<span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'"><u><b>Leila</b></u><br/>
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Although Leila seemed to be looking towards the hotel, there was an all to familiar sound that came to her ears. Another smile formed on her face, “I’d recognize those footsteps anywhere.” As she turned to Gabriel, she strategically placed herself to an angle where any NHA solider would see the back of her head instead of his face. “How are you, old friend?” Although she wanted to embrace Gabriel, it seemed he and his steed were both worn out. The last time Gabriel and Leila saw each other, her hair was longer. She wasn’t sure how he recognized her since she cut it so short. Leila would do these sort of things from time to time though, the cutting of her hair symbolized some loss in her life. In this case, it was Milo. He died too soon.<br/>
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The two had locked eyes since they encountered the other. It wasn’t until Gabriel broke eye contact when Leila caught onto something that was happening behind her. After a second, she looked over her shoulder to see both Sawyer and poor Quinn. The young girl was fixated on Gabriel, that bond was undeniable. Whenever Sawyer called Quinn’s attention back over to him, Leila let her facial expression falter to disgust as she looked to Sawyer. Even some malice showed on her face. Leila composed herself, hoping that Gabriel didn’t notice. “I do try to keep my eye on her when I can.” She looked to Gabriel knowingly. “There’s only so much I can do as to not catch Sawyers attention.” There was so much more Leila wished she could do in this circumstance. <br/>
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With a soft sigh, Leila looked towards the direction of her office. “You must be tired, you can rest up for a minute at my office. I need to drop off these supplies there anyway.” She raised her hands to show the bags she was carrying from the market. “If you’d like, I could accompany you after that rest.” Leila knew she didn’t need to speak so formally with him, but with so many people around, it was merely habit for her. Her expression was soft though, it had been a while since she’s gotten to see her friend. There was no doubt, some stories to be shared between the two. </span>