for mercyprevails x Anyone
Ariel had been roaming around town, peering down every alleyway and side street. Not exactly sure what she was looking for, she knew what to steer clear of and what to run away from. The corpses walking around were scary. Terrifying even. She knew you had to kill the brain but fear still coursed through her veins. Sharks were nothing compared to these things. Her lips parted to suck in a large breath as she gripped her crowbar tighter. It was a simple weapon she had found discarded on the side of main street. Now, it was her best friend. An extension of her arms. A situation had yet come up where she needed to use it, but she was ready. She needed to be.
A crash sounded from behind her. Ariel turned instantly, crowbar raised as she backed up down the street. Blue eyes scanned the street just as she felt her back collide with something. With a startled gasp she almost laughed. Relief washed over her like a wave crashing against the sandy shore as she noticed the person wasn’t trying to eat her face. Usually a good sign. Not wanting to be any ruder than she was already being, by not looking where she was going, her voice sounded off.
“I’m sorry.” She spoke quickly, lowering her weapon. “I thought I--. I heard something.” As her gaze moved over the person she noticed most of the dust and dirt form her dress had rubbed onto them. Again, she felt the need to apologize. She stayed quiet though, knowing how much her mouth usually got her into trouble back home. Lips pursed a moment as she waited for the backlash.
