Bette woke up slowly, shivering in a back bedroom. Her eyelashes batted a few times before her eyes came to focus.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiePQbmipjF
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It reminded her of the days of scraping what little sleep she could have on her lumpy cot in off times of combat. But now her paranoia wasn't a top priority anymore; unfortunately it was still there.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡityFb3yBwU
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She took a few long moments to realize she was not on the bunk beds near the battle fields, but inside S.T.A.R. Labs. Looking down her body she felt the cushion of a navy blue sweater with the S.T.A.R. Labs logo nearly touch the top of her chin. She was still wearing her purple shirt underneath. Her leather jacket was removed and placed over the metal chair in the corner of the room.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIiInPj6duX
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Somebody must have taken it off and put the sweater over her top half. She bit her voice back as she rose from the bed, groaning as her neck was the last feeling that took a while to spring back to life.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YXeW16gUO
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She dreamed of nothing. Again. Ever since returning back from her mission her dreams had been non-existent or just were blatant nightmares. She heard a soft knock and numbly wiped away a tear that desperately wanted to slide down her face.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHnpUMFcQqH
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Bette sighed in relief as Caitlin Snow, dressed in her usual form-fitting attire peeked inside the room as if she were checking something.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOSBK0hT7h
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"Good morning, how are you feeling Bette?" Caitlin asked her, moving further inside the room so Bette could make out her figure.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkat0V1OYRx
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Bette composed herself, confirming she was okay to the doctor. For Bette, putting on some emotion was going to be hard all over again but she was going to try. She had a strong second chance, she reminded herself of that.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGgGXiXAql
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Bette's face stiffly smiled when Caitlin amicably returned a smile. She looked at Caitlin for a moment before clearing her throat, "Where's Barry and Cisco? Dr. Wells?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3LPJ1EZRR
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Caitlin firmly invited herself inside, shut the door behind and sat on the chair near the bed.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYzL7tiDxL9
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"For now it's just you and me. Do you want some breakfast?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlfVSqVwaD
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Bette reluctantly agreed and stood up slowly from the bed, pulling the sweater she wore as she looked on it with curious eyes. Caitlin looked at her and slightly smiled.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXr4LhO5x4E
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"Barry saw that you were cold and he stayed with you until you fell asleep. I came in to wake him up and noticed he put a sweater on you. I'm sorry it was so cold in here. I wish there was a way you go back to home. Dr. Wells just wants you to be safe. General Eiling is a very unpredictable man. Plus we don’t know anything about him yet. Maybe Harrison could help us find out more."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMoFkclh9d
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Caitlin observed her reactions and twitched her mouth.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNnaYgzifuh
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"Did you sleep well?" Caitlin asked.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV91tuZmj2u
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Bette bit her lip, looking away, nodding knowingly. "Sometimes I don't even fall asleep. And if I do, I stay awake most of the night. I don't know how I stayed asleep last night."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRQGvEz4VM
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Caitlin nodded, attempting to understand her hardships. Both of them have been through a lot of trauma in their lives but on fairly different levels. Caitlin felt sympathetic to Bette; she wanted to know her better. Maybe they could become friends.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLfeBwhRv1o
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"I'm sorry."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVieQj918D
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Bette shrugged slightly as if it was routine, and in a way, it was. "I guess I thought my PTSD would stay with me for a long time."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj1qPhwkYAf
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Caitlin made a mental note; maybe Barry had something to do with that. "I suppose then it was good to have Barry around."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcIk1U9KscY
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Bette wanted to smile but held back, her lips held tightly together and she almost broke down again but willed the last bit of emotional stamina she had left to dissipate everything.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMuCH4lLQw
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She composed herself and pushed her strawberry blonde hair out of her eyes, clearing her throat of residual emotion. "Umm, you mentioned breakfast?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfX1EpJ8IbF
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"Follow me." Caitlin replied, leading the way out of the room toward another room that looked as if it was barely used.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1fIcbsllm
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Caitlin walked to the counter, grabbed a couple of paper bags and placed them on the table in the center.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHmc1fLz5Jg
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Bette just stood there, watching aimlessly. It had been forever and a day since she sat down to properly eat. Most of the meals served in the army commissary were timed and soldiers barely socialized nor did they make eye contact with each other. If they did, it was for a very good reason.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0UlhFwBg1L
