[center][h1]A trip down memory lane to Boston.[/h1] [code]Tuesday night[/code][/center] Jordan took several steps away from the lesbian chaos that was unfolding amidst the backdrop of the ruined 317. His eyes on Cindy, someone he and Sypha knew very well from their time back in Boston. Cindy was someone who had saved their life more than once, and that trend was only continuing all the way on the opposite side of America. Jordan, unlike most of the 317, did not harbor any ill will towards the PRA. He has history with them after all. You don’t save the world from a world ending threat together and not have at least a little respect for the people who helped you through it. “So,” Jordan started as he picked up a large concrete slab and moved it towards the building, “you finally decided it was time to catch up after all these years by saving our asses again. When did you get to our neck of the paranormal world?” “There was a big reshuffling of agents in the St. Portwell area,” Cindy succinctly nodded. “The Director wanted all of their best agents here, so, I got shuffled here with my best friend and some other Agents I’m familiar with.” “Don’t tell me,” Jordan grinned from ear to ear, “is Mei Bae in town too?” “You know it. Where she goes, I go.” Cindy nodded, “I’m taking up night shift for the week, so she’s probably in her apartment sound asleep. She’s going to be [i]giddy[/i] to hear about all of this.” Cindy rolled her eyes. “Yeah. Yeah this,” Jordan paused as he picked up another slab of rubble, “this is insane. Like I was sitting right there,” Jordan paused as he pointed to the front entrance, “eating a late dinner. One moment I’m joking with Aislin, Doom and Gloom while the old man watched over us and the next moment,” he pointed to the sky, “a ship opened fire, zombies started shooting at us, a monster took an ungodly amount of punishment.” He paused as he looked down at his exposed chest, ripped clothes, and sighed. “I haven’t pushed myself past my limit in so long, since that final fight back in Boston.” “Don’t worry, one of Meifeng’s goals is to try to bring some semblance of peace to St. Portwell,” Cindy then smiled. “See how I didn’t say [i]back[/i] to St. Portwell?” She then laughed. “I’m learning this city is in need of it,” Jordan sighed as he sat down. “Do you have any idea who could’ve done this?” Cindy looked to the left and the right, “Nothing definite, but I looked at some of the previous case files we had on Das Sonnenrad, and this somewhat fits their MO.” Cindy was silent for a moment. “Again, nothing definite, because a good chunk of them got killed, arrested, or skipped town, and not every necromancer is a white supremacist, but there are still a few groups left of them around St. Portwell.” “Nazi’s again,” Jordan scoffed, “I thought we ran them all out of town.” “We did,” Sypha added as they walked over, “how’s one of my favorite PRA agent doing?” Sypha was pale, drowsy, and tired looking. The yawn that escaped their lips drove home that point. “I’m doing alright,” Cindy said with a shrug, “My back’s still killing me all the time, but my son is in remission, and he should be good.” Then she gave Sypha a catty smile, “But, how are you doing? You know our medic has a spell that can remove tiredness… After he’s doing healing everyone.” “I’m good,” Sypha smiled as she looked over Jordan with an intense stare, “and I’m glad that your son is in remission. How long now?” “Six months now,” Cindy proudly said with a smile, “Cameron’s a tough kid. Way tougher than I was at his age.” She laughed. “Honestly, there were days I thought about giving up the badge and turning my back on this Paranormal nonsense just to focus on him,” Cindy began, “But… shit like this proves that I am needed here.” “We needed you back then,” Sypha smirked as they looked at Cindy, “and we needed you again today. Cameron takes after his mom, so I knew he’d be tough.” “If you track down those responsible for this, we’re more than happy to lend our strength once again. I know we were never PRA bound with our lives, but that doesn’t mean we want you to face that alone,” Jordan smirked. “She’s not alone, dear brother. Tell me, what do you think of your agents,” Sypha asked as they looked over to the tall and handsome one. They wanted to know their names as well. “... I know you two are competent, but It's our job,” Cindy began. “My Agents? I’m surrounded