Arynne
Salmon of Doubt
The same sense of deadly coolness she felt earlier flows into Erin.
I understand. I will be ready.
Zipping herself into her fencing jacket and pulling a sweatshirt over it is a moment’s work. Opening the old ditty bag, she takes out her foils and tenderly places what she carries inside. Then she rapidly empties the contents of her knapsack -- stockings, a change of clothing, fresh undergarments -- on top of it. Carrying it in one hand, she quickly dishevels her hair and blinks her eyes rapidly to make the tears come before she unlocks the door and opens it.
“Oh, thank god you’re real! I was so scared -- I didn’t know who I could trust. Please, promise me you’ll protect me from those maniacs!â€
I understand. I will be ready.
Zipping herself into her fencing jacket and pulling a sweatshirt over it is a moment’s work. Opening the old ditty bag, she takes out her foils and tenderly places what she carries inside. Then she rapidly empties the contents of her knapsack -- stockings, a change of clothing, fresh undergarments -- on top of it. Carrying it in one hand, she quickly dishevels her hair and blinks her eyes rapidly to make the tears come before she unlocks the door and opens it.
“Oh, thank god you’re real! I was so scared -- I didn’t know who I could trust. Please, promise me you’ll protect me from those maniacs!â€