She was trying very hard not to puke, but it seemed like her body was doing whatever it could to make it harder. She heard her friend, then turned a miserable look to her, her lips trembling a little and some tears sort of trapped in the corners of her eyes. She gave a nod though after taking in a deep breath and the air was clear.

"I was just on my way home." A woman and her child walked by, the woman guided the kid away with a glare her way. Pearl flinched but said nothing. "I could ask the same of you.. are you well?"