(A/N Big thanks to everyone for the Power stones and Golden tickets, they mean a lot. As usual, please don't hesitate to comment or drop a review. ENJOY)
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Orion's eyes did not leave the pair. He catalogued microsecond timings, the way the girl's pulse rose, the boy's breathing lengthened, the exact angle of their weight shift. Everything slotted into his awareness like numbered chess pieces.
He had made his choice by not making one. He waited for the spark that would let him test the hypothesis. He waited to see whether Margaret would snap or hold.
Even he didn't know the right decision to take, if he were in her shoes.
Margaret's hand twitched once. Orion's gaze shifted to her.
"You can handle them," he said simply.
Margaret blinked. "Alone?"
He nodded.
"Yes. You need to." He said, his tone leaving no room for bargain.
The boy from the opposing duo laughed. "That's rich. You're letting her fight us both?"