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Caitlin moved abruptly and Bette woke out of her trance as the doctor placed clear, plastic gloves on the table. She looked at Bette.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh6T4Whasjh
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"You can sit down, you don't need to wait, its OK." Caitlin said, looking at Bette with warm eyes.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcqHhJI78nP
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Bette calmly and carefully took a seat across from Caitlin's and patiently watched as she had sat down too.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF0tHkOPWpE
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The two girls sat in silence for a few moments. The room was almost desolate. It looked like the lunch room of a cubicle office but with more stationed advanced cookery.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSRNTnxlveb
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Caitlin handed Bette a warm wrapper on a paper plate and placed a couple napkins next to her. Near it were a couple of juice cartons.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bvJjdu5VR
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"It's a breakfast bagel and some OJ. Cisco and I eat this all the time when we're on the go. You can start if you want." Caitlin slightly urged, pushing the plastic gloves more in front of her.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpT7esHOIZJ
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"Thank you. I...I'm sorry if I'm...quiet."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUBY9WXtqm4
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Caitlin smiled and drank a long sip from her cup. "It's alright. I would prefer a little silence in this place anyway. It's gotten more chaotic than I can keep up with sometimes. Assisting Barry fight crime isn't exactly a trip to the library. I'm always on call."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfD5QLsOuNN
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Things were quiet for a few seconds until Bette remembered more bits from yesterday.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxO5xKyLdgm
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"Thank you, for what you, Cisco and Barry did for me yesterday. I don't think my body could have survived those treatments if you didn't do what you did." She said sincerely.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40WRUPZror
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Caitlin gingerly offered a comforting smile. "We couldn't do that to you. I just knew there was another way to help you. You're welcome."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtPl8dXs1E
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Bette looked down at her lap, her bare hands were shaking and she decided to slip on the plastic gloves.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKiuhPGrFat
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She wanted to know something but it was hard for her to come out with it. "Barry uses his abilities to, um, help others?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmf0BVwaUO5
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Caitlin bit from her bagel and wiped her hands on the napkin. "He's supposed to. Least that's what he wants to do with them. We're helping him realize that."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZIpFBf28p
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Bette took in what she said. "He must be really special then. I'm starting to get used to the idea that there is someone else out there like me."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5tyxgrVdyp
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The doctor chewed a couple bites before replying.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMl1oRLY94v
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"There are many." Caitlin said, finishing the last bit of her bagel.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Mio0SMakz
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"Many?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡddKfuB1sVe
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"Meta-humans, like you, and like Barry. We just haven't discovered them yet."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81wQ1jNSrZ
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“I didn’t think there were more. I thought I was alone.”826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡES6OLv2LAY
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Caitlin was about to answer but stopped when she looked at Bette not touching her food.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYBygp1YJF
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"Were you hungry or...?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLwGSjIoYs0
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Bette's body held still, she realized she'd not properly eaten for days and her stomach began rumbling.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyrrDTxq4y
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"Sorry…I guess I could eat something."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8MB9D88of
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Bette started nibbling on her food while Caitlin looked on.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI9IsilOglW
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"You know, you and I have some things in common."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJKodWzLxp
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Bette put down the bagel to pick up her drink and looked at Caitlin.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNBaRwRExAg
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"I'm serious. I know it's probably uncomfortable living now the way you do. You've been through a lot of things that you can't relive again. The pain? Your pain, I know what it feels like."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhPE7iOaNC
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Bette was silent as she took a huge bite from her food and nearly choke on what she bit.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡabzAyyVxCu
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What Caitlin was saying rang true, only one thing didn't make sense.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMi0DlZs29i
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"What makes you think you and I have been through the exact same things?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0DvsglBja
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Caitlin stood up to throw away her trash and sat back down, looking at Bette calmly. "I know what it's like to feel helpless in a situation. Knowing I could have done more."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhh26Cq8YW1
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Bette swallowed hard as she drank some juice to coat the dryness in her throat. "Maybe, maybe that's true."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnhM1WTPSk5
