"..Why are you here..?"

"..She got hurt."

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Fire. Fire and smoke swirled in the dense air. The Showgrounds was destroyed, SMG4 and Co. left to fend for themselves in the wake of a new foe. They were.. okay, right? He made sure each of them were okay- no major injuries, other than a few scars, everyone was just a bit banged up.

..Oh, but Legg- ..right, Meggy. He had to correct himself far too often. She was hurt badly. Cradling the youngest in his arms, He was kneeling at her side, desperately trying to make sure she was okay. Pleading, sitting there for hours trying to make sure she was alright. Even when the others came back to consciousness he'd been there, barely blocking attacks out of what was fear and anger, not doing much more other than shooing them away momentarily before returning to holding his dau- ..his. ..he- Meggy. That was all she was, plain and simple.