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post-werewolf murders

[nishtha]

Koby, Daniel won't be joining you today.

[kobes]

[The stab of panic is notable primarily because it's momentarily more intense than the perpetual panic Koby’s been feeling since he woke up.]

Why?

[nishtha]

He has fallen into a deep sleep, I cannot awaken him. It is something that our kind do occasionally, though not often without reason.

[ It's a mark of his distress that he's willing to admit even that much. ]

[kobes]

The timing is concerning. If you're saying it doesn't happen without reason, that's even more concerning.

Are you safe? All of you. Do you have what you need to lie low for a while?

[nishtha]

Yes, I am capable of keeping them safe. But I do not believe lying low will help us in the end. If the mortals turn against us, there is nowhere to run. If we have to defend ourselves, I hope that you will remain out of the way. Daniel won't forgive me if you're hurt.

[kobes]

People are scared and reactive right now, but
But they're good people. They can be reasoned with.
I'm on good terms with nearly everyone here, mortal or otherwise. If it comes to it



If it comes to it, I'm sure Daniel's told you that even if you tell me to stay out of something, I can't.
I won't let anything happen to any of you.

[nishtha]

That won't be necessary, Koby. There's nothing you can do to help us. They will only tear you down.

[kobes]

People are dying. I'm not particularly concerned about being collateral damage if it helps keep people I love safe.

[Bestie, your savior complex is showing.]

[nishtha]

You love them?

[kobes]

You seem surprised.

[nishtha]

Not at all. Loving Daniel and Louis is one of the things I understand more than anything else.

[kobes]

It's not
I mean, for Louis it's not the same way as you do. He's just been kinder to me than anyone, in a way I'm not used to. A way that doesn't give him anything in return.

And they love you, so. I won't let anything happen to you either.

[nishtha]

[ He notes the omission. ]

Your bravery is foolish. But I suppose I cannot persuade you otherwise.

[kobes]

I've been told that before. I'll take it as a compliment, I think.

And if anything happens, please take care of each other. This place is trying to divide us, I think.