"W-wait, Karu!" Adec didn't understand what he had done wrong. For a moment, he thought she had been happy talking to him then the next she was upset and had left him standing there. Even when I'm not using my powers, I still push away people. Dammit, why did I even think it would be different this time? Maybe I should just leave, she probably doesn't wants to see me again...
As he made his way past the others and to the door, he wondered what would happen if he just left. Just as his hand reached to the door handle, he froze as a thought occurred to him. If I just leave, nothing will change. Is that really what I want? Is that what mom would have wanted?
He grimaced as he drew his hand back and turned to face the stairs to the next floor. No, if I leave now, none of this would have been for anything. I need to go through with this and face my fears. He no longer knew if it was simply his mind driving him forward or the alcohol giving him courage, but he also no longer cared as he made his way up the stairs to Karu.
Once on the next floor, he began searching for his friend's hiding place, knocking at each door and listening closely for any sounds within. Finally, he came to the last door and gave it a gentle knock, "Karu, are you there?"