>>10473941Colby blinks. She doesn't understand the mandarin but the tone conveys some meaning. To tell the truth, she has had a sense of foreboding since a few hours ago, a dread certainty that something terrible has happened, or is about to happen. And now this. Colby does not believe in psychic phenomena, but this.....
>"Oh no! H-How could she?? This is awful! Of course, yes, I'll come with you and hel....."Yes, because what every crime scene where arson was committed needs is a drunk white woman. Even in her current state, she knows that's a terrible idea. No doubt they've already altered the proper authorities, and the Yellow Empress has two men with her who certainly seem capable should the situation turn for the worse.
>"Err, please call me if you need anything. You can count me as a friend."Colby looks the Empress earnestly in the eyes.
>"Take care of yourself. I'll be in touch about Onsen."With that, Colby discreetly excuses herself from the restaurant, out onto the streets of Chinatown, where she prepares to get an Uber home.
