Pheres staggers free, and immediately latchse onto Marduk, without so much as a word of complaint. He's leaning against her, close enough that he'd be cheek-to-cheek if it weren't for those stupid horns, and he says something under his breath and laughs.

It's irritating as fuck. Good to see the purring shit wasn't personal: apparently, cuddling with strangers is just what he does.

(Well, what did they expect, when they shoved him off? Should've just dealt with the mugginess -)

What the fuck ever.

They start walking, and the other two fall in step behind them. Riccin only makes it a few feet, though, before they realise they're missing one of their number.

The yellow kid is hanging back, peering off into the distance like they're waiting for someone, which is bullshit: no one's awake this time of day save for them, and Riccin isn't up for dawdling. Long legs mean a long stride, and without having to wait up for the other short-asses, heading back to the kid only takes a minute.

"Come on," they snap, and snatch them up by the back of their cape. Carrying them or dragging them, it doesn't really matter: either way, Hinnom's coming with them.