Roxy glared at Jess when the empath jumped at the sound of her notification sound. She wasn't angry at the other woman although no one else in the room would know that. Jess'  jumpiness only showed her how fragile the empath was. The sound should be a familiar one. Roxy was sure that Jess and her mother texted and emailed each other all the time while the empath was living in isolation. 

It was clear that Jess was having a hard time adapting to living in the city. It didn't help that their shield was less than perfect so the other woman had to deal with the emotions of others. Something Jess hadn't had to do in years. Roxy blamed herself. She didn't know how to let the other woman in and keep her safe. The only way she could see to protect Jess was to keep her at a distance. 

Roxy paid for the food and gathered up the bag when it was done. She didn't look at Jess again. She couldn't she had a feeling that she wouldn't like whatever the notification was about. The last thing the empath needed today was another taste of her anger. Without a word she headed to the door. Hoping the Jess would follow. The only way they would be safe is if they were together. The minute they weren't they were both screwed.