Zi Mei doesn't know where she's heading but it has to be as far away as possible from her house. It was too ominous. She is certain there is evil lurking inside. Why can't Thorin feel it? Darren is human so it was only natural that he doesn't feel a thing.
Both Thorin and Darren are chasing after her although Thorin seemed to be catching up real fast. The old dragon looked like he was strolling effortlessly while Darren was panting as he ran after her. The adrenaline from the fear kept her going and she finally stopped after they are a few streets away. She chose a street corner, away from the traffic and people to stop.
"Mei! What," Darren gasped. "Why, you, ran…" He bent over and panted, clutching his stomach.
"Lil Zi…" Thorin looked unruffled. He looked like he had merely gone for a nice long stroll in the heat. "What's going on?" he asked.
