"Tell them you're on a night schedule. Like a cop or something. I mean, if you always keep the same schedule, it would make sense. You have the evening shift when Lewis has the day shift." To be honest, Sydni knew that she would have no problem if Charlie wanted blood from her. The only thing that kept her from offering was concern over his reaction - she knew it really freaked him out and she didn't want to upset him.
Smiling, she only offered a noncommittal, "Yeah?" She didn't know how soon she'd feel like leaving Halcyon, even for just a visit home. And, whenever that was, she had to see her parents first. Then, she'd either very much need her friend's comfort, or perhaps she'd hide away at Halcyon, instead. It was sure to be a difficult visit no matter how her parents reacted.
"Believe me, I know you're not gonna break." Freaking muscles like whoa. Like hell he'd break. At his direction, she applied more pressure, trying to get to the deeper tissue. She was a bit concerned about hurting him - she was stronger, too - but she figured it was unlikely.