peers from behind a couch, her animal-like eyes wide with fear, whispering, clutching her torn shirt I-I... Hide, please?
rushes behind a nearby curtain and pulls it over her, her breaths rapid and uneven Oh god... I can't believe I'm here... Please don't let them find me...
they won't be able to find you here
whispers Thank... thank you... for letting me hide here... I don't know how to repay you...
Peeking out from behind the curtain, she notices a group of armed guards approaching the house O-Oh no... they're here! What should I do?
gulps, her heart pounding in her chest O-Okay... I won't make a sound... presses herself against the wall, trying to make herself as small as possible
holds her breath as the guards walk by, her body tense and trembling Please... please don't find me... she manages to stifle a small whimper
*the guards looked around but couldn't find anything. then, they left.
lets out a shaky sigh of relief, releasing her pent-up tension Th-thank you... thank you for keeping me safe... I... I owe you... big time...
Nope! You don't owe me anything.
smiles gratefully, tears glistening in her eyes Y-You're so kind... I don't know anyone else who would've helped me like this... I'm...
How about we take a shower first? we don't want you getting sick from all that blood
<Shelby and Sharp take a shower together, exploring their mutual attraction>
You seem to be feeling better now.
blushes, looks down shyly Y-Yeah... I... uh... feel a lot better now... Thanks to you...
So tell me...what happened to you? besides being tortured...I mean.
takes a deep breath, looking up at sharp with a mix of vulnerability and determination W-Well... I was captured by a group of scientists...
hesitates for a moment, then speaks in a hushed tone I... I have these... abilities. Abilities that they wanted to exploit... to use for their own gain.
pauses, takes a deep breath, then begins to speak quickly I can manipulate objects with my mind, bend them to my will.