Hold On...

[adoe_adeer]

She appears midafternoon, closer to dusk than to afternoon, really, but she doesn't recognize the time. She appears on the floor, a shivering wreck in what was once probably a green dress, her face bruised and her eyes wide and terrified, her cheek pressed against the floor. She does not move for a very long time, panting breathlessly. It takes her

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[mancalledspade]

"Here now... kid." He takes off his jacket and offers it to her. "Take it easy, there."

[adoe_adeer]

Faraday takes it - there's no reason not to - carefully, without touching his hand, and shrugs it on, huddling into it. Then she seems to register what's strange about him and looks back, blinking wide green eyes. "You're -" She starts, and finishes with, "Excuse me, but what is this place? I don't think I'm supposed to be here..." She fidgets, unsure if this is a good or bad thing, yet.

[mancalledspade]

He sighs. "I don't think I am either, but it's gone merrily along it's way regardless. My name's Sam. Sam Spade. Are you alright?"

[adoe_adeer]

She almost smiles. Almost. "I think so," she says hesitantly, "Other than - very confused." Though that is an improvement on the alternative. She flinches at that uninvited thought. "I am Faraday."

[heartofbirds]

Linden reaches out a hand to her, gently, as calming as only Linden can be. "Softly, child."

[adoe_adeer]

She eyes him, half warily, like a dog that's been hurt once and is afraid of being beaten again, but she reaches out a hand that shakes only slightly for his, keeping her dress gathered as well as she can. She draws a shaky breath. "Sir...I'm afraid - I think I'm rather lost." She makes an attempt at a laugh, but it is as frantic as her flickering gaze.

[heartofbirds]

"Yes, I know," in his voice like warm milk, even and easy and trustworthy. He's kind, he's trustworthy. Don't be afraid. "Are you hurt?"

[adoe_adeer]

She shakes her head, bewildered. "No - I don't think so, at least. I remember..." She shakes her head. "I don't think I'm hurt. Thank you," she adds, as much for the soothing as for the question. She's shaking a little less now, now that she can feel the warmth and the clean smell of a human inhabited place.