Recovery - for deas_kids

[didanexperiment]

DeAnna's recovery had been something of a miracle. Doctors were scratching their heads at how quickly she recovered. Even Terrence was a bit concerned, wondering at times if she was going through a transformation herself

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[deas_kids]

When she saw Terrence crossing the street to her car, she got out of it and readily flung herself into his embrace. The feeling of his arms around her made her feel safe and not so paranoid. "I'm not myself but I'm all right otherwise. Sure, let's get inside. I just have the one suitcase." She motioned to the back seat of her car. Terrence was ever the gentleman and she knew he'd carry her suitcase inside for her. She followed him closely and held his free hand.

Once he opened his apartment door and she was inside she felt better. She took the suitcase from him and put it on the floor of his bedroom and pushed it under the bed. She then pulled off her jacket and lay that on the bed along with her purse and gun. She then returned to living room and her boyfriend.

"Am I glad to see you. If one more person asked me if they could do anything for me I was going to scream. Even RD is all concerned. I hate that. He never worries about me and now I can see it in his eyes." DeAnna shuddered at the thought. "That's not how he and I are with each other T. Especially him. This is maddening."

[didanexperiment]

"So...I shouldn't have offered to carry your suitcase?" Terrence was just kidding though, trying to momentarily lighten the mood before becoming serious again.

He sat close to her on the couch and put his arms around her. "What happened...scared everyone that cares about you. Even if they didn't even fully know what really happened. And...I gotta admit, what I saw scared me. I was worried...you were transforming."

Terrence shivered slightly. "But thankfully, you seem mostly okay though...I definitely got a vibe you're not quite the same..."

ooc: So sorry for the delay. Crazy past couple days. ^^;

[deas_kids]

Not quite the same. DeAnna didn’t like the sound of that and her expression vividly showcased that. She burrowed her face into Terrence’s throat and held him tightly. “T, something is wrong. I can feel it, my family feels it; what the hell did that monster do to me?” Her breath ghosted over his cool flesh and she hugged him tighter.

“I don’t crave blood, I don’t have super human strength, I don’t heal like you do. I can’t believe we’re having to talk about this in regards to me!” She raised her head and looked at him, her voice no longer muffled by his throat. “I can go out in the sunlight. I’m not a vampire T. That much I know, that said, that’s about all I do know.”

[didanexperiment]

Terrence bit his lip slightly, seeing how hurt DeAnna looked when he mentioned she didn't quite seem the same. He hugged her tightly, feeling rather guilty for being so honest.

He pulled back slightly, and then held both of her hands. "I-I didn't mean to be hurtful. It's just...I kinda have this vibe thing that allows me to tell when someone is supernatural. I don't know what that monster did you but..."

Terrence sighed slightly. "I-I'm going to be honest Completely honest. I think somehow you did...transform a little bit. I've never heard of that happening but, being a relative infant for my kind, I don't know everything there is to know about us. Why he did this to you...I gotta figure it was by accident."

[deas_kids]

She loved him for his honesty even if his words terrified her but she trusted that he knew what he was talking about. She nodded and lay her head against his chest. "Do you know anyone that might have more answers? Or are you and I stuck figuring this out as we go?" Either prospect wasn't appealing, but she knew her fear stemmed from the unknown. She wasn't completely human anymore but she wasn't a vampire either.

Was there something in her genetic makeup that reacted with the Vampire venom to transform her slightly? Because Terrence had saved her life the small traces of venom in her remaining blood produced her heightened senses. Perhaps it would be temporary and dull over time, or perhaps she would have to compensate for them for the rest of her life. Either way, Terrence was beside her now and the prospect of being different wasn't so daunting. At least he wouldn't abandon her.

"Shit."

DeAnna sighed and tightened her arms around Terrence. "I didn't want to die like that Terrence. So I fought with everything I had. You saved me, the doctors and nurses saved me- and now you and I have to figure out how to get me through this. I rarely ask for help T, but I'm asking for it now. I keep having nightmares about that Vampire biting into me and that's the worst of this entire situation. That and having to be different."

[didanexperiment]

He stroked her hair gently and honestly answered, "I'm not sure. There is a witch I know of that deals with supernatural ailments and injuries. Maybe she might know something. Or maybe my mage buddy Eion. But I can't say he'd know anything more either."

Terrence gave her a little squeeze. "I was so afraid of losing you, DeAnna. I know that the past can't be changed, but I still wish I could have gotten to you sooner. But I know I can't dwell on that. And I'm trying to focus more on the good - the fact you're still here."

After kissing the top of her head he continued, "As for the nightmares...well, for me, I had them fairly often after I was attacked too. They started to get better over time but, for me, the recovery started once I finally accepted what happened. I dunno if that's the key to it or if that's just what worked for me though. And as for being different, I can try to help you out. What sorts of things have you noticed that are different about you?"

[deas_kids]

She didn't want to talk about the changes yet. She wanted to focus on talking about her nightmares. It felt good to tell someone that would truly understand; someone who had experienced the primal fear she had.

"That feeling of helplessness when I realized what he was. I looked into those eyes and I knew that unless you came to intervene, I was dead. I screamed for you and you heard, I know you have that super human hearing but what if you hadn't been listening? Or what if I had been too far out of range? And when he threw me..." DeAnna paused for a second and her fingers dug into Terrence's flesh as she held on to him. If she was causing him pain she didn't mean to, but she couldn't help feeling the vividness of her fear. "I landed in garbage T. Like I was nothing. Like I didn't matter. I couldn't go out like that. I've never been so scared in all of my life. But no matter what I did I knew it was out of my hands. I didn't get a say, I just had to hold on tight and hope that I would wake up and still be alive."

