Re: Hidden Danger (Ranger Princess)
As Violeta pushed her head toward the window to peer inside, she held her breath and felt her body trembling slightly. Getting closer and closer to the window, it felt like her insides were betraying her. The lump in her throat got bigger and bigger as if threatening to pop out of her mouth on its own accord and run screaming down the sidewalk. When she could finally see inside the store, she let out a short breath, out of surprise and relief. There wasn't anyone there! At least not in the main area. Perhaps she was on edge from her attack before or maybe it was just everything adding up from the past couple days, hiding alone in a basement, being left alone, and wandering around in the dark. Violeta isn't a soldier and just wasn't used to being in such a creepy and uncertain environment. She probably needed some time to soothe her nerves, but that was going to have to wait.
Violeta slowly curled her fingers around her staff, picking it up as she pushed herself back up slowly and thought to herself. She had no idea what she was so afraid of, but she was glad it wasn't there. And a flashlight! That had to mean there was a person in there right? Even better, a person that knew how to fix a flashlight when they didn't work! She almost couldn't contain her excitement at finding someone that knew what was going on and could help, but she managed to keep herself quiet when she whispered to the kid. A smile starting at the corners of her lips, she put her hand on his shoulder and leaned so close to his ear that he could feel her breath, whispering (a little quicker than usual), "I can't see anybody, but someone's looking around with a flashlight in the backroom. C'mon lets go check it out!"
Violeta took the kid's hand and quickly led him inside the store through the open entrance. From the excitement building up in her, she wanted to move quickly, but she still tried to be careful to be quiet and not trip over anything on the floor. The way she walked was kind of like a cat, quick but quiet. It was like a mix of excitement and caution. Inside the store, Violeta suddenly stopped and her brow creased in thought. Should someone stay back to guard the entrance? She leaned close to whisper to the kid again wanting his opinion. "There's still strange monsters out there right? Do you think someone should stay here to make sure nothing comes in to surprise us?" When she looked at him, the fear and concern was plain in her eyes. (Whatever he decides is what they do). If yes, then he stays to keep watch as she heads to the backroom with the flashlight. If no, then they both head to the backroom. Either way, Violeta walks forward quickly but cautiously, careful of the objects strewn about on the floor.