. . . Please do not threaten me.

I… I suppose. I suppose I wouldn’t be against that.

Well, it’s not often people try to… flirt with me. I’m not used to it… //////

. . . Hm.

That’s quite nice of you to say. Thank you, Amy.

[ It’s hard to tell, but… a slight pink shade is visible through her mask. Just barely. ]

Are you certain? You know I am here if you have any worries or thoughts you wish to speak about.

[ A familiar figure wanders up behind her — tapping her on the arm softly. ]

Shakra. You seem lost in thought. Is everything alright?

[ She brings a hand up to her own mouth — stifling a giggle. Lace is so cute…

. . . Cute?? Why did she think that?? She’s… not going to think about that right now. ]

You will? I look forward to it, then. ✨

[ She didn’t expect her plan to work that well… ]

Hm. Maybe, maybe not. I suppose that’s up to you to figure out.

[ Crossing her arms beneath her cloak. ]

You can? I wasn’t aware. I was under the impression you were always a bit abrasive.

[ . . . Is that teasing? From Hornet? ]

Oh?

[ . . . She wasn’t expecting the compliment to be returned. It does indeed fluster her a bit… but she likes it. ]

Well, thank you. That is… very sweet of you to say.

I simply tell the truth. You have a nice name, Lace. I could get used to calling you that. ✨

It is. Your name… Lace. It’s very fitting, I must say. And quite pretty, as well.

[ She’s going to have to get used to calling her Lace instead of ‘child’… although, child may have been a bit demeaning, now that she thinks about it. ]

Well… that is true. I do not know much about you, either.

. . .

Speaking of, I’m not sure that I actually know your name. Or that you know mine.

I am Hornet.

Well — . . . Hm.

We could always go traveling together, I suppose. Or… just chat, perhaps?

[ It’s clear she didn’t think this through very much. ]

In truth, I would be open to nearly anything you suggest, child.

dark.

NO YEAH AFTER SEEING THAT ART ITS JUST BEEN SITTING IN MY HEAD. Like . Girls. I know you’re super gay but you should probably tell each other your names at LEAST before anything

. . . Pah. I suppose it would not hurt to spar every once in a while.

I do quite enjoy our duels. You’re one of the only combatants as of recently who can match my skill.

But there are many other activities for us to spend time together than just combat, child, if you are seeking company.

dark.

I think it’s even funnier considering I don’t think they EVER introduced themselves to each other. I don’t think either of them know each other’s names

dark.

ITS SO EXPLICITLY GAY. LIKE HORNET GIRL. YOU’RE SO PROTECTIVE OF THIS GIRL