eleanor’s hand clamped down on the man’s wrist and with what strength she possessed, she tried to force it down --- slowly, not slamming it down on his opponent. she had heard the commotion and a curiosity that had weathered many centuries had led her closer to it, accessing the situation and then jumping into the fray --- something she much preferred to do with isaac behind her, should things go south, but her brother was not there, was he? ‘ ‘ i doubt you want anyone to sue you, do you. ’ ’ she said, not even trying to make it sound like a question.

freya had never been the superstitious kind, but having spotted  auburn  a grand total of eight times within an hour, she was willed to reach for any lifesaver that could come her way, no matter how . . . unscientific it would be. her last conversation with the redhead had been unusually peaceful, but caution had always served the blonde well.

‘‘ ------i apologise for their . . . behaviour. ’’ fay had been quietly waiting near the door, refraining from pulling any attention towards her. ‘‘ my classmates should’ve known better, but i  guess  the halloween . . . spirit has robbed them of what little manners they have. did they break anything? i can . . . i can pay for it. ’’