Derek was stunned. This was actually fucking happening! Although he had no idea how she was under his control, it became immediately apparent that she was. Two halves of himself warred for supremacy. One was the part that wanted to take her home and somehow undo whatever had been done to her. The other half wanted to take full advantage of this (but still in a way that didn't<i>actually</i>hurt her). Eventually the latter half won out and he said, "All right, put your hand down and act normal." He hoped that that wasn't too vague for whatever powers were controlling her mind to have her follow. He noticed the others were starting to get worried, so he decided to put a modified plan of his into action. "Gonna take her home, Amber. Poor girl. I know I'm the designated driver, so Uber's on me." He picked her up and carried her outside. Setting her down, he said, "Okay, follow me." He walked to his car and opened the passenger door. "Get in, please." It cost nothing to be courteous, and this was his best friend. "Like I said, act like you still have your head about you. This slack-jawed thing looks bad. Don't make me hold you up." He hoped a cop wouldn't come by and ask questions he wouldn't be able to answer.