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Ebony gave another blank blink towards the cat. She'd totally forgotten that day Lucia came over after explaining and apologizing to Cordelia. The girls had spent the day trying not to think about what had passed, just trying to enjoy one another's company like before. Although something had been up with the smoke Frei then, yet neither guardian or friend had been aware. It obviously hadn't been as blatant as this feeble attempt the two were desperately trying to pass off now. An act Lucia was absolutely not buying.

Again Delia was looking to Ebby for answers, her tanned face a testimony to her silent angst as she vehemently tried to hear the woman's thoughts and will her to hear hers. After a long moment, the dark scaled Raevan sighed, her sharp wings lowering and half-body sinking slight in reaction to her deflated emotion. Quietly she offered up their secret to the Sigel. "I'm not Cordelia." Ebony sighed, another pause before she pointed a sharp nail towards her former body. "That's Cordelia."

With a weak, unsure smile, Delia gave the girl a timid wave in response. Her cheeks blushed a rosy sort of color, embarrassed because she wasn't sure how her catty friend would react to such news. Body switching? It was so unheard of even in Gaia!

"Shhhh." Ebony replied once the Sigel realized the utter truth in her admittance. The other patrons of the restaurant had been pretty much keeping to themselves while the half people conversed, only a minor curious glance here and there, mostly guys checking out Lucia. But when the scantily clad girl burst with disbelief it had truly forced more attention on them, and not all looked to be friendly this time. Some looked worried that a fight was about to break out or something.

Quickly, the woman masquerading as the basilisk Frei grabbed her wrist and dragged her outside, the real Cordelia quick on their ribbons. Once they were a good ways away, Ebony let go of Lucia immediately and Delia soon slipped in with a gentle hand on the surely bewildered cat's cheek. Unlike times past, her touch was warm. "Lucia? Are you okay? You look a little pale."

"Well I..." Cordelia fumbled, legs shifting unconsciously from side to side in an attempt to loosen the hold of nervousness that gathered in them suddenly. She hadn't a clue where to start nor did she really have a good explanation as to why this had happened.

She opened her mouth to try and explain again, but was cut short when Lucia pulled her in tight for a hug. The mere action was enough to put the girl's nerves at ease and she immediately reciprocated by wrapping her arms around the Sigel's waist. Delia couldn't help smiling about that, she really was happy for her friend's growth. "I'm sorry Lucia." was her quiet reply, muffled by the vast amount of black hair the girl was currently hugging into. Lucia certainly had grown, hair, waist, there was just so much more of her now. Not that it was a bad thing, just something to get use to.

Arms crossed tight over her half-formed chest, Ebony sighed and waited for the girls "moment" to be done with finally. When it was she flatly responded to the cat's previous inquires. "We didn't want anyone to know. That being said, you can't tell anyone. Most especially Kyou or the Lab staff. If they found out, they, I..." A most unusual look of pain crossed the Frei's face then as she glanced towards her former body with a longing. It wasn't for the physical body itself, though she did very much miss being able to stand on solid ground. No, it was for the soul occupying that said body. Ebony just didn't know what she'd do if the Lab decided she was an unfit guardian and took Cordelia away from her.

Quickly Ebony shook the grim idea from her head and continued on. "I can figure this out soon enough. I just need time is all. Meanwhile it's best not to get everyone all worried and whatnot. I'm sure they all have their own problems to deal with right now anyway."

Ebony returned Lucia's scowl with a frustrated one of her own. This could be a problem if the kitten didn't cooperate. Though true it may be about what happened with her and her guardian, it didn't mean it would be the same out come for them. As Yuurei wasn't at fault for what had happened, Ebony felt she was responsible. Of course she wasn't completely positive, but the Brit was pretty sure that once things were straightened out and the source found it'd prove that she was the one at fault for this awkward situation. Then surely the Lab would take Cordelia away right?

She couldn't let that happened and damned if she'd let them. Trying to keep her emotions in check, the "Raevan" grabbed Cordelia's arm and floated away, forcefully dragging the girl with her. "I'm sorry but we must to be leaving now. Perhaps I have no right to ask you to keep this quiet Lucia. Though I hope you will."

