin stretched and healed the area then looked up and nodded, "Yeah, I'm good." He looked over himself again, muttering, "I think so at least.."





When Jason trailed off, looking to Rhys, Devin allowed himself too aswell. Listening as the merman began to speak, he frowned as he mentioned leaving, "Leaving? Why? Where?" Despite Rhys's earlier confession, despite the fact that Devin was sort of dreading speaking to him again because of how awkward it would be....


He didn't want Rhys to leave. Was that selfish? Why did it matter that Rhys liked him? Devin liked May and she didn't completely ignore him....well...she sort of did, but that wasn't what mattered here. Devin knew what it was like to love someone who didn't love you back, and although the thought of Rhys loving him was kinda odd and gross to him, he didn't want Rhys to feel like he had to leave because of it.


Plus, if Rhys left he'd just have Jason, since all the others hated his guts.


He frowned, speaking again, "Why are you leaving?" He glanced to Jason then Rhys, "It's...it's not because of earlier right?"





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May nods as Caroline agrees with her, grinning lightly as she also tries to figure out the game in the same manner Caroline does. She frowns at Caroline's words though, "All leaving? What do you mean? It would be a total miracle if Devin left, one I would gladly accept, but why would the other two leave?" She can now understand why Caroline stowed away in the car with them, at Caroline's age May wouldn't have wanted to be left alone with a bunch of boys either, maybe not even at her age now, but she is still worried for her, worried about Caroline getting hurt in this place full of Lycans.


May plays the game for a bit longer, smiling lightly as she wins once, then the smile falls as she speaks again, about keeping them in this room and not letting them help May. "I don't know Caroline.." She mutters, getting paranoid now. It just so happens at this time they finish the level on the game and May pauses it, muttering, "One second." She stands up, going to the door and reaching to open it when it is opened by someone else, and she looks up to see a man from Christian's pack.


When he asks her to come with him, she turns to look at Caroline then back at him, "Okay, but she has to come with me. I'll keep her safe." She speaks determinedly, chin up.


(Faith or Macal, you can decide how the pack member responds to that)

 

[Legendless]

"No that's not the reason," Rhys said in a quiet voice, unable to look at Devin. Sure Rhys was the one who wanted Devin, but he could tell that the man didn't want him to go and it made it hard. If he let himself be talked into staying, then Rhys might not ever get the courage again to go. And he had to go. He knew it was the right choice. "No. Actually I confessed because I thought it would drive you away from me."


Rhys ignored that fact that Jason was in the room and now knew that Rhys liked Devin. He looked at Devin and smiled a little. "I do like you Devin. I thought telling you that would make you want to see me go. I..." Rhys moved towards Devin but stopped halfway and shrugged. He looked from Devin's eyes to his lips, then looked away again.


"I got what I wanted. I'm a merman again. I always told myself I'd go back home once it happened. Now.. Devin I don't belong here."

 

[Macal Cord]

I'm afraid I can't tell you that Sheena see I was born a full blood lycan, I was trained from the moment I could walk, I always had a pack to run with, this is something we use when we come across strays that we think have a chance of being productive. And we usually have much more time then you've left me with today. But I can tell you this, don't be afraid, I'm telling you the wolf and you are gonna be equals in there but you still have your mind, while it will be all instinct, use that against it and most of all don't think about what you will lose only what you will gain...What you will have like your time with your friends. *Christian stands up and walks to the door* In a moment the room will fill with gas, just ride it out and don't fight it.


*The man nods to May's request, he didn't have any orders not to allow the small girl to come along so he saw no reason to stop her. He leads May and Caroline to the elevator but unlike Vince he's far from nice and barely makes eye contact with them, the girls would get an overall feeling that he thinks their presence here is unacceptable.*

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

When Vince opens the door, Caroline instinctively shrinks against May, hooking her hand through her arm and pressing against her as though for protection. She says nothing to Vince, grateful when May voices that she will be allowed to come with her, that May will keep her safe. She doesn't want to be left alone for a second, and even if it's scary, she wants to see what will happen to Sheena too. She wants to know she's okay.


