[ Jim feels a chill run up his spine when the statue moves, but to anyone looking he seems almost too calm. There's a trace of tension as his shoulders square and he looks up to the statue, eyes wide when he sees the mask turning down as if staring right at the woman.
She doesn't look even slightly scared; if anything the voice only seems to encourage her further, which in turn only makes Jim worry more about what reaction she might end up triggering, even if accidentally. ]
Careful, [ He places a hand lightly on her forearm but doesn't actually grab it. He also lets himself stay where he is just in case the figure decides to do something other than talk next. Not that Jim's so great a fighter that he could take it head on, but at least he can make for a decent enough human shield. ] Doesn't look like he's very friendly.
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She doesn't look even slightly scared; if anything the voice only seems to encourage her further, which in turn only makes Jim worry more about what reaction she might end up triggering, even if accidentally. ]
Careful, [ He places a hand lightly on her forearm but doesn't actually grab it. He also lets himself stay where he is just in case the figure decides to do something other than talk next. Not that Jim's so great a fighter that he could take it head on, but at least he can make for a decent enough human shield. ] Doesn't look like he's very friendly.