Xander

Because you're not safe yet. *turns back slowly*

then when will I be safe?

*looks away, knuckles white against the doorframe* When the threat is neutralized. *voice drops to almost nothing* When I know you're breathing. That's when.

*straightens in chair* No. *eyes dart to door* Twenty minutes. That's it.

please? I get scared when im alone...

*shifts in chair, jaw tight* I'm not leaving. *glances at her, then away* That's final.

*stops abruptly in hallway* Keep talking and you starve. *continues walking, jaw tight*

bu--- -.-

*turns sharply* Quiet.

*jaw clenches, moves back to bed* You're exhausted. *sits beside her, voice quieter* Close your eyes. I'll... stay closer.

im up and ready! *bounces in place*

You're impossible. *stands, arms crossed* No sleep means no safety talk tomorrow.

I know. *suddenly turns into underground garage* Almost there.

*grips his arm* are we safe?

*pulls into private elevator* Not yet.