Until it's over --Adri/Aiden--

[remy]

The handle of Remy's trunk was clutched in his hands. It had taken a whole process to get into the battered and worn house, but now that he was in...well, what? He didn't really know...but he was in. It was supposedly a house, though according to Adri it was headquarters. He imagined a mansion with endless amount of rooms and so many other things. Way too fancy for his taste. but this run down place called number 12 Grimmauld place...it seemed almost too perfect to him. The gloomy space made him smile. Not because it was gloomy, no. But because it was just so secret. Who knew this raggy old place in the middle of muggle society would be headquarters to the Order of the Phoenix?

He whistled lightly as he stood by the door in the almost darkness. Where was Adri? He couldn't wait to start learning and knowing. Hopefully, one day, he'd be able to join the Order...and talk to his father again.

[[SORRY IT'S SHORT!! ;_;]]

[Adrianna Parker]

Adrianna and Remy had arrived at number 12 Grimmauld place only moments ago. Upon entrance, Adri had made her way toward the kitchen and sitting rooms to see if anyone was around. As it turned out it seemed that the house was in fact empty. Which could be good because she'd failed to mention that she was going to get Remy. Running her fingers through her long dark hari Adri gave a small sigh. The order would soon find out about her little adventure however and she doubted tey'd be happy with her. But it was something that had to happen. And Remy needed protection.

Walking back towards the front door Adri smiled as her eyes fell on the young boy. "Come on you. Don't stand their all day. I'll show you to your room." Going over to him Leigha took his arm agin a habit she was quikly falling into and pulled him along behind her as she made her way skillfully through the dark halls. Heading up a narrow stairs case Leigha showed him into the first room on the left. "This will be your room. Feel free to move about the house as you like. Not many people come and go from here anymore." Leigha's voice held an edge of pain. She'd seen to much and whished so much of it cold have been changed. But still she held hope for a better tomorrow. A day when the darkness that covered the land would no longer exist.

As she was about to leave Remy to his things Adri sensed the pressenceof anoter person. Turning, Adri let her crystal blue eyes scan the dark halls. "Who's there?" She asked softly all of her spidey senses going off. The presence held authority, but she wasn't getting a dangerous vibe off of them. But there was something edgy about them. Bitting her bottom Adri waited for the personto show emerge from the shadows.

[Aiden Waters]

He got word of what idiotic things that Adrianna Parker at done. Working in the middle of a busy shift and all of the sudden an owl from on of his "eyes and ears" in the order flies through the window and lands on a perch he had attached to the bar for owls. Glancing at the owl, he took the scroll, put it underneath the bar, and set a bowl of water on the counter with a couple of treats on a napkin before turning back to the mob that crowded his bar. Getting the angry and bitter consumers situated, he turned to the scroll and unraveled it.

Boss,

Adrianna has, without telling anyone or receiving permission, gone to retrieve a muggleborn student by the name of Remy Carter. They are currently at headquarters.

~Chief

His hand unconsciously strangled the piece of paper in his hands as he though about the reckless decision his bar buddy had made without consulting the order or getting his permission first. So what if she didn't know, granted no one knew except for one person, that he was the head of the order. The owl was always at Grimmauld Place waiting to be used.

Closing a bit early, he got Gracie dressed up. Where are we going paymay? She asked cutely and Aiden smiled at her knowing that she was the main reason he lead the order and the only reason why he remained anonymous. He couldn't have traitors knowing who he is and then going after his daughter now could he? To our second home. Gracie automatically knew where that was and got really excited expecting to see one of the order members - especially Adrianna who they grew a close bond together.

Arriving at headquarters, Gracie sprung into the living room only to see a boy who was much older than her five year old self. Tilting her head a bit she looked up at him curiously. Hello. She said a bit shyly.

Aiden on the other hand hung up both of their coats and followed the footsteps of Gracie to see Adrianna waltzing around. Adrianna Parker, I want an explanation from you why you went ahead and got that boy without gaining permission or even telling anyone in case you got hurt or something! His firm voice demanded glaring at the girl.