by some of the PRA’s most competent and powerful agents. Some of which saved my ass…” Cindy trailed off, “... And Trevor.” “Your healer,” Sypha asked as they looked over towards the huddled masses, spotting Alex in the process, “we have a Trevor as well.” “Once we get this place built back up we’ll have to give you the tour,” Jordan joked. Part of him wished to be apart of the fight that brought vengeance against the fuckers who dare attack his home, but part of him felt like it was no longer his place. “Be careful, Cindy, one of our artists has talked about that Scott fuckhead a few times since they joined. I felt how strong they were,” Jordan lingered his eyes on Cindy’s for a moment, “he was much, much stronger than anything I have experienced.” Cindy laughed, before she turned to Maximilian, who was talking with members of Greenwood and the 317. “... And you haven’t seen Maximilian in action. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here…” She sighed, “... A lot us wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for him.” Sypha smirked at the name, a cute name for a gorgeous man. “I haven’t,” Jordan chuckled as he looked over at everyone talking, “he seems like a good person. I hope I never have to see him in action but it’s good to know that he’s on our side.” “If Maximilian gets involved, then things have already hit the fan,” Cindy turned towards Jordan, her voice dropping low. “... Get what I’m saying?” “I do,” Jordan swallowed the words as he said it. “This attack was that bad then?” “Look around, brother,” Sypha returned their attention back towards the group. “We just lost everything that Faith has built in less than fifteen minutes. A pirate ship was fully visible in the middle of a very populated city. Do you think whoever did that cared for the PRA response? Or what every one-eyed open just witnessed?” “Obviously not,” Cindy shrugged, “They had enough sense to split when we showed up so maybe they know a bit more than we thought.” She then turned to Jordan, then Sypha, “... And the lack of regard to the whole masquerade is… Scary.” “It feels like something big is on the horizon, no? Like,” Sypha paused as they looked towards the ruined building, “this feels like the opening shots of…” “No, this isn’t the start,” Jordan paused, “we’re in the middle of something much bigger than I think we know and it just feels like the beginning again.” “Yeah, if this is the start…” Cindy laughed, holding the world’s most awkward smile. “... We’re in for it, aren’t we?” “Well,” Jordan squinted his eyes as he looked around for his glasses, “I’m just thankful we’re always stocked up on beer and wine. We’ll need it to survive I fear.” Jasper raised his eyebrows before laughing. “I’ll need more than a drink to get through this mess,” Cindy chuckled. “But, maybe I can grab a drink or two… I know it’s drinking on the job, but who gives a shit right now?” “I won’t report you,” Sypha smirked, “please mind the mess, I promise we’re usually more tidy.” Sypha motioned for Cindy to follow. “Let’s go before Trevor sees,” Cindy laughed. “He’ll send the Director to come get me.” “Hopefully he’ll meet Alex and the two can keep each other busy,” Jordan joked as he led the way into the 317. There were ruined homunculi that sparked ever so often. The walls were all damaged, and various paintings and canvas scattered the ground. He led the group to the common area nearly at the end of the wing. The destruction here was limited, only with plants and various decorative pieces littering the ground. Jordan opened the door and led them in. He walked over to one of the three fridges and opened the door, leaving it open, and then grabbed a pair of beers. He walked over to Cindy and offered her one. “At least this room is still standing,” Sypha sighed as they walked over and grabbed a full bottle of white wine, pulled the cork out with a nearby wine opener, and began to drink from the bottle. “Sorry, but, um,” Cindy raised a hand at Jordan, before pointing at Sypha. “What she’s having is more my speed.” She laughed. “We have a fresh white, a couple lovely blends of red, sparkling and a rosé, what’s your poison tonight,” Sypha asked as she walked over to cabinets and grabbed a wine glass. “More for me,” Jordan chuckled as he finished the first and started the second. Cindy grinned, glancing at the fridge before returning to Sypha. "You know me, Syph. I’m