Caleb wasn't supposed to be there long. She was just running groceries for some rich people too important to get it themselves. Also, they were paranoid about assassins, and figured the teenage civilian with tattoos wouldn't attract attention. Whatever. It didn't mean she didn't have a weapon on her, though, it was just well hidden.

She paused in front of a fishing stand, wondering if she could use the money they'd given her to buy a good rod, and buy the food cheaply. She wasn't really good at fishing, but it might let her get food when she set out for Kirigakeru.

And then some idiot stamped on her foot.

Without thinking, she tried to sink her elbow into the offender's side. "Watch it!"