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Ava studied Delilah's facial expression, her body language--her overall demeanor. She was completely normal.; like she had just decided to pay everyone a visit after being on an extended vacation. Certainly not someone who was so distraught that they tried to commit suicide. As Delilah confirmed that she was okay, everyone began to walk back to the mansion. Ava slowly followed, taking Haleigh by the crook of the arm in a "sisterly gesture" as to not cause any suspicion. She linked arms with Haleigh and gave her "the look". A look that explained to her sister that SOMETHING was very off with this sudden transformation of Delilah's. Ava knew Ororo and her methods of helping those who needed healing. Ororo wouldn't just simply take away all of Delilah's pain. She would help her; assist her in digging deep into her soul to seek out the demons that were haunting her. She would tell Delilah that the pain and distress that brought her to the brink of killing herself couldn't simply just disappear. She had to come face to face with it then overcome it. Ororo would send Delilah back alive and mended emotionally, but there would be a lot more work to be done on Delilah's part. This entire situation reeked Hecate. Why else would her essence be so prominent? Why else would Delilah have mentioned going to her? Ava had a nagging suspicion that Delilah didn't DEAL with her issues, she simply made them disappear.

In a "private" whisper--knowing Delilah has very acute hearing.

"Now that Delilah is back and well....maybe we can have that talk you've been meaning to have with me, Haleigh?"

Indicating indirectly she needed to speak to her about Delilah.

"I'm sure we can slip away before the group dinner."
 
"I just want her BACK already. I can hardly stand this WAITING."

She confessed, gesturing with exasperation, then taking a deep breath and hugging herself. It could have been mistaken for a summons with the events that followed. Ava gasped, alarming Haleigh.

"What is it, Ava?"

Ava: Hecate is near... or her presence is at least. [to Morgan] My connection to her isn't as strong as yours. Can you feel where she is?"

Morgan: She...she breached time and space, opening a vortex into our mainstream reality... out over the stone gardens!

"What does that mean, why would she come here?"

Morgan: Well we better go there....

They were transported immediately, and found Delilah almost immediately. the 'visual' of Delilah's living, breathing vitals scrolling across her vision nearly brought tears to Haleigh's eyes. she blinked them back as Morgan leaned over Delilah, and Delilah woke up, seemingly fine. Haleigh slipped her hand into Zach's and inhaled steadily.

Morgan: Are you alright?!

Ava: How do you feel, Delilah?

Haleigh kept quiet, firstly because she felt she was about to burst with emotion, and secondly because Delilah didn't need to be asked the same question three different ways. Haleigh felt Zach drain enough of the elation from her mind to allow her to relax a little, as Delilah apologized and mentioned Ororo and Hecate, then insisted she was okay. Just like that? Not that Haleigh wasn't tremendously grateful to have Delilah back.... but it just seemed so..... EASY. She.... TALKED with Hecate? and that was it? She'd like beer? Delilah laughed and it was a wonderful sound, considering that there was a considerable amount of time spent thinking they'd NEVER hear Delilah laugh again. However.... Delilah was avoiding the enormous purple spotted ELEPHANT in the garden, and Haleigh wasn't sure that was conducive to recovery. They began to make their way back to Minerva's, and Ava linked arms with Haleigh. They shared a glance of implicit understanding.

Ava: Now that Delilah is back and well....maybe we can have that talk you've been meaning to have with me, Haleigh? I'm sure we can slip away before the group dinner.

[nodding] "Yes, I think now would be the perfect time. [to Zach] You go on ahead, honey."

She said aloud, then discreetly mouthed 'watch her' to him as she and Ava separated from the group.
 
Deciding to take the longest route possible to give them the time needed to talk, Ava and Haleigh headed to the north end of the estate while the others walked toward the south. The sisters remained quiet until Morgan, Alison, Delilah, and Zach had disappeared from view. Still, Ava kept her voice at a low whisper.

"At least i'm not alone in thinking something is off with Delilah. She's acting as if she DIDN'T just try and kill herself three days ago. [shaking her head] This has something to do with Hecate, I know it."

Continuing to walk down the gravel path that lead to the main entrance of the mansion, Ava kept her pace slow and steady.

"The only reason why Hecate would step into a situation like this is if Delilah sought her out. And the only reason Delilah would do something like that is if she wanted Hecate to do something Ororo would not."
 
