2 Demons 1 Angel

Chapter 11 Cass: ASL and Alfred

Chapter 11 Cass: ASL and Alfred

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With Cass, there is going to be a lot reading of body language. 'So I'm expressing it in signal quote marks.' Remember bold caps are sign language. For most of the signing, Cass will be mouthing as well. At least in this chapter.

Cass

I noticed the way Abigail tensed up, especially with Bruce yelling. Thankfully, the chaos of our family gave her an opportunity to leave. I understand what little brother wants me to do for her, and why he chose me to do it. I gave Duke a look to come looking for me later. He nodded.

I grabbed my meal, which consisted of re-fried beans, rice, and two tacos left. Before trying to find Abigail, I made sure I went to the kitchen and picked up a plastic water bottle. I knew she probably would be avoiding food and water that wasn't sealed. I also grabbed a roll of crackers, that were also sealed.

I headed up to the library on the third floor, and a distance away from the living room. I knew Bruce was going to make Daniel talk about his past and everything else. I didn't want to leave him there either because Bruce can be too harsh. He's gotten worse since Alfred passed. However, Damian and Jason can help Daniel.

I sighed. It's hard to believe Alfred is gone, but Bruce is reacting the worst. He won't let anyone near him now. Distancing himself isn't helping anyone. It's going on three years since Alfred passed now.

Despite the loss of Alfred, it doesn't excuse Bruce's reaction to Daniel and Abigail. I entered the library, leaving the door open, and opening the balcony door slightly as well. I left the crackers and water at the other end of the long table, close to the fireplace, leaving my food next to me at the other end. If I tried to find Abigail, she could easily hide from me. I didn't want her to feel caged.

I went to the shelves stocked with books. Jason and Damian always preferred the classics, Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Jane Austen. Though, Jason always considered "Harry Potter" to be a classic as well. Duke is geared towards poetry, Eager Allen Poe, Robert Frost, Walt Witman. Tim and Babs love research. Stephanie and Dick typically love anything with a good amount of humor in it. I am fine with pretty much any genre, though I do enjoy fantasy a bit more.

I picked up "Percy Jackson" because I love the story, love to make fun of the myths with our Amazon friends, and I thought if I could get Duke to read it later, it might help with Abigail.

I sat on the couch, facing the fireplace. This one isn't as grand as the one in the living room, but it still gives off heat when we light it. Alfred the cat jumped up on the couch I was on and demanded that this was his time for attention. I had to smile. Kitty Alfred always reminds me of Damian.

Though I'm dyslexic, I have listened to and read the book many times, so this is more like refreshing my memory. I was able to get through three chapters, when a creak of the door caught my attention. I didn't look over, but I knew it was Abigail. The information about her being blind but seeing through echolocation was helpful. I am guessing she can read somebody's body language, perhaps not quite as well as me, but she uses heartbeats to fill in the gaps.

I made sure I sent the message 'I know you are there, but I'm not going to push you.' I read another chapter before she felt comfortable with me seeing her.

Her looks said Talia Al Ghul, the shape of her face, the overall shape of her body, the way she analyzes something. Her posture told a different story. 'Timid, how can I trust anyone? Overwhelmed, heartbroken.' Her heartbreak wasn't romantic, no it was more brotherly and possibly sisterly love that she has lost.