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[remy]

Obediently Remy followed Adri to wherever he took her, half listening, mostly looking around at the house. It was silent on their journey to a room anyway. He peeked into the bedroom that Adri showed, and a small smile played across his face. It wasn't that bad at all, a bit raggy, incredibly dark...but Remy wasn't really a fan of light. He could get suited with anything he was given, as long as he had his music with him. He looked around the little room and smiled. "Thanks, Adri. Really, thank you. It's great." He turned to look at her, a small, worried expression on his face. Was she okay? She looked a little...pained. Remy put a soothing hand on her shoulder and smiled kindly. "You look a little sad. You all right?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with simple kindness.

He turned at the sound of a girl's voice. A small little think stood staring up at him, clueless as to who he was. He himself was unaware of who the little thing was...but, oh, she was awfully cute. Remy bent down and smiled at her. "Hey. Who are you, little girl?" The booming voice of a man startled him, and he looked up in time to see some dude talking aggressively to Adri. He lifted an eyebrow and stood up slowly. That boy? Humph. He frowned slightly. "Was she not supposed to?" he asked lightly. He was relieved someone had come to his rescue, and now...it seemed this man didn't approve.

[Adrianna Parker]

Adrianna loved the smile she could see forming on Remy's face. Even in the dim light it was good to see that he was accepting the new situation. "Aww, well its good to know you like it. Or well, can tolerate it. I promise it won't be lng. I've just got to figure out a cople of things." When Remy noticed her falter as her mind played back the past year and all the deaths of order memebers and good friends Adrianna shook her head and smiled reassuringly. "I'm fine thanks. I'ts just different now is all. People are missing and it's just dead, when it used to be alive."

Gracie was the first thing Adri saw as the little girl walked past here and over to Remy. Smiling slightly Adrianna was supried that the little girl almost seemed to be shy? Not a normal traitor for the well spoken curious little trouble maker who Adri loved. However as she realized that Gracie was here, Adrianna clued into the fact that Adien would be here as well. And that was when she heard his voice booming dangerously behind her. Turning to face him Adrianna looked up at him her blue eyes meeting his hazel ones.

"Well Aiden not that it's any of your concern weather I got perission or not, the boy needed help." Crossing her arms she dared him to say something back to her. "He has no one and was living basically by himself in hogsmead. You of all people should know that it's not he same crowd there anymore. There is no way that he was safe. And who knows who would have walked into tavern. And if someone found out he was a halfblood he'd be killed on the spot."

Dropping her hands to her side Adrianna placed them into her pockets. "And If I get hurt. Well then I gt hurt. It would have been from my own doings." Shrugging er shoulders Adrianna tried to brush it off as no big. She was by no means immoral, but she liked to pretend she was so that the actions she took and the things she did didn't seem as idiotic in her mind and allowed her to think straigher in sticky situations.

[Aiden Waters]

Gracie looked up at the strange boy that stood in front of her. To the young girl he could be of either side no matter where he was. to her he stood at ten feet tall and black eyes that she couldn't see what they held. To her with him standing at that height, he was a monster. It was a frequent occurrence when meeting someone outside of the bar and they stood at their full height compared to her short toddler stature. When he looked down and spoke in a soft and gentle voice, Gracie knew immediately that he was, or was going to at least, a comrade of her fathers'. My name is Gracelyn but call me Gracie, Sir! She said regaining that cherubic smile that the cutsomers of the Three Broomsticks recognized her by.

Her toothy smile disappeared when she heard her father yell and walked over to Remy's side and slipped her hand into his for a source of safety that her father couldn't give her at that moment. Her eyes fell on Adrianna and she knew of the friendly glances the two adults gave each other frequently, she didn't have any clue as to why her dad was so angry at Miss. Adrianna.

Hazel eyes glazed over and he dismissed her harsh words. I'll have you know, Adrianna, that it is of my concern when a situation arises and you die because of something reckless it falls on my hands! Am I thathorrible of a leader for my own Order members to not even tell me what they are doing? What if you were ambushed or something? I couldn't help you, they couldn't help you, you would be alone and this war can't deal with the word 'alone' right now. His voice was exasperated and he didn't know how to approach the situation at all. Part of him knew it was because he cared about the girl a little bit more than he should have but a part of him didn't want to lose any of his subordinates. Guilt was something that attacked him in armies all at once.

I would have let you gone for him! We need to save as many as we can. As yes you are welcomed here. He directed the last part to the angry Remy. Ha, this is a horrible first impression I'm setting but I wish that you would have at least told someone! Had someone go with you. He walked away from the hallway and plopped on the couch where Gracie there crawled in his lap and rested her head on his chest and began playing with her father's wedding ring that he still wore on his right ring finger. She wanted him to feel better. Daddy's not alone. She said softly, the gold band spinning around his finger.

