[Kaliko]

Raven took what Bee dished out. When it finally started to calm down, he replied, "If you're finished, go put Laurel back inside."

[Rinrou]

Bee snorted, "What? You really think all girls are the same? You think I'm just going to get angry then calm down and comply with you?" she spat, still as furious as ever though she appeared calmer. "You forget I was born and raised on the streets. I'm not going to take orders from you, bastard. If you think for one second that I'm a compliant woman who you can boss around, you're terribly mistaken. I've gone along with you because I thought you were different. That you had a bit of James in you." she shook her head, "But you don't. I hate men like you. I work for James, not Wolfe. You have no power over me." she told Raven cruelly, "And I'm going to do what's best for Laurel regardless of what you say."

[Kaliko]

"I thought you were different too," Raven retorted. "I don't care what you think of me. But what's best for Laurel is for us to help her see that she isn't just hurting herself."

[Rinrou]

Bee actually laughed, "You... thought I was different?" she asked, "Funny. How is that possible when you think all women are the same?" she inquired harshly. "And I think that having wishy-washy friends who give up on their ability to help her one moment and want to help her the next will do her more harm then just taking her away outright." she countered firmly.

[Kaliko]

"I'm so sorry for showing weakness - I know, a man like James isn't supposed to do that," Raven snorted. "But don't worry; you won't ever have to see it again."

[Rinrou]

Bee glared at Raven, "James is weak and he's not afraid to show it. He has more troubles than you could possibly imagine. But he doesn't give up and he would never give up on a friend even for a minute." she stated firmly. "I won't give Laurel back to you until you swear that that self-pitying episode you pulled today won't happen again while you're helping Laurel. I won't stand for it."

[Kaliko]

"You know nothing about me!" Raven replied, voice raising. "Like terra I'd just give up on Laurel! And like terra can you compare me to James like this. I'm not James. I'm me, not anyone else! So get Laurel inside before she catches a cold and before I take her from you!"

[Rinrou]

Bee stood still for a long time, "How does it feel? It doesn't feel good does it, to be compared with another? What if I started grouping all guys together and saying they were all the same. You would declare that you're nothing like James, right? You would declare your individuality." she sighed with a small smirk, "Hypocrite."

Then she walked forward and handed Laurel over to James, "Take good care of her, she needs you to have that confidence you just showed me. Don't lose it again." And she turned to step around him and towards the Juttle.

[Kaliko]

Raven had more to say, but he had the wisdom to keep his mouth shut as he took Laurel. Eyes still flashing with anger, he walked back inside and put Laurel back in bed before checking on Dan and Cong.

[Rinrou]

Bee didn't came back out of the Juttle but it stayed where it was.

"You see..." Kale stated to Blaze as they watched a pink blur on the screen, "He moves so fast it's hard to tell but... if you look closely he has a bit of a pattern." he nodded, "He can't help it after all the years of 'programing.' But figuring out which set he's running through it pretty near impossible. That and sometimes he'll throw a sudden punch or kick that's completely different from what he had been doing. That trick move has knocked down more opponents when I can count." Kale nodded, "But this is only hand to hand. Never go up against him if he's holding a gun." he added with another nod.

[Kaliko]

The three stayed inside. Dan and Raven watched over Cong, Laurel, and her father.

"Hmmm..." Blaze noted. Surprisingly, it wasn't clear if she was interested or not.

[Rinrou]

Laurel's father was showing signs of waking up again but Laurel was still fast asleep thanks to Bee.

Kale chuckled as he explained a few other things, "I doubt he'll ever fight you for real though." he sighed, "But it's kinda fun to watch... with his pink hair and all." he mused.

[Kaliko]

Before Cong went to sleep, he gave Dan and Raven some smelling salts to wake Laurel if her father woke up.

Blaze didn't seem to get the part about the pink hair, but she didn't ask.

[Rinrou]

Laurel's father woke with a start, instantly starting to unhook himself from the machines around him.

Laurel, however would not wake up, even with the smelling salts. Whatever Bee had given her was very strong.

[Kaliko]

Raven immediately ran into Laurel's father's room.

Dan kept trying to wake Laurel up.

[Rinrou]

When Raven entered the room, Laurel's father paused from detangling himself and glanced over at him. His eyes were rather inquisitive. He hadn't seen this person around here before.