we'll be fine.

anything interesting?

so what's the plan?

people who stay put don't have interesting stories to tell.

are there any places you'd like to visit?

i'll make us both a cup.

i think you've been reading too many comic books.

i can only tolerate so much time spent with you.

you handle my bad jokes better than anyone.

i stick out like a sore thumb.

you've got a whole band of idiots downstairs just waiting to catch you.

i've heard a lot about you.

well, this is awkward.

i don't fucking care.

you startled me.

at least this means we can help each other out.

if they catch us here, we're in trouble.

the coast is clear.

are you feeling ill? this isn't like you.

you know it's only getting worse, right?

have you heard of them?

this complicates things.

maybe something good can come of this.

can we try?

you can find a better place than that.

what's the coffee like here?

i suppose i should take it as a compliment.

are you safe? you look tired.

i don't have time to be shy about this.

i just need to get out.

i'm not mad!

you have to know someone. anyone. i need help here.

that's a lovely way to meet someone.

not to sound cheesy or anything, but that's the truth.

life is just better with them in it.

i'm here to keep you company.

i don't mind walking.

i can assure you there's nothing to be concerned about.

what have you been up to since i saw you last?

i assume someone died.

don't even think about it.

why didn't i think of that?

they're gone. you should go.

you order first. i'll pay.

i deal with this shit all the time. i'm used to it.

it's all going to be okay.

how's the head?

if you're not interested... you're not interested.

are you sure you have the right name?

i don't mean to be nosy, i'm just concerned.

i just want you to be happy.

we could do dinner.

drinks are on me after this.

you have every right to be concerned.

i'm in love with you.

we're in this 'til the end.

don't let your comfort zone restrict you from pursuing something special.

you have my word.

what do you say? truce?

i didn't know you were here.

can't say i'm aware of them.

i could try and do a bit of digging myself.

i know you'll leave soon.

i've missed you.

whatever happens, i'm in your corner.

who gave you this job?

you gave me quite a shock.

if you need backup, i make great backup.

i was born with these powers.

what the hell was all of that, anyway?

i can leave, if you want me to.

please say something.

the man making a fuss about someone in the way had almost instantly drew his attention. a simple commotion and quite common. a small hiccup and everyone moved along and about their day. almost everyone… he stood watching a moment as the young woman, awfully overwhelmed, sought a place to seat herself. brows furrowed with concern he crossed the dirt road and came to check on her.

she hears a man's voice, & quickly the fear builds in her chest. she knows she needs to look away from him & advert her gaze somewhere else, but it suddenly feels impossible. she watches him & listens to his words. his question brings a shake of her head as her feet carry her back until her body hits the building. she's too close to him. her only choice is to stay there or run. however, where would she go if she were to run ?

❛ mister, i don't think you ought to be askin' me that. ❜ she mumbles, & finally, her eyes focus on the ground. she feels a warmth against her cheeks as they burn & turn the flesh a faint shade of pink. ❛ i ain't who you think i am, & i'm not tryin' to cause trouble for you. ❜ foolish girl, she knows she's said too much already, but her brain kept going as the words kept coming off her tongue.