( ❛ & conguer. ) + starter call.
& for one beat, two of HUBRIS forged heart she is very epitome of utter stillness ;; ever diminutive stature frozen in response to he who amethyst irises laid 'pon by chance 'fore SHIVER works its way down delicate spine ( thoughts war within her ;; sense of RELIEF that she is not alone, sense of AGITATION that comes so naturally around particular atavist.
she cannot tell if his presence will be help or hindrance within new foreign surroundings yet, still so fresh within this city she is now to call home without own approval. )
VOCALIZATION something atavist never gained proper control of & here utterance comes of its own accord, slipping o'er lips with such force ;;
❝ KAGEROU ? ❞
& she does not move closer, remains so FIRMLY planted where she was as arms cross over breast ( already she's slipping into her habit ) & if he should want distance lessened 'tween them. it should be HE who moves closer as opposed to her.
❝ I'd almost be SURPRISED to see you here if I didn't think this was something you'd sign right up for. I thought you were traveling. ❞