[ In the split-second before he spots her and she draws her chair to sit across him, the streetscape has flattened into a plane of dull colors. His head pounds in time with his slow-burning rage. She's different from their last meeting. Younger, for having used her powers to reverse the moment that should've been her last. ]
[ But it's unmistakably Amber. The poisonous spider whose little cobwebs he sees everywhere. ]
[ There's a moment-- a long moment-- before he speaks. Because no matter how much time passes, how rife the City is with lookalikes and apparitions, her presence stops him cold. He looks up, not a hint of emotion in his eyes, he's too well trained for that. ]
[ But his hands tighten on his fork. Like a dagger, a weapon. ]
Action~! <333
[ But it's unmistakably Amber. The poisonous spider whose little cobwebs he sees everywhere. ]
[ There's a moment-- a long moment-- before he speaks. Because no matter how much time passes, how rife the City is with lookalikes and apparitions, her presence stops him cold. He looks up, not a hint of emotion in his eyes, he's too well trained for that. ]
[ But his hands tighten on his fork. Like a dagger, a weapon. ]
So you're here too.