Keep Moving

She resolved to keep moving, the area was swarming with Hunters now, Mysterious Francesca would be among them and Kitten would feel better with some more distance between them. Making her way to the furthest end of the building she cautiously looked out into the street, the coast was clear for now so she seized the opportunity. Vaulting from the window onto a row of dumpsters, she jumped down and sprinted across the street before someone investigated the noise. Ducking into cover behind a parked car just in time to catch a glimpse of a Hunt and Fuck drone hovering into the alley she just vacated. Carefully moving down the street away from the drone, she whispered into her comm.

“Jen, any more hints on a good exit? the loop is getting a little tight over here.”

“Keep going and circle the office building at the end of the street, head down to the car park and you have a clear route to the other side of the road and out of their immediate search area.” Jennifer replied after a few seconds. “Be quick though, viewing figures are through the roof after that Francesca reveal so a few crowds are gathering on the streets, watch your back.”

Breaking into a cautious jog Kitten made quick progress down the street, a few raised voices were getting uncomfortably close so she sprinted the last section before taking cover by the offices. Hiding behind the company sign she checked there was no immediate threats before moving around to the underground car park. Keeping an even pace as she made her way through the dimly lit space, it was nearly empty so there was almost nowhere to hide should company find her.

It was then she heard the last voice she wanted to hear right now.

“Little kitty cat? here little kitty cat.” Francesca called in a sing song voice as she stalked into the car park, heels clacking loudly on the concrete. The grapple launcher in one hand and her handbag in the other she swept a predatory gaze about the place as she slowly and deliberately walked towards the far exit. Kitten had instantly flattened herself against the nearest pillar but would need to act quickly or she would be cut off.