Scarlet had never thought of Vincent in this role before. He looked so grown up when he talked about them fighting. She wondered how he managed to switch from comedian to a combatant in the same breath. Scarlet knew they were all agitated because of her, at that second, she didn’t think immortality was a bad thing. She would be able to hold her weight, but she had to deal with them planning this around her to accommodate her. “I think Vincent’s plan is the plan. I will take Scarlet with me when the time comes and you boys can do what you do best. Is that ok with everyone?” They all nodded in unison. Scarlet couldn’t help but notice that her friend was part of their world and had taken to it without hesitation. She hoped that she could still exist in her world with her. She tugged on

