Benjamin listened as Ari and Dia talked; he felt a hint of annoyance when Dia recalled Ray had been ready to attack her. It was the last thing he had expected to see and if he had to choose he would side with Dia. Now he felt for both spirits. He knew Sara was standing behind him and probably needed the comfort, but he was also certain they weren't in danger here.

He stepped forward and first stopped near Ari, gently taking her shoulder for a moment. "We'll visit Ray later and see if we can work this out somehow. It's amazing you're solid too."
Having said that, he continued to Dia and sat down next to her so he could take her in his arms. Seeing her cry was one of the most painful things he had experienced so far.

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A guard looked through the barred window. "The psychiatrist will evaluate first, then she'll decide if you can leave or not," he told her curtly. "Attacking someone of the staff is not something we take lightly, especially with your history."