A very confused Cordelia merely looked back and forth between the newly grown Sigel and her almost seething woman as she was being dragged away. Of course being the human now she had a much better way of refusing such a rough act, but of course she didn't. Ebby was already so upset she didn't want her more angry. Simply the girl gave an apologetic shrug and farewell wave to her furry eared friend. Hopefully they'd see one another again soon.

Ebony's eyes narrowed, looking so much more sinister and menacing since they were scaled. In fact, Lucia should probably thank whatever deities above that Cordelia did not possess the infamous Basilisk's glare that her former self had or else she'd be nothing but stone now.

Something of a primal instinct took hold of her and the Brit gave a low hiss, her sharp wings unfolding with a rattle. "Figure out? We told you! Obviously a mistake." she spurned the dark youth before her. Floating higher, unconsciously trying to match a height and size the snake had once been. "And I'll have you know that I do not appreciate your tone of voice nor the manner in which you have decided to express yourself." To this she was referring to the cussing. "Further more I-"

"SHUT UP!" Cordelia's voice rang out louder than she'd ever been able to accomplish with her own. Ebony's mouth hung wide open in place where she'd been cut off as she gaped in surprise at her charge's sudden outburst.

Always did everyone forget what truly lay beneath that serene smile and sweet demeanor. And though she was out of the corresponding body at the moment, Delia still held the Basilisk's bite. Now it was her turn to give her opinion on the matter. Something she would not sugar coat. "Don't look so happy Lucia. I was talking to both of you." she said at catching the cat in a moment of smug victory.

"You can't know what she's been through either. Or me for that matter. This thing has been hard for both of us." Carefully, Cordelia wrapped her arms around Ebony for a calming hug. It worked as the Frei's outward appearance relaxed some, though her eyes and set jaw still showed she was somewhat annoyed with Lucia. "And the less people know the better. They'd only make it worse with their worrying. Truly, Ebby is just thinking of everyone else, that's all. Even if you can't see that and she won't admit..." There was a brief moment of silent communication between Raevan and guardian, but it was obvious Delia had said too much into the inner workings of her woman.

"Anyway..." Cordelia continued, releasing a more calmed Ebony, yet who was wordlessly fuming still. "Could you please not say anything to anyone? I couldn't stand if people were needlessly worrying over us. I promise we'll figure this out soon enough."

To this only two sets of grey eyes looked to Lucia quietly. She was right, they both knew it, but were too stubborn to really say so. This wasn't the same as breaking an arm, yet it wasn't exactly death either and Ebony had run to others before when things had happened concerning Cordelia. Why was now so different? Maybe because since they didn't know how this happened they were afraid someone to confirm their suspicions, that this was permanent and they'd never be themselves totally again. It was obvious the same idea crossed both females' minds as they both got a rather glum look on their faces.

Calmer, but still not really over her bout of anger, Ebony muttered, "I'll do what I can first and if nothing works I'll go to the Lab. Okay?" This for all it was worth wasn't exactly a lie, just that she didn't give a specific deadline to which she would contact the Lab should her ideas not work. Ebony really hated having to rely on others, not wanting to look pathetic and weak.

Moving over to Lucia and once more gently placing her palm to her cheek, "I promise I'll make her. Don't worry Lu."

Cordelia frowned and let her hand drop. Maybe Ebony was only a human, but she wasn't one to cross, even now that she was so frustrated with being stuck in a body that had no legs and needed to feed on smoke rather than physical food. It made for a rather cranky Brit, one that now possessed the powers of a Raevan mind you. Powers she didn't quite understand, not that Cordelia knew any better. But still, powers all the same.

Ebony looked at the phone and then back to Lucia with a 'you've got to be kidding' expression. She sighed heavily before taking the phone and hitting dial. It was one of the longest waits she'd ever had as the phone rang and rang. Finally the Lab's machine picked up and Ebony spoke, "Ello. This is Ebony Shade. I'd like to schedule an appointment for Cordelia. Please call me back at your convenience." Ending the call and handing the phone back, "It's done. Happy now?"