Chapter 2
Shuffling into a more comfortable position, something hard poked at her thigh. "Ugh, can't a girl get a break?" Luciana stood up to see if it was a sharp rock but no, there was nothing only grass. She huffs and lightly furrows her brows; reaching into her side pocket she takes out the offensive item. "Huh? My charger and headphones?" She looks at the items confused as to why they were in her pocket before a bright smile adorns her lips and she squeals in delight. "Yes!" She proceeds to check her other pocket and tada. "My phone!" Then she also checks her hidden forearm pockets for her switchblade and even finds some hairpins. "Lucky." She grins to herself momentarily forgetting her situation. But it doesn't take long for it to dawn on her. "Wait, has the electrical plug even been invented yet?" She thoughtfully cocks her head to the side before sighing. There was no use in questioning it; she didn't even have a place to stay. 'Better safe that battery then…but first-' Luciana makes her way further into the forest, intent on finding the stone formation again. It was her way here, why couldn't it be her way back.
Standing in the middle of the circle she crouches down in front of the stone slab. The runic writing was still there and looked a little easier to read than before, now if only she knew what it said. "Honestly though, who even reads runes anymore?" Letting out a breath of disappointment she takes out her phone and snaps a few pictures of the writing and stone formation. Moving back in front of the runes Luciana kneels before the slab touching the writing, closing her eyes, taking a deep breath and hoping to get back to her time. After a few moments of nothing she pops one eye open and looks around curiously.
Surprise, surprise, it didn't work.
"Great, now what?" She hangs her head low and groans. It didn't work. She wrinkles her nose and rubs her face in annoyance. 'I suppose that would have been too easy.' So what will a girl stuck in the past with nowhere to go do? Well, she wouldn't be able to do much in a small town like this. Staying here was out of the question. She couldn't do that, especially not after the looks she received. If she wanted to research the runes and formation, she needed books, so a library would be perfect. She nods to herself while reaching a conclusion; she needed to go to the city. 'Off to good old London then.' Luciana muses while dusting herself off and moving through the woods. At least she knew the way there. More or less.
As she comes close to the edge of the forest, Luciana realizes for the first time just how big the difference from what she wore to the clothing of this time period was. Apparently shorts weren't invented yet and none of the women wore pants. She let out a frustrated groan. "Well that's just great…better find some other clothes." Maybe a cape first to hide her appearance, after all even her coat seemed out of place. The material was just much too soft for the countryside. 'Well, I suppose shoplifting had its perks.' Luciana smirks slightly at the memory. The things she used to do may come in handy.
Taking great care not to attract anyone's attention the girl moved along the dirt roads passing the inn and its barn. She notices a brown cloak draped over a barrel and swiftly put it on while passing. It was too big for her size but draped around her well enough to hide her state of dress and even came with a hood. Then Luciana moved along the fields and backyards- not that there was much of a difference here, there wasn't even a fence. Apparently luck was on her side and a few homes had their laundry out. The next thing she takes is a pair of dark pants. They looked small enough for her. Not bothering to wait around she quietly leaves stuffing parts of the pants into her pocket so it hung off securely. At the next home a pair of stockings catches her eyes, along with some undergarments and a light blue shawl. 'A little bit of color is always good.'
Returning to the edge of the surrounding forest the little thief takes a small break to stow away her newfound goods. First she wore her new stockings, not bothering with the pants at the moment. Then she folds her new belongings stowing them away in her shawl which now acted as a DIY handbag. "Some food might be good too." She muses out loud looking at the houses.
Walking along the road with her head down and she subtly takes in the surroundings from her peripheral vision. 'Apples.' She smirks as the fruits enter her line of vision. Luciana moves closer to them and swiftly takes two pieces of the juicy looking red apples. She hides the goods beneath her cloak, already moving forward and stuffing them into her handbag. 'Plums…' She wrinkles her nose slightly. She never really enjoyed them, but what can you do if the going got tough-. Sighing she pockets a few of them as she passed. Hopefully the markets in London had more to offer, but for now this would have to be enough. Just as the thought enters her mind she noticed a few glimmering coins, sparkling in the sunlight. They were just lying there on a barrel, so cliché. 'Who the bloody hell leaves money out in the open like that?!' She lightly shook her head at the recklessness of some people. They could just be too trusting at times. Well, either way she wouldn't pass off this opportunity. It was like the coins were just begging to be stolen. Smirking Luciana swiftly took the coins and moved onward. 'Off to London.' She grins at her little adventure.
Hope you guys enjoyed the second chapter! The next chapter will be out on Wednesday or Thursday.