My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

She takes the bottle from me. "What do you taste?" I ask again.

She gulps one big mouthful. "I taste clean water. There's nothing in it but water." SHe looks at the bottle like it's trying to trick her, then back to me.

"We are safe. Now, let's get clean and downstairs before all of the bacon is gone."

She slowly gets up and follows me to the bathroom. I help her get the hot water turned on and tell her I am going to leave the door cracked so Doc Sylvia and I can hear if she needs help.

While I wait I cross the room to Lillian and give her another big hug. "Thank you for coming for us." I let her go and walk into Osiston's arms. He wraps me up in his massive embrace. My arms almost don't reach all the way around him, my fingers barely touching.

"We will always come for you, not just because you are a warrior, but because you are family, Little One." I hug him a little tighter at that and fight to keep the tears at bay. I can't cry here, I'm not sad, not really. I just didn't know how much words like that would mean to me.

Jena comes out complete with the black warrior training uniform I put in there for her and I head in for my turn. I keep it quick, not wanting Jena to be alone with anyone yet. I don't know how she feels about this place or my team and friends and I don't want her to have to go down to the chaos of the cantina alone.

I clean as quickly as I can, while still trying to get however many days of grime off of me. I have to remember to ask how long I've been gone, I still don't know. Once I feel like I got as much filth off. I step out and dry off with a fluffy white towel. I never knew I would appreciate such simple things like showers and warm towels, but here I am and it's glorious. I put on another warrior training outfit and it's another thing I will never take for granted.

out with my blonde hair stringy and wet hanging to just below my shoulders. It's finally starting to really grow out since Kaley cut it off, man how long ago was that? I really need to get better at

Jena. She looks like she's trying to keep up, but

hungry. Are you ready for this Jena? It's going to be a lot of people and

She takes a

like she's getting ready for a battle and stands

to do it sooner or

at me through her

arms as I lead

while and gather things for the both of you. I will be back in about an

I don't know when Osiston

get you both some food, you've been out for a little