forum Find Me (Character Chat #4)

Started March 06, 2019 by Deleted user

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He blinked a couple times, then stared at the bush she had hid behind. "Whatever it is opened a portal. I felt it."

Tessa drew her brows together. "That's odd. Not many people can open portals."
Ren and Andromeda looked confused. Ren rustled his wings. "Anything going on?" Andromeda signed a similar sentiment.

"I think there's been someone following me," he said, rubbing his nose. "But how the hell did I not feel it when she was right there?"

"I have a good guess that it's Lia. She's popped up everywhere and is so that type. I mean, look at that makeup." Tess screwed up her face in distaste.

He frowned. This was the exact reason why he didn't want too stop wandering. It was hard to find someone when they're never in the same place. But now…no. Stop. His jaw clenched tightly, and the hand that was loosely holding the bag was now curled into a fist.

Andromeda dropped her gaze to the fist and frowned. She turned to Ren and signed to him. He nodded and smiled at Tessa. "We have to go. Hope you find what you're looking for!" They left the mall before she could say anything.
Tessa quirked her head. "That was… odd."

Don't explode, it's not that serious. They would've found you either way. He rubbed his face with his free hand.

"Can we go home for a bit?" he asked tensely, grinding his teeth slightly.

Tess looked at him–really looked at him. She glanced away. "Uh, sure." She fell silent for a bit. "You go on ahead. I have to grab a few things first."

"I'll wait at the house, okay?" he attempted a smile.

She frowned, knowing it was fake. She also had a bad feeling about leaving him alone. "Actually, they can wait. I'll go with."

"You don't have to," he said, his face softening slightly.

"I want to." She took the bag from him and started walking away. "My turn."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive."

Runner shrugged. "Alright, I guess." He followed her out of the store.

She walked in silence, chewing at her thumb as thoughts spun through her head.

After a moment's hesitation, he walked up beside her. "I just don't feel….safe, I guess."

She flinched back, startled by his sudden appearance. She barely held back the instinct to swing. "Oh. Ah, yeah. Why do you think I'm going with you?"

"First, the attack three days ago, I'm nearly killed two nights ago, and now I'm being trailed? Something's going on."

Tess nodded, still partially distracted.

He frowned, rubbing his face. She's mad about something.

She was, in fact, not mad about anything. She was simply thinking–hard. She was thinking about the attacks on Runner. She was thinking about them–were they even a good match? He was a wanderer–a runner. She was a broken and needy girl who was tying him down and controlling his life. They were both independent, but lately they've become a little too dependent of each other. It wouldn't end up well in the long run. What if things continued the way they were? How would they be in the future? Would they do nothing but fight? Would she be the sole reason Runner was constantly found and attacked? Because she wouldn't let him leave? What if, what if, what if?

Runner glanced behind them for a moment, taking a quick breath before facing front again. "It's the same guys," he said between clenched teeth.
Even without Runner's sensing, Tess could feel the dark magic beading down upon them, breathing down their neck as they waited for the best moment to strike.
((Now would be a good time for Rhianon to come in and save them

Tess grabbed Runner's arm and pulled him close. "Act natural. Do not engage," she also said between her teeth as she smiled prettily up at him.

He gave her a wink of confirmation, although there was a slight bit of steam coming from the top of his head.

A tall woman approached them, wearing sunglasses and a blue long sleeved dress that brushed the ground and seemed to float on an invisible breeze as she walked. She spread her arms out like a loving mother finding her precious trouble-making children. "Ah, there you two are! I was wondering where you two silly birds flew off to." It was Rhianon's voice. She had put a glamour over herself, disguising what she could and hiding was she couldn't.

He gave her a forced smile. "Hey, mom. Wanna walk with us?"

Tessa smiled sheepishly, wrapping an arm around Runner's waist. "Hey Mrs Brunelli! Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I just had to steal him away from you for a second."
Rhianon flapped a hand. "No worries. As long as my little baby's with you, I know he's safe." She joined them, keeping a protective hand on Runner. "Now, what do we say to some ice cream, hmm? I found a nice little shop down the ways."

"Sounds great," he said loudly, then mumbled, "Three guys behind us. Big magic comin' off of them. Same guys who jumped me."