Ava: The only reason why Hecate would step into a situation like this is if Delilah sought her out. And the only reason Delilah would do something like that is if she wanted Hecate to do something Ororo would not.

"I agree.... but Ororo must have given SOME kind of consent for Delilah contacting Hecate. I mean, it's not like we have the goddess' cell phone number.... though we SHOULD."

They stalled for time, taking a longer path. Haleigh stopped to smell the flowers, trying to inhale the tranquility of the garden, but unease was still coiled deep within.

"ORORO is the one who took her, why didn't she RETURN her? And for that matter, why didn't Hecate stop by officially? She just... DROPPED Delilah off. That seems weird to me. This whole THING is fucking weird. DAYS without word from Ororo and then POOF! There's Delilah, sleeping it off in the garden. And now she's fine? We're supposed to just swallow that? Every time she said she was okay I just wanted to shake her and say 'YOU TRIED TO KILL YOURSELF! THAT IS NOT OKAY!"

She said, then winced at the memory of the whole ordeal.

"But I don't know what to do... I don't want to jar her, or freak her out or send her over the edge again, but shouldn't we face this thing head on? Shouldn't we talk about it, or address it or SOMETHING? I mean.... she sure seemed like she was going to be OKAY before. She never let it show that she WASN'T okay, but then I dragged her out of the ocean, so clearly there were issues, and if she's just gone back to bottling the issues or ignoring them, then we're just in a terrible cycle, and I don't know if I'm strong enough to go through this again. I DON'T want to give her a major guilt trip but...."
 
Ororo: ORORO is the one who took her, why didn't she RETURN her? And for that matter, why didn't Hecate stop by officially? She just... DROPPED Delilah off. That seems weird to me.

"I've known Ororo for a long time and if she doesn't agree with someone's choices, she doesn't STOP them from pursuing them, she simply warns them of the possible consequences and allows the events fall into place. I think that's what happened here. Delilah went to Hecate after Ororo wouldn't help her do whatever she wanted done....then Hecate dropped her off. I'm assuming she didn't stick around because we as a group wouldn't approve of whatever she did. Hecate may be on the side of good, but that doesn't mean she always follows the "rules"."

Haleigh: Every time she said she was okay I just wanted to shake her and say 'YOU TRIED TO KILL YOURSELF! THAT IS NOT OKAY!"

[in a soft whisper] "I know..."

Sighing, Ava knew how difficult this entire situation was for Haleigh. But she was right. The last time they just brushed their concerns for Delilah under the rug because she insisted she was alright ended in disaster. But how could they approach her now without insulting her or causing any more stress to her.

Haleigh: But I don't know what to do... I don't want to jar her, or freak her out or send her over the edge again, but shouldn't we face this thing head on? Shouldn't we talk about it, or address it or SOMETHING?

"I think we should....but...[scoffing]...I don't know. i just...don't know what to do. It's such a delicate situation, but I think whatever Hecate did for Delilah WON'T benefit her in the end; I know THAT much."

Haleigh: ...if she's just gone back to bottling the issues or ignoring them, then we're just in a terrible cycle, and I don't know if I'm strong enough to go through this again. I DON'T want to give her a major guilt trip but....

"But we need to do something. We weren't there for Delilah before because we all thought she could handle it. We can't let that happen again."

Their conversation seemed so short, yet their journey ended finally as they reached the front of the estate approximately thirty minutes later. Stopping at the steps that lead to the door, Ava turned to Haleigh.

"I don't think we should go to her directly...at least not just yet. And I don't think we should go to Morgan....she seems to be hanging onto the hope that Delilah is better than ever. You know how Morgan is; she'll go into mother lion mode and lash out at us for even suggesting that Delilah did something to herself. I think our best bet is Alison. She's the most neutral in the matter and she has the added advantage of seeing the future."
 
Ava: [about Hecate] I'm assuming she didn't stick around because we as a group wouldn't approve of whatever she did. Hecate may be on the side of good, but that doesn't mean she always follows the 'rules'.

[knowingly] "Nor do we. You'd think WE of all people would understand her actions, if only she'd take the time to explain them. And anyway, since when did she give a damn whether or not WE approve of anything?"

