That made Lexi duck her head again, trying to keep the tears from forming. "...all right. I know I couldn't do anything to you, either. Not--not that wasn't, I don't know, knock you out somehow and hope that things go back to normal when you woke up. I know that can't always be counted on, but I know I wouldn't be able to do anything else."
It was strange, thinking of the Pthumerians as the lesser of two evils. And Lexi wouldn't fight for them, she'd be fighting for those she cared for. That was still a very strong distinction for her.
And Lexi smiled, a small sad smile. "I'm glad I'm something of a good influence. Now, it's time for you to be a good influence on me."
Lexi had been alone in a crowd for way too long, separated from her family, losing Rue's friendship. And in a way, she'd felt the same way here. But Luz helped. Luz always helped.
And Lexi's feelings were increasing as well, knowing how Luz threw herself into whatever it took to help others. That kind of selflessness was impossible to find in East Highland.
"Why go with only the one, when there are so many more to choose from, ma choupinette," Lexi said with an attempt at a cute smile.
"I know. And it's fine, you're plenty strong enough on your own." Which was true. She was continually amazed by Luz's abilities. She couldn't imagine being able to take a power from home and be able to hone it the way Luz had.
"And bibliophiles. That's also a good one. Also plus at least five points," Lexi said teasingly.
"Nope," Lexi said firmly. "No dying. Not again. Even though that's kinda what brought us together in the first place? Weirdest meet-cute ever, but it still works?"
"Okay, not at her darkest hour. After I feed you and you have some time to digest. So a couple of hours from now, at least?" Lexi smiled wryly.
see, all I can think of is the Tori Amos cover, which is CREEPY
It was strange, thinking of the Pthumerians as the lesser of two evils. And Lexi wouldn't fight for them, she'd be fighting for those she cared for. That was still a very strong distinction for her.
And Lexi smiled, a small sad smile. "I'm glad I'm something of a good influence. Now, it's time for you to be a good influence on me."
Lexi had been alone in a crowd for way too long, separated from her family, losing Rue's friendship. And in a way, she'd felt the same way here. But Luz helped. Luz always helped.
And Lexi's feelings were increasing as well, knowing how Luz threw herself into whatever it took to help others. That kind of selflessness was impossible to find in East Highland.
"Why go with only the one, when there are so many more to choose from, ma choupinette," Lexi said with an attempt at a cute smile.
"I know. And it's fine, you're plenty strong enough on your own." Which was true. She was continually amazed by Luz's abilities. She couldn't imagine being able to take a power from home and be able to hone it the way Luz had.
"And bibliophiles. That's also a good one. Also plus at least five points," Lexi said teasingly.
"Nope," Lexi said firmly. "No dying. Not again. Even though that's kinda what brought us together in the first place? Weirdest meet-cute ever, but it still works?"
"Okay, not at her darkest hour. After I feed you and you have some time to digest. So a couple of hours from now, at least?" Lexi smiled wryly.
A hint to be taken up on soonish? Probably?