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"Yes, really," Meredith smiled in response to the girl's enthusiasm. The doctor figured that would change her attitude, however, in typical Kiara form, she was quick to remind Mer that her mood could change pretty quickly. She shot the girl a mild warning glance as Kiara threatened the guard. "You said you would behave Kiara," she reminded her. Though she wanted Kiara to cooperate with the guards, now was not the time for that lesson. "Come on," she said, softening her features and her tone.

With a slight jerk of her head, she motioned for the girl to come with her. "Yes, you are seventeen... Today." There was a vague hint of sadness in her voice as she answered and guided them down the long hall with the guards left behind. Staying close to the girl, they eventually came to the hall meant to hold Kiara until time to release them all into the meeting room. "You'll have to stay in here for a few moments. Not long. Just, please try to be nice to the other kids, okay?"

Meredith lingered a moment longer, like she had done with the others, before taking a few steps back. Lloyd was likely to be watching and she wouldn't be surprised if he slammed the door shut in her face. "Be good, Kiara." Within seconds the heavy door shut and Dr. Abernathy was left alone in the hallway. With a heavy sigh, she turned on one heel and headed to the observation room, where she suspected Lloyd and Erik to be by now.

Reaching for the door handle, she wasn't surprised to find her hands were shaking. Before entering she made an effort to calm herself with a deep breath and smoothing of her coat and hair. In a few moments all the experiments would be together in one room. It was a big day for this study and Meredith was extremely nervous.