[Event]
Characters: Open to Death City
Location: Death City
Rating: PG
Time: October 1, Morning
Description: The witches have come into Death City while many of its fighters are in Michigan. What are you going to do?
( a cold wind in my mind )
Location: Death City
Rating: PG
Time: October 1, Morning
Description: The witches have come into Death City while many of its fighters are in Michigan. What are you going to do?
( a cold wind in my mind )
It was the lack of madness, wasn't it? That was probably it, she thought, nodding to herself anxiously, looking left and right at the half-empty street. The residents and the guests would be easy enough to dispatch, but the city still had some of its Shibusen representatives -- the undead, that samurai, and a deathscythe if she wasn't mistaken -- and her pains so far would be for naught if she died here.
She walked briskly down the street, trying her best not to be noticed in between the running residents around her. She had Soul Protect on, looked inconspicuous enough if not for the cloak, but she was hardpressed to get rid of it: her clothing underneath was even more eye-catching.
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A quick look proved that it was a young girl, one with an eyepatch -- not the Deathscythe Marie, thank Babaa -- and it was almost impossible for the witch to reign in her temper.
"Watch where you step," she grumbled as she recomposed herself, quickly smoothing down the cloak over her garish and revealing clothing.
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It wasn't that she cared what happened to the girl, specifically; it was simply that if she did manage to get hurt, or killed, or something, certain people were likely to be very upset. Even with that justification, Rhode almost turned back and went home.
But if her Family were still here, and one of them happened to be in danger-- Walking in the direction Chrome had gone, Rhode sighed aloud, keeping an eye on her surroundings.
She would just check, Rhode told herself. If the girl met her on the way home, she could just turn back with her and act like it was an accident. If she didn't meet her, she was probably fine.
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"I apologize." It had been more the stranger's fault then her's, but all she wanted to do was move on, and quickly.
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Rhode shouted out the instant she spotted the familiar girl's back, picking up her pace ever so slightly as she headed for her. This was far too much trouble, really! It didn't look like there was any danger in the immediate area, but that wasn't any excuse to be dragging along-- Even if Rhode likely would have done the same thing.
Storming toward Chrome, she glanced at the people passing her, rather hoping she didn't know any of them. They'd get the wrong idea, almost certainly; they might think she was being nice.
"When they put the sirens on, you're supposed to get home." She started talking when she was within a few yards of the girl, tone falsely light despite her words. "I know you're not very bright, but standing in one place like a stupid rabbit is a bit much."
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"I was... a little held up. That woman," The eyepatch-wearing girl pointed at the witch in the process of slipping away into the crowd "accidentally bumped into me. But you are correct, we must hurry." Reaching for her hand, she attempted to pull her in the direction she had come from.
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The thought was interrupted when Chrome took her hand, however; Rhode hadn't quite expected the contact, and the surprise was enough that she let herself be towed along without resistance.
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Not letting go of Rhode's hand, she continued forwards at a brisk pace. Who could be certain as to how much time they had?
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Wasn't she scared of her? Put out by her enough to want to avoid touching her? Rhode had no idea what to make of it, really. She didn't really spend time with girls her own age at home. Maybe it was perfectly normal for the stupid little things.
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Somewhere in the back of her mind, Chrome thought it was a little odd to be discussing the health of a stranger she had bumped into in the street. But it was the distraction she needed. Without it, she might remember herself and the boldness of her current behavior. If she did, she would surely lose her nerve - and that would not do, not when they both needed to get home safely.
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"It's just... suspicious. That's all."
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The admission was spoken quietly, loud enough for Rhode and Rhode alone to hear. It was unnecessary, given that the possibility of their conversation being eavesdropped on was very low, but it still felt appropriate.
"However... there is nothing we can really do about it. Is there?"
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It was a rather reluctant admittance, but she still looked back over her shoulder. But she was out of sight, and they were getting closer to the apartment by now.
Ah. The hand. Rhode tried to tug herself loose, though not very forcefully.
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