Distraction and Observation (Manifesto)

[Nesrin Aziz]

Nesrin’s heart was racing, and not really in the good way. Her hand smoothed instinctively for the Key. Finding it undisturbed alleviated at least a little of the panic, and by then Eddie was there. The shadows had dissipated; the assailant had gone. She shivered as she straightened, wrapping her arms about herself. Her shoulder stung a bit but it wasn’t worth mentioning. Other than that she was only shaken.

“Yeah,” she said. She moved closer to him on instinct, scanning their surroundings with a worried look. Eddie was a plan for a single night. It was going to be a long week if she literally had to watch her back. She pressed her hand light against his chest. “Are you?”