Serena looked at Anna as she picked her up and put her onto the bed. She didn't understand what was happening at first. She sturggled only slightly, more so because she wanted to go to Sebastian that be lying on the bed. When she clued in, she started to fight. She kept pulling her arm up when she could, trying to prevent Anna from locking her arm up. Even in a weakened condition, she managed to put up a pretty good fight before Anna managed to trap her other hand, "No, no, no, no. Per favore. Per favore... No, no, Sebastian...."
Serena was sobbing by the time Sebastian sat down next to her. She didn't like being trapped. This was the last thing she wanted. She quieted slightly when Sebastian placed the silver ring back on her finger, the fight seeming to drain out of her as she stared up at Sebastian, "Per favore," She whispered, "Per favore, lasciami andare..."
She sniffled, repeatedly saying no as Sebastian spoke to her. She looked up at him and pouted, seeming to realize that he was not going to bite her and she was not going anywhere. She struggled a little more against the restraints before truly giving up, "Stare qui..." She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She seemed to be focusing hard on falling asleep, trying to do as Sebastian told her. Wanting to make Sebastian happy. Soon enough, her breathing slowed and deepened as she fell asleep, her hair splayed on the pillow and her neck and fresh marks from her father and Anya for the world to see.
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Gunner wrapped an arm around Anna as she said she hoped Serena would be okay. He left the infirmary, leaving the sounds of Serena's pleading far behind. He kissed her head, "She is strong... She never looks like it... but she is very strong. She kind of did this once... and she did it alone. Now, she has Sebastian. I'm sure she'll be fine... with time."
He looked at her, "Do you want to go get some food or... go to my dorm and just relax? Get away from everything?"