[quote=Caits]
Connor cursed, and without hesitation, went after her. He didn't know everything about Kijani, but he knew enough to know that he didn't need to know everything. He knew what everyone saw when they looked at him-someone who was good, who wouldn't do a thing that, well, a 'white knight' wouldn't. They were wrong. He would do anything to protect those he cared about, even if he hoped to god he never had to. "Whatever is bothering you, what ever is wrong" He said after her, "I'm here, and I don't care what it is, because, and this is your own fault, I care about you" He stood where he was, not making another move towards her, allowing her to leave without him following.
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Kijani stopped, as she heard Connor behind her. His faith, his misplaced faith for her... It hurt. "You would care if you knew, Connor. You would never see me the same way again." She turned, and she knew there were tears threatening in her eyes. "Of all the things I like about you, your imagination is the most wonderful. You see things... that aren't there." She really didn't want to cry in front of him, so she hurried on without daring to look back.

[quote=t2wave]
533 hadn't expected such a straight answer. If there were people here willing to do that then this place might not be as stringent as as she first thought. "Really? I'll keep that in mind." She turned her attention away for a moment before looking back. "What's your name?"
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Devika smiled. "Devika. Devika Jones. You'll have to excuse me for not offering a handshake. I'm an empath-" She was getting better at telling people who she really was. "And you've got stress leaking off of you like a space heater. If I touch you, I'll probably magnify it."