"Fatherhood's odd? Come on. Can't be that bad, right?"

"Just something to put the dog to sleep, honestly. Nothing crazy."

"You know me. Stubborn as a bull. This is a massive conflict of interest y'know..."

"Not that I care."

chest to chest, lips coming over to peck at a scar she's been teasing all night.

"...I'm not that predictable, samurai."

"Gimmie another hour with this, an' maybe."

Huffing, trying to convince Baiken to stay with her gestures.

"Loud-ass. Don't wake me up while you're at it..."

"Only if you get the real sword out."

Rei's essence hung at the heel of her feet, as if she were taunting Baiken to go all out.

"Depends if you don't think I can take it."

"How about first to fall? Loser has to get them a drink, yeah?"

"...I see."

A smile crept over her face.

"Care to tell me what you had in mind?"

Giovanna needed the space to train and keep herself in check. Baiken would see the detective out of her usual top and suspenders, and instead wearning a dark, sleeveless undershirt.

Her senses caught onto Baiken quick, to where her eyes turned around in curiosity.

"Baiken."