Chloe was a little surprised to find people out in the backroom, the room extended to the right revealing a couple of steps and another seating area, however, this are was more open. During quite times it'll be an open space for different activities such as was available on the screen on the wall. Currently however, it appeared a zen class was going on or something as a group was sat in a circle listening to the guided instructor during a meditation. Chloe had tried it a handful of times, but soon became bored as either thoughts would drift into her dark past or her body would scream to be stretched.
"Have you meditated before?" Kate sweetly asked as she observed the girl watching longer than a casual look. "The class runs 3 times a week Monday, Thursday and Saturday all starting 1pm." Out of curiosity Chloe checks her phone with the current time displaying 1:27pm.
"I've tried it a handful of times, but I guess I'm not zen enough to really centre myself you know?" Kate responds with a humours giggle "I guess that makes both of us, I haven't transcended yet, so I guess I too need some more practice." The two girls find a comfortable seat far enough away as to not disturb the meditators.
"Did you see anything you'd like to drink?" Kate politely asks.
"Actually, Yeah, It may seem childish but can I get the Ultra choco hot cholate? I'm just in that kinda mood." Upon hearing Chloe's request Kate was thrilled she actually agreed to get something, and secretly she too loved the hot chocolate here. It didn't leave you bloated or sickly. While Kate went to get the drinks and again converse with Kat, Chloe pulled out the comic she had bought earlier. Quickly finding the right page she began to read 'The Sound of Thunder'. Steven wasn't lying when he said it was short, by the time Kate had come back Chloe was on the last 2 pages. Before she could finish it however, this grand of all grand hot chocolates was presented to her.
"And to one Princess Punk Rock I present uno hot chooocolaaatee"
Quivering at the use of princess and punk rock together, and more so it being directed at her Chloe merely laughed at Kate's childlike humour. Quickly sitting beside her with her own drink in hand Kate poured milk into what looked like tea. Now with both girls comfortable and Chloe finishing off the comic she placed it aside to rack her brain over later. Upon looking at Kate however, her entire expression changed. More serious, more reflective. As though what she was about to say was difficult.
"Chloe, you're probably wondering why I asked to meet with you… To be honest I was delaying meeting with you, because I didn't know how you would respond. But I knew it was something I needed to do." Now more attentive that before, Chloe sat up in her chair and turned to fully face Kate. "Remember how I said I would have you come to mind when I'd be praying or meditating." Chloe gave just a simple nod of acknowledgment. "That's not the whole truth. You see, I've also been having these dreams" Now looking up to face Chloe Kate continues "and in those dreams I see a storm, A huge storm with Arcadia bay beneath it." Chloe can feel her stomach twist as the images come to life before her, she can feel the rain hitting hard against her skin, the electricity in the air. And the deafening noise being produced by the wind and the sound of rubble being tossed around like a chew toy. Almost in synchronicity both her thoughts and Kate's words like on the same topic. "And then I see Max"
Chloe is speechless. Without time to feel her emotions Kate finishes what she has to say "She turns to me, and simply says your name. And then I wake up" Watching Chloe's expression Kate knew there was more to this than just a reoccurring bad dream. Chloe now clenching the table to stable herself from either being sick or passing out. Kate quickly comes to her side and supports her up. There is dead silence between the two as the only thing to be heard is the quite music in the background of windchimes and flowing water like from a stream. Chloe's eyes are fixed on the table, her hands visibly shaking. Whether for herself, or for Chloe, Kate wraps her arms around the taller girl and begins to quietly sob.
Kate's grip withdraws as she gets control of herself and looks at Chloe. Chloe is stone faced. No expression but pure terror. Kate places one of her hands gently on Chloe's which is enough for the punk girl to snap out of her trance, looking up to Kate with tears beginning to roll down her face she murmurs to herself. Kate unable to hear moves closer with Chloe repeating the phrase more frantically the more she says it
"It wasn't enough, it wasn't enough It wasn't enough! IT WASN'T ENOUGH!" Gaining the whole attention of the others, concern more than annoyance on their face. Chloe dashes out of the small café with Kate trailing behind her. Hysterically she begins running down the street repeating the phrase over and over between breathes as she pants, Kate screaming after her to slow down and wait till Chloe getting to the end of the road. With an ally way to the left, Chloe dashes down so she can avoid drawing attention to herself from bystanders. Letting out a bellowing wail she falls to the ground gripping her stomach, she can feel the acid come up burning her throat and violently withdraw from her mouth. Feeling light headed, but not wanting to be sick on herself she scurries along the ground and collapses. All while the tears ran down her face.