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The police had insisted that she ride in the back of the ambulence. She was greatful that they let Roux stay with her, though Aphismet was force to travel with one of the officers in their cars. She sat in the stark white, sterile vehicle beside Roux - who broke at least three syringes and came very close to getting physical with one of the MDs that were simply trying to make sure that Chloe was sound of body.

By the time they'd pulled into the driveway of the Durem Police Station they had managed to give somewhat of a check up, deeming her healthy enough to go in for questioning now. She'd been well taken care of, save for a few bruises here and there that very well might have been caused from rough treatment during the rescue. The two exited from the back of the ambulence and were ushered toward the police station.

She didn't see him at first... it made Chloe incredibly anxious. It wasn't until they were fully into the station and heading back towards a private room that she spoted him.

"A-Aphismet!" Chloe hesitantly moved away from the officer that was guiding her, Roux casting a feirce glare back over his shoulder as he followed her towards the chef. "A-Aphi.." Her voice lowered even as she reached out to hold onto the hem of his shirt, like a lost child.

After everything had ended... as they'd been waiting for the police to come Chloe couldn't help but wonder something.

"W-...Where's We`rika?"

With a small flash she rememebred the moment she'd seen in through the car window. His startled expression. She'd watched him chase after the car itself as Cody had driven through a red light to get away. She couldn't forget that.. she'd actually been surprised to not see him there before the fighting had started... then she'd just forgotten about everything but the present.

We`rika sat on a crappy bench in a holding cell with half a dozen other hillbillies and jackasses of Durem. He held his head in his hands, thoroughly and obscenely bored. The Huichol did his best not to look at the filth and nastiness around him who were always looking to start a drunken fight or any inebriated shenanigans. He just sat still and stayed out of trouble since that was the last thing he needed.

He hoped Aphismet would hurry up. Not for his sake really, but the longer he took to pick him up the longer it meant Chloe was still in danger and that ate him up inside.

Every time the double doors open, his head whipped to the entrance hoping it was Aphismet and Chloe. 0 for 45 at this point.

"Hey..." Oh God it couldn't be. "HEY! Aphi! Officer... OFFICER! He's gettin' my bail, him right there! HIM! Aphi! tell him!" We`rika waved frantically at the two from behind his cage.

Aphismet had also perked up at Werika's voice calling his name. He grinned over at the Huichol, and nodded, following Chloe over. Aphi would have to remember to give Werika a giant hug when he was out of that cell; it was thanks to him that Chloe was free.

Chloe's plea to release Werika damn near broke Aphi's heart, and he knew that he had to get the shaman out of there no matter what. The officer's announcement of the bail, however...

"F-five hundred?! Wh-..." No, don't argue, Aphismet told himself. "You take credit cards, right?" He sighed, reaching for his wallet and walking back to the officer's desk. The policeman began going through the process to free the Huichol, sitting Aphismet down and taking his credit card, entering info into the computer, leaving Chloe and Werika alone to talk.

She brought her hands up to rest on We`rika's chest as he hugged her, trying her hardest not to begin crying again. She'd thought she had cried them all out back while she and Aphi had waited for the police car. Chloe took a gulp of air before returning the hug tightly, her voice muffled as she pressed her face against his chest.

"Thank you." She backed up, reaching up to rub at her eyes with her wrists. "I h-h-hope I d-didn't... c-cause you any g-g-grief." Her eyes clear of tears she looked up at him, giving a shy smile. So much emotion swelled inside of her for him, and she felt as though their small friendship had grown to something a little more.

The officers shoo'd the both of them away from the prison cell and back toward Aphismet, standing behind him as he finished the transaction with his credit card.


Roux drifted hesitantly forward, arms crossed over his chest as he finally stopped in front of We`rika. His expression was sour, eyes flicking from the far wall back to the huchiol. It took a few moments before he opened his mouth to speak, directing his words at a potted plant near the corner rather than We`rika afterall.

"...Not bad thank."

He thrust a hand out toward We`rika in the gesture of a handshake, his gaze on the plant growing all the more intense as the faintest trace of color dusted across his face.