Heal my Heart

Chapter 14 - The Powers

"Huh, wait, Cassandra !" Grizz called her as everybody was slowly getting out of the church after the meeting.

"Yeah, what is it Grizz ?" she answered, still walking.

"It's just... Are you sure it's really a good idea to let me handle the power list...? I'm not sure I'm the best candidate out here and..."

"Grizz. Calm down, it's gonna be fine. None of us really asked for any of those responsibility and the power list as well as the medical branch are yours."

"No, I don't mean that I don't wanna be the power keeper, in fact I'd be honored, but I'm not sure I'm the best one suited to the job..."

"And why is that so ? I think everybody agrees with me when I'm telling you that you're the only one that can do this job. You're understanding, tolerant and judgement-free, Grizz. Believe me, you're the best choice."

"Okay... if you say so..."

When they were back home, Grizz rearranged his bedroom to welcome everybody. He prepared a list of name codes so that even if someone managed to get their hand on the power list, they wouldn't be able to know which power matches which name. Then, he called for Luke.

"Yeah, man?" Luke said, coming to his bedroom.

"If it's okay with you, I need you to do something for me, dude."

"Anything, Grizz." Luke answered, smiling.

"I need you to welcome the people who're coming to tell me their power and to warn them." Grizz began.

"About what?"

"I need you to explain to them that I also can sense their feelings and that if they need it, I'm able to take their emotional frustrations."

"Are you sure you'll be able to handle it?"

"Yeah, I'm sure, don't worry. I also need you to warn them that if they're emotionally unstable and if they don't want me to find out, they absolutely can't touch me."

"Of course."

"Tell them that if they touch me, I may also see parts of their past or traumatic events. I know there's nothing more scary than someone discovering all your secrets without consent. They really have to understand that if they don't want to tell me anything, it's fine, but they really better not touch me. Remind them that I can't control this."

"Will do, man. Are you sure you really should put yourself at such risks...?"

"I'll be fine, Luke, but thank you for worrying about me."

"Anytime, dude."

With that, the first to come in was Will.

"Hey Will, how are you ?"

"I'm fine, thanks. I came in first cause you already know my power, I thought it would be easier for you to begin with me."

"Thanks, but I still have a few other questions, if you don't mind."

"No problem." Will answered.

"So, you're capable of cutting through things, is that right? Can you cut through any material or is it something specific?"

"Well, I can't cut through tough things like wood or concrete. Otherwise I can cut a lot of things."

"All right, and does this demands you a lot of energy or could you go on cutting things all night long?"