[He isn't sure if she's going to listen, just because it's Emily, but thankfully she starts slowly toward him. He's quiet, watching her and sneaking a few peeks at the cat; if it comes after them they'll have to run, because he's pretty sure the kitchen knife he has isn't going to do much harm.
But then she reaches him, and he's moving to step in front of her as she's stepping behind him, and takes the opportunity to check the answer to her question.
The cat seems to be considering following them, but for now is just padding back and forth a few steps as it considers its options. Chris ducks backs to cover, turning to face Emily fully.]
Not yet but we should really get going before it changes its mind. The house is that way.
[He nods his head toward the direction of the house, too focused on making sure they get safely away from the cat to even think about when he and Emily had last seen each other just yet.]
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But then she reaches him, and he's moving to step in front of her as she's stepping behind him, and takes the opportunity to check the answer to her question.
The cat seems to be considering following them, but for now is just padding back and forth a few steps as it considers its options. Chris ducks backs to cover, turning to face Emily fully.]
Not yet but we should really get going before it changes its mind. The house is that way.
[He nods his head toward the direction of the house, too focused on making sure they get safely away from the cat to even think about when he and Emily had last seen each other just yet.]