In which the former queen cannot believe what she has seen [Closed to BUS residents]

[queenofcalamity.livejournal.com]

Arika couldn't get away from the Obs Deck fast enough. As soon as the worst of it began, she was gone. She'd steeled herself enough to watch the main course, and she'd had enough. She'd been quick to get the WITCH Bus in her low heels, moving quickly through the City despite how tired she felt, or how her feet ached so much.

She'd flung open the door to the Bus and burst in. She headed for the kitchen, eyes closed tight as she tried to block out the images of what she'd seen. This of course lead her to stumbling over the small table and fall flat onto the kitchen counter with a SMACK.

It hurt, but it did some help in distracting her from what had been circling around in her mind. Shakily, she raised herself up, staring down at the table, trying to regain control of her breathing.

She should be used to this. She had been a queen and had heard and even once or twice witnessed that kind of brutality. But in truth, Arika had a weak stomach for the kind of violence.

"...how is that even allowed?"

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[queenofcalamity.livejournal.com]

"Everyone has that side of them that is the lesser of the first," she said. "And it is the most difficult task to get rid of it."

[magictrkswwater.livejournal.com]

"Gotta do something. The longer that thing still exists, the worst things are gonna get." Irma said. "Though... right now? I need something else..."

[queenofcalamity.livejournal.com]

"What do you need?" she asked softly.

[magictrkswwater.livejournal.com]

"A drink. A friend. Anything to get my mind off of this..." Irma said, moving to sit down. It was obvious she was still affected by it all.

[queenofcalamity.livejournal.com]

Arika placed both hands on Irma's shoulders. "There are some beverages in the fridge if you need something cool to settle your stomach." She hadn't yet tried any of them, due to their wide labels and the exclamation titles upon their wrappers, but her son and the others seemed to enjoy them.

"And I can be a friend if you would like."

[magictrkswwater.livejournal.com]

Irma smiled a bit hearing the last bit. She needed it. She can find Hay Lin later - Arika'll do in a pinch.

"Thanks... mom." Irma said, the 'mom' coming out half-teasingly. She knew she was Negi's mom, but at the same time? It was nice to have some sort of parent around. She showed that appreciation by hugging Arika once more.

[queenofcalamity.livejournal.com]

She blinked a bit at the added 'mom', but she supposed by the tone of Irma's voice, it was meant in good humor. She accepted the hug, though, with a smile.