I fell back in the water as Akello lurched forward and pulled the winged man out from under me. What was she doing? Didn't she realize how dangerous he could be? Shock washed through me as I watched them speaking quietly, inching closer every moment, touching each other's wings. They were<span style="font-style: italic">flirting</span>. I felt the strangest mix of fear, frustration and hurt as my mind spun through an array of possibilities. What if we were replaced in Akello's heart by this stranger? What is they fell<span style="font-style: italic">in love?</span>What if they<span style="font-style: italic">ran away</span>together?<br/><br/>Swiftly pushing insecurities away, I turned away from them towards RÃ¦ven, who was pinning the surgeon, and Sheanne who was bent over the water...talking to Imogen. My heart leapt as I saw her, then conflict immediately swallowed it, wondering if I question the surgeon or talk to Imogen, who was obviously here for a reason. Choosing quickly, I waved and beamed at Imogen, funnelling as much emotion into the simple gestures as I could, then moved towards RÃ¦ven and forced the surgeons arms to his side.