A few moments after the terrifying timepiece appears in the window Marcus nearly jumps clean out of his foam skin. He takes a deep breath (somehow) and points at Nit, thankfully recognizing them before running away. Axe blinks and turns to the window, completely unphased by Nit's peculiar behavior. Penelope stares at the clock man for a moment. A long moment actually. For what felt like hours but was likely a few seconds. She then stood up and began to walk to the exit of the store, Marcus quickly following after.<br/><br/>"<span style="color: #BF0000">Listen Penelope.</span><span style="color: #008000"> I'm not exactly cut out for fighting.</span>" He warns as they exit the store. "<span style="color: #BF0000">But if he tries anything I'm gonna defend you.</span>" Marcus looked at the clock as well, but kept his distance. A good five feet behind Axe as they approached him. Once again Axe simply stared at him. She was wordless for the second time in their short relationship. She simply stared at the hooded clock.<br/><br/>It took at least three minuets of nothing by the sound of rain and cars passing before Axe piped up. "<span style="color: #FF00BF">Nit. I don't think you treat me like I deserve to be treated. I've been... nothing but kind to you... Nit all you do is throw it in my face. You insult me. You insult the things I like. You insult my family. If anyone else said something like that about Scarlet... my brother. Even if they were being facetious or ironic or whatever I would write them off. I wouldn't... ****ing spit on them if they were on fire after that.</span>" She looks at the ground during her speech. She stares at the soaked floor and the rushing water from the storm. "<span style="color: #FF00BF">You hit me... you berate me. You nearly choke me to death. What did stupid Penelope do? She turned the other cheek and blew all of her magic to keep her attacker comfortable. </span>" She crouches down and holds her head. "<span style="color: #FF00BF">God, it's just my ****ing kidnappers all over again.</span>"<br/><br/>Marcus moves over and places a gentle hand on Axe's back. He leers up at Nit. "<span style="color: #008000">You better get to talking or get to walking.</span><span style="color: #BF0000">Because if you wont treat her right there are a million guys in the world who would love to.</span>"