China watches his path, and there's the tiniest hint of a frown, showing in the crease between her eyebrows, the slight curve of her lips. This is going to require some actual effort.
How fortunate she's wearing trousers. China taps the knuckles on each hand in turn, and little symbols flare red there, briefly. Usually she uses this to punch people. Today she's just going to ensure she has a strong enough grip for what Arno has in mind. (There is, however, an absent thought about how this is likely going to ruin her nails. What a pity.)
Then she follows, matching his little sprint for the boost of the momentum, catching the top of the windowframe and holding, then up, farther, still watching and following Arno's path. This is not in her usual skillset, and that does show, but she's coordinated and graceful and, magically, has the strength required, so while her form may not be amazing it does the job.
She hasn't done anything like this in centuries. She always did prefer horses.
"It is something of a waste," China agrees, when they're atop the lower roof. "A contact who must be strongarmed or worse will likely not forget it the next time." Which means it's best saved for emergencies, when one doesn't mind burning the contact. She slants Arno a look that's somewhat approving; the man is practical in this regard, at least. And his vision abilities are fascinating.
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How fortunate she's wearing trousers. China taps the knuckles on each hand in turn, and little symbols flare red there, briefly. Usually she uses this to punch people. Today she's just going to ensure she has a strong enough grip for what Arno has in mind. (There is, however, an absent thought about how this is likely going to ruin her nails. What a pity.)
Then she follows, matching his little sprint for the boost of the momentum, catching the top of the windowframe and holding, then up, farther, still watching and following Arno's path. This is not in her usual skillset, and that does show, but she's coordinated and graceful and, magically, has the strength required, so while her form may not be amazing it does the job.
She hasn't done anything like this in centuries. She always did prefer horses.
"It is something of a waste," China agrees, when they're atop the lower roof. "A contact who must be strongarmed or worse will likely not forget it the next time." Which means it's best saved for emergencies, when one doesn't mind burning the contact. She slants Arno a look that's somewhat approving; the man is practical in this regard, at least. And his vision abilities are fascinating.
"Lead on."