Connor just stared at her. "It amazes me how, despite everything, you can be so.... Naive. Do you think I would ever let myself be used to hurt you, be used against you? Do you think I would ever let you go, without a fight?" He spoke softly, his tone serious. "While I admire the fact that you wish to protect me....I wish to do the same for you. The trouble is, you always want to go it alone. And you don't have to. I've gone into a building risking my life trying to help you. And I would do it again, gladly. I'm not some kid playing here, I can protect myself. But more then anything, I want to protect you, without asking anything other then your trust. If you'd just bloody let me" frustration entered his voice, but he sighed softly, taking her hand, and didn't say any more.

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Kalinda happily made her way to close when it was time, and claimed a spot on the bleachers when she got there, at the back, waiting for class to begin