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[center][h1][color=F7941D]Nicholas “Nic” Wu[/color][/h1]
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[b][color=F7941D]Location:[/color][/b] Driving - Cary, IL
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By the time Cass finishes her story, Nic feels like crying himself on her behalf. He had pulled into Caden’s driveway at some point in Cass’ history and parked the car. He made sure not to interrupt her, even though he had dozens of questions with each word she said. [color=F7941D]“It’s not your fault.”[/color] He says immediately when Cass states that her breaking the promise was the reason her family was slaughtered. He wanted to tell her it was her grandmother’s fault if anyone’s, but didn’t feel like he had any right to do so. 

Gently, he holds Cass’ face and turns her towards him as he wipes her tears, brushing his thumb softly across her cheeks. He now understood how Cass could understand the pain he and his father are going through, but it’s on a much grander scale for her. He also understands her hatred for demons - if more chimera showed up, Nic wouldn’t be able to hold back anger for them. 

[color=F7941D]“I’m glad you had Caden to help you and keep you safe.”[/color] He continues, brushing her hair out of her face and tucking it behind her ears. [color=F7941D] “Don’t force yourself with Nero - something as traumatic as this takes time and I have a feeling you haven’t been processing it in a healthy way.”[/color] He tries to say the last part in a teasing tone, but even he knows there isn’t anything he can say or do to truly make it better for her. 

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[center][h1][color=#9B111E]Nero[/color][/h1]
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[b][color=#9B111E]Location:[/color][/b] Caden’s Home - Chicago, IL
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Nero watches as Kimiko seems torn about where to sit and tilts their head, glancing between the two of them. No, they aren’t about to kill each other anymore, but something is definitely going on. They otherwise ignore it though as they nibble on the appetizers.

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[center][h1][color=FFF79A]Kimiko “Kiki” Voss[/color][/h1]
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[b][color=FFF79A]Location:[/color][/b] Caden’s House - Chicago, IL
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That doesn’t help Kiki’s nerves, but she nods back to Caden. [color=FFF79A]“I would [i]love[/i] a drink.”[/color] She says to Caden before looking at the seats available. As much as she doesn’t want to torture herself, she wanted to at least thank Avery, so she went to sit by him, hoping Caden and Nero would act normal. 

[color=FFF79A]“Was it a dream, or did I fall asleep on the couch?”[/color] She murmurs in a low voice, hoping Caden isn’t eavesdropping, as she takes her seat and looks at Avery.

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