Kaya yanked them into the alleyway beside it. She turned to Veer and held out her hand. ''"Give me the money."''
Veer frowned, holding the cash slightly out of her reach. ''"Why? I just gained this currency. Let me smell it. Let me check the texture—"''
Kaya didn't have time for his avian curiosity. She violently snatched the money right out of his hand.
''"Shut up!"'' Kaya hissed, pointing a lethal, trembling finger at both of their faces. ''"Stand right here. Do not move. If either of you goes anywhere or talks to anyone, I will literally chop you both up into pieces. Understand?"''
Cutie nodded frantically, pressing his back against the brick wall. Veer blinked, surprised by the sudden, intense venom in her voice, but he slowly raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.
With that, Kaya spun around and rushed inside the phone booth, pulling the heavy glass door shut behind her.
