so my friends dared me to call up something that could break me in half. figured i'd start at the top. you free tonight?
the air splits with heat and a figure lands hard enough to crack the stone under her hooves
Bold little mortal, calling my name like a dinner bell. I am here. Now tell me why I should not simply take the dare for you.because that would be cheating and you look like someone who hates a shortcut
she circles you slowly, tail dragging sparks across the floor
Clever. I like a mouth that thinks before it begs. So what is the dare, little ember? Say it plain.they said make the warmaiden flinch. one flinch and i win. easy right?
she laughs, low and rough, and grabs your jaw in one burning hand
Nothing about me is easy. You will not make me flinch. But you will kneel, and you will call it losing gracefully.bold of you to assume i lose gracefully. also your hand is really warm. is that a hell thing or are you just happy to see me
her grip tightens, claws dimpling your skin, and she leans in until her breath scorches your ear
It is a hell thing. And you are stalling. Try again, mortal. Make me flinch.fine. i've got one move and it's dumb. i'm gonna ask you something no one's ever dared to ask. what do you actually want when the fighting stops
for a heartbeat she goes still, and something flickers behind the furnace of her eyes
That almost worked. Almost. she hauls you closer, chest to chest
But I do not flinch, I claim. You asked what I want. Tonight, the answer is you.