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*there is the sound of large wings and then sneakers hitting the roof with a slight thud, but the moment a person would turn to look, it's just very human looking Celeste* You know how to hide, girl.

Nat had been crying. Constantly off and on for the last few hours. She was shaky too. She didn't pay much attention to the flapping of wings but turned when Celeste said something. "I know. Funny isn't it?"

Funny how? *Celeste walks toward her half way between slowly enough not to spook her and not so slow she seems not to trust her*

"Hiding so well no one can find you. And I'm in one of the places people usually look first. the diner. Except..above it." She wasn't making much sense really. "Lost and found." She snorted.

"Except now you're found and found." Celeste is close enough to put a hand on her arm.

"Why? I'm a terrible sister...I'm a terrible girlfriend. " She shrugged a bit, but allowed the hand, not moving too much. She wasn't feeling so good. "Maybe people are right. Maybe Mat needs someone stronger."

"Honey, who have you been talking too that filled your head with such lies?" The hand moves and it's an arm around her shoulders, careful and light but there.

"It's true. I am. I can't even get my sister out of my dads. And Mat? He does. It's the truth.I try too hard." And then she was leaning against Celeste

Celeste squeezes her gently. "You can't save a person who refuses to be saved, and I've never heard your boy complain about you, even for a minute."

"I should be able to get her away from him. That place. I should be stronger and make her see she has to" She frowned. "Mat doesn't have to say anything. No one actually has to say anything."

"Mat is better since he's met you, even if you don't want to see it." Celeste turns at to face her. "You can't make them do what they will not do."

"But I should try harder Celeste. She's my sister..."

Celeste shakes her gently. "Stop it! You're talking about things you should not speak of."

She just blinked at her and looked down. "Sorry."

"I cannot save all my sisters, either. No one can save everyone."

She just gave a nod "I know..." She did. Kind of. She was just..fucked up right now.

Celeste nods and hugs her tightly.

Nat clung to Celeste and sighed "I should get back shouldn't I?"

"Probably, yeah. People are worried."

That made her cringe as she started to get up "Crap. Mat."

"Mhmm. It'll be fine though."

She gave a nod. "Alright, let's go." She was tired, but she'd manage to walk at least she hoped.

Celeste is right at her side to help her get out of the place in case she needs it.

It took..several minutes for Nat to be able to get down off the roof but she managed and just shoved her hands into her hoodie's pockets as she started to walk.

Celeste keeps pace along the way. There's no reason for her not to do so and she wants to make sure Nat is safe.

"Did you see him before ya came looking?"

"No, I just called him."

"Oh." She cringed again and then sighed, stopping in front of the door before opening it and stepping in. Oh, she was so sure he was going to give her that pissed off look he had down so well. Yes, yes she was.

"Trishelle went over to talk to him, though."

"Are we sure they haven't killed each other?" It was a half joke.

Gently teasing. "It's anyone's bet."

"I vote they are on opposite sides of the room."

"I vote she's pacing and he's staring at her."

She gave a small laugh and shook her head, hitting the button on the lift and grumbled.

She keeps following and shaking her head.

Once there she lifted the gate and stepped out, pausing at the front door before biting her lip.

"It'll be ok, Nat."

"Right..." She gave a nod and pushed open the door.

Celeste is going to follow until she's sure Nat is safe.