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The soldier finished her breakfast and they washed their hands before returning back to the main foyer. Bette had flashed back to last night as she remembered how Barry was with her. She couldn't believe someone stayed with her all night until she slept. It seemed unreal and almost out of character for someone to be so selfless. She hadn’t known that side of a human for a long time.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1J29f8oQO
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"Hmm, well I guess he's not here. Dr. Wells will be coming in soon. Cisco is always kind of late anyway. And Barry..." Caitlin trailed off looking at some paperwork on her desk.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbtQxCx3nLX
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"Where is Barry?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr48qQ6j2Kj
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Caitlin almost thought of making something up on the spot but Bette was already told Barry exercised his abilities to help people.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dWkTBofPQ
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"Risking his life to save everyone. If you ask me he's in way over his head. He is a forensic scientist and an intelligent man. I’ve been around those guys and I know how they operate. He should not be eager to jump into Central City's chaos so abruptly, especially without evaluating the situation. Strategy and then execution, you know? Of course he doesn't have a habit of listening to me, or anyone for that matter. I can’t decide if he's being brave or reckless."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQp5lLy1ST
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Bette listened as she flashed back to the moment Barry told her he was using his gifts to help others. She watched as he almost sullenly expressed his need to use everything he had in his power to help, not questioning how dangerous it can be for him in the long run.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡocx9A0Jyi9
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"Barry is stubborn then. I guess I can relate to that. My foster parents didn't want me volunteering for Iraq. I only wanted to make a difference and mean more than I was to people, which wasn't a lot anyway..." Bette said, looking as Caitlin sat down and began typing something into her computer.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ8pA6O0o1H
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She sighed and flicked her eyes between Bette and the computer screen. "Barry reminds me of how Ronnie was...he, well they are really similar. Ronnie was my fiancé 10 months ago. We were going to start our lives together and then when the particle accelerator malfunctioned, exploded, Ronnie thought he could fix it and he..."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0h2aChjms
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Bette's brows slightly tensed; Caitlin suddenly looked vulnerable, almost like Bette had right before she broke down yesterday.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf85IBQEC4t
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"He saved us all." Caitlin concluded and began typing furiously while placing self-restraint on her emotions.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHOzLzz7Aj
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The corner of Bette's lips curved, "Back where I come from, he would have been honored. Soldiers in combat sacrifice their lives for the greater good, it's the bravest honor I've seen any of my comrades do. They are all heroes."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP2TwHUMtEp
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Caitlin swallowed, hearing this a second time was getting easier, she had to stop fighting herself when it came to Ronnie. It was in the past; it was time to move on.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2zLSON5ia
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"Barry said the same thing. You and he are quite similar." Caitlin said, typing one last key, sitting back in her chair looking at Bette fidgeting.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPrHN0Ae0GF
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Bette caught herself and stopped as she took the seat next to a desk to what looked like a bunch of venting machine snacks surrounding a computer screen.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkn8H97iSo
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"We're forced to be brave and not show emotions in the heat of the battle. I've gotten so used to being this way I don't know any other way to be. Barry, he's, he saved me, but I saw something in his eyes, when he looked at me for a moment. It wasn't a look I'd seen my comrades gave me when we save lives. Barry has compassion, his eyes have so much emotion, and he uses that when he fights. I use my anger and the last time I did I failed."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlTRT2Vz3z
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Caitlin and Bette shared a strong look.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL9WdmtdpDu
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"So I guess maybe, we aren't that similar."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWyPfC8wlr
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"Somehow I doubt that. Only you know what it feels like to be a meta-human. If only there was a way for you to understand it better."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU5VaUjw6C3
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Bette was unsure. "You diagnosed the issue. Apparently I'm stuck with it forever. There's no way to fix it unless I had control over this. But I don't."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiD3QO5WpF
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There was an uncomfortable silence that smothered the room. Neither Caitlin nor Bette were sure what to say and even if they did it'd be negated by the simple fact that it was going to take a miracle to solve this.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmjXCDoFdy
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"Wait!" Caitlin exclaimed, startling Bette.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo9LEswVfSc
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"Sorry, I mean, what did you say before about controlling your powers?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIrUYtxVIi
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Bette reiterated. "That I couldn't. There was no way I could. My PTSD makes it difficult to control anything." She added while Caitlin's face almost lit up.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVsGZqqJyE
