Taylor smiled at him,"Don't be scared. I'm right here so if the wall turns solid halfway through at least you'll know that you weren't the only stupid one, who came on this mission." She said what she thought would be comforting.
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Aaran hesitated for a moment. He was angry, but he didn't want a fight against a bloodthirsty Oilin. He set her down, but waved his hand and icey shackles appeared on her hands and feet. When he created the restraints his image flickered back into existence,"I hate my powers." He muttered and ran his fingers through his hair.
Kristen started shuffling away while he wasn't looking.
Aaran sighed and made a lead chain that attached to her wrists. He wrapped it around his hand,"See? Not touching her. That's the best I can do." He leaned over and whispered fiercely into Kristen's ear,"Not a word out of you."
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Nashton looked at her, then rolled his eyes. "You're so strange. " He said as he looked forward again.
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Orson growled at Aaran's words to Kristen. He very slowly starting walking over to them. "Don't do that again. release her and take only me." He warned Aaran tonelessly. Orson looked at Kristen with resignation of his fate. "I love you, Kristen." He said