[Like a scared mouse (a very large one), the bully makes a squeak and bolts off as soon as he's free. The student he had been harassing, after watching the entire scene unfold, turns large, admiring eyes to Lightning and blushes, murmuring her gratitude. Hope turns to her.]
You okay?
[Sorry, too starry-eyed to notice the boy, apparently. She nods mutely, still transfixed, and Hope looks between her and his friend for a moment, stifling a laugh behind his hand.]
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You okay?
[Sorry, too starry-eyed to notice the boy, apparently. She nods mutely, still transfixed, and Hope looks between her and his friend for a moment, stifling a laugh behind his hand.]