𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌.

infinite are the skies, just as the possibilities that follow suit.

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

"𝖶𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝗒𝗈𝗎'𝗏𝖾 𝖺 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾
𝗍𝗈 𝗆𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝖺 𝖼𝗁𝗈𝗂𝖼𝖾
𝗆𝖺𝗄𝖾 𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐
𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗐𝗈𝗇'𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝗀𝗋𝖾𝗍."

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

call me kafka, dear. though be warned, my kindness usually comes with a price, you know.

[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

[A soft smile towards the other]

You are very kind, might I ask the name of my savior?

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium "mm. companions are sometimes the only thing that save us from complete isolation."

even if she wasn't always around hers, the sentiment never strayed far.

"you're allowed to stay for a bit to build more strength, should you wish to. i've no qualms for the time being."

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium "hm. still, that means replenishing your energy stores may be a bit of a tricky situation..."

kafka was a wanted criminal, so really it wouldn't be that difficult. it'd mostly depend on what route they wanted to take.

"do you think ample rest will help restore it, or should we

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

mm. yes, please. i'd sooner prefer to make sure you're not mortally wounded.

( so easy to get sidetracked in situations like this... )

[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

I firmly believe in such.

I known gem when I see it.

[Nodding, extending her arm out]

You still wanted to see my wound, right?

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium "mm. a name with heavy significance... perhaps it'll lead to fateful outcomes for you down the line, hm?"

kafka chuckled, moving to grab a water from her small fridge.

"kafka has less meaning than that of the uncertain.... at least to me, anyway. it's merely a placeholder."

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

then i am truly flattered.... what a sweet sentiment that is, truly.

though... i cannot say i am charming enough to get that level of warrant, really.

[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

Someone very near and dear to me, who i consider equal in beauty to your own

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

hm? and whom would that be?

( her hand glides down along her cheek now, slowly but surely. )

[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

[A soft blush as she stared right back towards her, her eyes glowing in turn]

You remind me.. of a certain someone I know

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@NaughtsOrigin "hm. a mere shadow you may be, but you find kindred spirits in the dark, you know."

she would know, the shadows suit her nicely as well.

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

× hurt comfort go my pretties

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium "mm... many would let it consume them sooner, but you go about it a much better way. commendable, really. may not mean much coming from me, but that's irrelevant."

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@NaughtsOrigin her mouth was currently still covered, but she was chuckling against the other's hand regardless.

"mm... i'll take that as a compliment, then."

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

you think so, do you?

( kafka leaned forward, her gaze still surveying as it had been previously. )

mm... i'm quite flattered.

[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

[She'd blush, looking to the other]

Alright, I trust you.

[Her ears flickered]

You are quite beautiful yourself

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium two of us venturing forward. not that i can say for certain as things currently stand."

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium kafka observed the other with slightly narrowed eyes, but she didn't move away. instead, she allowed a little smile to spread along her lips.

". . . it's not everyday i get to meet someone with such a way of thinking. i could say. perhaps... fate will have more in store for the

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium kafka's expression changed slightly, like she was really weighing that in her mind.

". . . people tend to simply judge those they can't understand. whether that's because trying to makes them a "monster" too or not is irrelevant. they just... wish to judge."

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@BloodiedProdxgy "regardless, don't go throwing yourself in front of another gun so readily, hm?"

she's watching on quietly, mostly observing otherwise. kafka may not be the most expressive woman alive, but there was some concern deep in her gaze.

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

"i've no reason to spill your blood specifically... so rest assured, i'll treat you nicely.

no need to spill such a pretty thing's blood anyway, hm?"

[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

I can smell a lot of blood on your hands but...

I'll take your word for now

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium "a friend... even someone who's wanted by the ipc with a massive bounty on their heads?"

her head tilted slightly to one side, kafka watching on with growing curiosity.

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@Sanguinexsilium "it's more a matter of time being... something rather out of my control." literally, in most cases. but she'll keep that to herself. "however, any time our paths cross, i'll be sure to extend the same courtesy, hm?"

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

"what exactly would i try anyway? i assure you, i'm simply offering a helping hand... you have my word."

[Toko @MeiKerbereso]

Mmm....

Do I have your word you wont try anything? 💧

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@BloodiedProdxgy kafka didn't reply right away, the gratitude lingering in the air and settling strangely on her shoulders. she bandaged up the wound as best she could before pulling back.

". . . let's hope this heals up nicely, hm?"

[𝖧𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗌. @ContrivingWidow]

@NaughtsOrigin her mouth may have been covered, but the telltale signs of satisfaction still radiated off her. a reaction had been exactly what she was after.

"mm. you're quite easy to fluster, aren't you?"