Gas mask was on. Apparently Chip had left one behind. Perhaps it was all of the times that he had come to check on her after River’s death. Or it could have been left over from before. When she did the supply run after River had gone on the lam. Those days felt so long ago. It felt almost as if she had always been here, had never left. Had a part in the Laveau lives and really, really knew them. It was an uncomfortable thing to wear. But she made sure it was on properly. Covering her nose and mouth. So the eyes wouldn’t fog up.
It was quite dark. And the fog was thick. She thought of taking her little Vespa, which was the only thing in her garage, but did not trust other people who might be on the road. Not right now. So she walked. No - she strutted in that Elsa way. Head up despite the weight of the mask. She was not afraid. She had come out alive before. And that was before she knew how to control the force on her powers. Hands to her sides, ready to shoot out ice at anyone who came close, whether zombie or survivor, she was going to get to Koda. He, River’s ghost and Ellie were the only reasons to stay here, and River could probably find her anywhere. It was just convenient to have him know exactly where she was.
Anna. She was probably dead. That didn’t upset her. Seeing her and her husband again had done nothing to thaw her heart to them. She simply put up with them for her niece’s sake. And even then - Ellie had grown very independent in the past year, and Elsa was aware part of that had to be Dale’s doing. So though she would be keeping an eye out for the young redhead, she was not going to rush in to save her unless Ellie seemed like she needed the help. They kept in contact through phones. Ellie was in a rough neighborhood, but secure inside of a building. No addresses given, just the assurance that she was fine so far, and keeping indoors.
Koda’s place. Not too long ago, they’d been here celebrating that he had gotten one of his own. Her hellion of a niece plopped a Christmas bow on top of Elsa’s head and declared her to be a housewarming present. She had not been expecting that. But she didn’t chide her for it either, just caught Koda’s eye and rolled her own. How strange to think how many people that were at that party may now be lifeless out there on the streets. Stumbling along to the bidding of an ancient man. She raised a hand and gave three curt knocks, no rhythm, just sharp, no nonsense, no hurry and flurry.