“Is that so? I’d love to come along anyway.” Alicia wasn’t sure how close she should really be getting to these people, but she really was taken in by new ideas she didn’t have before. She couldn’t agree they were right just yet..but she hadn’t dismissed them either. “Never mind how I dress. I can handle demons. I can be pretty scary when I want to be.”
He chuckles. "I grew up in a Catholic orphanage. Believe me, I know how scary nuns can be. I look forward to working with you, Alicia."
Celina doesn't call her out on the line, instead leading her along. The woman didn't lie, the gardens are truly beautiful, the bright sun illuminating the vivid colours of the flowers. In a tranquil spot near a fountain, Seres sees Alicia kneeling next to a good looking young man in a leather jacket, who laughs at some joke the nun made.
Sully waits in his car. "I have. He's agreed to call off the bounty he placed, temporarily. He wants to speak to us in person, though, to make it permanent."
'Thank you, all that training did pay off in the end,' James nodded and smiled, genuinely glad to have his ego stroked after so long, 'A secret mission? Alone? They sure put us rookies to work quickly. I don't have plans. I haven't really had any time to think about anything to do for leisure, but I might need to buy a few books and a PlayStation at some point.' James ate a bit of his pie and washed it down with tea.
Sully begins driving towards LA. "So, how did he react to seeing you? Having you drenched like that must have driven the poor kid wild."
"Imagine it's the supernatural version of saving a kitten from a tree. When you do buy that PlayStation, buy an extra controller. I'll beat your ass in Street Fighter, BlazBlue, anything." Rebecca boasted as she finished the cake.
Sully laughs. "Yeah, I bet he got hard just at the sight of you." He changes the subject when she asks. "Apparently he has some sort of job in mind."
“Oh, wow, this place is amazing...” Seres commented as she examined the gardens in amazement. The she saw a familiar face. That's Alicia, isn't? No idea who the guy is. “They seem busy talking about something – let's not disturb them.” The blonde told her companion as she pointed at Alicia and the unknown man. “Let's have a look at the rest of the gardens instead.” She suggested.
Celina nods, and leads her into the hedge maze. After a few turns however, the women get absorbed in small talk, and Seres eventually realises that both of them are lost.
'You're on,' James grinned, 'Though don't think you'll win that easy.' He finished his tea, and looked slightly intrigued, 'I'm not sure if they'll let you reshape the grounds, but asking shouldn't hurt.' Mentioning becoming a cat, he looked at little saddened, 'Wouldn't that be the life? I used to have a cat back home. I wonder what happened to her after I "died", hope she's doing alright.'
"Speaking as a veterinarian right now." She said with a bit more solemness than she had during the conversation. "Not sure if you had a will or not, but ownerless animals can be taken in by a shelter and be cared for until adopted if not given to a family member or friend. Not always. But I am sure she's with a happy family right now." She reached over patting his hand. Animals came and went for her, both at the farm and at her work, but they always touched your life.
"Scold us? You're so cute." He chuckles, continuing to drive.
There's some sort of scuffle going on not too far away, she hears the sounds of fighting. She also sees the British soldier from before, who nods to her respectfully.