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*Gharn sits up on the floor and quickly rubs his forearm across his face. He's covered in ice-cold sweat as he just woke up from his re-occurring nightmare*
Gharn: Y-yes. I'm okay... How are you? Sorry, I fell asleep, what did you do?

I couldn't possibly imagine...I am h-
*Jolts up with Rita, and stares at Gharn*
You okay?!
*Notices his sweat, and moves towards him*
Something is wrong. Can you tell me what it is?

*Gharn lifts himself onto the bed and attempts a smile*
Gharn: It's just a nightmare, I am fine.


*Reinhardt, Mia and their son leave and Iris and Horus walk into the kitchen*
*Horus is very hungover and grabs some hangover pills*

Rita: Gharn.. you can talk to us.. we are your friends.
*Crosses her arms, and looks at him.*
Rita: Please tell us.

*Nods with Rita*
Yes, please tell us. It seems like a more than just a "Nightmare".
*Moves back to be beside Rita, and leans against her with crossed arms*

*Gharn nods and draws his knees up to his chest*
Gharn: A-alright... I drempt of the night my family was killed... my mother being killed before me... then just... running, trying to escape the demon... them the dream ends as she catches me...
*Shaking in fear at the memories*

*kisses Maiev*
Good.
*lowers a hand downwards and kisses Maiev again*

*Santiago puts an arm around Joalia*
S: (Maybe we can find a movie to watch?)

*Rita bristles at the touch, then looks at Gharn with concerned eyes.*
Rita: I'm sorry Gharn.. that sounds horrible.
*She moves over to Gharn and gently hugs him.*
Rita: I swear... one day we will avenge your family. I'm so sorry..

*Moves over to Gharn, and hugs him with Rita*
*Stays silent*

~

*Maiev bites Kara's lip to stop herself from making too much noise*
*Moves tail up in response*

~

*Joalia nods and puts an arm around Santiago's back*
Joal: (Okay!)

[Perron looks concerned] You can't replace sleep and food with determination and drugs, Verdai. You can't hope to recover your faculties if you don't have strength. [Smiles sadly] Please eat, even if it feels pointless.

*Gharn shakes his head*
Gharn: N-no, we c-can't. I do not know where the d-demon is... and we would die if we fought her... she- it... drains you, leaves you a withered husk in seconds with it's touch... I do not want that to happen to anyone.
*Accepts the hugs readily*

*Rita shakes her head, and tightens her hug.*
Rita: You deserve your vengeance.. and besides.. I doubt a demon can drain a titan.
*Finally breaks the hug.*
Rita: Maybe talk to one of the docs about the nightmares.. I'm sure they can help.

*Nods, but sighs*
Revenge is not the way...But I will not lecture anyone on this.

*Gharn sighs and rubs his forehead*
Gharn: It was getting better... then we went on the fade trip with Kara and... Maiev, then it was back...
*He looks at Izriel*
Gharn: Really? And what way would you take?


*Twilly is struggling with his bonds and manages to awkwardly stand, then starts bumping into the closet door, trying to make noise and get himself noticed*


*Horus and Iris sit down to a breakfast of leftovers and Horus pops a couple painkillers for his head*

*Rita goes silent at Izriels remark.*
Rita: Fine I won't call it vengeance.. I'll call it punishment.
*She turns back to Gharn.*
Rita: Well we were in hell... so having nightmares after that experince makes sense.. or is it cause of Maiev,? I know... she... isn't the funnest person to be around.

*Gharn shivers*
Gharn: ...She was the host...

*Goes silent at Rita's remark*
...
*Blinks at Gharn's response, and chokes for words*

I... will. Watch.
*Whispers something in R'lyheian*
{Sustain me, Queen of Plenty}
*A silver plate with some steak, potatoes, green-beans and a pomegranite on the side appears*
Perron, do you have a sealable bin anywhere? I need to incinerate that pomegranite.
*Begins eating the steak*
That's... good. I feel more energetic. Is there anything else you want me to talk about?

*Rita stares in stunned silence.*
Rita: Gharn...she was... the one who...
*She shakes her head.*
Rita: She wasn't herself... the demon.. I'm sorry.

*Marla hears the knock and follows with aura enhanced hearing*

Hello?
I hered a knock... Sounded off. Everything ok...?
Knock again if need help...

*marlania flying off to find a site that is famous for peaceful waters and beauty but also very hard to find, a island on a large lake where a great culture once lived*

*Gharn nods slowly, and wipes his eyes again*
Gharn: I-I know, I tried to k-kill her once, when I thought she was still possessed...
*He shivers again then sighs deeply*


*Twilly keeps bumping against the door*

*Hugs Gharn again*
I...That's...I am very sorry Gharn...I can't imagine how hard it is to live close to someone that did...That...

*Marla pulls on door and forces open with some effert as probbly partly locked *

Twilly!
What happened to you! Il get you free....

*helps with bindings and such gentley*

*Rita nods, unable to find the words to comfort Gharn.*
Rita: I'm just sorry Gharn.
*She grabs his shoulder, and gives it a light squeeze.*

*Twilly looks relieved to see help*
Twilly: Mmmf! Mff mmmf mffmf!
*Gets untied and pulls the sock out of his mouth then several moments spitting and trying to wipe the taste off his tongue*


*Gharn squeezes Izriel gently*
Gharn: It is not easy... but it is easier with friends.
*Smiles weakly at both his friends*

*gasps slightly at getting bit and picks up the pace*

*Santiago smiles and nods*
S: (Alright, off we go then.)
*leads Joalia off to the theater*

*marla*

Ok.. Just wait a sec...

*returns with some fish and a glass of water*
Not sure how long you been in there so hope that helps...

*seems concerend*
Who do that to you...?
Your well.. You. No threat to no one...

*Continues hugging Gharn*

~

*Maiev eventually makes it known that she's enjoying this*
*Puts both of her hands on Kara's chest, and pushes her to the side*
*Tries rolling on top of her*

~

Joal: (What movie are we going to watch?)
*Follows along*

*I arrive at the location and the UM all pile out*
Spread out and search the area Brothers. Weapons at the ready.

[Perron hits Verdai with the newspaper again] Honest food that you saw came from the kitchen, Verdai. [Pinches bridge of nose] Like I said, you've forgotten how to be simple.

[Sits back down] ...What do you feel you need to get out?

[Benny wakes up and yawns] [Looks for Bridget]
[Yarrick gets up and trips over the box of scale models on the Baneblade doorstep] ..? [Brings them back inside]
Uh, Amy..? Marla and Maria got us a tiny... Me. And you. Like really tiny. [Looks deeply confused] [Holds up the models]
[Squints] Do I really look like that when I shout?
[Looks at the tiny Amy] ..I may need some greenstuff.