#cause what is she supposed to do? pay??? in this economy? aint nobody got time for that!

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Running. Running. Running. Opacho dashed down the sidewalk, hurried footsteps echoing against the pavement, her tiny frame weaving between pedestrians. After a while, she finally slows, breath heaving as she ducks into a narrow alleyway. Pressing her back against the cool stone wall, she cautiously peeks out from behind the corner to scan for Nnoitra.

When the spindly man was nowhere to be seen, she sighs deeply and slides down to sit against the wall, tiny legs splayed out before her. She needed to catch her breath. Eventually time passes and Opacho puffs out her cheeks impatiently, her tummy was starting to rumble. “He take too long, and Opacho getting hungry…” she mutters to herself, unwrapping one of the onigiri to bite into it. She hums in delight at the flavor, it was spicy tuna mayo! It doesn't take long for her to polish it off, scarfing the treat down in several bites. A can of apple juice soon follows, the stolen meal did well to curb her growing hunger.

As she began to settle, its then she feels it.

A wave of raw anger surged toward her like a storm, crashing into her tiny frame and making her tremble. Opacho grits her teeth, steadying herself against the oppressive force of Nnoitra thoughts. His fury was loud, sharp, and biting. Rather than fear it, she finds herself growing rather annoyed by the emotions.

Opacho stands up, crossing her arms tightly over her chest, cheeks puffing out again as she huffs. Why he get mad at Opacho? He dummy who didn't run when he saw Opacho steal! Comes her own indignant thoughts. She decides to peek out from behind the alley again, feeling the weight of his rage grow stronger as he draws closer.

It doesn’t take long before she spots him storming down the sidewalk in her direction, his towering frame cutting an intimidating figure. She notes the wild look in his fiery gaze as his eyes dart around frantically. Searching.

Most likely for her.

As soon as he'd put down Opacho, his attention shifted from her to his current shopping task. She was going to steal some snacks for him, which was nice, but he still needed more stuff. Which he was going to buy. He continued to pick out a few items. A bag of chips, and then a toxic green looking soda. He was about to pick out some chewy candies too, when the sound of the alarm system startled him. He immediately understood that Opacho's attempt at stealing was getting fucked over.

Ain't my fuckin' problem.

That's right. Why he hell would it be his problem?

One of the store's employees were yelling at Opacho now. Nnoitra peeked around the isle to see what was going on. The kid was just standing there, blank stare in her eyes, while she clutched onto her stolen items. Then, Nnoitra blinked - and off she went. She practically bolted out the store. The doors teamed up with her, opening up so she could escape.

❝ Sir, you're going to have to pay for what your child took. ❞ said the store employee. He sounded strict. Fair enough, Nnoitra thought. Her parents should probably pay, but --- WAIT A FUCKING MINUTE!! The store clerk was looking at him.

❝ H a h ?? ❞ Nnoitra was almost stunned, and it showed. ❝ Ya better fuckin' not be talkin' 'ta me. ❞

❝ I saw you help her reach the top isle. You're telling me you're not her parent? ❞

This shit was wild. He had never been mistaken for someone's parent before. ❝ Or, are you her brother, perhaps? Either way, I assume you're responsible for her, and so you have to pay. ❞

This shit was SO not fucking happening to him right now.

Except that it was.

He argued with the clerk for several minutes. He got so annoyed that it became a yelling competition. Nnoitra threatened with violence, the employee threatened to call the police.

Eventually Nnoitra paid.

He was LIVID when he walked out of the store. Where the FUCK was that kid???? He was going to fucking strangle her!!