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Are you ok?

Yeah, but I want to run away. My Dad isn't home!

Wait, were you already at his house or with your relatives?

With my relatives.

Do you need someplace to go? I assume you've tried calling your dad.

Yeah, he is on his way back from a quick trip to London.

Do you need someplace to stay in the meantime? I can send someone to pick you up and take you to my place. I'm kind of out of town on business right now.

THANK YOU. YES, PLEASE.

They'll be at your location soon. Keep your cell phone on. They're two guys, their names are Thomas and Robert. They're kind of military, so they might seem a bit gruff or stern, but they're actually quite nice. They're gonna take you to my townhouse and stay with you inside until your dad gets back. Unless you want them to watch you at your dad's?

They're gonna call me when they arrive so you know they're the right guys. Does that sound okay?

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Can I sneak out and meet them down the street?

Yes. But what's going on?? Is someone hurting you?

No, but there's a crazy lady here and I'm scared of her. I don't want her to see me.

Dammit. A friend of your relatives?

The guys'll be parked down the street at [this intersection] in a dark sedan. They'll be standing outside the car so you can see them. You wait until I've confirmed it's them before you get in that car.

My dad's going to find out! I haven't told him about any of this.

I will, I don't want to get kidnapped by anyone.

Seriously, kid, what is going on??

You'll never believe me.

Trust me. I've pretty much seen it all. And if I haven't yet dealt with what you're talking about, I'll owe you $20. So you have nothing to lose, do you?

My Mom used to be a witch and I live with her old coven but they suck at magic and they've got a crazy lady downstairs that I'm supposed to meet but something is really wrong with her.

....Okay your dad told me the first part, but NOT that your mom's coven was the relatives you live with. What the kriff Alex, nice going.

Get out. Now. Start walking towards that intersection at the end of the block if you haven't already.

I don't think he knows. He's really clueless about me and Mom.

[Mutters to herself for a minute, some of it sounds like it might in a different language.]

You and I are going to have a talk, kid. If you don't tell your dad, you and me are gonna have a talk about how to tell him.

He is going to be really upset.

Yeah, maybe, kinda, but better that he knows so he can help keep you safe. And you're not living with your mom's cousins anymore. At all. You're living with your dad, and if I haven't found a housekeeper/nanny person before he goes out of town again, you're staying with me. And if for some reason I'm not back in town yet, I'll find a safe place for you.

But I really doubt your dad will go out of town again for a while after this.

This is terrifying and you aren't even my kid! I should come back to Detroit. Did you decide whether you're going to my place or your dad's?

I'll go to your place until my Dad gets home. If you texted him he's probably already on the next flight out.

Aren't you working? Why come back here? I won't be alone for too long.

My place is incredibly secure. Once you get there with them, I'll let you guys in remotely.

I thought he was already on his way back? Damn, I'll call him.

My friends are staying with you until your dad arrives.

I can't reach him so I don't know! Sorry.

I got out okay, they're still talking about grimoires.

It's okay. I texted and left him a voicemail letting him know the basics.

I had to look that up. I'm glad you're out. Thomas and Robert are there now and they'll stay with you.

Please don't trash my new place.

I'm not some kid. You won't even know I was there.

I know, I was mostly joking. Kind of. A little bit.

You're a kid, but you seem like a good kid.

I'm mature for my age.