the end is nigh - what a relief

The echoing silence caused her blood to freeze momentarily. Seb was either really mad at her and trying to collect himself, or she was about to receive some sort of payback. A mild look of suspicion shifted her gaze upwards and around her, expecting a trap or prank poised and ready for her. No. He hadn’t known she’d be coming. She was just being ridiculous.

When his voice finally came through, Leaf let herself relax some, relieved to know he wasn’t tossing her out on her ass just yet.

[color=#c14700]Give him time. [/color]

Her jaw tensed, but she pushed past it, moving deeper into the room with the tea. She had promised Bethany already, no more secrets. Following his voice, her head turned left and right while she walked through,[color=#0074d9] “Look, I know I should’ve left a note, but honestly, hide and se-”[/color] her words cut off as she noted his head.[color=#0074d9] “...Hi.”[/color] Then her gaze flickered up a fraction to take in the bathing area.

Her elbow knocked against the frame as she passed, causing her to stumble a step or two deeper. The tray jostled, china cups and the teapot slid around, but Leaf managed not to drop anything. [color=#0074d9]“Ow-Motherfuck-ugh… sorry.”[/color] Flashing him an apologetic glance before stepping back a few steps.