all about the red tonight." She paused, taking in the chaotic state of the room, then chuckled again. "Might as well pretend this is some fancy dinner party..." She laughed. “You need to join us for one of our legendary pub crawls,” Jordan joked as he opened a cabinet full of snack food, “apparently we’ve had one of your agents with us the last time.” “Here you go,” Sypha added as they passed Cindy a full wine glass of red wine, “just a couple drinks.” Cindy threw it back without a second thought, smiling with a pleased look. “... I would come, but I don’t think I have it in me anymore,” She said. “I usually get tired after seven these days.” She laughed. “... I know when I was a teenager, I was just partying until twelve am every other day and then waking up for PT.” She laughed. “I’m enjoying my youth while I can,” Jordan said with a smirk. “I much prefer the easy night myself, but every now and again I will enjoy a night out,” Sypha took another drink from the wine bottle. “If this is the start of something bigger after every messed up situation we should find the time to have a drink,” Jordan said as he finished another beer. Cindy sighed, "... You know, this isn’t just about us anymore. The city’s changing, and whatever’s behind this attack knows that. They want to disrupt the balance, and they’re doing a damn good job of it..." She rolled her eyes, then chuckled. "... But with the way things are going, we all might need to pick up drinking as a hobby just to keep from going crazy." “We’ll be ready to defend this city, our friends, from whatever comes their way,” Jordan grabbed another beer and opened it. “Hell, at this point, it’s starting to feel like we’re keeping the universe from falling apart!” She raised her glass toward Sypha and Jordan, “... A toast?” “To saving the world, and maybe doing it again,” Jordan said as he raised his beer. “At least we’re not dealing with those creepy witches this time,” Sypha joined the toast as she raised the bottle of wine. “Please, no,” Cindy said. “Here’s to [i]not[/i] saving the world. Because hopefully, it’s not in danger, right?” “To not saving the world,” Sypha and Jordan said in unison as they extended their drinks towards Cindy. Cindy laughed. The glasses clinked as they made contact, and Cindy downed the rest of her drink in a single gulp. [hr][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/MzIHaGw.png[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/JgL3zQi.png[/img] [/center] [center][img]https://txt.1001fonts.net/img/txt/dHRmLjEwNi4wNjhjOGUuVEdsc1lTQkNiR0ZqYTNkdmIyUSwuMA,,/gritluefdemo.regular.webp[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/MyKmatB.png[/img][/center] Lila walked down the road as she made her way towards Sabrina’s home. Britney had texted her the night before, giving her the address, and was expecting her in a half-hours time. For some reason Lila decided that it was better to show up a little early without telling Britney. As they approached they rubbed their hands together, as visions of the surrounding area danced across her mind. The murder was in the sky above her, eyes scanning for any potential threat as well as any people who might see her walking towards the door. While the blind were safe from her more monstrous form, she was still wearing the same toga that Sully had thankfully gifted her. While it was not a perfect solution to her clothing problem, it still allowed her to walk around without having the blind see her naked form. As well, Lila did not want the one eyed open to perceive her. The murder did what it was told, and circled above and watched around without question. A moment later Lila was by the door. She curled her hand into a ball, raised it up, and knocked. Lila knew that whoever answered the door would see a taller, more monstrous Lila. Hindlimbs replacing her legs, body completely covered in feathers, and unnaturally long arms and legs. Her face was thankfully still her own, albeit with black eyes with blue circles for irises but the rest of the body was very much changed. Nothing more so than the giant wings that curved adorned her back. A few moments later, Sabrina opened the door, “... You must be Lil-” Sabrina said before abruptly cutting herself off after seeing Lila, covering her mouth. “... Oh dear.” [color=f4eb93]”It’s cool, it’s cool, it’s LIla,”[/color] Britney said as she quickly ran over and put her hands on Sabrina’s shoulders as she looked over them. Then her jaw dropped. [color=f4eb93]”... LIla, what the [i]hell[/i] happened to you?”