[And there she was, frustrated again. As if it wasn't obvious why this was "a big thing." As if it wasn't obvious why she was scared and needed space.]

[Once again, her fingers tightened, clenching into soft palms or the hard surface of the pokegear. She was relieved that no one was nearby to hear her, that no one could see how distraught she was.]

[Just how hard was it to listen to her?]

I need to know that you are treating me like an adult. That means that when I say something, you take heed of it.

[She let out an exasperated sigh, knowing full well that Jack would quickly fire back with some sort of nonsense.]

If you want a day then you need to speak with Athena. I will not go anywhere without her knowing, nor without her there to keep an eye on things. If you hope to have even a chance of seeing me, you will allow that.

[The more she spoke, the more tired she got, and she knew that the more tired she got, the easier it would be to relent. She wanted nothing more than to shut the 'gear down and ignore him for another week. But silence would only encourage him. As riled up as he was, it would only get worse if his anger festered.]

[Better to let someone stronger than her try to work it all out.]