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"So this is a psychological prognosis, of course. Hold on." She grabbed her phone and sent out a quick message on it then turned back to Bette.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJG3YjB3T7v
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"PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder is a brain infraction...the personal affects stem only inside of the brain and can't be removed by sheer will. They have to actually be--I got it!" Caitlin nearly yelled and Bette was left scratching her head.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ742KHXZsOM
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Caitlin's cell phone rang before Bette could ask any questions. "Yes, get down here immediately, I have something that may actually be plausible to Bette's issue."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjLUMcebMaP
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Bette cleared her throat when she noticed Caitlin looked to be in another realm. "I don't understand, what's going on?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55gmHaftdl
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The doors to the headquarters' entrance opened suddenly and in rolled Dr. Harrison Wells with Cisco following behind him. Barry was nowhere in sight again.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHXvcezWad
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Bette almost wanted to escape for the second time, Dr. Wells was an ominous man and she didn't like it. Usually eerie individuals weren't to be trusted and in most cases were eliminated to protect the public from further destruction. Army mentality was still strong inside of her. Wells was holding her gaze but shifted his expression into a more professional welcome.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5hoJvCh3V
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"Ms. Souci, pleasure to see you again." Dr. Wells said, looking at her just like he had when he told her to put a bullet in Eiling's brain.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMW0KwsciP2
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This can't be the same guy who now wanted her best interest at heart.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZnTVaTJ8R
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His eyes went sharply from Bette's over to Caitlin frantically writing something down, "Caitlin, give me what you have and let all of us review it before acting."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTfgBCmVzP
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Cisco hopped over his desk and grabbed something wrapped off from it. "Uh, I don't mean to be a jerk but guys, isn't Barry part of this decision too? Like, shouldn't we wait for the dude?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpijbIbd9jK
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Bette shared a soft look with Cisco; clearly he remembered Barry cared more about Bette than anyone else she knew in this room. The thought alone made her feel uncomfortable. She didn’t know if it was because Dr. Wells seemed to be ignoring Cisco or the fact that Barry cared as much as he did.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4S027QXsR
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"Guys? What's going on? Is it Bette? Give me an update? Is she OK?" Barry yelled through the system. "Guys, answer me!"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwpQxEAwak
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Bette almost rushed over but Caitlin pushed the button before she could move an inch.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSAvDm3l4a
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Barry groaned on the other end and they suddenly got cut through the transmission.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHNLrAfhBh
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Caitlin's wide eyes glared, she worried for the worst. "Oh god, Barry, what is going on?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqc4F2RTjoR
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She fiddled with the controls, pushing reset again. "Cisco, reboot, Barry lost us."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTdzJYA8xCR
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Cisco followed instructions swiftly while Dr. Wells looked from the corner of his eye to Bette.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡacLypLf0ZK
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Bette was uncomfortable, she didn't like the way Dr. Wells periodically looked at her as if something was her fault. In this case, how could it be? She didn't blow anything up with her abilities. This one wasn't on her. Why was he still looking at her like it was?826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqrqvFIU69
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She wanted to help Caitlin and Cisco but she kept behind the controls, pacing nervously until something sounded right on the feedback end.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKk8GwYkIu2
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Suddenly, all the papers in the room flew up and a coughing Barry was lying in the center of the room, trying to stand up.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtjqIJRa7hX
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Barry picked up his head, attempting to regain his senses again. His face was bruised and his lip had a cut on the corner of it. His eyes focused around the room, trying to find Bette. She was ok, he collapsed as Caitlin and Cisco came to his aid.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAEdX0nqO6
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Bette almost rushed to help them but held back when she felt her hands heat up. It was a sign she could render anything explosive. Bette turned around and ran back to the room she slept in, shutting the door.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0nA3tiUKM
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She was useless and every bit of her felt that way. How was she going to survive anything when she couldn't control her powers? Barry made a mistake in saving her.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJk1YOoieE
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There was a knock on the door and before she could open it the door swung open slowly.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBv7WxGCNIz
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"Bette, what are you doing in here?" Cisco said, opening the door all the way. "We need you."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fBPRfn1U2
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“Is Barry OK?” She asked, her voice shaking.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZqQBV2xRx
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“He is, Caitlin is with him and Dr. Wells is standing by. Are you alright?” Cisco asked; his concern for her imminent. 826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOb4R46cYk
