Thread: Safe & Sound [Merc & zPrimal]

Well. He made some really good points. Koas expression began to soften, though distrust was still very apparent in her gaze. She wasnt sure about Eliot, and that was clear, but her uncertainty was wavering. Her weight rocked to her other foot, her shoulders shrugging as she wriggled in her own shoes. She was anxious. Every sign pointing to not wanting any of this. Her agitation barely held in check every time Bridgits lips tightened in that condescending way when Eliot said something she took as a shot back in Koas face. An expression of I told you so if Koa had ever seen one. No, that isnt fair, Koa had to remind herself. Bridgit was under a lot of stress right now, too. Taking all her anger out on the redhead was selfish and rude. Still, her aggravation was difficult to squash. Eventually, as he was pulling his phone out and trying to think of something else he could say that would ease her nerves, Koa was convinced. At least convinced that this new security knew what they were doing. She wasnt convinced that shed be absolutely safe. The last team had promised the same thing. With a sigh, Koa looked back up at Eliot as he met her eyes and asked if that helped. Yes, thank you, but Im still nervous. Bridgit took that time to play the good cop card again. An expression of sympathy on her face as she crossed the room to step before Koa. As angry as the girl was with Bridgit, she had still known her since she was eleven. Bridgit had been the one to take the most care of her during those pre-teen years, and there was a sense of family with the woman. She struggled during times like these to weigh those days against the most recent. Koa, were taking your safety very seriously. It was awful what happened to you. We had a much more thorough vetting system in place this time, and I can promise you that Mr. Roth and his team are the absolute best. Henry has taken it upon himself to call each venue ahead of time and ensure the increased security protocols we requested are in action. The other things you requested, the time off and the visits you know Henry needs to get approval from the board for all of those things. Hes trying, sweetheart. I promise. Kekoa sighed, but nodded turning her eyes away from Bridgit and glancing briefly over at Eliot again. She studied him for half a second before looking back down at the toes of her shoes. Fine, okay. Thank you. Bridgit reached out and squeezed Koas shoulder before turning and moving several steps away pulling out her phone again and typing quickly with her thumbs as Koa reached up and rubbed at her face with her palms. Exhaling sharply, Koa pursed her lips and then pushed herself off of the chair and toward the exit. Id like to go home now. Home. Home wasnt home anymore. When Koa arrived to the hotel, she followed Eliots and his teams instructions without trouble. She didnt act out. She did as they said, when they said it. And silent the whole time. Once she was finally in her hotel room, though, she felt trapped again. It wasnt long after Koa had arrived at her suite when the security posted outside her door were interrupted in their debate over which college athlete was going to make it pro. Did you guys bring your swimsuits? she asked, a kind and friendly smile on her face as she stepped out into the hall and closed the door behind her. She was already wearing her red-striped bikini, showing off the long, athletic legs, slender waist and medium bust. Her wild hair was pulled up and back in a messy bun, and her face was framed with large round sunglasses. She raised a single eyebrow and smirked, Your suits will make you stand out like sore thumbs.