[Evil Tink]

She couldn't help but jump as William called out for her to wait. Well, she was, but out of sight. She had to make him think she was gone. She would love to answer his question, just for the opportunity to speak with him. She longed for it, but it was dangerous enough that she was still standing here. She started to get a dreading feeling, and she was usually pretty accurate with her fore-sense.

She clenched her fist, gently pounding it on her mouth, trying to keep herself from answering. He had to believe she was gone and leave. He had no other choice and neither did she. No matter how much she didn't want to, she'd have to drop him like a dirty rag and get away from him. Her entire body was tense as she supplied herself with the answer to his question, Because...I...love you.

Her eyes widened slightly. She had never bluntly admitted it to herself like that. It..surprised her to say the least. She quickly regained composure, glancing towards the ally way, remaining rooted at a comfortable 4 feet from the edge and out of sight. Even if she couldn't tell him that, she could at least tell him he was wrong. Right? She did care about him, and he mattered more than anyone else to her.

Christ Artemis..stop being so indecisive. She took a few deep breaths, preparing herself for what she was going to do next. Within a blink of the eye, she was standing a few feet from William, stiff as a board..she just..wanted to talk with him..even if it was so brief as this. Besides, most slayers operated alone. Maybe she'd be lucky for once and wouldn't see the likes of another until she was a safe distance away from him in London. Right?

Before too many seconds passed by, she jumped back, holding up her hands slightly, perhaps to aid him in deciding to not attack. After a second she put her hands down, clenching her skirt again, "You're wrong. I may be 'your enemy' but no matter what, I will always care about your well being. Perhaps you could care less about me, but, like I've told you, I just simply can't lie to you. I'd rather be chopped to pieces than lie to you William." She turned a bit as she brought her one foot back, preparing to turn and run if necessary.