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Maybe I should think of it as a game, Relena murmured, pouring herself a glass of orange juice. It can't do me any harm if I make light of it, can it?

The horn of the escort blared outside, and she took the glass with her. It was damp out on the walk from the rain, and yet again Relena felt a pang of remorse flame up in her heart for the loss of her father's beloved Bichon Frise, Gloria. Wufei was waiting obediently, and he noticed the strange prosaic mood she'd seem to come in recently. He immediately asked her what was wrong when she strapped on her seat belt in the passenger seat next to him. The engine purred in the chest of the black Mazda 6-2-6, and Wufei remained motionless with his hand on the gear box.

Nothing's wrong, Wufei. I'm just tired. She tried to insure him that she was perfectly fine, but he still frowned displeasingly and began on the way to the ESUN headquarters.

When they were on the entrance ramp to the highway, he glanced over at her through the corner of his eye and said, Something happened last night.
She twitched mentally, her outward appearance showing no more than a bit of sadness and placidity. What on earth do you mean?

The car drifted into the second lane and increased speed. I can tell something happened to you. What was it?

Think quick on your feet, Relena. I miss the dog.



Relena stared at him, surprised.

Don't lie to me.

she sighed and went on, was visited unexpectedly.

The security system didn't show any activity at the doors since I left.

Watching as the lines sped by, Relena chuckled slightly. He came through the window.

What? Good God, Relena, what in the hell happened? Wufei's startled, angry face seemed to pin her against the window. Why didn't you report it? Something could have happened to you!

It was Heero.



Keep your eyes on the road, Wufei, she smiled at him. I'll tell you if you promise not to have a coronary.

He nodded.

It wasn't the first time I saw him. I've seen him two other times before last night. Both of the times weren't planned, I assure you. He just showed up in the house and I just happened to find him.

What happened?

Nothing. Except last night. Relena turned her head to look out the window again. Last night he tried to drown me in the tub, but he didn't let me.

Wufei's voice dropped into a gravely threat. He what?

I know that Heero would never try to hurt me, Wufei. He's doing it for a reason.

Wufei grabbed her wrist and dragged her into the lounge while Relena navigated her way to the meeting she was scheduled to speak in. I need to speak to you. About Relena.

What is it? Are you two arguing again?

He shook his head. Heero's been apparently showing up off of the security system. Last night he came through her window and tried to drown her in her upstairs bath.

Sally's eyes widened drastically. You're kidding, you have to be. Where did you hear this?

She told me.



Wufei stuffed his hands into his pants pockets. I'm worried about her safety.

So, what do you think is in order?

A full time body guard.

Who would you suppose this person be? She sneered menacingly.

Wufei scowled at her. Sally, please.

All right, I'll consult Lady Une about your transfer to twenty four hour protection support of the vice minister.

Before he could fight her off, Sally was gone with a wave. Wufei thumped his fist into the Formica table nearby and didn't know whether to curse his existence or praise God Almighty for a blessing in disguise.