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" Good," Kris sighed, clearly relieved. To say she was surprised, as Leaf moved over into the empty seat that had been between the two, was an understatement. Though, far from unwelcome. She found herself enjoying Leaf's company as the bartender placed her drink down in front of her. Kristina didn't look away as she murmured a thanks, a small smile on her lips that disappeared as, with an eyebrow raised in amusement, she took a sip of the beverage. It was nice and cold, a change from the warmth of many people's body heat in the bar and her body seemed to soak it up as though it was parched. She hadn't known how to respond to Leaf about the compliments and had sipped her drink to keep from blurting anything that might, and most likely would, embarrass herself.

She was confused a moment later though. " Why?" Leaf had asked, " Why are you so-" Kristina never found out what she'd been about to say as someone shouted for Leaf. Feminine and obviously angry; Kris couldn't help the sliver of worry that found itself a place in her eyes as she wondered, had Leaf gotten herself into a bad situation with someone? Leaf's lips lightly pressed against her cheek, her smile never fading as she kept eye contact with Kris.

" What's going on, Leaf?" Kris asked softly but she didn't think the girl had heard her as she rushed out of the bar, dropping a locket on the table and grabbing her jacket as she did.

She finished her drink quickly, staring at the necklace on the table. Kris found herself glancing to the door, more than once, as she sipped her drink. She wasn't even taking her time with it as it was soon gone. The bartender came back and, with his smirk still in place, silently replaced her empty glass with another full one. " Enjoy," he said easily, as he wiped the counter in front of her. Kristina inclined her head, " Thanks again," she said as she held the glass up as though to clink glasses but changed direction and took a gulp. This one was stronger than the last, she almost preferred it since the comforting company was gone.