The Ride Over

JP with Choi and Eun-Ji

Taxi Cab - San Francisco, CA

Yeong inwardly wondered if this let line may have run along the ever present path of the fault line in California. If so, besides whatever eldritch they were facing, Choi half expected there to be earthquakes. There is no limit to what the eldritch could do when active.

Yeong headed to the street. “You have an address?” he asked, flagging down a cab.

Again, Choi wondered what he could expect from Eun-Ji. When with Master Park, he knew his Master’s techniques. He knew his abilities. There was trust and a knowledge of how to respond to support each other. He knew nothing of how Eun-Ji could handle herself. Well, he surmised. Otherwise, why would she be given a mission.

Choi phrased his next question carefully. “How may I best support you in a conflict?

Eun-Ji prepared to get into the taxi cab, but paused before doing so to turn and address his question. “Don’t die. And I would prefer the same.” She then entered the cab slightly annoyed. He asked many questions. His trying to get to know her better attempts were like the frequent yapping of a puppy not yet crate trained.

As Eun-Ji settled into the backseat of the cab, she gave the driver the address of her destination: Halliwell Manor on 1329 Prescott Street. The cab driver glanced at her in the rearview mirror before nodding and pulling away from the curb. As they navigated through the streets of San Francisco, the driver couldn't help but strike up a conversation.

"You headed to Halliwell Manor, huh?" the driver asked, his tone tinged with curiosity. "That place has quite the reputation, you know. Some say it's haunted, others claim it's home to a coven of witches."

Eun-Ji raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the rumors surrounding the historic Victorian-style manor. "Really? I've heard a few stories myself," she replied, leaning forward slightly to catch the driver's eye in the mirror. "But I'm just going to visit a friend. I'm not afraid of a little superstition."

The driver chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Well, you're braver than most, miss. Just be careful around that place. You never know what kind of spooks might be lurking behind those old walls."

Eun-Ji nodded, a faint smile playing on her lips as she settled back into her seat. As the cab continued on its journey, and the driver continued talking about the rumors out loud as if content just to talk to himself and fill the air space.