Equius: send out a warning [Dictated/On the 10th]

[cant_breathe_no_heir]

[Equius's voice shows panic and his breath is short.]

Nepeta, I think it would be wise if you found someplace to hide for the remainder of this excursion. The same could probably be said for you, Vriska.

To all others. Try to avoid the mobs. They are quite restless and I do not believe they can be reasoned with.

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[rogueofheart]

[There's a curious look on her face, but she obliges anyway.]

Um, I guess! What are you gonna try?

[cant_breathe_no_heir]

[There's no reply, Equius is too busy concentrating.

His strength isn't an issue here. He wouldn't cause wanton destruction if he punched something. And now that his moirail was here, he couldn't pass up the chance.

Slowly, carefully, Equius brought his arms around Nepeta. Carefully, he pulled her into a hug, a real one, not like the hugs they usually had. He still held the fear of hurting her though.]

[rogueofheart]

[The moment those arms are around her, she freezes in place, eyes wide.

She hadn't even thought of this, and she feels a little silly for it not being the first thought to come to her mind. But it doesn't matter anymore because immediately she's sinking into his embrace and hugging him in return. She's missed this, and she didn't know just how much.

He's hugged her before, though he wouldn't remember it. But this time it wasn't her careful planning and it wasn't her trying to convince him. This time he thought to do this all on his own, and her cheeks turn pink at the thought. This time he surprised her.

She doesn't even say anything. She just reciprocates and clings onto him tightly, as if urging him to do the same.]

[cant_breathe_no_heir]

[That simple movement was all Equius needed to keep going. As Nepeta clings tightly, Equius does the same, wrapping his arms around her and holding her tight, but not too tight of course.

To anyone around them it would seem that this nobleman and the young lady were out of their minds, embracing in the middle of the street for no apparent reason. But there was indeed very much reason for it. Equius, for the first time he could remember, was properly hugging Nepeta for once.

It was... incredible really. He didn't even care that they were humans. They were together now, safe for the moment, and that was the best thing.]