[didanexperiment]

Terrence winced slightly when DeAnna dug into him him but recovered almost instantly. "And that's what I despise about most my kind - that mentality. I dunno why they can think that a life doesn't matter. In fact I'm glad I don't know."

He snuggled her close as he assured her, "You matter, DeAnna. You matter to me, your family and and your friends. Don't ever let that asshole make you think you don't. And you're here now. You're safe. I'll make sure of that. In fact...I dunno if Holly told you about the object that help ward off my kind. But I could make sure you got some. I'd have to have someone else deliver these things since I can't touch them. They act as like a force field for my kind..."

[deas_kids]

"Everything has been so crazy," DeAnna shook her head. "She said something about Hawthorne but I didn't catch all of it and you know how she can talk so fast and ramble on at times..." DeAnna pressed the fingertips of her left hand to her forehead. "Whatever we can do to prevent this. I mean, I don't want to have anything on me that would potentially hurt you, but to get me from point to point safely, don't think that's such an outlandish idea." She looked at him and touched his face. "I need to get a sense of control back. Maybe my mother is right and I'm trying to feel it prematurely and that it needs to happen in it's own time. But I can't just wait until I start feeling safe again. I can't."

[didanexperiment]

"I don't think it would hurt me, I just think I wouldn't be able to touch you while you were wearing it." Terrence then thought for a moment. "But...maybe you couldn't use it either. I just thought of something. If you're partly transformed, it might have some sorta effect on you too. We'd better find out before we got you some. The last thing I'd want to do is accidentally hurt you."

He pulled her close again. "We'll figure something out. Whatever will work to protect you without harming you - that's what we'll use. And then maybe...you'll start to feel safe again."

Terrence kissed her forehead. "As long as you're in a home, you'll always be safe from him or any others of my kind. None of can enter one's dwelling without being invited in. Of course, once you invite us in, we can come and go whenever. But until then, once you cross the threshold, you're safe."

[deas_kids]

DeAnna sat back against the cough back with a huff, her frown pressing her full lips into more of a pout and she looked at Terrence. "You didn't have to invite me in your apartment, and my parents didn't have to invite me in their house, so I think it's safe to assume that little bit of Vampirsim doesn't apply to me. We've already ruled out the drinking of blood, sensitivity to sunlight, super human strength and speed, or healing powers- are all out. But I do feel like my senses are heightened. My hearing, my eyes, touch and taste...have all seemed out of wack lately. don't like it, I'm not used to it, and I hope to god that it's temporary."

She reached out and took Terrence's hand. "I want to know if your friend Eion found that vampire yet. I know you haven't had a chance to hunt him but, if he's out there, I have a thing or two I'd like to tell him."

[didanexperiment]

"Well, basically the invite thing is just for a human having to invite a vampire in. I honestly dunno the whole power it has sorta thing. I guess it has to do with some being blessed or something." Terrence gave a shrug. "Supposedly, running water is also supposed to be a weakness but I drive over the Potomac and nothing's happened. So I think that's a myth along with the garlic thing."

He thought for a moment. "I dunno if I'd quite rule out the healing powers completely though. The doctors seemed surprised by your fast recovery. It may not be instant but...you may have a trace of healing powers after all. As for the heightened senses...I know they can be overwhelming. In fact if anything here bothers you, just let me know so I can make you more comfortable while you're here."

Terrence clasped DeAnna's hand. "Eion thinks he found him. He has one in holding that matches the description I gave him." He looked very concerned in the next moment. "You really want to see your attacker? What...would you tell him?"

[deas_kids]

"Tell him?" DeAnna asked with anger blazing in her eyes. "I would do Terrence. I would make him regret ever doing this to me." She shook her head. "The words would just flow and I don't have to think about those up front. I'm a warrior T. I would gut that thing if I could."

OOC: Oh my, work and home life has been kicking my behind lately! Sorry for the lapse.

[didanexperiment]

Terrence's expression became very serious and his voice turned rather stern. "DeAnna, that asshole deserves whatever he gets. And I don't blame you one bit for wanting to kick his sorry ass. But there's no way I'm gonna let you that close to him again. He almost took you from me once and I can't chance that happening again. You're a strong lady and usually I'd say you could handle things but...this time....I don't think so. This time let someone else render punishment."

ooc: It's okay. If you need to take a mini hiatus or anything just let me know. As for me. I was out of town yesterday and most of today so I just got a chance to reply.

[deas_kids]

"I want to watch." DeAnna was hardwired and would not accept no for an answer. "If you won't let me exact punishment, I want to talk to whoever is." Anger flashed behind her gaze burning more fiercely than previously possible. She was not tempering her hostility with the thought that the Vampire was fighting for it's own existence, killing to eat; this thought was far from DeAnna's mind and heart. "Talk to whoever you have to. Make it happen, or I'll look for this monster's prison myself."

[didanexperiment]

"I don't sympathize with your attacker one bit," Terrence assured her, wondering if some of her hostility was actually directed at him rather than her emotional response to everything that had happened.

"Look at me," he began, holding both of her hands. "If Eion has this guy, I can take you to where he's being held. If you really wanna see punishment being rendered, then, I can arrange you to view that so you're safe. Your attacker would be behind a pretty powerful force field. He wouldn't be able to get at you if you watched whatever happened to him. I know you wanna see justice and you deserve that."

He gave both of her hands a bit of a squeeze, his expression softening. "I don't want this guy to hurt you ever again. I love you so much and I just want you safe, DeAnna."