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Chapter 28 by CrocodileHAZARD CrocodileHAZARD

What does Raven want?

She wants your help.

"Last night was...a first for me...I've had my moments, but I've never been that angry before. I've never lost control like that.

"But the worst part is, that I can't regain control. Not like before. Not on my own, at least."

Her confession troubles you, but you opt to try and explore her options hoping to find a solution.

"You said that the mirror lets people get inside your head, right?" A nod by Raven confirms you haven't misheard her. "Then why not get the rest of the Titans to help you out?"

This answer causes Raven to raise her legs up onto the bed where she then pulls her knees close to her.

"Even though we've been a team and lived together for awhile, they don't know anything about my problems. If they did, they wouldn't be able to stand being near me..."

"You fight villains together all the time. How could they not-?"

"Beast Boy already doesn't like me all that much, Robin keeps his distance, Starfire is too naive to know any better, and Cyborg only gets involved to keep things from going too far," she replies in monotone.

She's got some heavy issues, but there's one question that's been bugging you for awhile.

"So you don't trust your friends not to judge. So why tell me all this? I'm just a stranger to you. One you probably don't even like all that much. Why come to me?"

She turns her head so that her eyes look into yours. Or at least the closest estimate she can give to where they are.

"For one thing, because I don't have anything to lose by confiding in you. Like you said, you're a stranger. You're not my friend so you not accepting isn't a loss."

There's truth in what she said, but it still stings somewhat.

"Another reason is because I can't do it on my own. I need someone to help. And correct me if I'm wrong, but you DID offer to help us out,"

"For a price," you clarify. "I specifically said I'd offer my assistance for a price."

"That's not a problem," she said.

So, you may have come across your first "employer" in Jump City. Question is, how does she intend to pay you?

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