A Simple Offer
Toga is taking her usual shortcut to work, through some alleys that take her pretty much straight there from the station. They’re a bit dark, and she’s maybe had to deal with a villain or petty thug more than once, but what does she mind? Keeps life just that little bit more exciting than it would be otherwise. She’s good at keeping on her toes. But with her Tumblr friends and the hunt for an apartment they can actually afford on on her mind, she’s just slightly more flatfooted than usual, and that’s all Giran needs for his opening.
“Well, Dr. Toga, here in the flesh! Just who I’ve been looking to see.” A left hand gets placed on her right shoulder. He’s back and to the right then, which means…
Himiko spins on one foot while drawing the knife she keeps at her waist. It’s a fluid motion that leaves her one wrist motion away from slitting this old creep’s throat and continuing on her merry way. But it’s hard not to be offput by the fact that he’s still /grinning/. He calmly lifts his hands above his head while she watches.
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