You're Killing Me (Robert, Bella) - Bella's Castle

"Don't let your anger overcome your senses." He smiled, "I think you can manage that."

Her fists clenched, trembling as she tried to restrain herself. To calm herself down. "I don't know what to do here, everything is so fucking different.."

He nodded, "Every city is different, its important to adapt as necessary to survive. There are many new faces, some old faces, and some that are just new old faces." He chuckled lightly keeping the tone warm and light.

"No!" She cried, "I stuck to the shadows, no one knew I was there. Now I come here, they want me to be Harpy? My Clan is full of failures?"

He smiled softly, "Bella, its okay. Is there anything I can do?"

"No," she snarled, "I'm going to go talk to Grace."

Robert frowned openly, "Can I come and at least watch your back, I'll stay hidden. I just don't like the idea of you talking to that.... Ummm.... Old sow."

"No, Robert." She responded curtly. "You need to stay here."

He hesitated a moment, but nodded, "Just, be careful, and don't get hurt. Okay?"

"Okay, hon. I'll see you back here when I'm done?"

He nodded, "I'll wait right here."

She nodded, and left.