Philosophy classroom, Friday afternoon

[brambless.livejournal.com]

After today's somewhat explosive Ethics class, Tara grabs lunch and returns to the classroom, anticipating fallout from various students... and questions from others.

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"Have you reported the threats to the police?"

[demonbelthazor]

Belthazor looked at her as if the concept of informing the police was foreign to him. "No," he said. "I prefer to handle this kind of thing on my own. I'll find out whoever is doing it and deal with them."

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure you will, Belthazor. And the police won't do anything about it." She frowned at him, seriously. "But it means that when you do 'deal with them', you've got self defence already in place."

[demonbelthazor]

"If I was back home," Belthazor admitted, "whoever is doing this would be dead. I know things aren't the same here, though. Either way, I'll do what's necessary to protect my Bright One."

[brambless.livejournal.com]

"I know you will," Tara nods. "But I hope this can end peacefully. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help, okay?"

[demonbelthazor]

"Thank you, my lady, I will," Belthazor said. He started to rise, then stopped himself, looking at Tara expectantly.

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Tara smiled, softly, holding his gaze. Very, very quietly, almost more mouthing the words than speaking, she mouthed "Alibi." Then, louder, "you may go."

[demonbelthazor]

Catching her word, Belthazor nodded. "Thank you again, my lady," he said, standing up and heading for the door.

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Tara watched him go, smiling indulgently. Young people in love...