“ yknow, if the famed leader of the deadlock gang needs a place to stay, i’m sure my sister ‘n the team wouldn’t mind another visitor for the night.  ‘f ya keep traveling like that, you’ll get dehydrated, and if you stay dehydrated for too long ... ”  the blonde winced at the awful pun she was about to make, but played it smooth with a wink.  “ you might turn into ash, ahaha— ”

          “ love the hat, dude.  and the tie.  and the gun!  damn, i don’t think i’ve ever seen you around here — what’s your name? ”

          “ was ... she kind to you ? ”  emerald should know who pyrrha spoke of, whose name the warrior dare not say aloud.

          “ coco coco coco coco c— ”

          “ catra, are you awake? ”  the feline groans, ears perking up as she notices movement from her friend nuzzled into her side.  “ i can’t sleep. ”