Lacking any true words but knowing that none were really needed, she nodded, hugging him back with a smile.  It didn't take her long to close her eyes, refocusing her body to transform back into the blonde girl with the red tips to her hair.  The fear, the uncertainty, the confusion, everything felt like a bad dream which was now over, and she could finally wake up and face the day.  She had little doubt that Marcus felt the same way, and hoped that Becky would match the feeling as well.<br/><br/>"I'll stay close," she said.  She didn't really understand why, but maybe he just needed a friend, someone to be close and understand everything.  It didn't even really matter why, so long as he was happy.  It seemed like everything was going to be alright now.  "I promise."