[/color] [color=DA70D6]“The Maiden tried to take control. She forced a lot of transformations really fast, and the more I transformed the more she gained influence on me, and the more influence she gained on me the more she had me transform,”[/color] Lila paused as she smiled at Britney, [color=DA70D6]“I figured out a way to weaker her as I learned more about the magic I have, and ta-da,”[/color] Lila paused, [color=DA70D6]“kind of stuck like this until I figure out what to do next.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”Jack [i]needs[/i] to find that damn needle,”[/color] Britney said, [color=f4eb93]”At this rate, there won’t be any [i]Lila[/i] left.”[/color] “Hurry up, come in,” Sabrina grabbed Lila’s talon’s hand and guided her inside, and Britney closed the door. Sabrina leads her to the sofa in her living room. “Try not to make too much of a hoot. My little brother is in the other room, and already he’s One-Eye-Open.” She nodded. [color=DA70D6]“It’d be more if a caw but I get your point, I’ll keep it quiet,”[/color] Lila paused as she sat down on the sofa, [color=DA70D6]“I am going to be a problem around the One-Eye-Ope. And the blinds because it is very hard to fit into my normal clothes. I can’t quite walk around naked!”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”As if your freaky-ahh wouldn’t try,”[/color] Britney laughed. Lila paused as she placed her head into hands. [color=DA70D6]“I’m so very tired, just tired, tired of this, and tired of all these changes.”[/color] Lila looked towards Britney and smiled, before she started a soft chuckle. [color=DA70D6]“I do feel strong though so small blessings.”[/color] “Well…” Sabrina shrugged. “That’s why you came here, right?” She tilted her head. “My Apparition, the Silkworm, can create any clothes I can imagine; just, uh, tell me what you like.” [color=DA70D6]“Well I was hoping that Britney might give me some fashion tips to accentuate my wings,”[/color] Lila said sincerely, before she looked to Sabrina and smiled, [color=DA70D6]“you did say you could make cute costumes so I am here to ask for your help as well. Can I get a cute costume, and some clothes I could wear on a day by day basis until I figure this…..this out.”[/color] “I got you,” Sabrina said… as she stuck her hands out and created several outfits that would fit Lila perfectly. Shirts and skirts, jeans, and whatnot… a mish-mash so Lila can create whatever outfit suits the occasion. Sabrina smiled as she asked, “For the costume… I’ll need some pointers. Otherwise, you’ll be dressed up like a Power Ranger.” [color=DA70D6]“Well, before I go into that I have two questions. One, have you made anyone else in the coven a costume yet, and two can I change into something that is not a literal picnic blanket. These clothes look amazing, thank you,”[/color] Lila smiled a first true smile since she woke up this morning. “No, and yes,” Sabrina said, before pointing at a room off to the side. “That is the guest room, you can change in there.” Lila nodded her head and smiled. She walked over and grabbed the clothes before she walked into the nearby guest room. [insert Britney and Sabrina if you want] Lila emerged after seven minutes wearing the white hoodie and black skin tight pants that were included in the mash of outfits. Sabrina did the impossible, and the hoodie had somehow accommodated the spurs that connected her wings to her body. The pants, as well, fit comfortably with the hindlimb legs, and for the first time since the day of the meeting Lila felt somewhat more normal than a monster. Sure, the hands themselves were clawed and the black feathers poked out from the sleeves and from the neck hole, but to the blind, and One-Eyed-Open, Lila atleast had the look of a girl again instead of just a monster. [color=DA70D6]“If I was a hugger right now I’d give you one,”[/color] Lila said as she looked down at the clothes she wore, [color=DA70D6]“feels right up there with the time I finally was able to dress myself as me. Thank you.”[/color] Sabrina smiled, “... Don’t mention it.” Sabrina began, “Is there anything else you need?” [color=DA70D6]“Well, Britney, is it smart for me to train? Like the bird bitch is bidding her time to try again, but in the meantime do you think it’s smart if I try and, I don’t know, try and get better at flying,”[/color] Lila paused, [color=DA70D6]“like from what I know now I don’t think it’ll cause any further transformations. If it is safe I think I would like a costume.