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[broken_clock]

[the soft sounds of pages being turned] I do hope we didn't miss anything significant. [quick flipping] I'd hate to think - [a sudden pause, and the journal drops]

[a tad distractedly] What?

[the floor creaks slightly as he kneels down, staring at the page; when he speaks his voice is low, fraught with worry] Lucy. He attacked her. [he flips the

Comments

[littleblackcait]

... I've assisted once before when this horrid excuse for a brat began hurting others, and I'd be glad to do so again. His tactic of targeting those who cannot defend themselves is highly disturbing.

[broken_clock]

Yes, and you were invaluable. I only wish - I'd rather do some lasting damage.

[littleblackcait]

One would hope there'd be a way to teach him a lesson- let him understand and feel the pain he's caused others. I can restrain him again, certainly, and help with a distraction if nothing else. There are those I'd like to see protected that he's targeted.

[broken_clock]

That's my main concern; as long as he's loose, unchanged, most everyone is a potential target.

[benotmywish]

[written sloppily] Five? How's your vacation?

[broken_clock]

[soft, concerned]

...Nataku?

It's - it was lovely. What about you? How are you feeling?

[benotmywish]

Numb. Will that guy come back to beat me up again? I wouldn't mind. He has no power over me. I'm not afraid of him.

[broken_clock]

[softly, firmly]

Not if I can help it, Nataku. I'd like to prevent him from beating up anyone.

...I'm glad. You're stronger than he is, you know, if not physically.

[true_superboy]

I'm not afraid of you jerks.