Damaged
Presumption of Innocence - Innocent Predictions ll

"Well, I probably wouldn't have been caught hiding here. But, I won't be able to meet those kids again. I hope they're okay." said Misha as she peeked out the window.

Misha thought she was safe. Unbeknownst to him, someone had been following him since earlier. The man was not from Rhodes Island, but worked for Rhodes Island.

The place was very quiet, with no one living in it. Shortly afterwards, Misha heard the sound of footsteps heading towards her. If that person was the occupant of this building, it felt impossible. Misha has only one choice, fight or nothing.

"Who is that?!" misha.

That person appeared from within the darkness, walking towards Misha with complete confidence. Walking with the doctor with the label "Rhodes Island" on his jacket, who else if not Amiya? Not only the doctor, but he invited Franka and Liskarm to accompany him.

"...Are you Miss Misha?" ask Amiya.

"...What's?"

"Sorry, Miss Misha. I hope I'm not scaring you. This is my friend, Franka and Liskarm."

"Hi." said Franka.

"Good day." said Liskarm.

"We're from Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals. As an organization that serves the infected, at least we hope we can help you. That's why we wanted to talk for a while." explained Amiya.

"...Talk?" ask Misha.

"This is not the right place to explain it" Amiya said, looking around, "For now, our top priority is to make sure you stay safe. For now, we'll protect you, so rest assured."

"What.. What are you talking about? You just want to catch me and lock me up, don't you? Getaway from me! My claws are sharp..!! If you don't want to get hurt." snapped Misha.

To Misha, Amiya and the rest of the Rhodes Island soldiers were nothing more than a bunch of strangers. This was the first time they met. It would sound stupid if Misha just believed their words. Although it sounds convincing, at least Misha needs strong evidence to change his view of Rhodes Island.

"Prffs.." Franka seemed to be holding back a laugh.

"What are you laughing at?" misha asked in astonishment.

"....."

"Miss Misha, we really want to help you, so.." not finished yet Amiya said, suddenly Misha interrupted her speech. The reason was still the same, Misha did not believe their words.

"I don't believe you. Lungmen treat the infected much worse than criminals! Why...why did you step out of your goal to help the infected?"

"Miss Misha, look.."

After hearing her grievances, the reason why Misha did not want to believe them, was because Misha considered Rhodes Island to be an army from the Lungmen. Amiya then shows something to Misha. Seeing this, Misha fell silent. Misha does not think that Amiya is the same as her, an infected person.

"What.. what are you doing? You.. your hands.. Are you also. infected?"

"Right, we're just like you. Many are infected in these slums. The kids you left behind, they trust you. Misha, you've put them in danger." explained Amiya.

"...You're using those kids to threaten me?"

"No. But someone did. We just went after a bunch of criminals who threatened those kids."

".....!"

"Lungmen are also looking for an infected person. If Lungmen found you first, maybe the results would be different. We want to divert the rioting of those children by turning our attention to you. Viewed from another point of view, we can also take care of you."

"...You know why they're after me? What is your reason for daring to go this far for someone like me?"

"To be honest we don't know why the infected (criminals) are after you. We only care about the safety of innocent people, including you. At least for now, this is the best option. I hope you can trust us. Would you allow us to take you away from here?" amiya.

"...Alright. Anyway, I don't have a choice, right?"

"I didn't say that. But at least, thank you.. Miss Misha."

Seriate.