#lacharani

     "He's going to be fine."

   Marisol barges right into her sister's new home, past all the books and into the back. Her steps are light and carefree, gift bags in her hands. Housewarming gifts.

           "Ki~zzy!" Marisol's voice carries through the shop,                                 bright and singsong-y.                     "I brought gifts! From India! And Mami sends her love!"                Even though their mother had told Mari no such thing

   Seina sees Kizzy coming up the walk and panics. What is she doing here? Seina knows that this house is under her protection but... She was hoping to have more time to... well, have a plan for this. Moving back from the window a few steps, she moves deeper into the house. Maybe she can just avoid her tia.

   Sarah followed Matt to the little bookshop for the second time this trip, watching from across the street as her brother goes inside. It's the only place he's gone to both this trip and the last one, and Sarah has no doubt he's come here many times before that. The difference this time is that barely 20 minutes after he goes inside Matt comes storming out the front door, clearly angry. Well... the shop is still open today... and this would be the perfect chance to meet this female that kept her brother's attention. Standing up, she makes her way across the street and ducks into the bookshop.

     Finally the shop comes into view and she feels a sense of relief. Almost there. She pushes the door open hurriedly, finally escaping the pain that is the city.