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Location: Jelen Houshold -> Verona Clinic
Interacting with: Tessa [@Kirah], and Ash via Text [@Undine]

As Nina was tugging on her jacket her phone buzzed to life. She saw two texts, one from Tessa, and one from Ash. She smiled, and typed out responses.

[i][color=d86c00]”T-I’ll be there in a few minutes. Just gotta walk/ bus over.-<3 N”[/color][/i]

[i][color=d86c00]”Ash, just hope on by anytime after 3:30, I’ll be there working. As I said, cocoa on me. -<3 N.”[/color][/i]

She hit the send button and headed downstairs. [color=d86c00]”I’ll see you later!”[/color] She cried out as she left the house and walked the all familiar route to the bus stop. One bus ride later, she was at the Verona clinic doors. She frowned to herself for a moment, and paused. She knew there were a few other people in the clinic she wanted to talk to, but at that moment, Tessa was the important one to her. She pushed in through the doors and went up to the front desk. After arguing with the nurse there for a moment, she was directed to Tessa’s room. She knocked on the door and waited for a reply. 

[color=cd9575]“Come in.”[/color] Tessa’s voice was just loud enough for Nina to hear. When she stepped into the room Tessa was sitting up, a nurse at her side. 

“Well we should be able to discharge you now.” The nurse said with a nod. “Most of the kids are out now. Glad to see you’re feeling better. I’ll leave you two alone and get the paperwork started with your mom.” 

Nina stepped in and smiled, and took the seat next to the bed Tessa was on. [color=d86c00]”Thank you. I appreciate that.”[/color] The nurse smiled and nodded and left the room. Nina turned to look at Tess. [color=d86c00]”So, aside from the probably massive headache you have, how are you doing?”[/color]

[color=cd9575]“A little bloodied on the arms, but I’ll be fine. They were talking about sending me to the hospital to have brain scans but I assured them there was no need for that.”[/color] Tessa rolled her eyes slightly. [color=cd9575]“Couldn’t have them scanning my brain and finding out I was different. How about you? How are you and Petyr?”[/color]

[color=d86c00]”We’re both fine. Mostly just scratches and the like, but traumatized for life. I’m never going to another party ever again.”[/color] Nina sighed and leaned back in the chair and closed her eyes for a moment. [color=d86c00]”Petyr told me briefly what happened with you guys, but you wanna fill in some blanks for me?”[/color]

Tessa gave a slight shiver, at the memory of the night before. [color=cd9575] “Yeah I don’t think I’ll be going to any parties any time soon again.”[/color] She paused and looked at Nina, fear written clearly in her features. [color=cd9575]“Someone was actively trying to kill us. I don’t know how we all got away, but he was chasing us. And I think he has powers like us. More importantly I would say he used at least two that he copied from Grant and Alice.”[/color]

[color=d86c00]”Well… that’s… fuck.”[/color] Nina leaned forward to look at Tess and took her hand. [color=d86c00]”You gonna be okay?”[/color]

[color=cd9575]“Eventually.”[/color] She gave a slight shrug. [color=cd9575]“I’ll talk to my therapist, obviously well edited.”[/color] Tessa stood up, and pulled the clothes her mom had left for her on the chair over to her. [color=cd9575]“One sec, let me change.”[/color]

Nina nodded and turned away to let Tessa change. [color=d86c00]”I should probably also talk to a therapist, but… y’know… But yeah. Someone was trying to kill us as well. They were using Jade as some like kinda puppet thing to, well, burn us all into nothing. She can manipulate freaking lava Tess. And… I just kinda stood there like an idiot.”[/color]

Tessa was nodding as she exited the bathroom from changing. [color=cd9575]“I totally understand. At first I was frozen with fear. And then I just hid. I went invisible and didn’t help anyone.”[/color] She paused. [color=cd9575]“That’s the other power the shadow guy was using. Emotional manipulation. I’ve never been so scared and confused in my life. It was strongest when he was near, and King was passed out most of that time, so it couldn’t have been him.”[/color]

[color=d86c00]”I think that’s what was happening to Jade. It was like whomever was doing this was using all her hidden emotions against her. Or I assume hidden emotions, I mean, she yelled at me, but her target was Ali’s new girlfriend. Scout took the brunt of it for her, apparently she has like shield powers. But, so there’s like a person who can use our powers against us? Well… fuck.”[/color] Nina started tugging on her piercings, not liking the thought of someone out there able to use her fire power against her.

[color=cd9575]“This isn’t good.”[/color] Tessa frowned. [color=cd9575] “We’re all in danger. We should make sure we stick together as much as possible. One of us alone would be an easy target.”[/color]

[color=d86c00]”I agree. I don’t think I could stand it if I lost either you or Petyr.”[/color] Nina continued to tug on her piercings. [color=d86c00]”At least at school we’ll have each other, but outside… you said you were super grounded right? Can you still have friends over?”[/color]

[color=cd9575]“I might be able to convince mom, but only after I convince my therapist that it’s for the best. He’s got some good sway with mom.”[/color] There was a knock at the door and then Tessa’s mom stepped in.

“Okay you’re discharged officially now. I’ve got to go to the office.” She sighed a bit at that, glanced at Nina. “Hello Nina, you doing okay?”

[color=d86c00]”I’m doing alright Mama Gray. Just wanted to come and see how Tessa was doing.”[/color] Nina said, standing up and looking at Tessa’s mom. The woman gave her a gentle smile. 

“I’m glad to hear that. Nina will you do me a huge favor?” She asked after a second of thinking.

[color=d86c00]”What is it Mama Gray?”[/color]

“Will you make sure Tessa goes straight home from here? No detours or meeting with anyone. I’d have her grandma pick her up, but she’s being particularly ornery right now.” 

[color=d86c00]”Sure. I have some time before work. Besides, I enjoy spending time with Tess.”[/color] Nina half smiled over at her friend. 

“Excellent thank you.” Tessa’s mom leaned over and kissed Tessa on the forehead. “I’ll see you tonight for dinner, and Nina,” She added turning to her. “If you and your brother, and father if he’s in town, want to join as well please do. Our door is always open for you and your family.”

[color=d86c00]”I will let them know. I’m working tonight, but I’ll keep the invitation in mind. I’ll pass it on to otec and bratr.”[/color] Nina said and gave Tessa’s mom a hug before she left. She then turned to Tessa and let out a snerk. [color=d86c00]”Your mom has no idea I was there last night, does she?”[/color]

[color=cd9575] “I don’t think so...”[/color] Tessa trailed off grinning and shaking her head. [color=cd9575]“Let us let her continue to have that misconception.”[/color]

Nina nodded. [color=d86c00]”I hear ya. So how far do you want me to go with you back home? As I said, I don’t have work for a bit, but… oh wait if your grandma is at your house, I better make sure you get there, huh?”[/color] She let out a sigh as she looked over at Tess.

[color=cd9575]“Yeah knowing mom, she probably called Gran to tell her you’d be with me.”[/color] Tessa rolled her eyes. [color=cd9575]“I would have said all the way anyway.”[/color] Her face looked grim again at the thought of walking alone.”

[color=d86c00]”Good plan.”[/color] Nina said and smiled at Tess. [color=d86c00]”Hey… despite all that’s happened, I’m really glad we’re friends again.”[/color]

[color=cd9575]“Me too. Let me catch you up on a few things while we walk.”[/color]