[ he can't really digest her words to the full worth that he would want to, but he still manages to nod. it was one that was dazed, to say the least, but Bigby won't assume she had anything to do with Franziska's death. she was emotional that night ― angry. very much so, at that.

no one really knows anger until they see the Big Bad Wolf getting angry. at least Elizabeth had the fortune of running into him when he was more-so not himself. if that can be... considered... fortunate...?? ]

I don't... I don't know. Never talked to the guy. Had a sword and who the fuck knows what with him. He knew what he was coming for.

[ and apparently Mama Elizabeth was deciding to have a change of heart. he had pushed away any and everyone that thought it was a good idea to touch him right now, but for one reason or another, he takes up her offer to do so. Bigby still wanted to get a better look at what was going on with Franziska, yet he knows the woman in front of him wasn't about to let that happen. with a wince, he limps forward so that he can indeed use her as a brace. ]

Fine. Shijima... wouldn't leave it the hell alone, so she can help. Just ― sorry for ruining your clothes.

[ there's no doubt she was about to get even more blood on them. ]