Axel had spent so much time feeling so happy that his magic had returned that he didn’t take into account her surprise. To him, this should be something she’d just accept and be willing to help them but… he was wrong. Very wrong; confusion moved over her face and she seemed to be incredibly uncomfortable. Biting down on his lip he shoved his hands deep into his pockets as his whole body curled up on fear and nervousness.

“I… uh… teleported us here.” He said honestly forcing through his nervousness. “As… as you may have figured out I’m not… normal. I’m sure you sensed that when we first met.” His large right hand moved out of his pocket and ran through his curly hair. How was he going to explain this? Would she understand it? Could she understand it? Would she think he was crazy… would she actually listen?

The door to the manor opened and his surprior stood in the doorway. Scorpoin stared him down before barking, “Bring the woman inside!”

To wish Axel quickly retorted. “Not if she doesn’t want to.” With that an angry Goddess slammed the door shut leaving the two out in the yard. 

A sigh left Axel’s full lips as he turned his green gaze to the frightened young woman. “Lee, I know you’re probably confused, scared and… pissed but please just, just hear me out. I won’t come near you, I won’t touch you and I won’t make you go anywhere unless you want to.” He said with a serious nod, to show his promise was real he took a large step back from her and placed his hand back into his pocket. 

“Or… or I’ll take you back; I will have to touch you to do it but I can take you right to your studio. But please… I’m begging you, just… just hear me out…”