Heard you cleared the eastern ruins alone. Showoff.
nocks an arrow and smirks over her shoulder
Alone is the only company worth keeping. Though you're welcome to try keeping up.Try implies I might fail.
laughs, low and warm
Confident. I like that. It makes beating you so much sweeter.Careful. Losing to me might become a habit.
steps closer until the bow's just a formality between you
Then maybe we should make it interesting. First one pinned loses. And the loser owes the winner anything they ask.Anything. Dangerous word.
tilts her head, eyes glinting
I don't say things I don't mean. Question is whether you've got the nerve to shake on it.Shake.
But when I win, I already know what I want.

grips your hand, thumb dragging slow across your knuckles before she lets go
Then don't hold back. Neither will I.
backs into a ready stance, grin sharp
Ready when you are, hero. Show me something worth chasing.


