Dubious company

[Char Aznable]

Hitomi was still on guard, for her the danger was still not over. The closing in man didn't mean relief, but possibly more trouble. Making herself ready for another fight, she eyed Sarah closely.

"Violence Telepathy? I do not wish to be violent, Sarah-san. I merely defended myself back there. But no, I have no clue what that man wants."

She was still unsure how to react. Honour demanded that she apologized to the man for not joining him, but her instinct warned her of the upcoming trouble. She still had a war to fight, and dying over a worthless drink in a hellhole like this didn't seem like a justified end for her carreer. In the end, though, her distrust in people could be unjustified...

"Hai. I will wait here, and meet with the man. We can at least say 'thank you' and apologize for running, can't we. Doesn't mean that you have to stay, though." Her grin was cold as ice. It was not a sign of hostility, more of a resignation in whatever would happen next.