footsteps on the stairs

[ivegotmypride]

She'd been too late.

That was exactly what she realized when she'd opened the door. The second the door was open she could feel something was off in the air. She took a few tentative steps into the den and called out, "Oi! Who's about?" a customary way to greet the denizens of the den.

She already had a very strong idea who was about. And she didn't like it.

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[knowntoherfriends]

She couldn't bring herself to call out in response to Nancy's greeting. Jackie was curled up in the corner, arms wrapped around herself as she shook heavily.

Jem was still about, and he walked towards the door with a swagger.

"Alright Nance, can't hang about. Got stuff to be doing."