Mid Morning sunlight softly illuminated the bed, warming Angel's cheeks. He opened his eyes, shielding his face with an arm, and rolled to his side, away from the window. It took a moment for the fact that there was no pain to really register, and memories of the previous evening returned in spades. The attack, Charlie saving and later healing him. Angel shook his head softly, amazed at how powerful Charlie was becoming, and after all that happened, he no longer feared that she'd even turn on him. Clutching the beaded necklace around his neck, he lifted it up and over his head, opened the nightstand drawer, and dropped it inside. Sitting up, Angel stretched and yawned loudly, feeling his muscles move under his skin, and it felt good! Standing, he collected some clothes from the dresser and decided on a quick shower, so he could go see his favorite ladies practice.

Clouds had rolled in and blocked out a part of the sun's rays, which felt nice to both Charlie and Cassie, as they'd been focused on training for nearly two hours, sweat beaded on their brows.

"Okay, Charlie, for this next one, I'm going to show you how to skip-catch. This is good for balance and concentration, and I think with your power, it will make a good defensive posture." Cassie held her Bo Staff out horizontally in front of her, and Charlie, standing face-to-face with Cassie about ten feet apart, mirrored her movements.

"Like this?" Charlie asked as she followed, and Cassie nodded approvingly.

"Yes. Now watch me." Cassie started slowly so Charlie could see her hand placements, then began to pick up speed. Charlie whistled softly at the precise movements and Cassie's technique and tried to keep up but dropped the Bo twice, and her demon voice growled with frustration.

"Easy, darlin." Cassie smirked, "It's okay to mess up when you're learning."

"I just want to know everything so I can protect Angel better."

"Then don't think ahead; stay in the moment. Watch." Cassie repeated the beginning steps, and Charlie narrowed her eyes to watch every twist and how Cassie would cross her wrists, with her upper hand turning her palm up to catch the staff and twist it to her lower hand. Charlie's eyes widened as Cassie's movements got faster and faster, until the spins looked to Charlie like the propeller of an airplane. Cassie kept going and nodded for Charlie to try again. Charlie started with the movements and picked up speed, her demon reflexes coming out as she let herself trust herself. Soon, it was Cassie who whistled in awe as Charlie was spinning her staff so fast it became a blur, and Cassie felt the wind from the power of her twists.

"Damn, girl." Cassie smiled, "You got it!"

Charlie giggled as she stopped and bowed to Cassie appreciatively, "I think I understand now. Focus on the grip and stance, and let the motions repeat fluidly."

"Exactly, sis." Cassie said, impressed, and Charlie blushed, "Let's try this one. It's called 'Let the pinkie lead the way'. With this one, you can modify it to take out those in front and to your sides."

Cassie demonstrated again slowly, but Charlie was catching on faster and faster, and after a while and a few other techniques, Cassie took a challenging stance: "I'm sure you recall how I beat you up last night?"

"I may be healed, but my memory is still bruised." Charlie smirked as she took on her own defensive posture, "I owe you a few bruises," and with a pause, Charlie let her demon voice finish, "Sis!"

Cassie chuckled as she began to move slowly, combining techniques and looking to catch Charlie off guard. "Smart. You're using your innate abilities mixed with the training as a way to make your opponent nervous." Cassie suddenly dropped to one knee, spun her staff along the ground, and nearly clipped Charlie's feet, but she was more prepared than before and hopped up. Still, Cassie was far more trained for such combat, and she swung the staff up hard and caught Charlie in the hip, and she stumbled. Cassie watched Charlie's horns sprout out, and red eyes glowed at her as Charlie found her footing. "But of course, I'm not scared of you… Sis!"

Charlie let her full hybrid form spill forth, and her claws gripped the Bo staff to the point it almost cracked, but her demon voice held a tint of amusement: "Oh, come on!"

"Let your power flow, sweetie. Just know that with me, you're going to have to really rely on what I've been training you. Try everything; come at me with all you've got!"

Charlie did exactly that, starting with the pinkie move to drive Cassie backwards, twisting her wrists to lower and raise her attack to avoid Cassie's blocks. Charlie nearly had Cassie back against one of the dojo walls when Cassie suddenly dropped her Bo staff. In the heat of the moment, Charlie moved in to attack Cassie for her mistake, but she heard what Cassie saw and stopped. Turning her eyes towards the door, Charlie's features melted back into her human form, and she grinned wide at Angel, who leaned against the door frame watching the two practice. Charlie felt more than saw Cassie's energy move past her, and then watched Cassie grab Angel and embrace him firmly.

"Angel!" Cassie's voice was thick with feeling: "Thank the goddesses, you're alright!"

Angel returned the embrace and closed his eyes, "I'm sorry to put you through all of this, sis. Thank you so much for saving my life."

"Always!" Cassie wiped her eyes as she took a step back, "I can't believe Charlie was able to heal you. It's a true miracle."

Charlie blushed as she stepped up to the siblings, staff still in hand, and Angel opened an arm for her to nestle herself into him, "It's a true Charlie."

Cassie chuckled at Charlie's cheeks turning crimson, and Charlie shook her head, "I'm glad, but... if I didn't have these powers..." She looked at Angel, "I nearly died with you last night."

Angel nodded and moved a few strands of hair out of Charlie's face, "We were all lucky you found your power, Charlie, and now we know more about what you can do... and," Angel's demeanor turned serious, "What Samedi, under Bible's guidance, can do."

The celebratory air was suffocated under the reminder of last night and the three were silent for a moment. Angel continued, "Rygen may be dead and gone, but Samedi could call up more demons. Let's hope Amanda has found something in the files she's collecting."

"Has she called?" Cassie instinctively asked before realizing.

"With my phone busted up, I don't know, and I don't have her number memorized, or I'd borrow yours. We'll just have to wait for her to show."

"There's still an hour before noon. I'm going to teach Charlie a few more tricks, then we'll grab lunch, and if Amanda's here by then, go over everything she brings."

"Sounds good. Umm," Angel remembered and looked chastised with the next question, "About your car?"

"I got it back here before it gave up, completely," Cassie shrugged, "But it's definitely done for."

"I'm sorry."

"Charlie took payment out of Rygen, and you're okay." Cassie shook her head, smiling, "That's all that really matters to me."

"So, it's parked in the back?"

"Yup."

"Then I'm going to collect the arsenal I'd bought and see what I can salvage out of the groceries. Meet you in an hour in the shop?"

"Deal."

Angel leaned into Charlie and gave her a soft kiss on the lips, "Go easy on my sister, okay, Princess?"

With a wink, Charlie suddenly jabbed her Bo staff out and caught Cassie in the shoulder, who grunted and stumbled back, "Just as easy as she did on me last night!"

"Why, you little demon!" Cassie skipped backwards and fetched her Bo staff, taking on a challenging stance again, "That's the last time you get one up on me!"

Angel laughed and stepped back as Charlie lunged at Cassie, and the two began to spar in earnest. Taking that as his cue to leave, Angel opened the door and took the stairs down to the main floor and out to the back.