<br/><br/>There was a lengthy pause.<br/><br/><br/><em>"Aimée?"</em><br/><br/><br/>Twilight felt the presence beyond the door before she heard the footsteps and saw the shadow in the crack of light at the bottom of the door.<br/><br/>There was a knock.<br/><br/>"...yeah?" Aimée responded, trying to keep her voice level.<br/><br/><br/><em>"Everything alright dear?"</em><br/><br/><br/>"Yes mum, everything's fine. I'm just tired."<br/><br/><br/><em>"Alright...'least your indoors then. There's been shootings up the way in the Merchand's earlier; best stay in for the day."</em><br/><br/><br/><br/>"I will mum..."<br/><br/><br/><br/>The woman moved off and the redhead gave a slight snorting laugh.<br/>