She replied, and then sighed in exasperated resignation. Ava agreed that they needed to do SOMETHING about, and Haleigh was glad to have an ally. It would be so much easier to discuss it with the others if she had someone to back her play. Ava suggested they go to Alison first, and Haleigh nodded in assent.

"There was a time in my life when secrecy was paramount.... when I valued nothing more than keeping information under tight wraps, and it served me very well. But now... I wish we could live in a world of glass 'walls' where everything is transparent and light is shone into the crevice of every mystery and NOTHING is kept quiet. We could be free of the shadows of misunderstanding and ignorance."

They were now on the front steps of the mansion, and Haleigh paused to say one last thing before they went in:

"Ava, if you EVER need time away from the Six, or you have something weighing on you, or you need to talk, PLEASE come find me. I will ALWAYS be here for you, I will ALWAYS be willing to listen. Don't be afraid that I might judge you or shrug you off. If it troubles you, it troubles ME and I'll do my best to keep you safe and sane. You're my sister and I love you and if you were ever to.... to try and take your own life... I wouldn't survive it. Promise me you'll talk to me LONG before that ever crosses your mind."
 
For someone who was so closed off and emotionally careful in past years, Ava looked upon her sister like she was looking upon a different person. She was insightful and frank. She wanted everything to be out in the open; for the six to not have any secrets. She put her feelings out in the open in a way that made Ava almost take a step back in shock, wondering if this was even her sister at all. Then she said those very words that almost knocked the breath out of her. If SHE were ever to try and kill her self. Shaking her head firmly, Ava disagreed, but allowed Haleigh to finish what she had to say.

"Honey, I would never try to kill myself....I'm too damn narcissistic to end my own life."

A small grin tugged on her lips, hoping to ease Haleigh's worry with a little joke. Though it wasn't ENTIRELY untrue. :p

"I promise, I will come to you if I ever think I can't handle something on my own. But this works both ways. YOU need to stop with the whole "i'm the older sister, I can handle it" bullshit and remember I'M here for you too. Come to me whenever you need me, Hales. And I love you too."

Embracing Haleigh, Ava hugged her tightly and closed her eyes. It was moments like these that she was glad she had become apart of the six--that she had found her sister again.

"Come on. We need to go talk to Alison."
 
into the night

<< the day passes, and Minerva's Mansion is filled with joy and fellowship as the remaining members of the Six, Alison and even Pandora gather in the grand dining room for an evening of food and fellowship.>>

<< on the surface things seem fine and no one is more RELIEVED to have Delilah back than Morgan, who holds Delilah, Alison and Blaze especially in a protective place in her heart. But there are others among the group who, while also glad to have Delilah back in one piece, cant help but feel something is amiss. Alison herself had alluded to uncertainty surrounding the time threads involving Delilah AFTER her return.>>

<< for now though, it was good to welcome her home. With "the Six" down to 4 at the moment, the needed to make the most of this downtime that they could before returning to their lives in L.A., without Alison.>>

<< after the evening is over and later on when most have retired and the staff of the mansion changes shifts, Delilah has retired to her suite. Morgan quietly met with Alison in her executive study and NOW she had a chance to contact Nicolas via the scrying portal Alison used earlier to contact Alycia.>>

<< Nicolas was surprised to see Morgan with Alison and from the view he had, Morgan was at Minerva's. So clearly SOMETHING had happened to bring her back from Aerie. Morgan filled him in, standing ahead of Alison's desk while Alison sat quietly at her desk. Alot HAD happened...shocking to see the least. Viper had been defeated , Haleigh had at once been totally zombiefied and then RESTORED by Malice, and then DELILAH. Relaying the events was no easy task. But Morgan did so with care. She and Alison watched as Nicolas reacted to what he was hearing.>>
 
In Alison's office

<< Morgan finished what she had to say.>>

....and that's where we are now. Ororo, and apparently Hecate returned Delilah alive and whole back to us at the Mansion hours ago. She's sleeping now.

There's no need for you to come here, we just felt that you'd want to know about this.

Alison has been hosting us and said we can stay as long as we need to.

<< She and Alison waited for Nicolas to offer his response.>>
 
Much had occurred since Nicolas left the Six to be with his aunt. he had changed considerably;though in ways not apparent to the naked eye. He had been witing for the right time to check back in...perhaps this weekend when he had some time away from his work.

