( it didn't slip past her just how strange and real all of this felt. to actually be walking side by side with vincent, no threats, no vague hints of where she should go and what she should do in regards to the unveiling plans claudia had. this world for all of its flaws and inhabitants had brought them to a point where they could actually just be―

and yet, like a ghost who refused to leave her, she was still wary of vincent. there wasn't as much fighting between them like before, and she even speak more neutrally about him these days. yet it all still felt so strange given that they were on opposite sides not long ago. )

Nothing to do....nowhere to be.

( it's a little thought that slips her lips, pensive as her heels clicked against the dusty road beneath them. somehow she didn't quite believe he could just be without seeking to do anything [after all, maria had told her that he had talked about his religion with her, why wouldn't he do it to others?], but she wouldn't really question him on it. sometimes it was better to let sleeping dogs lie. )

Figured you'd be that kind of person. There's nothing wrong with a quick text or two, although I imagine there aren't many people you're texting around here, right?