Looking at his daughter and then at Adrianna he whispered. No, no I'm not.

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[remy]

He tilted his head to the side, his smile spreading wider, warm and gentle. "Adri...please. I don't just tolerate it. I love it." he turned to look at the room, smiling at the simple shabbiness of it. Perfect. He felt like he was actually doing something worthwhile in a room like that. Like he was no longer forced to run, though he still was on the run. It felt quite bliss. Unique and free...it was surprising how a simple room could make him feel like that. He turned again to look at her, and it sucked to see the sadness so clearly in her eyes. Remy put a soothing hand on her shoulder and smiled charmingly. "Hey. It's all gonna work out in the end. The Order will win, and everything will get back to normal in the end. You'll get the life back in this place, and I'll get my father. We just have to hang in there, right?"

He tilted his head to the side and smiled sweetly as the girl-- Gracie -- spoke so adorably to him. He wanted to hug her really tightly for some reason. He chuckled lightly and extended a fist to her. "Hey Gracie. They call me Remy." His small, quiet laughter faltered with her smile, and he was forced to turn his direction back to the man before Adrianna. He spoke so aggressively, so angrily. He stood to his full height. He wanted to defend Adri, help her out. He opened his mouth, words forming in his head, and was about to say something, but the little hand slipped into his, and his breath caught at his throat in surprise. He looked down at the little girl and blinked. Was she scared? She gripped the tiny hand reassuringly, and said nothing, his thoughts lost.

As the man spoke, recognition started to dawn on him. So this was the Order leader. That only meant one thing. This man could know where Remy's father was. As a matter of fact...who better to know where his father was hiding? He watched with intensity in his eyes the scene before him, lifted an eyebrow when he was spoken directly to, and finally felt the loss as Gracie's hand slipped from his, and she followed her father out. He waited three seconds. Three long anticipated seconds. Then he stormed, standing right in front of the man. "Where is my father?" he demanded, "Where is Robert Carter?"

[Adrianna Parker]

Adrianna smiled up at Remy when he said he loved it here. It was releaving to know that she'd managed to give the boy at least a bit of comfort. And so long as he was here, he was safe. His hnd was reasuring on her shoulder and looking up she smiled back at him. Then suddenly hugged him. "That's what I like about you," she said smilng. "You're a galss is half full kinda guy. I like that." Letting go Adrianna let her hands drop back to her side. She was growing attached to this boy and wondered how anyone could not like him.

Watching the exchange between Gracie and Remy out the corner of her eye Adrianna smiled. Gracie had to be her favorite five year old little girl and she always had the strongest desire to squeez her cheeks. However, so far Adrianna had succeeded in restrainging herself from doing so thnking she had far to much dignity and Gracie would probably look at her funny andthink she wa crazy.

Glaring up at Aiden Adrianna prepared herself for battle. Matching his look she wasn't about to back down. Listening to him however, his words hit her like a smack to the face. HE! Was the Order head and had never told her? Her of all people. And worse still he was making this seem like her fault. "Oh don't you dare make me out to be the bad guy Aiden Waters." She shot back at him. "Maybe if I knew who the order head was I would have talked to him and revealed more information about how my mind ticks. You should know from my rants at the Three Brooms Sticks I can't stand going through people to talk to others."

Pausing Adrianna clenched her hands into fists by her side needing to regain her calm. "And for the record. Yes I work with you. But you Aiden Waters. Do NOT own me! What I choose to do and what danger I put myself into does not concern you. I am no one property like you make me out to be. I work for no one and do what I think is right." She shot him a dangerous look daring him to mess with her. She was so not in the mood to deal with him yelling at her. Not that he'd ever yelled at her like this before. But the Order Leader?! How cold he have not told her that? She felt betrayed. Her ego deflated. THe one guy she thought she could trust was holding secrets back from her.

Brushing a lock of hair away from her face Adrianna huffed as he said Remy was welcome. Good thing. She was pretty sure steam would have come out of her ears and her head would have spun aorund like one of those cartoon characters if Aiden hadn't welcomed Remy. When Aiden did walk away Adrianna watched the little girl follow and then Remy who demanded to know where his father was. Heaving a sigh of reliefe, Adrianna took her leave and dissopeared into a bedroom down the hall. Sealing the room with a silencing charm Adrianna stomped aorud.

