*Li, slightly confused, followed her direction. He bent down and whispered to her.* What's the matter?

ooc: why do people seem to ignore what I say? it's happened ever since I was born

ic: John caught up with them, wondering what was happening. "Ok, what just happened back there?"

*jumps at the closeness of him, she turns in istinct and starts to stumble back, she trips and hits the ground hard, she closes her eyes at impact*...oi...ow...

*looks up to john and smiles somewhat*...oh...it was nothing...*starts to stand*...maybe a few to many drinks on my part...sorry to worry you...*winces as the pain in her behind still hasn't faded*

*Li reached down to give the maid a hand. A genuine look of concern in his eyes.* Are you alright? Allow me to assist you.

*takes hold of his arm, firmly but gently, and stands completely, she looks at him but finds herself having to look away -...don't endanger him...- her thoughts crule. she whispers out*...I thank you...

*He looked around a sense of unease sinking into him. Something wasn't right here. She had been attacked by shadows and now had almost ran at the drop of a pin. And so it is time for the raven to fly I suppose.* Perhaps my lady has had enough of excitement for the night? I wonder if it would be best for her to adjourn to her residence for the evening? Allow me to escort you there, simply to make sure that you don't get waylaid by revelers.

*looks at him unspoken, so kind and yet he knew nothing about her. She could've been a demon, like the one that follows her about, and yet he still offers his hand. So confusing and yet...drawing...like a fly to the flame. She stares in wonder before nodding in agreement* ...perhaps...

*Li offered his hand and lead her out through the crowds away from the revelers and such. Despite his not knowing her origins he needed to discover the truth about this bewitching damsel. As they walked through the cold breezey streets he turned and tried to strike up conversation.* So where do you hail from m'lady?

What the hell's goin on here? First she's tryin to kill herself and now she's seemingly goin out with that guy. This is really gettin strange, John thought. The way he lived led him to lots of thinking time, so he was good at thinking fast.