[Sadrain]

November 23rd, Chicago; Sewer #17.

"Thank you," he said simply and Amante felt the slight pressure retreat from his mind, signaling that Elek had left. Rest of the journey went on in silence, tension never fully disappearing. Elek felt much more at peace now, though, when he knew Amante would be watching Leila. He trusted the man with his life by now and he would be ready to go far out of his way to help Amante. There were few people whom he had befriended, but if he did, it was for life. In a way, he indeed was like a canine - loyal to the bone and ready to relentlessly chase his goal.

In both outposts, Elek gave few orders and introduced the newcomer. Most of people gave her frilly dress and styled hair strange looks, smirks even, clearly thinking that this uptown girl won't last here long. Leila repressed a smirk in return, knowing she would give them not just a few surprises. She was made from tougher material than many of them put together. Her fist clenched a few times, but the girl quickly eased it open, and kept on stiffly nodding.

"Oh, by the way, I will give you a friendly advice: learn to treat your comrades and superiors, like Amante, with respect, if you want to survive," Elek told her quietly, a little before he departed.
Leila's eyes narrowed. "It is because he is your friend, isn't it? It's all about friends here, too." Her voice was low and sweet, but a menacing smile played in the corners of her mouth.
"No, I simply have a thousand more reasons to trust him than you and your attitude only takes favors from you. Be careful to not run too far into negatives." With that, he left, leaving Leila inwardly surprised.
So, this blind puppy had a backbone and some observation skills after all. He and his kind could not be underestimated, a mistake she had nearly, nearly done. What Elek had said, sounded awfully like a war announcement. If he wanted war, then war he would get. The girl gritted her teeth and spun around, going to build her tent quickly. She desperately needed some alone time and talking with her Shadous.