Meeting those Who Helped Him ((open thread))

[losthunter]

Two weeks after Halloween, Hunter was finally feeling up for company again. And while much of what happened between him and Karlene (Electra) was still a blur in his head, he remembered the many people who helped him out during the whole night.

And he wanted to reconnect with those who were there. Get to know those who he had not met before. And answer any questions they might have had.

He sends out a few invitations over PINpoint to those who helped. And waited for a response.

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[losthunter]

Jim chuckles lowly. "You do know that I am dating a Starfleet Captain right? He is exploring the great depths of space right now."

Hunter is quiet about Electra. "I can't get over my anger about her right now... but it is not hatred. I just wish she had told us about her grief earlier... so we could have done something to help her."

[to_the_wolves]

"I didn't know that, but it sounds like an adventure. To see space. I've never been brave enough to go that far off a planet."

She visibly shakes her head in agreement, fully taking Hunter's side on the matter. "I agree. There should've been communication, instead of rage." But Gods don't commune with humans, so Marie just lowers her eyes away from Hunter. "I'm sorry for saying that. Her feelings, statements...At the end of the night, I realized I was no different, hence why I was more than eager to give myself to her in order to release the bond."

[losthunter]

"I didn't know you had abilities to give, quite honestly." Hunter runs a hand over his bald head. "But I am sort of glad she turned you down..."

"I know how it feels to be separated by your magic."

[to_the_wolves]

"It's not something I try to brag about. I'd be rejected by the connections I've forged in the Nexus if they knew." She takes a small sip of water before continuing.

"I'd probably die if separated from my powers." There might be a hidden meaning to that if she was willing to step forward in the first place. "Loss is difficult on all aspects, not just the magical spectrum. I'm just glad you're safe."

[losthunter]

"Why do you think that you would be rejected?" Hunter frowns softly.

"I was emotionally unstable without mine. I had a few break-downs. It was really difficult..."

[to_the_wolves]

"Because my powers are dangerous and misunderstood. I've accepted that they'll never go away, but it's difficult for me to make friends, because I'm afraid I'll scare them by accident."

She gestures for Hunter to sample some of the food before it gets cold. "The power is a part of you, thus it can't be taken away."

[losthunter]

"You could talk to me about your powers." Hunter offered softly.

He starts eating some of the soup. "I have come to accept that now..."

[to_the_wolves]

"No, I don't think it would be fair to burden you with my problems, especially after you've gotten through yours so recently."

She watches quietly as he eats, trying to steer the conversation away from her concerns. "It's the only way to live. To accept who we are and do our best to adjust accordingly. I just hope everything involving your powers is finally put to rest now."

[losthunter]

"You helped me with me. I would like to help you with yours. Give you support."

"Me too." Hunter nodded.

[to_the_wolves]

Marie says nothing at first, visibly confused at Hunter's determination and her own lack of words. She knows that the truth can't be revealed, not when people judge orders so fiercely in the Nexus. She stands, pacing the kitchen floor, trying to put together her thoughts.

Without realizing it, her gaze has stopped to stare into Hunter's art room, but she doesn't make a step forward. Her eyes never leave his projects which she speaks up. "A virus was forced into me years ago. I cannot be cured. I must live with it, lest I be consumed by it. Similar to that of a lycanthrope."

[losthunter]

"That must be a struggle for you." If she was expecting any judgement from Hunter, there is none in his voice.

"Is there anything I can do to help you face that struggle?"

[to_the_wolves]

"That's life. It's not meant to be easy." As for Hunter's question, she shakes her head lightly.

"Kill me if it gets out of control? I'd rather die than have this secret unleashed on the Nexus. Sometimes it's hard to keep this part of me in check, and I'd rather perish than harm innocent people."

[losthunter]

"I don't think I have that in me... to kill another person." Hunter shrugs. "But I have friends who know how to protect innocent people."

[to_the_wolves]

"...I understand. If the time ever comes, then I'll do my best to not be near anyone else. But if you can't promise me a swift death in that moment of need, then there's not much else to offer."

She isn't surprised by his answer, but knowing that he'd let her roam rampant is troubling. This whole topic has turned from a casual checkup to revealing her own weaknesses and Marie hates it. "Was there anything else you wanted to discuss?"

[losthunter]

He can see that she is uncomfortable, so he shakes his head.

"No. Thanks for coming by and checking on me."

[to_the_wolves]

Well, this meeting didn't end as planned. Despite Hunter's kindness, Marie just isn't ready to reveal her past and weaknesses quite yet. Hopefully he doesn't take her behavior as rude.

"Get feeling better soon. If you need anything else, you can reach out to me."

[losthunter]

Hunter just hopes that now Marie has one more person to trust, she will feel more comfortable about talking to him, or others she trusts.

"Thanks. I will."

[to_the_wolves]

It'll be a long battle for her to get over her own weakness, but at least Hunter is a good person who is there for support. Without saying a word, Marie pulls out her PINpoint and hurriedly heads home.