Goddard's Home for Troubled Teens

Ryder

As I look up at the loft, a barrage of images pounds through my skull and leaves me with a sharp pain behind my eyes. Cursing under my breath, I bring a hand to my head and close my eyes as I try to analyze what I'd seen.

Val

I look at him, "You alright?"

Ryder

I hesitate before nodding, blinking a few times. Feeling slightly weak, I try to continue my work.

Val

I stop him, "Just take a break."

Ryder

I don't argue, my one hand shaking, and nod. Swallowing, I blink and find my hand just feathers for a moment. When I blink again, it's back to normal. ...Not good.

Val

I bring him to sit down, sitting beside him.

Ryder

I keep looking at my hand, turning it over, as if it'll do the same thing all over again.

Val

I grow snake's fangs again - not meaning to - and not even knowing they are there.

Ryder

I put my hand down and glance up at the loft again, swallowing.

Val

I sigh, glancing at him.

Ryder

Calming, I look at her and find her fangs back, "Sorry. I-I'm okay now."

Val

I nod, "You sure?"

Ryder

I nod and stand, "Yeah. Fine."

Val

I nod and continue cleaning.

Ryder

I get back to work and ignore my headache, refusing to look up at the loft again.