Nicolas had been working out when he got the familiar chime notification of Morgan's scrying glass. He had not expected contact at this time and so he surmised that it had to be important.

He smiled as he saw the pretty sorceress and was even more surprised to see Alison, someone who he also held dear to himself. He composed himself quickly and listened as Morgan began to tell him what had gone on without the normal niceties that marked their conversations. His jaw dropped when he heard of Delilah's plight, and he cursed himself for his unwillingness (and, later on, inability) to monitor Delilah's mental state as he had done in the past from time to time. He realized that this was a consequence of his newfound power set, but he had no idea that the issue would come up so quickly. he listened as Morgan finished before he reacted.

"....and that's where we are now. Ororo, and apparently Hecate returned Delilah alive and whole back to us at the Mansion hours ago. She's sleeping now.

There's no need for you to come here, we just felt that you'd want to know about this."

The last sentence was too late as Nicolas emerged from a corner of the room to one side of the pair of women. His face was even and composed as he stepped closer to them.

It is good to see you two. Thanks goodness Delilah is safe but she is hardly whole is she? Will Karen provide therapy for her? Or, if she prefers, I can arrange discreet and comprehensive therapy for her. Whatever she requires I am willing to help provide. I apologize for not checking in sooner.

Nicolas paused as he spoke to ladies and looked at them. He was missing something. Then he recalled the last sentence, played it again in his mind.


Hold on, am I unneeded? Or am I unwelcome?

The young demigod waited for an answer...
 
Alison's office

<< Morgan looked over her shoulder as Alison indicated a change in the room just before Nicolas showed up.>>

<< Morgan "sighed" in her mind. He was STILL impulsive as ever, but he meant well.>>

Nicolas.

<< she said, as she looked him over for a moment while Alison stood up from her desk and moved around it to join Morgan. Both women looked calm and werent showing any signs of agitation at his sudden arrival.>>

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It is good to see you two. Thanks goodness Delilah is safe but she is hardly whole is she? Will Karen provide therapy for her? Or, if she prefers, I can arrange discreet and comprehensive therapy for her. Whatever she requires I am willing to help provide. I apologize for not checking in sooner.

Nicolas paused as he spoke to ladies and looked at them. He was missing something. Then he recalled the last sentence, played it again in his mind.
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She says she's fine. We're at least going to give her a day or two before we talk to her more about what happened...as she's only just returned.

No, my mother will not be involved at this time. She's semi retired on Aerie and I want to let her enjoy herself there with Mike.

Alison: take it easy, Nicolas. Delilah still have a very dim view of you and I dont think it's the best thing for her to see you just now or for you to be DIRECTLY involved. But Morgan, Ava and I felt you should at least KNOW what was going on, since you are still connected to the team. Haleigh was the only dissenting opinion...at first but eventually logic won out over her emotion.

Morgan: It's not that you're "not welcome"...not by any means. But I have to be carefull here. When Alison called me, after I got here, i heard about the extreme turmoil the team had been in. Sharon is gone, you left with Dominique....there was so much going on. and Delilah...she slipped through the cracks.

I have to be sure that things are stable with her now and I know that if she sees you just now, it will not sit well with her.

Alison: As I told Haleigh and the others, I recognized how well timed and valuable your break with Dominique would be. It was I who immediately backed Morgan's descision to inform you of what was going on. The team is in a very unusual place right now but thankfully since their defeating Viper, they have had the benefit of downtime with no immediate threats looming. Delilah's situation is serious and will need to be handled carefully. Morgan has stepped forward to oversee that and rightfully so, given her own close bond to Delilah. You have to trust her judgement and know that it is nothing against YOU nor is it that you're "not welcomed".

Morgan: We'll keep you informed as things move along.

<< looking at Alison.>>

I think that's everything, so I'm going to head to my suite now. Nicolas, before you leave, you can walk me there. There's a few more things I'd like to say to you.

Alison: Sounds fine, Morg. I'll wrap up here. There's a few other things I want to do while I'm here.

:: not at all indicating that she was expecting two OTHER guests in her office soon after Morgan and Nicolas left.::

Alison: Good to see you again, Nicolas. Till next time, you take care.

