AJ observed the others quietly as they all entered the room and saw the condition the woman was in. While one of them rushed to the woman's aid, AJ stood frozen in place as he looked from the rubble and the mangled woman. Although the boy's facial expression was unbroken, his eyes wasn’t something the boy had enough experience to skillfully cover up as the realization of what he signed up for started to sink in. This wasn't just another dangerous learning experience here at Innocence. Was the knowledge of learning more about Viles firsthand worth the price of reaching the final destination at a much sooner age? They were all at a disadvantage but even more so was he just on the basis of physical abilities. 

[color=598527]"No. Kid,"[/color]

Breaking out of the trance he was in, AJ gave a slight nod towards the woman. They needed every person they could gather to help and this seemed to be the best option. Rushing towards the injured woman the boy reached out to lend the others a hand but before making contact, jerked his hand back. The nearly stoic expression the boy held up to this point was broken as a wave of panic washed over him.  His hands would be contaminated from the blood and grime that covered the woman and it wouldn’t take long before it seeps deep into his clothes and contaminate the rest of his body. He could incinerate his clothes later on but the contaminants would still be all over him. 

[color=999999]But mother wouldn't be happy if she learned she raised a coward. I can’t panic now…[/color]

Taking a few deep breaths to compose himself, AJ used that time to compose what he would say before quickly whispering out a quick chant. A light glimmer engulfed his body before dissipating. Although the kneejerk reaction the boy held moments before was starting to get under control, apprehension was still evident as he helped Omar. 

[color=thistle]“Let’s go.”[/color]