( @hyrded ) &. the brunette lets out a soft scoff that borderlines an actual cough. “no.” she shot back, defensively but not quite sure. “i… am simply trying to walk the other way. we just happen to be going in opposite directions.” she clears her throat and straightens her posture slightly.
“but rurik, a pleasure. as always.” her hands shove into the pocket of her jacket, “what. . . can i do for you. . .?” she raised her eyebrow expectantly, “i doubt it’s just a friendly visit, no?”