<span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Trevan's words were forthright as he spoke his mind to the Polak. Unfortunately, Tolek had no recollection of his memory while he was being possessed.  He experienced a loss of time, blacking out mentally while his soul slipped into a silent, dark void. At that moment, Tolek knew he had to regain control of himself. And by the time he came to, a wave of purity and cleansing superseded Kassie's energy. Must have been the holy water that Trevan splashed onto Tolek which forced Kassie out. <br/>
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<i><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff4d">Served her right.</span></i> <br/>
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Consternation hit Tolek's face afterward. It was unlike Kassie to make an unorthodox move jumping straight into his body without permission, and because of that, Tolek accepted the brevity in Trevan's words. With his expertise, Trevan informed him that some spirits were sneaky and masked themselves, taking on children-like forms. Pensiveness shrouded the Polak's psyche once more. Could it be true that Kassie was not an innocent child but a darker entity manipulating his mind?  <br/>
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After a few minutes, Gail returned with some to-go boxes and politely told the two men that they were more than welcome to take their food and go about their business. She was just the messenger relaying what the manager said. Trevan nailed his prediction and dreaded guilt ballooned up Tolek's abdomen, swallowing the fact that he was the reason for their sudden departure. <br/>
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What transpired was a rude yet good wakeup call that he needed help, stat. Trevan didn't panic, but he was frank and insisted on fixing the problem. Tolek admired that part of him; he was honest and was genuinely concerned about the photojournalist. It was time for Tolek to take matters into his own hands. He didn't have any intentions of being a liability or burden to the upcoming investigation. But the fact of the matter was Trevan had to do what was best for his team. He had performed numerous lockdowns and wouldn't jeopardize the safety of others.  <br/>
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Tolek thanked Gail, packed up his fair share of the brisket, and followed after Trevan out of the establishment. Even though he put up a tough front looking forward with cold, icy blues, onlookers gave him and Trevan strange glances. They'd go about their lives, but for the present moment, some of them were on edge that a young man had to use his words of the church with passionate conviction. Of course, it would worry normal people. Anything anomalous would not bode well to the general public. But in any case, Tolek would continue the conversation outside, without heavy tension.  <br/>
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Early twilight painted the Texas sky. The state was known for its warm oranges, reds and even some purples stretching and blending across the predominant blue color. Tolek took a deep breath and exhaled slowly to center himself. He turned and faced Trevan. The ambiance felt more balanced as his pale blues gazed into his calm greens, propelling him to speak. <br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff4d">"This was the first time that Kassie had such control over me. Maybe something you said triggered her to come out. Normally, I would be able to sense her presence and talk to her, but to have such an erratic change is definitely strange." </span><br/>
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Tolek took a moment to view Trevan's ash blonde curls glistening softly against the pleasant breeze. His attraction to the psychic hadn't faltered, but he was needing to get a good grip on himself for preserving the sanity and peace of his well-being. He wasn't afraid, but anxiety plagued his mind, and he was known to shut down in front of others. Now was his chance to get help, and Trevan was the guiding hand that the Polak needed. <br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff4d">"It's time that I confront with the spirits. They need to cross over and leave me alone. I need to adapt to a normal life again. I'll do it. Let's get in touch with your contact."  </span>His timbre sounded more confident. He was allowing his walls to come down for Trevan. It wasn't every day that someone had such an impact. Tolek was truly grateful to have this important connection. His eyes held a brief intensity toward the psychic then it softened. He sent him a silent message. <br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff4d"><i>Dziękuję Ci*...Thank you.</i></span></span>