Once more there had been a blinding white light. A door was then rammed closed, as the black haired woman stumbled out. She looked exhausted and beaten. The sound of a clock could faintly be heard. Tick, tick, tick. 

“Why?...Why do I keep encountering those lizards every place I visit?” Chisato growled. Her arm was raised in a defense posture, as if she had been prepared to fight an enemy that was no longer there. 

“Willie. Could you watch this place for me while I’m out? I need a break....”

“We think it is better for us to be with you, Mistress.” Willie stated. 

“Willie...I’m not like you. I need to rest. I’ve been fighting the demons for several hours straight....I’ll be right back, I promise.” 

***

Chisato then wandered the streets of Furuzeki. There was a heavy sinking in the air. Winter was setting in and all she had to wear for cool weather was her battered long tan trench coat. She headed for the artisan district of the city. Chisato was in the mood for some coffee and this was the only place that wasn’t crawling with creeps or perverts. 

The dark haired woman was now standing in line. Her thoughts were blank and she was mostly just zoning out for the time being. The coffee house was crowded, it seemed. Some band was playing there. Chisato didn’t know or even care who they were. 

After placing her order, she had been told that it was going to be a long wait. So for the time being she stole a brownie from under the barista's distraction. What did it matter? Ever since the incident, everything just seemed so bleak and pointless. This was a different world and she knew she didn’t belong. 

It seemed that almost every seat was already taken by a couple, Just her luck. Though, there was one with a spare seat over in the corner. It looked like a taller brown haired woman was sitting there by herself. So, she quietly approached.  

“....Hey, there.” Chisato said. “Would you mind if I take a seat here? Exhausting day at work and I need to sit down...”

Pigsnort style goblin, based off one of my Flight Rising tundras.