"HOW THE BLOODY HELL COULD HE NOT TELL ME?!" She fumed, her mind spinning as she passed the room. "Order head?! Order head?. UGH!!" Adrianna paused and turned throwing her fist through one of the walls drawing it back and seeing the blood on her knuckles but she didn't care. He was so SMUG! "Acting as if he owns me." She gave a bark of laughter. "He'll be lucky if I don't go out there and hex him into the next world." Turning Adrianna braced herself against the window frame breathing hard. She needed out. How he had yelled at her. Made her feel insignificant. Like some pawn he could use to throw away in this war. "His order members" she laughed. "I don't do this for him." Not all of it at least.

[Aiden Waters]

With a small giggle and clap of the hands where her fingers latched onto each other in front of her face she looked up at Remy. I like your name! Remy. Remy. Remy. She sang his name a bit where her voice would only go half a note up and down. Her amused voice seemed to stall the future argument that was going to break out between the adults. When it did occur and she felt a reassuring squeeze from Remy, Gracie looked up at him with a small smile. Don't mind Paymay please, he may seem mean but he's scared he'll lose another person. He told me so! She said proud that an adult would tell her something like that. She didn't want anyone thinking ill of her father either. It wouldn't seem fair seeing as he was trying to hard to keep a group organized in a war that seem so grim.

His eyes furrowed in frustration. What bad guy, Adrianna? The bad guy is them! Women were so hard to understand when they got angry. His beloved wife never really got mad but when she did Aiden had such a hard time understanding what she was talking about especially when she would use metaphors. He was the straightforward kind of dude but no one really understood him at times like now. Adrianna didn't understand how desperate he was to keep the Order members safe. How desperate he was to keep Gracie safe. He didn't care if they didn't talk to him anymore, he wanted them to be able to communicate with each other and rely on each other. No one should have to do anything alone in this war. You didn't have to tell me, just...someone. And I couldn't tell anyone except Molly Weasley who I was. She was my eyes and ears. If I told you at the shop, someone could overhear, if I told you here, if someone was a spy they would know. I had to remain anonymous.

Adrianna rounded on him and he realized that he chose a poor combination of words. Groaning he ran massaged his temples with a couple of fingertips. I didn't mean that! I meant that we are a team or at least you guys are, I'm just trying to keep you all together, to talk to each other. If one person doesn't cooperate and does whatever they feel like because they thinks its right what is the point of even being on a team to begin with!? If everyone does that there is no need for the Order! The resistance will lie in the individual. The individual will rise up against a force who does not fight by themselves. He tried to reason with her. He had doubts that she'll listen to him now. He had doubts he'll ever get the friendship they had back.

His left hand that Gracie was not fiddling with reached up and placed itself on the back of his daughter's head. Placing a small protective kiss on the top of his head he leaned his forehead on Gracie's head. I can't lose you too, Graymay. Maybe I should give the title of Head to someone else? I'm too paranoid to lead a resistance as a team. Gracie couldn't really think of anything to say to that especially when she really couldn't understand the evils they were facing. I'll be okay, Paymay. I can stay here and be safe. She said reassuringly. Somehow that didn't ease his mind.

Remy had walked over to them and demanded to know the location of a Robert Carter. Robert Carter...Carter... Oh...it was going to be another case where the kid of the parent he is protecting will hate him. You're father is safe in a hideout in which I cannot reveal the location in case we are being overheard or listened to, even if it's remotely impossible. When the war is over parent and child will be reunited. No child should live without their parent, now should they? Especially when their parent is a Muggle and has no magic to protect themselves against the dark force. He looked at Remy and told him in a serious tone. When he was done he looked at Gracie and sighed. A greater part of him was starting to win the battle to hand over the title of Head of the Order to someone who didn't need to fight for a child.

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[remy]

Happy surprise took over him as she embraced him, and he returned the hug slightly hesitantly. His father was the only person who ever hugged him...Remy wasn't really one for hugs. But he was happy to hug Adri, possibly because he was so thankful, mostly because it wasn't awkward with her. Maybe it was because she was older than him, and she didn't judge him as much as so many others did. He pulled away quickly, though, and shuffled slightly on his feet, biting his lip lightly. "Well...the glass isn't empty until it's empty, right? So why lose hope? As long as there's water, you won't go thirsty." Truth be told, he never really understood that figure of speech. The glass is half empty, or half full. Things didn't get bad until there was no water left. He shrugged and sighed, tilting his head to the side and smiling at Adri. "Anyway, i trust this Order. What more is there to do, right? Just wait and trust."