"Wait...you said I could see May first!" Sheena blurts as Christian starts to leave the room, and seeing May through the window of the door to her room, she follows Christian out, just as May and Caroline exit the elevator and step up to it. Opening the door just as the gas is beginning to seep through the vents in the room, she hugs May fiercely, partly Caroline as well because the girl is still clinging to May's arm, and begins to whisper into her ear still embracing her, aware of Christian and the man who had accompanied the girls in the elevator nearby.


"May...I'm supposed to separate my wolf self from me, and fight it...tame it. And if I don't...I'll be stuck as a wolf forever. If I do, I'll always be in control...but I have to do it now. Right now. Or wait until next time...do you...do you think I can?"


She pulls back just enough to look her in the eye, the apprehension apparent in her gaze. She sees no one else then but May, not even Christian or Caroline...she will trust May, whatever she has to say.

 

[xJobozx]

May barely seems to notice Caroline shrink against her, although she is subconsciously aware of the girl being there, her mind telling her to keep Caroline safe. When they are lead into the elevator, she notices how this pack member seems to be almost ignoring them. He obviously doesn't want them here. She's glad she decided to stay in this other fake form that Christian had always seen her in, still giving the Lycans the false impression that she was a human.


Once they step off the elevator, May smiles in relief as she sees Sheena, safe, alive, unharmed. She can feel how tightly Caroline is clinging to her, and when Sheena hugs her May wraps her arms back around her twice as fiercely; letting Sheena know she is here for her. Then Sheena is speaking in her ear, talking about separating her wolf self and that has to fight it, tame it.


Stuck as a wolf forever? No...that can't happen. If Sheena was stuck as a wolf forever, May wouldn't know what she would do. Not only would she feel lost, Sheena would be on the loose, killing innocents, maybe even getting killed herself. No. She couldn't.


"Do I think you can?" May repeats in a tone that shows she thinks this question is ludicrous, "Of course you can Sheena." Her tone now softens with these words, and she stares Sheena right back in the eyes. "No matter what you may think about yourself Sheena, you are strong. You're so strong that it inspires me. I could never do what you're doing right now, I would have run away back at the diner. But you didn't Sheena, you're here, and I know you'll be able to tame the wolf." She takes Sheena's hands in hers, still looking in her eyes, "I believe in you. You can do this Sheena."


Then, not caring that Christian, the elevator guy and Caroline are here, May leans closer and presses her lips to Sheena, giving her a quick, simple, yet meaningful kiss. When she pulls back, she is smiling, "Plus, if you were a wolf I wouldn't be able to do that anymore, and that would suck."





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Devin rubbed the back of his head after Rhys had finished speaking, frowning lightly as he looked down. He then shrugged, not really responding to Rhys's mention of him liking Devin, as if not acknowledging it would make it go away, "Well. If that's the only reason why you wanna go..then...I guess you should go see your family and stuff." Devin was still frowning as he spoke, then he looked up with a faint grin, "I mean, I'd go see my family if I could, so I won't stop you seeing yours."


He looked to Jason and then Rhys again, "Just...just come back sometimes alright?" Then, suppressing the thought that Rhys likes him, and that hugging him would only make it worse. Devin stepped forward and gave the merman a quick hug, stepping back afterwards and looking to Jason as if to say: 'wanna say goodbye?'

 

[Faith Eliza Cord]

When May's arms are around her, Sheena is able to relax slightly against her, her face briefly bowing to May's shoulder before she pulls back to speak to her. Caroline is still standing very close, though she has let go of May to allow her to embrace Sheena, and Sheena looks down at the younger girl briefly, enough to see that she seems to be okay, before returning her focus to May.


May has faith in her...May really does think she can do this, to the degree that she is speaking as if Sheena doubting it for a second was silly. May thinks she's strong...inspiring? That seems ridiculous to Sheena, because no matter how fiercely she does not want to appear weak, she has rarely truly believed herself to be strong.


But May believes in her. And if she thinks she can do this...well, Sheena will die trying to prove her right if she has to.


She smiles into their kiss and returns it with some heat, before pulling back, holding one of her hands as she finally smiles.


"Well we wouldn't want that...so yeah. I'll be back." Looking down at Caroline, she gives her an awkward smile and ruffles her hair. "Close your eyes if you get scared, okay, Caro? But...I'll be okay."


Then she walked into the room, waiting for the gas to do its work. Heart thudding in her chest, but her chin is lifted, ready.