⊰☠⊱ — Normal-watching had become a habit during the Hive. Although, in Ergastulum, he did the same, just not as often as here. The difference though was that now he wasn’t earning the looks of disgust and hatred from Normals. Rather curious or casual glances before they minded their own business and went on with their day.
No familiar faces, no danger lurked nearby-- another peaceful day. Comforting but at the same time not. This wasn’t something he could ever get used to. Didn’t help that he’s been exposed to the dark side of Normals and Tagged alike, the hunger for battle, the eagerness to embrace death or come close to it.
There was a grin from the faded, blurred faces of Normals that swept by-- eyepatch, cigarette pressed against lips, dressed proper in a suit, similar to his own, that playboy grin-- it was none other than his pal. Now it was his turn to mirror the grin without the playboy effect.
The distance between them closed as he plucked himself from the shoddy wall he was perched against. They both gaze each other a once-over before Nicolas began to shift his hands around, signing. «What took you so long, pal? Was starting to think you were snoozing or took off for good with one of your clients.» There’s a pause, before he quickly added-- this was news that Worick would definitely appreciate. «The woman is here too.»