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[Madeline Speare]

I make my way over to my room,"I have no clue,"

[Ian Hunt]

I watch her for a moment, then go back into the guest room, leaving the door ajar slightly, just in case.

[Madeline Speare]

A few mintues later I tap lightly on Ian's door,"Ian?"

[Ian Hunt]

I get up and open the door fully, "Yeah?"

[Madeline Speare]

I bit my bottom lip not sure how to explain."Can I stay here with you for a bit? I'm-I'm a little freaked out right now."

[Ian Hunt]

"Yeah, sure. Of course." I say, stepping back so she could come in.

[Madeline Speare]

I nod and make my way in. I sit on the edge of his bed."What happened?" I ask.

[Ian Hunt]

"You were trying to jump out of the window...something about your parents...I pulled you back...and you said something about a voice...and then...well, now, you can't-...you have no idea what happened." I say softly, sitting down next to her.

[Madeline Speare]

I shake my head,"It doesnt sound like something I would do," I tell him leaning against him. "And why dont I remember it?"

[Ian Hunt]

"Your guess is as good as mine."

[Madeline Speare]

I sigh and lie on my back."I-I remember, a voice, that's all. It was saying something, telling me what to do."

[Ian Hunt]

I draw my legs up onto the bed, watching her carefully. "You think Imperio, maybe?"

[Madeline Speare]

"It's possible," I say closing my eyes.

[Ian Hunt]

I pause, "That would mean there was someone else here."

[Madeline Speare]

I quickly open my eyes,"What?" I ask sitting up fear growing in my chest.

[Ian Hunt]

"Well, if you were imperiused...you didn't do it to yourself and it wasn't me. That would mean someone else was here." I say, reaching for my wand.

[Madeline Speare]

I put my hand over his,"Hold on now, dont act so rashly," I tell him,"Does someone have to be within distance to place an imperiuse curse?"

[Ian Hunt]

"Not necessarily. Depends on the caster. But I'd rather not take a chance." I say, taking my wand and gripping it tightly.

[Madeline Speare]

I keep a firm grip on his hand,"I'm sure it's nothing," I say."Come on it's late, we'll worry about it tomorrow."

[Ian Hunt]

"Fine," I say, putting my wand down again, but making sure it's within reaching distance.
I'd been in situations like these enough times by now.

[Madeline Speare]

"You worry too much," I tell him.

[Ian Hunt]

"I know." I laugh uneasily.

[Madeline Speare]

"Relax," I tell him my thumb tracing a small circle on the back of his hand."We'll figure this out tomorrow. I promise."

[Ian Hunt]

"Yeah, okay." I say, forcing myself to relax slightly.

[Madeline Speare]

I smile,"You worry way too much you know that?" I push a strand of hair behind my ear."I'ts not healthy to worry so much."

[Ian Hunt]

"A lot of things I do aren't healthy." I smile weakly.

[Madeline Speare]

"Like?" I ask raising an eyebrow.

[Ian Hunt]

"Lot's of things." I shrug.

[Madeline Speare]

"Please don't tell me you smoke."

[Ian Hunt]

""Er...okay, I won't say it."