#KatxElijah

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The quiet rumble of his laughter released one of the internal mechanisms that kept her wound in her initial coil of caution. She hadnt relaxed in full but atleast her tight shoulders dipped a little lower. Sure she was not helpless. With a martial art under her belt she had at least had the means to try to defend herself. Sure he absolutely towered over her but it was just a matter of finding a persons fulcrum, playing with momentum-- and anyone could could be thrown.  At minimum she could put him on his back. But what to do then? Run? She almost laughed out loud at the very thought.. Her own heart would take her out faster than he could so really there was nothing more to do than surrender herself to the moment. 

It was Kats turn to to look to her company with growing confusion.  She snorted a laugh, her expression still measured as she peered back at him.

  “So you’re a- Hippy? Environmentalist?” Just straight up crazy? “I much prefer a cushy sole to rocks and glass thanks. Have you considered sandals?” 

As the pair rounded the corner and approached the final steps to her home, Kat peered over her shoulder in one last moment of hesitance before she retrieved her key, grabbed the door handle and shifted her full body weight to pull the door towards her as she inserted the key and turned the lock before pushing the door open. She offered her company an uncomfortable half smile. “ Tricky lock.” She murmured in explanation before gesturing him in.

A light laugh followed along with hers, simply smiling to her, "I suppose I am." Having the confirmation that he was allowed in certainly cleared up any issues that could have risen once they got there. Just a few blocks until he could be clean and enjoy a nice, hot shower. Assuming where she lived wasn't some skimpy landlord that turned the hot water heater down to save money.

As she turned, Elijah kept easy pace with her. He could tell she was uncomfortable, as she should have been. But, he kept his attitude light, avoiding prolonged eye contact and even folded his hands behind his back. The last thing he wanted was for her to feel threatened and call the police. Elijah liked this city, he wasn't ready to leave just yet.

"Consolation?" he questioned, giving her a weird look as he turned his smile to her again, "I don't see how any pair of shoes would benefit someone. No - I don't wear them. I find them... constricting," he shrugged, looking ahead again, his eyes flicking from window to window, "I just prefer to feel the world beneath my feet. As close as I can under a concrete jungle."

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All Katherine and Elijah need is an island getaway

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