I led all six of the fallen into the house. But don’t think I didn’t notice how Elias came and walked beside me while the other three walked in between me and them. It bugged me. No it shouldn't have bugged me so much but it did. I know they were just trying to protect me, that they were looking out for me, and it was sweet. But they also had to learn, had to understand that I could take care of myself now. They had to let me learn to stand on my own feet in this new world. But they didn’t seem to want to let me.
When we all got in the house and up to my office, I went and just plopped in my chair, holding my head in my hands to massage my temples. I was tired, upset I was interrupted with Elias. Not that anything really would have happened outside in the garden but still. Then on top of
