Wednesday night, the roof

[demonbelthazor]

Bel was feeling decidedly broody. It was finally starting to sink in that he'd officially betrayed the Underworld. Not like he hadn't before, but now it wasn't a secret. Which meant that it wouldn't be long before Raynor sent someone to kill him or drag him back to the Underworld to face the Source. There were people here who would help him,

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[lovelylana]

Lana made her way up to the roof. She was just feeling too claustrophobic to stay in her room another minute, but she really didn't want to go out into the town.

When she saw Bel there she hesitated for a moment then went over to say hello. She could always find another spot to starwatch from if he didn't want her there.

[demonbelthazor]

Bel sensed someone up on roof and turned to see Lana walking towards him. "Hey, Lana," he said, leaning against the railing. "How're you?"

[lovelylana]

"Not bad, all things considered," she said and came over to lean against the railing herself.

She stared up at the stars. "Beautiful night, isn't it?"

[demonbelthazor]

"Yeah, it's pretty nice," he said, but he didn't sound too convincing.

[lovelylana]

Lana turned and looked at him more intently. "Wow. You sound about as cheerful as I feel. Anything I can do? I'm a pretty good listener."

[demonbelthazor]

"Just thinking about what happened last week," he admitted. "With my mother and all."

[lovelylana]

She reached out and put her hand gently on his arm. "I'm sorry. With all the worrying about Phoebe, I didn't take the time to think how hard this all must be for you. On so many different levels."

[demonbelthazor]

"They're gonna come after me," he said softly. "They're gonna kill me or take me to the Source. I mean, I already knew they would, but I guess now it's more real."

[lovelylana]

"Oh Bel," she said softly. "God... You know everyone here will do everything in our power to help you, right?"

She looked away, "Not that I can really do anything, but..." She shook her head. "There has to be a way to keep you safe or hide your presence or something."

[demonbelthazor]

"You don't know what the power of the Source is," Bel said. "It's not something a bunch of kids can fight. And...I can't be responsible for their blood on my hands. Not after all this."

[lovelylana]

"What will you do?" she asks quietly. "You can't think we'll just sit back and let them take you or kill you without a fight?"

[demonbelthazor]

"I could run," he said. "Make them chase me, shimmer between dimensions...."

[lovelylana]

"For how long? And who would be there to stand by you when you finally couldn't shimmer even one more time? There are people here who can help you - not just kids."

She let out a deep breath, "Please, Bel. Let us help in any way we can."

[demonbelthazor]

"I don't want anyone getting hurt because of me, Lana. I have enough blood on my hands," Bel said. "My mother -- she threatened you. Other demons will do the same."

[lovelylana]

"Me?" Lana said, feeling quite startled, "Why? I'm not, I... what would I matter?"

[demonbelthazor]

"Because you came to visit me," Bel said. "She saw you go to the station and assumed that's why you were there."