At the refusal, the German nodded grimly. If Kisa thought she could handle it, she wouldn't dispute it. She had turned to leave when Kisa looked away, wondering if it was because of the company or because she actually could handle it. Then the shorter girl started speaking again.

The German froze for only a second when she heard what Kisa had said, turning back to look at her. If Chloe had less restraint than she did, Kisa would have seen a look of almost bemusement that the German felt. That certainly was a first, someone wanting to actually walk with her. Yet with what else had happened today, stranger things could happen.

Chloe's face softened slightly before she nodded. She made to walk for the door, stumbling slightly as she did so.