Theodore pursed his lips tightly. Half of his body remained numb because of the attack of the taser. Although he wanted to punish Ariana for being so difficult, any resentment he had toward her melted as soon as he saw her tear-filled eyes and wounded forehead. Instead, his fury was replaced with regret and sadness.

After a moment of silence, he took off his coat and put it on Ariana. Not knowing what else to do, he patted her gently on the shoulder and said, "It's alright now. I'm here."

Once he finished reassuring her everything would be okay, the still tearful Ariana quickly threw herself into his arms and kissed his lips.

The brief kiss sobered Ariana up.

Once she regained her senses, her eyes bulged out of the sockets. She moved her head back immediately.