Who: Cole and Ileana What: Illy gets an escort home from work Where: Outside her work, then Bellum When: Tuesday at 8:30, after this Warnings: None?
Cole was most definitely Not Okay, and between what had happened with Aaron's body and the discovery of his stalker's latest gift, he practically ran down the stairs from his apartment to the lobby. Who knew if he was watching him, even now? He could have found another way if the cameras were gone, or he might even be here in person. Every step was careful, and he kept glancing behind himself, even when he got outside.
One of Shane's knives was sheathed and stuck in the pocket of his jacket just in case, and it comforted him slightly to know that the weapon was there. As he walked to the restaurant Ileana worked at he tried not to think about who the ear belonged to, about who she'd been and what had happened to her. It wasn't easy, though, and he viewed everyone he passed with suspicion. This guy could be anyone, anywhere, and now wasn't the time to be naive and believe in the goodness of the human race.
He saw Ileana almost immediately as he approached, but he didn't say anything - no called greeting or even a wave - until he'd gotten close enough to pull her into a hug, holding her as though he was afraid he'd lose her at any moment. Seconds ticked by before he pulled back, weary yet glad to see her. "Hi."