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Wolf did not protest as Alex led him away, though her need for privacy was... curious. 

However, when she finally spoke, he had little to say in response. He couldn't quite form the words. Every time he tried, he seemed to get tripped up as his mind further processed all she'd just told him. Alex had clearly been awake for some time. Time enough that she felt comfortable seeking out fights. Vera [i]had[/i] seen her, and she'd told him nothing. Alex had joined a tournament before coming to see him. Vera hadn't told him.

Oh.

Well, why would they?

[color=778899]"OK."[/color] Wolf finally said softly, looking at Alex, yet his gaze seeming to pass right through her. [color=778899]"So, you want me to help you calm Vera down? That can be a little tricky, but I'll do my best."[/color] He gave her what was supposed to be a reassuring smile, and while to all the rest of the world it would have looked completely normal, it felt so wrong. [color=778899]"I'm just glad you're OK."[/color]