Room 406, late evening

[izzyalienqueen]

It had been one of those days.

But it was over and everyone was at least physically okay. As far as mentally, Isabel was afraid that might be another story.

It was only after Wyatt had orbed them back from the preserve and they'd gotten cleaned up and were curled on the bed that Isabel finally spoke. "Talk to me?"

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"But that's the thing," she sighed. "You can't. You're not the judge or jury. Protecting people is one thing. But revenge? Even if you think it's justified? And what happens when an innocent gets caught in the crossfire? Because it will happen."

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"I kill demons and other evil creatures," Wyatt said. "It's my duty. They don't get a trial. What those people did to you was evil. They deserved to die, too."

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"You can't be the one to make those decisions," Isabel replied, biting her lip. "Demons and everything else? Okay, I get that. It's what you have to do. But people? Even if they deserve it? Because once you start, where do you draw the line?"

[blessed_twice]

"Some people are just as evil and soulless as demons," Wyatt said. "What's the difference?"

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"Because there are laws to deal with them. It doesn't, it shouldn't be your responsibility. You're going to have your hands full as it is," she answered.

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"But we can't always go to the police," Wyatt said. "'Hey, this guy tried to force my alien girlfriend to use her powers to heal his aging wife,' or 'this woman is an evil witch who cast a spell on my brother.' We can't risk exposure. My mom, my real mom, told me that I almost got taken away from her when I was just a baby because magic got exposed."

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"No, we can't," Isabel said quietly. "But do you want to risk starting something that will end with you turning out like what we had to deal with last week? Is that a chance you're willing to take?"

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"I don't know," Wyatt said, shaking his head tiredly. "I can't not protect my family."

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"I know that," she replied. "I'm not saying not to do that. I'm just trying to say there's a point where it goes beyond protecting your family. And it becomes vengeance. Does that make sense?"

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"I guess so," Wyatt said. "I have to just know where the line is. Even if Chris doesn't think I do."

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"That's the tough part," Isabel nodded. "Figuring it out. But I'll be there to help. And so will Chris."

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"I wish I was as sure as you are about that," Wyatt said.

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Isabel had gotten her brother killed, but they'd gotten past it, so yes, she could be sure. "He's your brother. When it comes down to it, that's all that matters."

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"I want to believe that," Wyatt said quietly. "But right now I don't know."

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"Give him some time," she said, pushing back his hair. "Give him time and then listen to what he has to say."

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"He'll have all the time he wants," Wyatt said, clinging to Isabel. "I don't want to go near him right now."

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Wyatt had been strong for her so many times the last few months, Isabel was more then willing to be the strong one for once. "That's all you can do. Just give it time."

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"I'm glad you're here," Wyatt murmured. He wouldn't admit to crying, but Isabel could probably feel a slight dampness where his face was pressed against her.

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She did feel the dampness and held him that much tighter. "Always," she promised. "It's where I want to be."

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Wyatt let out a long sigh. "What would I do without you?" he said.

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"I wonder the same thing sometimes," Isabel said softly. "Let's not find out."

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"I totally agree," Wyatt said, kissing her shoulder.

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"Love you," she murmured, slowly stroking her hands up and down his back.

[blessed_twice]

"Love you, too," Wyatt said, content for now to just forget about the rest of the world and hold Isabel through the night.