RP for im_afreakshow - Just checking.

[vote4nathan]

The article was still imprinted on his mind. Images and knowledge that was all too familiar resounded inside of him almost making nauseous from just the thought. Even the small vicarious contact he had had with the murderer had been enough to know that he was a force to be reckoned with. And no chances would be taken this time

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[thecheerleader]

Claire was left to walk home by herself after Lyle had arranged to go over a friend's house. She didn't mind, it got her home earlier than she normally was when she waited for him. Ever since Dad had left, she was stopping by his soccer practice when cheerleading was over so that she could make sure he got home okay. He hated it, but she couldn't help take on the role of protector after everything that had happened to them.

Today she was only a little worried because she kept getting distracted with thoughts of how weird her school was. Mr. Ramone had been cool, but him wanting to talk about what was going on struck her as off. Like something really was going on

[vote4nathan]

Lost in his own thoughts, he only noticed Claire approaching when she was several feet away. He stood up and smoothed out the material of his shirt as he automatically inspected her to make sure that she looked healthy and unharmed.

Once he had assured himself of that fact... at least in the physical sense, he nodded quickly. "Yes. Yes everything seems okay." Somewhat awkwardly, he stepped forward to give her a hug. But once his arms were around her, he relaxed into the embrace. "I was more worried about you, actually. You're doing okay?"

[thecheerleader]

Claire hugged Nathan gently, taking a deep breath and calming herself down now that she knew everyone was alright. She was a little surprised that he'd come to check in on her, he could have just called if he wanted to do that, but she was also grateful. It made her think maybe she was more than an obligation to him. He already had a family and so did she, if he didn't want to see her again, he knew he didn't have to.

"Yeah, I'm alright," Claire answered, pulling back to look at him. It took her a minute to figure out what was going on, but then she realized he knew. Of course he knew, Nathan had probably been keeping better track of things than she was. "You found the article, didn't you?"

[vote4nathan]

"I did." Nathan nodded, finally letting go of her and pulling back. "I was worried about you when I read..."

He paused, head tilting to the side curiously. "You haven't heard from him." He acknowledged.