Coffee or Tea (Artskaf)

[Claude Saint-Clair]

Claude watched and saw the walls around Nora begin to falter. He was more than certain that something was going on, but had no idea what. That in itself should seem strange to him, but his focus was there. She looked at him, protest on her lips, but then the tremor happened. The ground shaking was odd, but still it was the least of his worries.

The young lady with the young man turned and saw Nora, calling out to her. Nora had mentioned earlier knowing someone, so this had to be her. The woman had a kindly face and didn't seem to be anyone dangerous or anything, but Nora had started acting odd when she had seen this woman.

Nora looked for the voice and the change in her appearance was quick. He wouldn't have noticed it had he not seen the change actually occur. Nora spoke to her in a friendly tone, but still seemed intent on leaving. Nora moved to leave and he caught the glance over her shoulder and understood it's meaning. Siblings had a way of reading each other, especially if they were as close as Nora and Claude were. Nora wanted him to follow. Whatever was on her mind wasn't for the ears of the public. He moved to follow, giving the baristas a quick thank you as he left.