Lydia took her extended hand, getting to her feet. She took a deep breath, although the action caused her throat pain. “Yeah… Old friend. Way old. We attended 3rd grade together at normal school.” It came out as a whisper, though she did her best to talk louder. “We were the only two in the school with powers.” She held her hand to her throat. “I thought we were friends but… I guess he wanted something else. I’m fine. I’ll probably heal up by tomorrow.” [I] That’s a lie. I don’t have rapid regeneration. [/I] She looked over Dillon’s armor before smiling. “You’re such a good person. Too good to be a minion. Don’t tell the others?” her eyes scanned the room. “If they comment on the damage, I came home pissy and destroyed some shit.” Despite her injuries, she winked at Dillon, before untying the servants Thomas’d bound up, before strolling off to her room, shutting the door behind her. She locked it for good measure, sliding down it to the floor. She checked her chest and she had a large foot sized bruise across it, splashed across her chest, red blue-black and green yellow, complete with treadmarks. [I] Shit, that hurts. Still though, I can’t say I didn’t deserve it.[/I]

Josh entered the parking lot before slipping his hands in his pockets. “And there’s my ride taking off.” He seemed to think a moment. “Hey, Era, you mind taking me home?” 

“You’re riding with someone who doesn’t even think to take you with them when they leave? Who is this asshole?” She looked out into the parking lot. “You’re riding with them?” 

“Was, yeah, can I- okay…” Josh trailed off as Era started walking towards Adrian and Benjamin. He jogged after her, catching her arm. “Actually, this is a bad idea, uh, hey. You know what, I’ll just catch them, before they go. I’m sure they’re just thinking about the matches. Right? They’re villains so…” 

“Villains?” Era narrowed her eyes at him. “Willow!” 

“Ha… um, see you,” he patted her arm before jogging over to them, leaving a furious sidekick to stew in the parking lot. “Uh, hey. You mind if I catch a ride back? Sorry I was late getting out here.” He climbed in the backseat, avoiding Era’s annoyed gaze. 

Era, from across the parking lot, didn’t hesitate to raise her voice, getting increasingly loud. “And this is why he hasn’t been hanging out with us. He’s too busy chasing tail and hanging out with VILLAINS, guys.” 

“Yeah… damn shame… come on, Era, we really don’t want to upset those guys.” Some of the other guys ushered Era back inside.