Jade closed her eyes as Killian hinted at what she had suspected earlier. ”I think you're right about what he was trying to attempt.” she gave another shudder. ”I don't remember much of it but at least he was unable to get my helmet or my suit off.”
Killian sighed softly, nodding. "That's good." he replied. "That he wasn't able to do that." he shook his head a little. "And this dude calls himself a hero? Come on. Even I have more morality than that!"
Jade nodded, her eyes still closed, and placed her hand over his. For a moment, it felt like she couldn't talk; her mouth was dry and her throat was tight. She managed a deep shaky breath before speaking. ”We’re really only called heroes for what people see us do in public and what gets reported. If no one sees it then… ” she sighed shakily.
"If no one sees it then it didn't happen." Killian muttered darkly. He was frowning. "I'm going to kill him." He commented without preamble, eyes dark.
”Please don’t.” Jade opened her eyes, now a bit red from holding back tears, and gave Killian a pleading look. ”He… I don't think… You shouldn't be…” she couldn't get a full sentence out but it wasn't just because of Harbinger.
"I shouldn't be what?" Killian demanded, looking down at her with worry and anger in his eyes. The anger wasn't directed at her, of course, but at Harbinger.
”He's not worth it. If you kill him; there's no coming back from that. It won't do anyone any good. Not for you, not for me.” she told him, gripping his arm. ”It won't change what happened. I don't want you to sink to that level and I don't want you to be hunted for murdering, someone who the public still considers, a hero.”
Killian crossed his arms. His eyes were black. "Then I'm going to make the rest of his life living hell." He replied. "And you can't stop me." There was a darkness to his voice and tone that hadn't surfaced until now.
Jade pulled back slightly as she had never seen his eyes turn black before. Nor had she heard his voice like that. ”I just…” she sighed and looked away from his eyes. ”I won't stop you. I don't think he deserves your attention but I won't stop you.”
Killian shrugged. "I may not be a good person, but at least I ask for consent." He replied calmly, but still with that dangerous anger to his voice.
Jade gave a very small shaky smile. ”You’re a better person then he is. And not just for that reason.” she told him. ”Maybe we can bring down his reputation a little as well. It might hurt him more.”
Killian shrugged. "I'm still going to make his life a living hell. A few well placed curses ought to do the trick."
”Just don't make it too obvious. I really don't want you to get into too much trouble. At least not more than you can handle.” Jade said, still looking at the screen and not at him.
Killian shrugged. "I'll be fine. The bastard can't touch me anyway." he replied, shaking his head and looking at her. Have I…scared her? He wondered, then looked away.
Jade gave a light chuckle. ”I remember. You beat him pretty good before. He didn't even stay long enough to wave to the cameras.” she smiled a bit wider. ”He didn't even look at them.”
Killian nodded. "Mhm. That's because I beat his ass to kingdom come." he grimaced. "Maybe I should have killed him instead." he muttered, raking a hand through his hair.
Jade looked at him in concern. ”Why would you? At the time you had no reason to and you’ve never actually killed anyone before. So why suddenly so eager?” she asked.
Killian cocked an eyebrow. "One, how do you know I've never killed anyone before? Two, because he's a predatory, rapist asshole." He replied.
Jade stood and faced him. ”Well, I'm not disagreeing with your second point except to say it was only attempted. I'm not excusing his actions by any means but I got away in time.” she countered gently. ”As for your first… I guess I should have specified that you've never murdered someone. Self-defense and accidental don't always count in my opinion.”
Killian shrugged. "Mm." Was his only response, looking around the room again. He sighed softly. "What now?" He asked, changing the subject.
Jade echoed his sigh and ran her fingers through her hair. ”I'm not sure. We've been at this almost all day… Maybe we should take a break?” she suggested.
He nodded. "Alright. And do what?" He replied, looking over at her with raised eyebrows. His eyes were still dark, though not as dark as they had been a few minutes ago.
Jade shrugged thoughtfully. ”If I had some civilian clothes that would fit you… I’d say we could get lunch. I don't often think very well on an empty stomach.” she smiled with a light chuckle.
Killian shrugged. "I can summon some of my own, if you want." He replied, looking over at her. "Or I can just use magic and disguise these as normal clothes."
Jade chuckled biting back a bad fairy godmother joke. ”Whatever you feel comfortable with. I'm going to get changed.” she told him walking towards the back of the Den. ”No peeking!” she couldn't resist calling back.