:: Alison said as she waved goodbye while Morgan motioned for him to walk with her. the double doors shut behind them and Alison leans back a bit on her desk, narrowing her colbalt blue eyes, a rushing chiming sound is heard as the wooden panels on the wall close, hiding the viewing portal. Now she would wait for the next two that wanted to see her.::
 
and so

<< Morgan and Nicolas walk together through the mansion, heading toward her suite. eventually, they reach the same hall where Morgan and Ava encountered Demeter several nights ago. the large statues of various gods and goddesses silently stand watch over the pair as they move down the moonlight hall.>>

<< and as they talk, Ava and Haleigh now make their way to Alison to voice their genuine concerns.>>

<< the only one who seemed to be most relaxed at the moment was Delilah herself. >>
 
Nicolas listened as they explained the situation and the very real fact that Dee and him did not get along. The sentiment of Haleigh saddened him a bit, and he noticed upon his arrival that she seemed...physically different. He would speak with her soon enough. He continued to listen as Alison was supportive of his time with Dominique, which made him happy. He winked and smiled as the sorceress watched him walk Morgan to her suite. He started to grasp her hand but decided to see how she would react to the current situation before being so forward.

As they walked, he took a moment to smell her perfume, take her in. She was as beautiful as ever. His thoughts strayed for a moment to the more...profane before he concentrated back to the task at hand. He cleared his throat and addressed her.

So Morgan...it has been far too long. You look as beautiful as ever.

He brushed back a bit of her hair. He always loved to play with her hair.

What is on your mind? I am all ears.
 
minerva's mansion

<< As they walked along, Morgan's high heels echoed with each step she made on the marble floors. She took a moment to look up and notice the statues evenly spaced along side her.>>

Its nice that you still care, Nicolas. There were some among us who thought you might not.

Apparently I missed ALOT during my absence, with all the breakdowns within the team. But I'm glad that you took the opportunity to spend time with your aunt. I think you needed that time apart as did some others.

<< she looked over at Nicolas.>>

I dont have a problem with you...not anymore. As I told Haleigh, I have forgiven.

But I can't speak for Delilah.
 
He nodded as Morgan spoke to him. He listened and paused a moment as she explained that she had forgiven him. He turned her gently to him and touched her face.

I realize that Delilah may never forgive me as your friend and due to our own past. That is her choice. I AM glad that you have forgiven me, but I want you to know that I have never felt so low as I did when I hurt you. I have no excuses...I still hope that one day we can be together again, but I have accepted that it may never be. Understand that there will always be love in my heart for you Morgan.

Nicolas words were raw and honest, his gaze unblinking as he expressed sincere remorse and love for the sorceress. He kissed her cheek gently and gave her a hug.


If any of you EVER need me, I will be there. But for now, my path takes me away from here. I have a destiny to fulfill in regards to my father, a part to play that has been recently revealed by my grandmother Nut (pronounced NEWT). So I train and I ready myself for the road ahead.

Nicolas stood tall again, lifting Morgan's chin to face him.

So beautiful...

The young demigod simply stared into her eyes, smiling, enjoying this moment...
 
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He nodded as Morgan spoke to him. He listened and paused a moment as she explained that she had forgiven him. He turned her gently to him and touched her face.

I realize that Delilah may never forgive me as your friend and due to our own past. That is her choice. I AM glad that you have forgiven me, but I want you to know that I have never felt so low as I did when I hurt you. I have no excuses...I still hope that one day we can be together again, but I have accepted that it may never be. Understand that there will always be love in my heart for you Morgan.

Nicolas words were raw and honest, his gaze unblinking as he expressed sincere remorse and love for the sorceress. He kissed her cheek gently and gave her a hug.
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<< Morgan tensed a bit as he hugged her, but that feeling passed for the moment. It had been a long time since these two had embraced but so much had changed in that passage of time.>>

Nicolas, her feelings about what happened between you, haleigh and myself are one thing...i'm talking about when you attacked her. i dont think ANY of us could tolerate that. As weird as it sounds...it's one thing if it's Sharon, Haleigh, Alison or even ME....but Delilah?

<< as to the subject of the two of them.>>

I'm not Alison, I dont "see" the future...but while I have forgiven and I'm okay with you...I'm not ready to BE with you like that. I dont know if I ever will be AGAIN. But we'll be friends. I hope you can accept that. I need to do what is best for me and while I know I can trust you, I just don't feel that I can be in an intimate relationship.

