Nikolai leaned back against the wall, watching the heavy rain washing out the noise of people and cars, the swish of water almost relaxing. Leona and Anya scolded him about his relationship with Clara, and he knew that Selene and Nikita might skin him alive.
"So he didn't come here because they already have him..."
Sulley was Kumiko's family, even if not blood-related, which put pressure on Nikolai to save him and avoid his suffering as much as possible.
Madoka's scent vanished from the city, washed away by the smell of wet dog.
"Darling, are you leaving soon?" Leona stepped onto the balcony, holding a small plate of sandwiches. "I thought you might be a little peckish..."
"What would I do without you, my lovely wife?"