❝ I think that’s the first time I’ve been called a ghost. ❞ Sylvia made no argument, however, as she drew her hand back. The frost that had enveloped her hand quickly dissipated as if it were never there in the first place. His face would warm up again soon, at least she hoped. Though I guess I can’t blame you for the comparison. ❝But no, I don’t think it’s your time or mine, to say the least. So long as none of those monsters wander back this way. ❞
Sitting back, Sylvia couldn’t help but study the young man. He’d slept through all of that &. hardly seemed truly awake to the world now. What did it take to be so relaxed?
❝ Are you okay? ❞ Sylvia decided to repeat her question. ❝ You know you were lucky nothing else decided to tear through this place while you were asleep. ❞ With no weapon as well, you’re very lucky… Was he still half asleep? Sylvia lifted her hand at that, snapping her fingers with ease. A quick burst of frost erupted from her fingertips, as if in warning. Things could get plenty cold if she wanted it to. ❝ Hey now, if you could listen to me, help me out here. I’m kind of lost &. you’re the first person I’ve found. That being the case, I’d really like to know where I am. ❞
Monsters? What monsters...? Hanbei blinked slowly at her momentarily. He turned his head, taking in the sights of the small mud hut encircling them. He frowned in realisation.
“... Right. I remember now.” He sighed, slumping back against the wall. It’s not like he’d intended to fall asleep, and most certainly not for quite that long, given the shift in daylight through the rackety window. Old habits die hard, as they say. What time even was it...?
The snap of the girl’s fingers and blast of cold that followed startled him into sitting up straight again. It served him right- he’d only been half listening this whole time. The exhaustion of being chased around and then being forced into hiding was still affecting him to some degree. This would not do. She was asking for help, after all. Time to shake himself out of it.
Hanbei finally nodded in understanding. “You must be the lone human our scouts had discovered.” He answered, more to himself than to her directly. She was out here with no other companions? That must’ve been rough. Her demeanour seemed surprisingly level-headed given the circumstances, but perhaps it was simply a front to hide the nerves. He readjusted his headband.
“To be honest, it’s a long story. I know it’s not ideal to put your trust in a stranger like me, but I do know somewhere that will be safe, as long as we find the rest of my group. Maybe if we’re lucky, someone will recognize you, too. Would you be willing to accompany me?”
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