As Shizune jumped over the counter, Time seemed to slow for Stalker as he realized she was standing rather close to him. Stalker immediately averted his gaze from her, blushing slightly before realizing that she asked him if he could walk by himself.

[color #8B0000]U-uh y-yeah I ca-can walk on my own.[/color] He said as he walked as fast as he could upstairs , which wasn’t very fast seeing as though he was heavily injured. When he eventually reached the top of the stairs he stopped for a moment to catch his breath before standing as upright as he could, and bowing deeply to shizune. [color #8B0000]I am sorry for being an inconvenience and disturbing you out of the blue but I thank you for agre-[/color] He said before a sharp pain hit his torso that forced him to his knee giving out a slight pained gasp. It took him a few seconds to stand back up. [color #8B0000]I guess what I was trying to say was thanks, I promise you that I will repay you in any way I can.[/color] He said softly before continuing to follow her.

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