<< Morgan gently pulls away.>>

I look forward to when you do return to the team fulltime. By then I'll be there as well and though we may not be a "couple"...we'll always have our own personal history and our friendship.


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If any of you EVER need me, I will be there. But for now, my path takes me away from here. I have a destiny to fulfill in regards to my father, a part to play that has been recently revealed by my grandmother Nut (pronounced NEWT). So I train and I ready myself for the road ahead.

Nicolas stood tall again, lifting Morgan's chin to face him.

So beautiful...

The young demigod simply stared into her eyes, smiling, enjoying this moment...
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<< Morgan allowed the physical contact and it didnt seem to take away from her or her position. Nicolas was just being tender with her for a moment. a moment like which they hadnt had in a while. he reaffirmed his commitment to the team and that he was making his own we down a path of personal development.>>

<< he mentioned his father...which of course never sat well with her. then his GRANDMOTHER, "Nut". That was intriguing. But now was not the time. At least now she knew where he stood with the team and he knew where she stood with him.>>

<< Morgan looked up at Nicolas. He complimented her beauty. She smiled for a moment before removing his hand.>>

I'm glad we had this chance to talk. I'm very glad you're doing well and I know when you come back, you'll be better than ever.

We'll stay in touch and believe me, Delilah would appreciate knowing that you were concerned for her.

<< she takes Nicolas' hand and squeezes it a bit.>>

you take care...and be safe. talk to you soon.

<< she says with warmth.>>
 
You take care Morgan. I'll be in touch.

Nicolas stepped away and Morgan entered her suite. He was satisfied with where they were and he understood her situation. He planned to return to New York SOON, but not just YET.

He teleported outside Haleigh's door, took a breath and then knocked. He whispered to himself.


No time like the present.
 
Since Delilah's return, Ava kept her mouth in check and her concerns to herself; at least until she and Haleigh would go to Alison to voice them. Sitting in her sisters suite, Ava popped a few grapes in her mouth as she watched her sister play around on her laptop.

"It's been two days, Hales. We can't keep tip toeing around this giant pink elephant in the room. Delilah is WAY too laid back and nonchalant about what happened. We need to go talk to Alison now."

Chewing the last remains of the grape in her mouth, a soft knock on Haleigh's door made the goddess look to the right where the entry of her sister's suite was. Ava was closest to the door; slipping off the bed, she headed for it.

"I got it."

Opening the door, Ava's relaxed expression immediately tensed upon seeing Nicolas. It was definitely not the person she would have expected to be on the other side, but she suspected that Alison and Morgan finally called him informing him of the situation.

"Oh, it's you."

Sighing, Ava opened the door completely and stepped aside to reveal Nicolas to Haleigh.

"Well i'm going to go.....somewhere else. [to Haleigh] Come find me when you're finished with him."

Walking out the door and passing Nicolas, Ava gave him a coy smile and patted him on the shoulder as she passed.

"Good luck."

In reference to Haleigh's major distaste to all things Nicolas at the moment. It was quite amusing consider Ava's own feelings for the demi god--If it were any other situation she would have stuck around and enjoyed the show. But in this circumstance her sister needed to finish the conversation quickly so they could go speak to Alison about more important things--Delilah.
 
Haleigh lay leaned back against Zach, snuggled with her laptop in hand, not really doing anything except enjoying the lazy embrace, a look of relaxed contentment on her face. This was nice. She found it comforting, just to be held by someone she cherished, someone who she knew cherished her and after all that she'd been through, this was much needed. Ava was sitting across from them, munching on grapes at the foot of the bed and finally saying that they needed to talk to Alison NOW.

"Not yet.... she's busy."

Haleigh was immediately aware of the arrival Nicolas in the mansion, but she stayed where she was. Clearly Alison and Morgan had contacted him about the recent events and apparently he'd decided to show up. He stayed in the study for a few minutes, then Haleigh sensed him and Morgan leave the study and walk back towards her suite, which was just down the hall from Haleigh's. Not that Haleigh was trying to spy on them or anything, but since Delilah's suicide attempt, Haleigh had posted temporary cameras everywhere around the mansion so that she could monitor the OTHERS and make sure there were no other surprises, so as Morgan and Nicolas walked and talked, Haleigh heard their discussion in her head and saw their hug. She knew from the conversation that Nicolas was about to leave again, to go back, and so she waited to get up, allowing them the illusion of privacy.

