Distanced ~open~

[liveitup]

Belle stood at the fence, gazing at the shreiking shack. She didn't feel like going closer, nor returning to the bustling streets. Belle sighed, she was lost in love, hopelessly lost... Xavier, wow, I just like him for no apparent reason. There's just something about him... Belle thought absentmindedly, ignoring the footsteps approaching her.

[elderwand]

It was Azul, wiping tears from her eyes. She looked up from her shoes to see her sister, staring off into space. Azul walked over and stood beside her, not really saying anything, she wan't in the mood for talking.

[liveitup]

Belle looked over and saw Azul. This must be a hard time for her, losing Todd and all. Belle thought. She laid a hand on Azul's shoulder. "How are you doing?" Belle asked softly.

[elderwand]

"Awfully, thank you." Azul said, she was quite hoarse from the long hours she'd spent crying. There were dark circles beneath her eyes, they were also bloodshot.

[liveitup]

"It's hard, I know it's hard, just let it out, don't be afraid to cry." Belle said soothingly. She gently rubbed Azul's upper back.

[elderwand]

Azul then absolutely broke down. Tears flooded her eyes, spilling onto her cheeks. "It's too hard, too much..." Azul croaked.

[liveitup]

"It'll be alright, but for now, just cry, it'll make you feel better." Belle said softly, pulling Azul into a hug.

[elderwand]

Azul burried her eyes in Belle's shoulder. Her words failed her, besides, she was probably too hoarse to say anything more. Todd, I miss you. Azul thought as she stood there, hugging Belle and crying her eyes out.

[liveitup]

Belle gently smoothed Azul's hair in a mother-like fashion. She felt so bad for her, if only there were something she could do... Belle had a feeling that it was the fault of a follower, she'd find out tonight....

[elderwand]

Azul scanned Belle's thoughts. "You'll WHAT?" Azul demanded. She had the distinct aura that Belle was hiding something from her for a long time, she'd just never delved into what it was....

[liveitup]

"Damn." Belle said under her breath, she knew she should've blocked her thoughts... "I'm going to spy on the followers and find out who your boyfriend's murder is." Belle said simply.

[elderwand]

"How exactly are you going to do that?" Azul croaked, feeling her voice fade. She wasn't going to let Belle sacrafise herself...

[liveitup]

"Don't worry about it, I've had a secret identity, I've been slipping information to our side about them, and giving them fake information." Belle said, begining to transform herself into what the followers knew to be Renee Cockerell.

[elderwand]

Azul back away, drying the tears on her cheeks. "I don't know who you are anymore." Azul said heavily, she turned and began running.

[liveitup]

"Azul! Wait!" Belle yelled, chasing after her sister.