#esperhood

One does not go against the Shadow Decree without painting a target on their back. Since the formation of the Shadow Decree this was an unspoken law. It was foolish of Bennie to think she could just go against them and walk away without consequences. That they’d attack her clinic once then be over with it. Especially not after she joined sides with the Esper Union, even if it was only momentarily, to fight them. It was only a matter of time before they’d come back for her. But they wouldn’t come back for her themselves. After all why would they waste their own time on a pest when they could just hire exterminators?

The only advantage Bennie had was knowing Amuse Street better then most anyone else. The bounty hunters may have gotten the jump on her but she was quick to escape before any real damage could be done. If they hadn’t been working in a group she could have tried fighting them off. But she truly wasn’t the best fighter especially not against multiple targets. So her best bet was to run and hide until she lost them.

But one can only hide so long until they’re found again. Luckily this time when she’s found it’s not by those hunting her. But by a girl, another esper specifically. She looks young but Bennie can’t tell if she is young or simply looks it. Before Bennie can say anything she hears the hunters passing, continuing their search for her specifically. Bennie glances to the other momentarily worried that she’ll give away their position. Instead she whispers to Bennie, reassures her that she’ll handle it. Bennie should just stay back, let the other handle this and move on. But the idea of running away while someone fights in her place leaves her feeling sick. She can’t keep running away, she can’t let others fight her battles for her. Even though she isn’t even sure if the other will fight or not.

Despite them being in the same room and not actually dating

Bennie notices the sender of the message before she notices the message. Her smile falters as she send a curious look to Brynn in her bed. What could be so secretive that the other wouldn’t say it aloud? It must have been of top secret for Bennie’s eyes and Bennie’s eyes alone. She turns away from the visiting group to read the all important message.

She hesitates a moment as she reads the text and attempts not to laugh aloud at the visual. A clawed hand reaches up to cover her face attempting to hide the flustered grin overtaking her. It made no sense for Brynn to send this to Bennie. They weren’t dating, at least Bennie was pretty sure they weren’t. Unless this entire ordeal had taken them beyond fan & idol, beyond just friends. But that was hope peeking it’s head in not reality. In reality? It was a joke, something silly and a bit stupid, utterly nonsensical. All the same it was a sweet gesture. A sign of Brynn thinking of her friends even while higher then the stars in the sky.