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”I don’t see how it could hurt,”[/color] Britney said with a shrug, before a mischievous smile, [color=f4eb93]”We can make you like a superhero costume, you can be called the “Bird-Bitch’”[/color] She laughed. [color=DA70D6]“The Bird Bitch is in timeout right now,”[/color] Lila chuckled, before she laughed, and soon the laughter turned into a sigh. [color=DA70D6]“but I kinda like that name for myself. I don’t want to look like a superhero. I want something that I can train in, you know? Like,”[/color] Lila paused as she pushed both wings fully out and each one was larger than she was tall by a noticeable margin, [color=DA70D6]“I don’t think the blind will notice these but they’ll notice a girl soaring through the air. Maybe something that, I don’t know, gives me camouflage. Like a wingsuit, but cute.”[/color] “... And I think you underestimate this city’s drug crisis,” Sabrina quipped. Lila pushed both of her hands together and raised them up to her mouth. She closed her eyes as she took a deep breath, lowering her hands down as she did. [color=DA70D6]“I never thought of that. I mean if it’s not as bad as Ohio I don’t know that I would notice.”[/color] “But I get what you are saying… I trust that you will not be flying around in broad daylight?” Sabrina asked, “I can cook something up.” [color=DA70D6]“If it can be avoided it will be,”[/color] Lila smirked at the thought. Bird Bitch soaring through the air. [color=DA70D6]“Thank you, so much Sabrina. Next time I see Trisha I’ll tell her that her sister is amazing.”[/color] Sabrina awkwardly laughed, “That’s not necessary. She already knows how great I am to her and the rest of my siblings.” [color=DA70D6]“She’s got a cute boyfriend who has a weird friend,”[/color] Lila joked back. “I heard,” Sabrina laughed, “While I do miss her, I don't have to keep Messiah away from her room.” Lila remembered that Trisha’s boyfriend’s friend said she was quite the looker when she was even more monstrous than she was now. He was very much into the more bird-like appearance. [color=DA70D6]“A chance you can make the costume with a monster fucker repellant? I worry that I’ll be attracting the wrong crowd like this.”[/color] Sabrina awkwardly laughed, before glancing towards Messiah’s room, and as she held her gaze there, she said, “... That’s outside of my expertise, unfortunately.” She then shrugged. “I’m certain you’ll find someone to help you with that.” [color=f4eb93]”Just carry around a spray bottle full of water and be like,”[/color] Britney added, acting as if she was holding the spray bottle. [color=f4eb93]”Pst! Pst! Pst! Get back you horny fiend!”[/color] [color=DA70D6]“Oh that’s a good idea. I call get a sharpie and write ‘horny be gone’ on the side so that I have my first superhero accessory.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”Make Stormy come up with a spell just for that!”[/color] Britney laughed. [color=DA70D6]“We could test it on the coven, maybe we’ll have a bit more focus with it.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”Oh, you [i]know[/i] the problem isn’t just that they’re horny,”[/color] Britney laughed. [color=f4eb93]”I had to agree with Rubes here and there.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]“I know, I know. Was it like this ten years ago and I was just too innocent to remember,”[/color] Lila sighed with a smile. [color=DA70D6]“I know I’m much more likely to speak my mind now, and it felt [i]good[/i] doing so, but that meeting was,”[/color] Lila paused as a soft giggle escaped her lips, [color=DA70D6]“my thirteenth reason. Honestly, I think it led to all this,”[/color] Lila paused as she pointed vaguely at her body. No. Lila knew better. The only person to blame for this, all of this, was herself. Why did she trust The Maiden? Why did she say what she did to Trisha? Lila wished she could say that it was the corruptive influence of The Maiden but it truly wasn’t. Lila fucked up, and now Lila knew that she had to deal with the consequences of it. “Don’t joke like that, please,” Sabrina said. [color=f4eb93]”It was, but at the same time it [i]wasn’t,[/i]”[/color] Britney began her explanation, taking a moment to wave her hands around a bit as she looked off to the side. [color=f4eb93]” As you said, everyone in the Old Coven had their little crews where they excelled… I mean, you didn’t see the Blackmores rolling with the ‘smart crew’.”