Description: Neu is followed by Schuldig and some taunting happens.

nimbus \NIM-buhs\ noun:
1. (Fine Arts) A circle, or disk, or any indication of radiant light around the heads of divinities, saints, and sovereigns, upon medals, pictures, etc.; a halo.
2. A cloud or atmosphere (as of romance or glamour) that surrounds a person or thing.
3. (Meteorology) A rain cloud.

The dark rain clouds broke, causing the dawn light to shine down on the Weiss member's hair. It gave his blond hair a soft glow Neu noticed before she drove off from the cabin. Things were going well with the Weiss assassin; she had him fooled.

Her happiness was soon clouded as she noticed she was being followed back into Tokyo. It was a red car with one of Crawford's freakish lackeys driving. Now, she was annoyed. She quickly pulled over on the side of the country road and let Schuldig pull up beside her.

He rolled down his window; there was a smug expression on the man's face. "So, that's what you're up to. Does Masafumi know you're stepping out on him?"

"None of your business, monster. Schreient will take out Weiss, not Schwarz. Don't interfere, or you'll move up on our list."

Schuldig threw back his head and cackled. "This isn't a three way war, yet, Neu. Schwarz will let you ladies play your games with Weiss. Better to have both of you soften each other before we step in. It'd be fun to warn the Balinese what you really are. It'll keep things going longer if his eyes are open."

"You abomination! Stay away from that Weiss. He's mine to do away with," she snapped, ire welling up deep inside. Yes, the Balinese, she wanted to do away with him as soon as possible so she'd be free to love Masafumi once again. Something about her affair with the Balinese troubled her; the Weiss assassin seemed too familiar. Her blank memory wasn't able to fill in the gaps where he seemed to fit.

Schuldig's smile slowly faded at her insult. He cocked his head as if listening to something in the distance. His eyes refocused on her. "You shouldn't call me names that you could wear so well. You'll pay for it next time we cross. Too bad I have an appointment."

With that, he sped off in his car, letting Neu sort through her churning, baffling emotions.