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“He can heal fast. It’s part of who he is.” Caitlin said from a distance.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZonR4veM05
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Bette took a deep breath and stood up upon hearing this. She had to see for herself.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHUAwnGQpMO
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Bette followed Cisco back into the room as Caitlin began cleaning off Barry's cuts and scrapes. She didn't notice Bette come in and came out of it when Cisco cleared his throat. Bette felt her gloved hands, looking at Caitlin applying the alcohol to Barry's face, helping him onto the medical bed. He looked like he’d been through a brutal school yard fight. Bette hoped he didn’t suffer emotional trauma despite his fast healing.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPLGljMkgG
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Bette felt eyes on her and reluctantly looked to Harrison Wells staring her way as if he was trying to figure her out. She felt like a lab rat, she didn't see how these people could help her. She could have just killed Eiling and left for good. Would it have been that easy?826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡux56lV9KnS
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“Ms. Souci, Caitlin brought into the picture something that may be the cure to what you’re seeking.”826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv2hzMVISY0
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She nodded emotionless. “She said that before. Does she know what you told me to do?”826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMz8E2Fp5iE
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Dr. Wells’ jaw clenched, it seemed like the soldier he was sure he knew well had a conscious. Barry could have something to do with this sudden change in character. But it was no matter to the doctor. He wasn’t guilty of anything reprimanding. He was going to let her believe whatever she wanted to believe.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOoIksDFU1H
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“I only showed you the door Bette. I did not make you walk through it.”826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP6HlpoVFMB
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“Barry said I am better than that.” Bette said, her confidence growing with each second. “I’m starting to believe him. I am not a killer Dr. Wells and you aren’t going to turn me into one. I’m smarter than I was in combat. Barry believes in me.”826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLUoIyoNHHY
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Dr. Wells wasn't phased. "It would appear he is of an influence to you." 826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIp0SKLnKq
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Bette's eyes glowed a strong purple, she looked at Wells slowly drinking his cup and watched it explode out of his hand upon his second drink.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl31DHmIGhM
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"What the hell happened?" Cisco asked as he scrambled to put out the small blast of fire.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjoHebB0Vf
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Cisco's face softened when he looked at Bette.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWcUR3Ug3q
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"I'm sorry. What can I say...." Bette started to say, "it was out of my control."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGXysATIPXy
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Dr. Wells titled his head back knowing full well she was lying. "Accidents happen." His piercing blue eyes pinned her down, almost challenging her to say what she said again about his subtle threats. "Right, Ms. Souci?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl0GNtWjZLt
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Bette felt everyone's eyes on her as she shook inside her body. Barry looked at her with suspicion. He wondered what was going on between Bette and Dr. Wells when Caitlin finished patching up his bruises with the remainder of gauze she held.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3y8sBna5D
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"Bette?" Barry asked, trying to get up to her but Caitlin's arm calmly held him in place as she tended to his wounds.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTEA3z2KDXR
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"Why..." She said, pausing to look at Wells' face. "Why am I here?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmt5wwlLDSj
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Wells turned his eyes on Caitlin, then almost sarcastically back on Bette. "Caitlin, what did you configure on Ms. Souci?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKlDlbM6RP
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Barry sharply looked at Caitlin, while keeping his attention on Bette. "Guys, what's going on?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ676QUktmCF
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Caitlin came around the desk, she wanted Bette to be calm when she told her what she was about to tell her.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuysRpsL2CM
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"Bette, do you trust us?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS6n1ruHrrd
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Bette notice Barry looking at her, his eyes nearly piercing her but softening when they became more understanding than judgmental.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpktAnpI5y
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"Yes, I do." She said blankly.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzLdkHWJqFN
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Caitlin cleared her throat, now or never, "Your problem is interior, it requires...an internal solution. The only one that has a chance to work."826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuEtfngvip
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Bette forced herself to calm down and took a deep breath. "What does that mean?"826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYtl0WaKeDz
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"Doing something dangerous. It's risky; there are ramifications." Caitlin said, while pulling the status document from her desk and handing it to Bette.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsrPNsEdC5
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Bette took several seconds before she rose her head, before she could cry the paper burst into flames as it dropped to the ground.826Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKN5CBMDvZ