Alison was now alone and probably knew who she was waiting for. Haleigh closed her computer and slipped out of Zach's arms, signalling that Ava should rise also when she suddenly sensed Nicolas RIGHT outside the door to her suite. There was a faint knock and Haleigh sighed, knowing what this meant. Ava offered to open the door and then revealed Nicolas.

Ava: Oh, it's you. Well I'm going to go.... somewhere else. Come find me when you're finished with him. [to Nicolas] Good Luck."

Haleigh COULD say something cruel about Morgan shooting his advances down, or even about how he must be in a hurry to get back to playtime, but she decided not to. Instead, she cut to the chase. She had more important discussions to be having right now, so she intended to take care of this one quite quickly. Besides that... she knew that he could not hear her thoughts anymore, that Malice resurrecting her had left her with some new kind of firewall against all OTHER telepaths, and so if she wasn't verbally upfront about her stance, he'd be genuinely confused.

"I assume you're here because they told you my opinion on informing you about Delilah, and you want to know why or whatever. Not that I have to justify myself to you, but I've no problem saying it straight to your face. I didn't think you deserved, or that you'd CARE to know what was going on with us anymore. Not only did you LEAVE us, but you did so without so much as explaining WHY, or bothering to say goodbye, which is something I've come to expect from CAMERON, but not you. Certainly Not after everything we've been through together. But apparently you don't give a flying fuck about us. APPARENTLY you don't find this family WORTHY enough to stick around for, and you know what, that's YOUR loss, but why can't you just be a MAN and come out and SAY IT? and if that's NOT the way you feel about it? Well then, you DEFINITELY should have said something, OTHERWISE, don't be so surprised if I don't deem it necessary to inform you about the family YOU abandoned so you could go fuck around at Hellfire and bask in the glory of being Prince of the Black Court, while the rest of us tried to recover not only from Viper and my DEATH and resurrection, but from the fact that the very BEST person here, the kindest, noblest, purest of us ALL, tried to take her own life because she thought so little of HERSELF that she believed it would be beneficial if she were dead and gone. Now if you'll EXCUSE me, my sister and I need to speak with Alison, because I may have been blind before, but Delilah needs me and I'm not going to let her down AGAIN."
 
Alice Cullen said:
"I assume you're here because they told you my opinion on informing you about Delilah, and you want to know why or whatever. Not that I have to justify myself to you, but I've no problem saying it straight to your face. I didn't think you deserved, or that you'd CARE to know what was going on with us anymore. Not only did you LEAVE us, but you did so without so much as explaining WHY, or bothering to say goodbye, which is something I've come to expect from CAMERON, but not you. Certainly Not after everything we've been through together. But apparently you don't give a flying fuck about us. APPARENTLY you don't find this family WORTHY enough to stick around for, and you know what, that's YOUR loss, but why can't you just be a MAN and come out and SAY IT? and if that's NOT the way you feel about it? Well then, you DEFINITELY should have said something, OTHERWISE, don't be so surprised if I don't deem it necessary to inform you about the family YOU abandoned so you could go fuck around at Hellfire and bask in the glory of being Prince of the Black Court, while the rest of us tried to recover not only from Viper and my DEATH and resurrection, but from the fact that the very BEST person here, the kindest, noblest, purest of us ALL, tried to take her own life because she thought so little of HERSELF that she believed it would be beneficial if she were dead and gone. Now if you'll EXCUSE me, my sister and I need to speak with Alison, because I may have been blind before, but Delilah needs me and I'm not going to let her down AGAIN."
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Nicolas listened to what she said, how she said it. They both knew he could no longer hear her thoughts. The reason, however, was not what SHE thought it was. He replied, his voice nearly a whisper.

I love you too, Hales. And I wish I could have stayed. But without the help I received, I would have killed you ALL. And there is nothing you could have done to stop me. You, most of all, would have loved and trusted me until the painful and bitter end. I would rather you hate me now than go through that. So take care, and I love you Haleigh. If you ever need me, I will be there.

Nicolas turns and walk away...
 
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