He beamed at the adorable little girl. His name vibrated within her voice, echoing slightly in his head with her same sing-song voice, and he laughed lightly as she did it. "Thank you. Picked it out myself." He stuck his tongue out and winked.

Adrianna was rather...petrifying when she got upset. They argued pretty grandly, it seemed. He took a step back, standing next to Gracie. Her little voice drifted to him, and he turned to look down at her, smiling reassuringly. He wasn't afraid, he was just nervous about the situation. People shouldn't be arguing at this point, they should be standing side by side, facing the real enemy. Such a mistake. War separated everyone, put so many in fear. Why was this fair? Why was any of it justified? The hand that didn't hold the little girl's curled up into an angry fist. Remy wanted them to stop arguing. There was nothing to argue about. Nothing happened, the two of them were safe. So why couldn't the two adults just drop it?

His heart hammered. So there was no possibility in seeing his father. Not again. He sighed, his expressions falling, and his hands curled into fists. "How long? How long until all this can be over?" He shook his head and leaned against a wall, his hands balled tightly into fists. He wasn't angry. He wasn't really upset, either. He was mostly exasperated. Why was the world so fucked up? He turned his head to look at the leader, who's name he hadn't caught, except for "paymay," which was probably what Gracie called him. But he stared at him, talking about renouncing his title, and possibly giving up. Remy shook his head. "So that's it then? You're renouncing the title of leader because of paranoia? Listen, I don't know what kind of person you are, or what you've done, but...you can't give up. So many people depend on you, and you're leader for a reason, aren't you? What are you doing? Fight, don't just sit there and speak about giving up, dammit. Fight."

He looked behind him, surprised at the fact that Adri was no longer there. He blinked and sighed. Where had she gone? Possibly somewhere to cope with all of this bombarding. He turned to the man on the couch and scowled. "Well? What are you waiting for? Go talk to her! She saved me, and I'm eternally grateful for it, so go and tell her she did a good job, because she did the right thing."

[Aiden Waters]

Hearing what the older boy was saying, Gracie looked up at him and tilted her head to the side in a cute manner. Paymay’s plans says hopefully soon. Things haven’t been going good lately, he was almost founded out last week. It was scary, not knowing if the day would be your last free one. But, he’s trying, he’s scared, and hearing that Addie went after you by herself, he was scared even more. See, he lost my mommy to the bad guys a couple years ago; I don’t remember her very well but she’s amazing in his stories. I think he sees Addie like he saw her and not knowing if she was okay or not must have scared him. We don’t like losing love ones, Remy. She explained sometimes looking over at her father, sometimes looking up at the boy. Then she went over to comfort her dad.

Then Remy confronted Aiden. The words he spoke was true, they were honest, and Aiden knew he was most likely going to join the fight regardless of his blood. Remaining silent, Aiden thought through his words, then his own feelings and thoughts. He knew he would regret giving up a position such as this, he thought he could change the outcome of the war, there really wasn’t anyone else to look up to, but could he remain an anonymous leader before respect for him wore thin? Answer honestly, Remy, could you respect a leader you knew nothing about? He asked looking straight into the boys eyes.

He didn’t even hear the words that left Remy’s mouth about going after Adri, he was already out of the room and heading to where she was. Entering the door, he looked over at her hunched over figure. Walking over to her and stood in front of her. He took her hand in his and brought her bloody knuckles to his lips and gave a soft and gentle kiss, eyes closed. His hand lowered theirs down a bit and he opened his eyes to look into her own, his lips had a faint trace of her blood upon them.

Adrianna…Adri, I didn’t…I… He paused from his stumbles and lowered his eyes to the floor and took a deep breath. Without looking back up, he wrapped his arms around her and brought her close to him. Burying his face into her neck he just stood there, trying to stop a tear escaping. I was so scared…. He pulled away looking at her eyes. I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want anyone to know. I let my paranoia consume my leadership. I let my temper explode today because I was afraid when I heard you went on your own mission without telling anyone. I didn’t know where you went…or…if you were okay…or…if you’d come back. His voice faded out and he took another deep breath. Truth is, Adri, I care a lot about you and I’m sorry for I reacted. I just…don’t want to lose you. He said looking into her eyes hoping nothing he said would get her upset.

