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Laurel actually glared at him a little but didn't reply.

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Kale kept his hand tightly around hers as he took a seat again.

Since they were taking off soon, Wolfe finally stopped playing.

"I will pilot, I'll find another pilot, or let's go back," Nic explained.

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Raven smiled at Wolfe again. He loved listening to him play.

He knew full well she didn't trust anyone else. After a moment Laurel slowly sat down next to Rosemary's cage, "Do what you want," she whispered, "I'm staying here."

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Wolfe managed a smile back before going and piloting the craft.

So Nic checked in with Snow before going to the cockpit, leaving Laurel alone with the animals.

When they arrived at the mansion, James leaned over and whispered in Yue's ear, "It's a good thing you insisted I take that collar off," he noted.

Frei finally stirred a bit, looking out one of the windows.

Kale still hadn't let go of Blaze's hand.

Rosemary had wandered into the cockpit somewhere during the flight and was in the copilots seat. When they landed, Laurel hadn't moved from her spot although her hand was in a tight fist around something.

Yue rolled her eyes a little.

Raven let Frei move around, but Fin was still sleeping.

Blaze hadn't complained, but she was still surprised.

Nic let Rosemary be, going back to check on Laurel once they landed.

"So you won't get jealous, right?" James whispered to her as the door of the hovercraft started to open.

Wolfe came back to check on Raven, rolling his eyes a little at Fin. "Hard to believe that one's the brother of the Dominic," he muttered.

Kale kept his grip on her hand even as the door opened and he stood to exit.

Laurel looked at Nic, expression even more torn than before but slowly she held her fist out to him. It looked like she wanted to give him something.

"... I'll do my best," Yue promised.

Raven nodded a little, running a hand through Fin's hair.

Blaze paused before getting up with him.

So Nic walked over and opened his palm.

James kissed her lips lightly before his girls swarmed the hovercraft, very happy to see him back.

"C'mon, I'll take Frei," he stated, picking her up without any resistance on her part.

It looked like it was a physical effort for her to unclench her fist. But slowly, she opened it enough for one pill to drop from it and into Nic's hand. It was a very potent Dedi pill. Laurel was staring at Rosemary's cage again, refusing to meet Nic's eyes.

And Yue handled it remarkably well. She gave James some space, but not too much.

Once Wolfe had Frei, Raven gently maneuvered the sleeping Fin into his arms.

Nic didn't say anything, expression remaining the same as he put the pill in his pocket. Then he gently tried to get her to stand up.

After a moment of greetings, James grabbed Yue and pulled her to his side, "By the way, Yue is my girlfriend now," he informed them, believing he was being helpful. But from the hostile looks instantly given to Yue by many of the girls, he probably hadn't helped.

Laurel weakly tried to push Nic away, her eyes watery. "I'm still..." she whispered, a bit heartbroken, "not strong enough."

Yue took the glares, trying her best not to take it personally.

Nic paused before asking, "Should I carry you?"

James seemed oblivious to the glares as he led Yue out, arm still around her. Some of the girls were genuinely nice to Yue, asking questions about the resort.

Laurel paused, seeming find some sort of deeper meaning in his words. After a long moment she nodded slowly.

Yue did her best to be kind to the girls that would listen, answering whatever they wanted to know.

So Nic gently picked Laurel up, taking her to her old room at the mansion.

Luckily most of the girls spotted Fin and squealed at his cuteness before swarming around Raven instead of Yue. James chuckled a little, pulling Yue closer.

"Did you go on missions while I was gone?" he asked Blaze as they walked in a side door to escape the madness of the front.

Laurel wrapped her arms around Nic's neck tightly as he picked her up. When he reached her room, he faced the same old problem of her not wanting to let go.

Fin quickly woke up, a little stunned by all the women suddenly squealing over him.

Yue didn't discourage James, but she didn't encourage him either.

Nic went through the usual routine, trying to pry her off gently.