to the trained eye, the systematic search being conducted by the O.R.I.O.N. agents is obvious, but they’re caught right in the center of the ever-tightening circle. she can only assume she’s the one they’re looking for, though how they’d narrowed down her location she’s unsure. despite the people steadily closing in on the two of them, her thoughts go to zig, who they’d left back in the little hideout while they ventured into the busy city for some supplies. her brother doesn’t like crowds much; neither does she really, but with everything he’d suffered at O.R.I.O.N.’s hands before she’d gotten him out, they’d thought it would be better if he avoided triggers if possible. munin had been roped into their little unit by happenstance, choosing to help them for whatever reason. she’s not sure she truly trusts him yet, but there seems to be a current of understanding between them, deeper than the tattoos that neither of them wanted, which are currently disguised on his hand. it’s clear he has some kind of abilities, like some of the people she’d worked with from other O.R.I.O.N. projects, but she hasn’t pressed him for answers. whatever they are, she knows O.R.I.O.N. would be all too happy to be able to study him, and guilt floods her as she realizes he’s now in danger because of their association.
her heart rate is skyrocketing as the circle tightens further, the agents ahead of them now close enough for her to make out some features, forcing them to either double back and face the ones behind them or to try and break their way through in this direction. one hand drifts towards her concealed gun, but munin’s whispered words draw her attention. his fingers tilt her chin gently upwards and she’s surprised when his lips press to hers. she stiffens at first, having no idea what to do with herself, but seconds later her eyes flutter closed and she relaxes into him, kissing him back --- or at least giving it her best attempt at reciprocation. the agents glance their way, not that she really notices in that moment, and then pass them by, uncomfortable with the public display of affection. when munin pulls away she’s left blinking at him in surprise, but with the agents getting ready to regroup and broaden their search she just clears her throat nervously and starts towards the exit.