[/color] She laughed. [color=DA70D6]“I will refrain from joking like that again Sabrina,”[/color] Lila spoke as she smiled towards Sabrina. [color=DA70D6]“We were just different cliques held together by the end of the world. I still don’t know what my clique is called but I’m glad I get to see more of them this time around.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”Eh, you’re acting like ya’ll need a fancy name!”[/color] Britney said, laughing. [color=f4eb93]”What about something corny and overdramatic like ‘Birds of a Feather’?”[/color] She grinned at Lila. Sabrina facepalmed. [color=DA70D6]“I like it. We’re all dealing with an apparition in some way,,”[/color] Lila paused as she tilted her head, [color=DA70D6]“except for Jasper. But we’re happy to have Jasper in our little flock. Especially Luca.”[/color] Britney tugged at her collar, looking away, and then said, [color=f4eb93]”I’m glad… How’s Luca doing if you don’t mind me asking?”[/color] [color=DA70D6]“He’s oblivious to romantic advances, a little bit more sick, but he’s happy. As happy as he can be, but happy all the same.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”I know I fucked him over,”[/color] Britney began. [color=f4eb93]”But I’m working on helping him. I promise.”[/color] She nodded, [color=f4eb93]”I just think we should worry about Father Wolf.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]“I think you should make both a priority. What good is stopping father wolf for Luca if he dies right after? I can handle the Maiden for a while longer, but Luca needs help soon. He deserves the happiness he’s finally getting.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”You’re right Lila, I’m just-”[/color] Britney cut herself off, taking a sigh. [color=f4eb93]”... I fucked his whole life up one time; I’m scared that I’ll mess it up all over again.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]“It is a character flaw of yours,”[/color] Lila joked with a soft chuckle, [color=DA70D6]“It’s never too late to try and make amends.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”Tell that to Sloane,”[/color] Britney rolled her eyes. [color=DA70D6]“It’ll take work,”[/color] Lila paused, [color=DA70D6]“it may not even work. But if you want to try and make amends then don’t worry about what people like Sloane think,”[/color] Lila paused as she smirked a weak smile, [color=DA70D6]“only you, and those you hurt, get a say in that. Fuck the noise.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”Maybe you’re right,”[/color] Britney said with a sigh. [color=f4eb93]”But, could we discuss this another time? Maybe more one-on-one.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]“Of course.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”... What do you think of our Greenwood buddies?”[/color] Britney asked. [color=DA70D6]“They seem nice. Sully is a good enough benchmark for their character. If he likes them then I think they gotta be alright. What do you think of them?”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”I mean, I personally think that they’re cool,”[/color] Britney started off. [color=f4eb93]”I honestly trust them more than I trust [i]certain people[/i] in Sycamore - but if I had to be honest, that’s not saying much. I’m just wondering what they’re hoping to accomplish - like you know, get from this alliance.”[/color] Britney shrugged. [color=f4eb93]”I wasn’t surprised Ruby was just about ready to walk out, though. Sycamore doesn’t want to deal with Sycamore, so why would anyone else?”[/color] Britney awkwardly laughed. [color=f4eb93]”I mean, hopefully, what you suggested will help - God knows it’ll stop some of the screaming - but it’s just a bandage over our [i]actual[/i] problems.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]”I hope so. I can’t face too much more chaos right now. I’m tapped out. My brain hurts in a million different ways so if the chaos is not lessened by my plan then I may have to take a few days for myself,”[/color] Lila sighed as shook her head. [color=f4eb93]”Brooo, I found a grey hair rhe other day,”[/color] Britney laughed.ghed. [color=DA70D6]”My feathers haven’t dulled, they still have their glossy blue-black shine,”[/color] Lila paused as she smirked, [color=DA70D6]”I don’t think they’ll last more than a few more meetings though.”