Day 40: In Which He Shows Her A Streak Of Hope

Her neighbor had impeccable timing, and it made her wonder if he stayed in his apartment listening to her side of the wall with a glass glued to his ear just so he knew the perfect time to put his schemes into action. Knowing what she knew about Jack, the concept wasn't even that much of a stretch. And that stupid walkie-talkie interrupting her afternoon tea again really shouldn't surprise her anymore.

" Hey, Elsa! Come outside!"

She sighed, and her voice conveyed all her annoyance as she replied, "What is it, Jack?"

" Just come outside!"

After a moment of silently debating her options, Elsa finally decided to fulfill his wishes and dragged her feet to the balcony's door. "What do you want now?" she grumbled, stepping outside.

"Look over there!" he shouted with excitement as he pointed at something behind her.

Still wary, Elsa carefully turned around. It took her a moment to figure out what she was supposed to be looking at, but then she noticed it: there was a rainbow in the sky. It was faint and barely visible through the rows of buildings, but it was there, a thin strip of color against the pale clouds. Poetically, a promise of better days when all around was gray. And the fact that Jack had thought about sharing that precious moment with her warmed her heart. She couldn't help but smile as she appreciated the view.

It was then that she heard the clicking noise coming from the other balcony. She turned around to find him pointing his camera at her. Before she could react, he took another picture, and she frowned in confusion.

"... What are you doing?"

Jack slowly lowered the camera and smirked.

"Now I have a proper photo of you for my collection."


Prompt by LivininCorsets: Something they wouldn't see every day in the city (I may come back to this prompt another time!). And also kinda vnfirwg: Jack listening through the wall with a glass trick.