Rm 217, Thursday night

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When Savannah walked into their room, she would find a cute little surprise lounging on the bed. Johnny had searched all day long for a puppy he thought she would like. There were tons, literally, and he had the hardest time choosing.

He finally decided on one that looked rather lonely, a little sad, and bought her immediately. Then he went shopping for a doggie bed (though he imagined the pup would sleep with them), toys, food, blankets... everything he thought a puppy would need.

Now he just sat back, flipping through a magazine, and waited for her to walk in.

[Johnny is here for Savannah, but the door is very much open.]

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Savannah was a little tied and distracted when she walked into their room. However, every other thought flew right out of her head when she saw the puppy on the bed.

Giving Johnny a surprised look of delight, she set her stuff down and then gently picked up the puppy to cuddle it.

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Putting his magazine aside, he folded his hands across his stomach and said, "I'll leave the naming up to you. Somehow Ajax Honeymoon just doesn't seem to work."

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Savannah was excited and happy and was beaming at him. "Ours? Really?"

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"If you want her," he said.

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Savannah held the puppy close as she kissed Johnny.

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Johnny kissed her back, moving his hand to her cheek. "Do you like her, Savannah? Really?"

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Savannah nodded, leaning into his hand. "I do, Johnny. She's beautiful."

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He lowered his eyes, feeling a moments shyness when he murmured, "I've been an ass lately... and I'm sorry for it." The whole coversation at work yesterday really bothered him and he knew it had to weigh on her mind as well.

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The puppy was nuzzling Savannah's neck as she lay her hand against Johnny's face. "You don't need to apologize, you didn't do anything wrong."

Yes, it weighed on her mind, but not because she thought he did anything wrong -- because she thought she had.

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She swallowed and found Destiny's fur very fascinating.

"I might have said I was going to be trying to learn the darker powers from my father's side of the family..."

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Johnny stared at her trying to comprehend what she just said.

"Okay, toss that by me again so I know I heard you correctly? Because I think I heard you say you were going to learn the dark powers...?"

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Savannah looked up at him and her shoulders hunched only slightly. "Are we going to fight... or will you hear me out first and chew me out later?"

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"No, we're not going to fight, so please, explain this to me because right now I'm totally lost here."

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Savannah sat down on the bed, running her fingers through Destiny's fur for a moment before looking at Johnny. "First, I wasn't going to be working on them alone. When I got the supplies I was going to tell you because last time you made me promise that if I was working on anything dangerous you wanted to know about it and be there." She took a breath. "I called Papa Benecio yesterday... after I left the Photo Hut."

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Johnny sat down too; for this he figured he needed to. "Supplies..." he shook his head, trying to understand. "What did you call him for, Savannah?"

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Savannah's first instinct was to move closer to him, but she wasn't sure how upset he was with her.

"Do you remember how I said there were a lot of things that happened when I was young and that as much as I knew that you would never let anything happen to me as long as you were around -- we both admitted that you cannot be with me 24 hours a day?" She took a deep breath. "I had been thinking that I was only focusing on half of who I am. Now, I like who I am... and I like it here and being loved by you. I also know that trying to keep myself cut off from half of my heritage and my power probably isn't the smartest thing I could do."

That didn't answer why she had called, did it?

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He wasn't upset, he just wanted to hear everything so it was all out in the open.

Johnny gave her a slight nod. Yeah, he remembered all of that. And not being able to be with her all of the time, was certainly just proven a two weeks ago, even though he thought deep inside that that situation could have been avoided.

No, it didn't answer him at all and he knew she avoided that question very evasively. The look he gave her just then told her that too. "Go on..."

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"I don't like it, love," she answered honestly. "I also don't want you to have to worry about my safety if you're out doing something important."

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He nodded and stared down at her. "I know, I know all of that. Tell me, what exactly are you going to be learning this summer?"

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Savannah closed her eyes for a long moment and then she opened them to look at him. "Do you want specifics... or just how much of a toll it might take on me if I try them without proper preparation?"

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"I care much more about the latter one but if you feel like explaining both, then I'm listening, because I do want to know."

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She nodded. She had figured as much. "Gamma-level spells are the highest level spells in Witch or Sorcerer magic. Things like Ice Spells, Suffocation Spells, Glamour Spells, Barriers..."

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"Go on," he encouraged, giving her his undo attention.

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Savannah swallowed. "Gamma level spells require a lot of energy normally. A witch or a sorcerer shouldn't attempt them if they are not in peak condition to do spell work. Each spell you do takes from your own energy stores. Something like a suffocation spell could render the caster unconscious or even kill them if they attempt it when weak or tired."

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Again, he nodded, then said, "We'll start running, every morning, early..." and that was for starters. Johnny spent a lot of time in the gym, he could very well include Savannah during that time if she wished it.