Vana's POV
I leaned against a pillar at the entrance lobby of the train station of Archborn, eyes surveying the crows as I waited for Jerome to arrive. It was the next day already after we got the testimony. Now, we’re on our way to the location of Mr. Randwin’s evidence file.
I wore my silk, black skinny pants today, wearing a knitted halter top and a long trenchcaot to match the look. And instead of wearing my usual ankle boots, I wore my mountain boots, my belt and holster strap wrapped around my waist.
I waited for Jerome; eyes fixated beyond the road in search for his silhouette. I noticed him immediately as his semi-formal attire always stands out in the crowd. He likes wearing tight-fitted shirts and trench jackets, with a hat and his holsters a combo he doesn’t miss.
“I see that you stayed in your signature outfit today as well,” I greeted, musing as I lift my gaze up
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