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[Adrianna Parker]

Adrianna closed her eyes, tears pooling on the lower rim making her eyes sparkle as she tried to fight back the sudden flood of emotion that washed over her. Sitting on the edge of the window Adrianna bowed her head letting her long dark hair fall across her small face, casting a shadow over her features. She trembled now, though it wasn't cold her small frame obviously shaking under her clothes. Hearing the door to the small stone walled room creak open, Adrianna jumped causing her hand, which she had been cradling in her lap and had all but stopped bleeding by now, to scrap across the rough cold surface. Gasping softly in pain as the cut reopened and the warm liquid started to run slowly over her ivory skin again, Adrianna looked to the door to see who had entered.

Brushing her tears away Adrianna squared her shoulders seeing who it was. After all, she couldn't let him see her upset now could she? He would think her weak. When he took a step towards her and took her bloodied hand, Adrianna flinched slightly but kept herself from pulling away, and watched as he raised her hand to his lips, the blood on her knuckles glistening in the light. As Aiden kissed her knuckles, Adrianna gasped, biting her bottom lip as the cut stung and the feel of his lips on her skin, although she had only ever dreamed of how it might feel, now brought tears to her eyes as she recoiled slightly in pain.

Using her good hand, Adrianna brushed her hair out of her eyes looking up to meet his stare noticing the faint red tint to his lips from her blood. Her eyes sparkling again from the tears she refused to shed Adrianna watched and listened as Aiden stumbled over what he was trying to say. He looked away, And Adri took the chance she got to brush her tears away again and try to right herself to show she wasn't weak. When he looked up again, Adrianna barely had time to blink before he had suddenly taken her in his arms and was holding her tightly against his body.

Adrianna froze feeling Aiden bury his head in her neck, not sure exactly what to do. Relaxing, Adrianna acted on impulse, wrapping her arms around his neck and running the fingers of her one hand through his hair and pressing him closer to her as if he was a toddler she was trying to comfort. Taking a deep breath Adri rested her head lightly against his taking the warmth from his body and trying to warm hers because even though she had stopped shaking she was still frozen through. When Aiden pulled away Adrianna let him, her arms falling to wrap around herself awkwardly as if she was trying to preserve the warmth and strength she had received while in his arms.

Blinking as he finished talking Adrianna stood there in shock. Aiden Waters cared about her? Her? Well hot damn. Adrianna bit her lip again trying to hide the smile that was trying to creep across her delicate features at the thought. "But I'm fine," Adri said softly, her voice quiet and hoarse from trying to fight back tears and just not using it for so long. She swallowed looking down and taking a deep breath. "Aiden I would have told you if I'd known you were the order head. But you know me. I'm not going to play who's the owl and try and pass a message through a number of people before it would finally get where it was supposed to go." Adirann paused looking up at him. "Remy needed help, and as a friend I knew you would tell me it's to dangerous and this and that. but I'm a trained Auror. I'm not stupid. This is the work I've gone to school to do. I fight the enemy."

Taking a step forward, Adrianna took his hands in hers. "Look. I know i scared you and for that, I'm truly sorry. but if we want to win this war, you can't keep hiding. You as the order head have to step forward and let people like me, and others who want to fight, do what we know is right and save those who we can. There will come a day soon when it is time to fight Voldemort and his followers and we need as many people as we can on our side...And we need a leader. We need you."

[remy]

Remy's blood seemed to boil as it pooled up to his cheeks. He looked directly back at the man, brown eyes locked with intense ones. It looked like he had been through a lot. His voice was heavy with some sort of power that almost scared Remy...but instead, he just stood looking at him, surprised. It was a good question, but...Remy knew he had to have an answer. "I could respect any man who would protect what's right. I will follow him to my death if I have to, if it means protecting the lives of innocent people...and saving my father." His voice was steady, for truth was behind every word.

Before he knew it, Remy was left in the room alone with Gracie. He glanced at the little girl with weary eyes, then sighed and made his way toward the couch. Sitting down, he covered his face with his hands. Why did everything have to be so difficult? It was all just a matter of life and death...and everyone was alive. So why all the drama? He turned to look at his luggage and wished he had his guitar in his hands. He needed music now more then ever. So instead, he settled with humming.