Devika shrugged and tagged along, adjusting her gloves. While she wasn't pleased about how calm they seemed about experimenting on criminals, at least she'd kept them from going after the students. And then there was the idea of making herself stronger...

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[quote=Caits] Connor listened, grimacing. He slid an arm around Kijani when she leaned against him. He swallowed, and said softly "you expect, you fear that everyone's just going to abandon you, and perhaps that was true for your parents, your grandmother. And Anthony never does anything unless it benefits him. It's not going to be true for me" he said softly, "you never have to ask for my help. I care" he fell silent for a while, just hoping to be a comforting presence. Then he sighed, "nightmares being out the biggest thing you fear. And it's always the hardest to conquer" [/quote]

Kijani smiled weakly. So many doubts were spinning in her head. She was waiting for the moment that Connor would decide she was too much. Too much trouble, too much time, too weak... and then he'd be gone. She didn't say any of that, though. Instead she latched on to the last thing he'd said. "Do you have nightmares, Connor? I mean... I guess children have them, but I didn't know adults get them too. I knew I was different for having them, but... maybe I'm not?"