4th Arrow // [Action//Written]

[forkimlasca]

[Since staying in the house is awfully awkward at the moment, Natalia has wandered outside for a walk. With an umbrella in hand, she crosses the bridge over towards the center of town, her current destination being the library

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[slaying]

[Someone else is out and about this afternoon--but she doesn't have an umbrella. That would be because Buffy left it out by Jack Sparrow's rope course and, frankly, she ain't going back to get it. Not now.

So the collar on her autumnal trench-coat is pulled up, shielding herself as best she can. This includes tugging a scarf practically over her face--covering her eyes. This lack of visibility is exactly why she bumps straight into the other girl.]

Oh-God, Sorry. [Pawing at the scarf, to get a look at who she hit.]

[forkimlasca]

[It didn't help that Natalia was looking down at the ground while walking as well. She stumbles a bit at the bump, but rights herself and repositions the umbrella over herself.]

It's all right, I should apologize as well. I wasn't looking....

[slaying]

I don't blame you. This weather? Talk about miserable. No one wants to look up and be greeted with--ugh--rain.

[forkimlasca]

Yes, it is a bit too dreary for my taste. [Aww, you're getting soaked. Time to hold the umbrella over both of them.]

You should be careful on a day like today, or you might catch a cold, Miss.

[offallingsnow]

[Nephry is in the library already, getting a book or three to keep Anise more entertained while she's stuck in bed. She looks up when someone else comes in]

Oh, Natalia. It's good to see you.

[forkimlasca]

[Natalia hangs her coat on a hook by the door and looks over. She tries to smile, and gives her friend a nod.]

And you as well, Nephry. What are you doing out and about on such a day?

[offallingsnow]

Finding a few books for Anise to read.

...Forgive me if I'm intruding, but is everything all right?

[forkimlasca]

Is she still stuck inside?

[Darn your observance Nephry.] Y-Yes, everything is fine.

[ Natalia ]

[hakoiri]

There's no need for formalities, Natalia.

But yes, he returned the other day.

[ Alf ]

[forkimlasca]

Ah, a slip into old habits, I suppose.

How is he? Shall I come over and take a look at him?

[ Natalia ]

[hakoiri]

That's fine.

He's not as bad off as I'd imagined. If you'd like, you're welcome to visit and see him.

[ Alf ]

[forkimlasca]

If he is up for it... I would like that very much.

Where are you staying currently?

[cakeblocked]

[And here Luke was running to get some groceries. Without an umbrella. Honestly, he just got caught in it, and he doesn't want to go all the way back and be a bother on his housemates just to be a little drier, so here he is, running through the rain with his arms over his head.

Once he sees Natalia and her umbrella, though, he gives a relieved little grin and runs over to duck under it and walk beside her. Why hello there, Natalia, can has a soaked replica?]

H-Hey Natalia!

[forkimlasca]

[Ffff, Luke. She wasn't expecting you at all. She looks over and blinks at him for a second, before she manages a small smile. Okay, she can handle this redhead at the moment. ♥ ]

Luke, you startled me. [Gets a good look at him.] And you're soaked, what have you been doing?

[cakeblocked]

Running through the rain. I didn't have an umbrella or anything, so...

[forkimlasca]

You should be more careful! You might get sick! [Adjusts the umbrella over them.]

[ratatosk_knight]

[Natalia isn't the only one out wandering around in the rain-- Emil is out for a walk with Sial, the chimera bounding happily through any puddles in his path. When he spots Natalia, he wanders over to sniff at her shoes and see just who this new person is.]

[forkimlasca]

[With her eyes lowered as they are, she stops in time to not step on the little chimera, taken aback that the little creature is out and about. At least it seems friendly.]

What's this?

[ratatosk_knight]

[Fortunately, Emil isn't far behind, and he comes racing up to make sure Sial isn't being a bother. But Sial being Sial, he's just whoring for pettings and attention as usual.]

I'm sorry... don't worry, he doesn't bite or anything. He's just curious.

[forkimlasca]

[Aww, no bother. She was just surprised.]

Does he belongs to you?