Western Heights Station

Sammy

I shrug, "A kingdom. Visiting someone," I answer, my eyes turning blue. "What about you?"

Ari/Quantum

A kingdom?

"I'm waiting for someone," I tell her, still trying to figure that out, "A family friend."

Sammy

I nod, "That's cool," I flash a smile. "My family lives across the country."

Ari/Quantum

I nod, looking down again.

"Oh, do you not live with them?" I ask.

Sammy

I shake my head. "Nah, I have my own kingdom," I say, smiling wider. "But I'm not the ruler."

Ari/Quantum

I sit there a moment, puzzled. She's gotta be nuts. A kingdom? There are no kingdoms in this country...

"Oh, very nice," I say, unsure how else to respond.

Sammy

I nod. "You look like your hiding something," I study him, "Tell."

Ari/Quantum

I look up at her, confused.

"You're saying that as if we're old friends," I say, "I don't know you."

Sammy

I nod, "Yeah but I know when someone's hiding something," I cross my arms and lean back. "Please. Tell me. It's not like I'mma tell anyone."

Ari/Quantum

I shake my head and look away.

"Even if I wanted to tell you, or anyone else for that matter, I can't," I say, crossing my arms, "It's not my secret to tell."

Sammy

I sigh. "Fine," I glance around, tapping my fingers on the table. My eyes slowly turn red due to thirst and I swear, looking at the floor.

Ari/Quantum

I glance at her after she swears and wonder what to make of it. I'd never been an open book to people, but do I really come off as one? Looking away, I sigh and close my eyes for a moment as images pass through my mind. A chill travels down my spine, the only image I can make out being that of fangs...

Sammy

My eyes turn pure red and I just shake it off, trying to fight the thirst. I look back up at Ari.

"Sorry...So. Where were we?" I ask, resting my elbows on the table.

Ari/Quantum

I open my eyes and glance at her, losing color when I find her eyes to be a crimson color. Swallowing, I try to regain composure.

"I don't know..." I trail off, truly not remembering where our conversation was heading beyond the fact I wouldn't share my secret.

Sammy

I nod. "Okay then." I glance around, thinking. I look at the time. 30 more minutes. Great. 30 more minutes to die of thirst. I look back at him. "You alright? You look like you've seen a ghost," I chuckle, noticing how pale he's gotten.