Hanging Out

Aghh, she should've expected a response like that... Did they have to look so disappointed? Evelyn felt a sudden pang of guilt, but that didn't stop her from taking a few step backs as Anima approached. Just one drink. That was simple. She could handle that. Then she could slip away guilt-free. It was pretty simple. She could handle something that easy, right? Fumbling for words, she finally just nodded, although it looked like Preston had already taken it as a foregone conclusion that she'd agree. Silently, she followed him out the door, slowing only at the sudden wall of cold air as she left the building.

She should've worn a coat. Evelyn clutched the box of sea monkeys tighter and walked after him into the snow.