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I'll let you guys know what I find. And I'll bring by extra food when I have it.

[Who knows how often that will be but Hella Shorty's will be getting a kitchen soon so that will make things a little easier.]

But for now, are you sure you guys are okay?

[No being big strong men just to make the woman here not worry even while she's trying to fake it till she makes it herself?]

Hello Waverly.

[It's good to see her, even as he notes that she's not quite as bright as usual. Not that he blames her. It has been a very tough month, he's certainly a lot more panicked and worried than usual, though he does make an effort to smile at her.]

How are you... I mean I haven't seen you in a little while so I just wanted to come and check, to see you I mean.

I'm okay.

[She is not okay. But she's trying to pretend like she is.]

I mean, not going to lie that the dinner was pretty rough, but all my important people made it out in one piece. What about you? Are you okay?

I guess not, but that doesn't mean I don't feel bad about it still. Hurting innocent people isn't the sort of guy I want to be.

Are you healing up okay?

[No, she hadn't been the first. But Lucifer had a crowd and-- well, thoughts weren't so clear.]

[Ray pauses a moment and then huffs out a breath.]

I say I'm fine he's gonna call me out on it. I've been better, been worse. Sooner we can get rid of this dickhead, the better we'll all sleep. [A beat.] Literally, considering the fucking nightmares.

[He looks to her.] Anything we can do to help you?

Yeah, I'm okay. And we'll be okay.

[She means that. She knows that he wasn't quite himself and she'll forgive him in time.]

I just need a little space first.

[Aiden gestures to Ray. he's -- not fine, but he's been worse]

[(that's a complete and total lie, considering he's the one having the nightmares, but he will be a big, strong man, thank you. it's what he does.)]

Same question.

[is she okay? can they help?]

[She shakes her head because she's fine. She's totally fine.]

I'm good. Just keep me in the loop. And get some rest.

[She probably won't be able to get any for a while, someone might as well take advantage of it.]

Yes. [He's not okay either, but he's trying to be. He's better than he was a couple of days ago.]

They all survived and are recovering... None of them hate me. [Though it feels like they should. He knows hurting them wasn't his fault, but it still feels bad.]

Why would they hate you?

[Honestly, Shion seems like such a sweet kid, she can't imagine anyone hating him.]

It wasn't your fault.

I guess, even if we were controlled like that. It was still me. I still hurt them and they were infected too, but all of them were trying to protect me. [Even wild and angry they hadn't hurt him, even though all of them could snap him with one hand if they wanted. Probably.]

I saw some of that for me too.

[Aiden never swung at her, despite the fact that he was very much looking to swing. She was lucky in that respect, that she had friends looking out for her.]

Sometimes ... with some of the things that happen here, it's easy to be overwhelmed.

Yes... [Especially when he already got overwhelmed so easily. He's not surprised that he wasn't able to fight off what was happening, but he is disappointed in himself, frustrated.]

But um... I actually... Some other things happened too... But we probably need to be more private.

[He's certain he trusts Waverly, he is pretty sure he can trust her friends. But this is a bar and a public place, who knows who might be listening.]

Oh. Yeah, of course.

[She gives Wynonna a wave, letting her know that she's stepping away for a second before turning and gesturing back towards the research room.]

Follow me.

[He blinks at her a moment, despite being the one who suggested they go somewhere else in the first place. But then his brain catches up and he begins to walk, following her towards the research room, looking around as they entered.]

Sorry I didn't mean to drag you away from things.

I won't bother you, don't worry.

Just don't blame Doc too much for my end of it. I could have and should have said no.

No, not at all.

[She waves a hand.]

Wynonna and I trade on and off all the time. As long as there's someone behind the bar, we're covered.

[She's quiet again, considering as she tries to figure out how to put this into words.]

This isn't the first time I've seen a vampire hopped up on angel blood. This isn't the first time I've seen Doc hopped up on angel blood. He sired you and you trusted him. A certain amount of responsibility does fall on him. He knew that you weren't going to be able to say no.

That's good. [Running a bar must be pretty hard work, even if there weren't many customers. It wasn't like they could just leave it unattended.

He blinks at her and takes a breath.]

I didn't fully work it out until the next day but... When we were at the feast, during all the chaos. Did you hear Lucifer's voice?

[She frowns, before shaking her head.]

No, I didn't. But I also didn't really have much of the blood.

Oh. [That's good, good that she hadn't ended up with much of it.]

A few people heard, he was shouting. About finding Mammon. But I also saw something, like a vision. Of how to contact him.

Doc wasn't any more in his right mind than I was. I'm not saying that to try to get you to forgive him or forget about what happened, but I've seen the way he talks about you. He loves you as much as family. I'm just sorry this had to happen.

I can't imagine what you went through that night, or who else tried to hurt you. I hope you get some time now to actually take care of yourself though. Recover.

I am sorry if this is an inopportune time, but if you have a little time tonight, I would be glad of your presence. Even if Zichen does not remember it, you helped us both before.

[ There is a time and place. This isn't something that they planned very much, but here they are. ]

[She recognizes that name and remembers, so she just switches to voice to RSVP.]

Yeah, I have some time. I'll be there.

[And honestly, she can use the break from all the battle planning.]

[Yeah, Ray knows how that goes. He also offers her a look that says just that - but he also doesn't push it, just nodding.]

Same goes for you, lady.

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voice to text; un: xingchen - the day before things go down

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