𝘓𝘦𝘢 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘥

Knowing that fills Lea with a small but noticable sense of dread. Her hold on Sophia tightens slightly, protectively. She leads her sister out of the kitchens and into the empty hall, eyes focused on Sophia. "Yes, we're leaving." She says softly, moving with Sophia (C)

Lea listens to her sister's every word carefully. Her feelings about Simon are known, she doesn't thinking highly of him at all, she does not exactly like him. Only once Sophia is finished does Lea speak up, having waited for her chance to speak. "Sophia—" She takes hold (C)

Which Lea takes note of, she's aware of her sister's fondness for her two apprentices. The three of them are the closest of friends. She allows herself to smile slightly at Sophia's next comment. "You certainly are, my brave sister." However her expression becomes (C)

"It certainly can be, of course. But such frightening things can be overcome. You're brave in your own way, sister. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise." Sending a reassuring look towards Sophia, Lea isn't as good with such as she is with others but she tries her best. (C)

And Lea is patient with her, after all Sophia has just gone through a rather harrowing experience. She walks slowly with her at her side, when Sophia nearly tripped Lea had instinctively reached out to steady her before realizing that she hasn't fallen. A wave of relief (C)

"I have to agree, it certainly would be. The outcry would be misplaced." The glint in her sister's eyes caught Lea's attention. "Perhaps, not that would absolutely be a sight to behold." She allows herself to laugh too, a gentle laugh. Weakened by that damned (C)

As soon as the knife dropped to the floor below Lea steps forward, that same hand on resting on Sophia's shoulder comfortingly. "It's alright, sister. You're safe, it can't try to harm you anymore." Her poor sister is so clearly shaken by the encounter, if only Lea had (C)

Settling into the chair, getting comfortable in it. Lea chuckles softly at that, Sophia knows her very well. "You're not wrong about that, I did would be the one rescuing the princess in a story like this one." The legendary Stalker allows herself to smile noticably (C)

Moving as fast as her legs could carry her, Lea sprints in the direction of her sister. Lung burn in protest but she ignores the pain and continues, she has to reach Sophia. Navigating through the halls, bursting through doors. The sounds of commotion become louder, she (C)

"Of course, that is the least I can do on your behalf." Lea returns the squeeze to her sister's hand, it's slightly weak. Most of her strength was used to walk towards Sophia. She just needs a few moments to regain it, that's all. "I would like that very much, it has been (C)

Lea holds onto her sister for as long as possible until she felt Sophia pull away, she looks up too. Making eye contact with her as well. "As your sister I will always worry about you because I care. I can't speak for myself but Romeo is alright, he's recovering steadily." (C)

Her attention turns back towards him at this, the cup brought down away from her face. For a moment she ponders in silence, trying to think of something, anything, that might stop the spread of the disease that's killing her. After another moment she simply shakes her head. (C)

The blood is wiped away, Lea takes in a few pained breaths. Head lifting up, focusing on Sophia again. On her sister. "It's— it's okay." She feels s surge of emotion too and Lea uses what strength she has remaining to wrapping both arms around Sophia, hugging her. "Shh, (C)