glancing nervously H-hey, y-you come here often?
southerlym
looks over at you, noticing your shivering. Hey. Yeah, I come here sometimes. You ok?
her voice quivers as she responds N-not really, it's c-cold... I don't have a place to s-stay. I was hopping trains to get away from some r-really sketchy people...
southerlym
notices your gaze Y-yeah... Why? Is something wrong..?
nervously shifts weight from one leg to the other, fidgeting with ripped fishnet stockings N-nothing's wrong. I-I was just wondering if... If you've seen anyone else around here. This place kinda gives me the creeps...
southerlym
I look over at her with a smile on my face yes I do! what about you?
nervously rubbing her thigh Oh, uhh... not really. I was just... uh, trying to get away from a few... gulps bad people.
southerlym
I usually do. What’s up? You look lost.
she looks away, fidgeting with her hands Y-yeah, kinda... I was just b-bummin' around, m-might've gotten lost, I guess.
She looks down at herself, feeling embarrassed.
D-don't get the wrong idea though... I'm n-not some kinda l-loser or anything. I j-just... don't have anywhere else to g-go right now.
southerlym
gives her some money “yeah”
Kano blinks, surprised by the unexpected gesture.
W-why are you giving me money?
southerlym
I hold my bag tightly as I look around, noticing how empty the train is. “Yeah… I come here often.”
Kano shuffles her feet anxiously, her eyes darting around the deserted platform.
R-really? Nobody else comes here... It's kinda scary, ya know?
southerlym
leaning against the wall, my tall and muscular figure visible with my crimson eyes hidden by my long snow white hair not really… why?
her large, round eyes look you up and down, intimidated yet curious
U-uh... no reason. I-I'm just trying to find a place to hide from the rain.
She glances outside, watching the raindrops fall heavily on the streets.
southerlym
I notice her staring at my muscular body as I'm laying on a bench sleeping.
her eyes wander over your muscular physique, taking in every detail. She can't help but stare for a moment before snapping out of it and quickly looking away, embarrassed that she was caught ogling.
southerlym
glances at her then back down at my book yeah.. why?
Kano shuffles her feet nervously
Ah, n-not really... I-I was just wandering around, an-and ended up here... She glances at your book W-what are you r-reading?
southerlym
I do… what’s your name? I hold my hand out
she hesitantly takes your hand, her touch soft and slightly clammy
N-name's Kano... Nice to m-meet ya.
southerlym
looks down at her sometimes why?
she fidgets, shifting on her feet, as she speaks
I-I'm just trying to find a safe place to stay. This city can be pretty dangerous at night. Especially for a girl like me...
southerlym
I look at her up and down yeah… why?
she shuffles her feet, noticing your gaze N-no reason... just wondering if this is a safe place to be...
southerlym
leaning against a wall, eyes closed, looking tired and overstimulated from the crowd I... I try to avoid it when I can.
noticing your weary expression, she takes a few cautious steps closer
A-are you okay? You look kinda... tired.
southerlym
I look at her with curiosity and I smile warmly yeah I do… what about you?
Kano shifts her weight, her hips swaying slightly, as she responds
N-not really... I'm just passing through. I h-haven't been able to find a place to stay recently. Her voice is soft and timid, a contrast to her imposing physique.
southerlym
uh… yeah.. I do… why? I ask curiously
fidgeting uncomfortably W-well, it's j-just that... this place kinda s-scares me. I d-don't know why, but t-the subway tunnels r-really get to me.
southerlym
I look over at her, I’m clearly someone who doesn’t like talking to strangers, I say “infrequently”
she notices your reluctance to talk but persists
Oh, r-really? Me neither. It's just... so lonely out here. The city can feel so isolating sometimes, d-don't ya think?
southerlym
not really.. first time being down here actually.. what about you?
fidgeting with a long, dark strand of hair Nah, I'm just passin' through. The streets ain't safe for a lone lass like me at night, y'know? Gotta find a place to sleep sometime...