#hcrypiia02

[railheist]

"No, don't —"

Maria holds out an arm, not wanting Yumine to get any closer to the group.

"They're not gonna... Yumine, you don't understand."

"That there..." She points at the mountain. "That there was my hideout. I was a train robber. They are not gonna help us."

The blue-haired Maria, her companion, and the younger Mister Blue are ushered inside by the man standing watch. They take the hefty saddlebags off the horse and head deeper into the mine.

Even from a great distance, there's the telltale jingle of coins coming from the saddlebags...

Maria holds her breath and prays they don't come back outside.

It doesn't matter how young Maria is or what color hair and outfit she wears. Even in their short time together, Yumine is surprised to see a younger Maria. Just what on earth was happening? First her Handler and now this?

"Maria...?" When she looks to her friend, it's evident that she is just as lost as her. Was it safe to approach? Younger Maria wouldn't attack would she?

"Perhaps they can help us. You're injured."