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”Your feathers, or [i]Sycamore?[/i]”[/color] Britney laughed. [color=DA70D6]”I think we both know the answer to that,”[/color] Lila chuckled, looking towards Sabrina, [color=DA70D6]” You chose a grand time to help us.”[/color] “I mean…” Sabrina fiddled her thumbs and then shrugged. “I just don’t want to see people get hurt. Not when I can do something about it.” [color=DA70D6]”I am ready for this to be over. What do you plan to do when father wolf is killed, Britney?”[/color] [color=f4eb93]”... Go back to living my best life!“[/color] Britney laughed a bit, before she shook her head. [color=f4eb93]”Well, I’m going to help Luca and whoever else needs or [i]wants[/i] it… but, this has been one hell of a clarion call, so…”[/color] Britney sighed, [color=f4eb93]”... I think I’m getting back into magic. Finding artifacts and training, you know. I know everyone else will go back to living without magic, but I don’t want to be caught flatfooted again if something like this pops off again.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]”You can’t be the only one who prepares for the next evil to threaten our life. If I’m still attached to The Maiden when this is all finished I’ll want to train as well. Maybe I,”[/color] Lila paused as she felt her stomach rumble. Instantly her eyes shot around the room, looking at every table and shelf for any signs of food that she could quickly and quietly steal before Britney or Sabrina noticed. [color=DA70D6]”I think lunch is in order! Are you two hungry? You look hungry! Can we make something to eat? NO! Can we order something to eat? Can we make something to eat and then order something to eat?”[/color] Britney and Sabrina awkwardly looked at each other… Britney smiled widely at Sabrina, showing [i]all[/i] of her teeth. “... I can order us some food,” Sabrina shrugged. “But… are you okay?” Britney’s eyes went from Sabrina to Lila. [color=DA70D6]”Hmmm? Oh me! Yes! Yes I’m fine just hungry,”[/color] Lila looked around seeing if there was any snacks she could spot once again, [color=DA70D6]”I mean I had a massive breakfast, a large snack on the way over, but I’m sure this hunger is normal. Normal. Normal!”[/color] Britney pivoted towards Lila and stood straight up… she paused for a moment before she walked over to her. She grabbed Lila’s clawed hand before she looked at Sabrina - still holding that smile. [color=f4eb93]”... Lila and I will get some food! It was great having you!”[/color] She waved goodbye as she tried to lead Lila out the door. [color=DA70D6]”Okie-dokie,”[/color] Lila chuckled as she let Britney lead her out the door, bag of clothes swinging haphazardly as she walked. After Britney made it outside, she closed the door slowly… and once she heard that [i]click,[/i] she facepalmed, [color=f4eb93]”Jesus Christ we need to fix you… The Maiden is starting to seep into your brain.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]”No, no I’m fine! Fine! I’m just hungry,”[/color] Lila protested as she looked at Britney with a suspicious look. [color=DA70D6]” Promise promise last night I was totes much worse but I got food, oh my god the food was so good, and then I felt better,”[/color] Lila smiled as she remembered how good that food was. Lila saw through a crows eye that there was a single teenager walking down the road with a big bag of food from Dairy Queen. Her head shot over and waited impatiently for him to show up at their section of the road. A dozen crows landed around Lila and Britney and all looked towards where the teenager would show up. Lila’s eyes narrowed as she focused. [color=f4eb93]”No, no, no,”[/color] Britney turned towards Lila, before grabbing her by her wrist and pulling her towards her car. [color=f4eb93]”[i]We’re[/i] going to pick something up at the drive-thru and then we’re going to eat it in my car… then I’m dropping you off wherever you need to be.”[/color] [color=DA70D6]”Awww, but there’s takeout food coming our way,”[/color] Lila protestedbut let Britney drag her towards the car. [color=DA70D6]”okay fine. Fine. We can get our own food. I guess.”[/color] Britney smiled at her. [color=f4eb93]”... Let’s go.”[/color]