Thread: Though They Walk Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death (Quix & Aurelia)

Jerry had down right scared Eve when they had all first met, Betty met them with smiles, willing to interview them, listen to their story, and without a beat of their hearts, invited them in with open arms of something that was better than understanding. She'd never been able to call it something but maybe in her head, love? Betty was a mother in the movies, the perfect type, and Jerry, while unnerving at first, had become the perfect father. He never demanded answers, nor did he ask anything compromising. He expected hard work and everything in fair trade and that was the only way she could have ever describe such a usually silent man. It was the little things the couple said and did, their understanding, as if everything the siblings had went through was apparent, at least to them. And it was why this was that much harder and soon as words began to spill, easier than anything they had ever done. Eve stationed beside her brother, did her best to make him deep breath while suddenly beginning to ramble everything that was about to surface. And when Eve couldn't look at her brothers eyes for the water works trembling down them only caused her own, she looked ahead, towards the most understanding set of faces she had ever witnessed, and probably would, in her life. The nod from the older lady with the tears and smiles was enough to be a punch in the gut as Betty finally had to turn herself away them to try and compose, and Eve realized then just what they also had to have endured. Wide eyes staring at Jerry as her face dried while she felt that terrible feeling of abandonment begin to twirl it's flames into something more driven once again. They had to protect these two, no matter the cost. Silence fell as Jerry walked off as Adam nodded to the clear dangers and Eve tightened her hand with his, only feeling heaviness settle in the moment the gun was brought to them. Letting Adam handle it clearly first, she swallowed the lump stopping her breathing after giving a sharp two blinks and then looked back up towards the older man. Only if because it was then her turn. She stared before the lights seemed to all start flickering on and with a hasty nod, she managed a twitch of a smile, pained but revealed for everything that was happening. I... I can be resourceful. She answered back simple, stating the obvious but really just like hearing that he seemed to have enough faith in their antics to come. Her mouth opened in thanks again but she shut it as Betty came back with two grocery bags in each hand. Tear stained cheeks, red eyes, but her ever so bright and sweet smile that could comfort anyone. Now you two, I couldn't pack too much cause I don't want it to go bad. But there are couple extra drinks, the coffees, and some sandwiches. You two make sure you eat breakfast at least, you hear me? Her voice cracked and Eve flinched, standing in haste and going over to take the bags from her before setting them to the floor slowly and nodding at her. We'll eat breakfast, promise. Betty's face scrunched as her hands found Eve's face in a slow, thoughtful fashion, having seen the clear motions of lingering effects in abuse when she had done it way back for their first arrival. Searching Eve's eyes, as if seeing that this was final, maybe for the time or permanent, she couldn't decide. But then she looked over and waved Adam to come over as well. Waiting until she could put one of her hands then on his cheek and drew them closer to her. You two are so strong and things are just beginning for you. Eve sniffled which must have caught Betty who had to take a sharp breath and keep herself going. No matter what comes of this mission, where you two wind up, or how it ends, you will always be welcome back here, and we will protect you from anything. Understand? Eve's sobs had her lowering her head and nodding quickly. If it all worked out, they would never need to protect each other again from the evils they were about to face and Eve held that in a promise as deep as when she had told Adam she would come for him when they had been separated at David's house. Betty only moved in and pulled them into a hug as best she could with the three, giving a soft few minutes that Eve wished would actually just stay forever before stepping back and then trying to lighten what she could of such a dark moment. Wiping her eyes quickly and smiling brightly at the two children. Now go. The sooner you leave, the sooner you can come home... Home... It was all they had wanted and they were leaving it. And if that didn't mean they had to do this mission even more, there would never be a reason.