Damien I spent the afternoon worshiping Clara and then sat with her as she sorted through and showed me her new outfits. I couldn’t wait to see her in them. It was a strange feeling to actually be interested in such a frivolous thing, but seeing her excitement over simple clothes made me want to buy her a mall. We had dinner together in our apartment before Angie showed up to hang out with her while I led the mission to rescue her brother. I could see the anticipation and worry all over her face. I finally understood why half my warriors waited until the exact time I would give them to meet. It was hard to leave her. I appreciated Angie coming to stay with Clara. She has been through this for years, watching Max head out during the evening and not knowing when he would return. Hell, she

