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

To hide had always been their strong suit. Naturally from their young age, Adam and Eve had to deal with every dark place that He would place them, to make them face. Running away and hiding from it, putting on a mask of any air to liking what was happening in their life had just always came as second nature. So while it was true they would need them to get close enough, apart of her also felt that perhaps she just needed them to feel comfortable. To feel hidden still from the world with only her brother to know where she was hiding. And as he contemplated the idea of her question, she had to wonder if she was just being silly, or if masks would also make sense to him as well. Which, in turn, was a silly question, since it seemed as usual, they were very much on the same wavelength of just what they should be doing and how they should handle it. An agreement that had her smiling and giving a curt nod before returning to her list of items. Finishing it and snatching it up with a most assured look to her brother. Feeling something exciting curling up as he spoke once more and stared her down as she looked back. We are alive, we'll show everyone how much of a liar he is. she agreed with blinded ambition lacing her lips. Adam having the wonderful point that if their step-father was to bring up his children, whom she had to wonder how he excused them now except for more lies, were trying to kill him, what would he do? How does one explain that except that they were of unsound mind. But Eve had never felt more sure in her life about anything. It's our turn to put fear into him! And for once, she truly meant, and felt, every word she was saying without a fraction of doubt in her mind. If Eve was to be the basis of all the worlds problems, she would take every bit of it in stride then and show them just how much evil she could bring upon God. If this was like the movie that was beginning to make so much sense, then Eve couldn't truly feel fear anymore form him and was sure the pounding of her heart was all but a thrill like none she had ever experienced. I'm ready whenever you are, Adam. came her all to assured words. Folding the list between them, she shoved them into her pocket before giving one last beaming smile up at her brother before then turning to slip on her shoes. Snatching up their little cheap pre-paid cell phones and shoving them into her little red purse that Adam had bought her in the first year of them leaving. She had kept it as if it had been a gift from an angel, despite it's wear and tear of being second hand. Looking up, then around, she gave a swallow of pain she wasn't quite sure she understood. Something of knowing they would never see the little run down trailer again, but then her brothers face admits it all gave pause and her smile was back as if this was all okay. It would be okay, as long as she was with him. Let's go, before suns up. she asked, holding her hand out for his before pushing open the door and hearing the remnants of thunder fading in the background. The smell of the rain strong and puddles shining in what little cloudy moon light they had left. Darkness would be their friend, as it always had been. She took one of the bags from her brother and they started their short walk down the street towards the store. The older couple owning it having been something of their own actual miracle when the two had showed up what felt so shortly ago with nothing but a will to work and probably a desperate look in their eyes like that of a wounded animal having been left on the side of the road. They had happen to have the old trailer and a place for them to work with trust that they knew Adam and Eve would pull their weight. Eve's hands clenched to her side as they saw the old truck of theirs sitting already to the side of the store for them to get ready to go in. If this was even just to protect them, it would be all worth it. Sweet Betty, with curly hair of salt and pepper and a smile that a true mother should have as far as Eve was concerned, was unlocking the door with her own bag of things in hand while Jerry was coming up from behind carrying a few things for his wife. Stopping as they spotted the two siblings coming their way and giving a puzzled look as Betty flipped on the outside lights and stood with the door open. Adam? Eve? You two! It's way to early, you don't work until later tonight. What's wrong? Eve's heart ached so quickly and she felt nauseous. Not from her plan, but from the actual words that spilled towards them. They always made her unsure, as such care and kindness could never have really been meant for them, right? Without them having said a word, Betty already knew something was up and that was an intuition that Eve could only ever hope to have. Suddenly her plans words fell and she was unsure of what to tell them. We... We need to talk with... you. Her eyes went up to her brothers and she pinched her lips before looking back at them. Well come in first, this darkness is hard to see you two. she offered, not seeming to mind Eve's tone yet and waving the group into the lit up store where the smell of coffee was brewing for the morning. Setting her bags down behind the counter, she gave them a now obviously worried look. Now just what has gotten into you two? You look like you're about to leave town. Eve's hands clenched hard into her sides and she found her head looking down, hoping her brother might have a stronger will to face and speak with them. As for now, she felt like she would have a stronger resolve facing God then the sweet old couple who had taken them in.