OOC: nothing "happens" since az will shove his nose in but the intent is there

Hanako was having a bit of an off day. Try as she might the mask just wouldn't stay on, slipping off to reveal a quiet and apathetic wolf beneath. She was less of a social butterfly and more of a cocoon, her expression a little sharper around the edges, her gaze cold as she wandered over the Armada borders into the wilds. She ventured east, hoping an early morning walk would help lighten her mood, or at least give her the energy to pretend everything was a-okay. Except it was, nothing was outwardly wrong and Hanako had no real complaints to speak of but...she just felt a little off. As though she didn't belong in her skin, that everything she'd ever done amounted to nothing in the grand scheme of things. In all likelihood it was simply teenage hormones messing with her head, blowing everything out of proportion but it felt deeper, resounding as though Hanako had been ignoring an issue for too long and that it would no longer be denied.

But whatever, Hanako had found a pretty waterfall and even now she took the time to admire it. With the sun only just rising over the horizon the water was liquid gold, rolling over the rocks in a gentle but pleasing trickle to her ears. She strode forth, her footsteps a little more certain as she approached the stream and looked down at her reflection. Again, perhaps it was all that teenage uncertainty coming to the surface but she couldn't help but dislike what she saw. As though for a moment she wished she could be anyone else.

Kefka still roamed with little purpose and his days stuck to his mother's hip like glue were now fading as he became more defiant and independent. He knew he was strong enough to branch off from her for a while now, years even. And he still found himself in the obeying nature of her rule over him. He knew he was so much more superior over her and yet he laid out like carpet she trampled over in her doorstep. His paws silent, he'd hear just a little rustling in the distance and between the trees he spotted a once familiar blend of colors moving through the trunks. A grin became real as he watched her without his own movement from the distance and would wait eagerly before he moved forward to stalk her. Every paw step as silently as he tried. She'd stop by the rim of the pool of the waterfall. She looked almost peaceful to the sound. He'd freeze another moment in silence as he admired her. A dangerous predator. He stepped forward letting his paws breach the sound of the ground beneath him to let his presence known to her. If she turned to see him she'd be greeted with a warming smile but no eyes on her as he moved passed her to take a seat beside. "Long time no see." A bit of a jokester, it had been some time since they first met. He could smell the reek of a pack off her now and it was an itch on his nose as he fought to fend off the disgust. His neck turned into her direction as he tried to grab her gaze, "Something have you down?" He questioned for a million reasons he picked up on as he stalked her through the woods. But he couldn't simply read her mind and besides, she could lie if she wanted to anyway. Walk "Talk" Think

Since she'd gained her role as Wraith Hanako's senses had sharpened, became more focused and attuned to the world around her. But apparently in a moody state that rule didn't ring true as it was easy enough for Kefka to sneak up on her, she turned her ears pivoting to the sides as her icy gaze took in the sight of him. It took her a moment to wind back the clock to remember him but when she did nodded her head a little, as though affirming that they had indeed met before. Even if their encounter hadn't been that eventful or memorable, she at the very least remembered his name. It was....Kefka, right? She simply hummed in acknowledgement at his first statement, turning slightly so she could face him a little better but still see the falls. A lot had changed since then, for her, but he seemed about the same. Thus was the life of a loner, she supposed, a life that most certainly didn't suit her.

"No, I'm all right." For once she wasn't all that good at hiding it. Upon realising that she frowned a little, her tail twitching closer between her legs as she pushed onto change the topic. "How've you been? Did you return to...Auster, was it?" She didn't really have much of an interest in small talk this time but old habits died hard, like a habit she couldn't break.

"Hmm" As he expected, Hanako would brush off her feelings best she could as most wolves, and young ladies would. Kefka himself was a wild card when it came to outbursts and anger but anything regarding the blues slipped away from him. He felt it was a gift but in reality it was much worse to dwell in anger than in depression. Either was bad but through his brain ran wrong thoughts and intentions and him swimming in a pool of anger and hatred made him dangerous. Her change in subject, Kefka would quickly oblige to her question without much of a thought. "Oh no, not yet." His nose pointed upwards as if he went into thinking, "Don't think it'll happen for a while, but maybe one day." A shine in his eyes flashed as they dropped down to her form again, a small, conniving grin shown. He would wait a few seconds before dropping his neck and rising to all fours. His paws gentle as he circled around the back of her only to snake around the other side of her body and close distance between them, enough to make her uncomfortable if she noticed but he tried his best to remember his limits. "You sure you're alright?" At a near whisper as if it would get her to feel better about opening up to him. As if no one would be able to hear them. "Promise I won't tell anyone." Walk "Talk" Think

Hanako wasn't paying attention as intently as she probably should have. For one it probably came across as awfully rude, as though she couldn't care less about what he was saying, but she also didn't notice him inching closer. All casual and carefree like they were old buddies, welcome to share each others personal space. But regardless of the fact they'd met once before he was still a stranger, someone Hanako ought to at least be a little wary of. But she wasn't, unless red flags were being waved in her face she tended not to notice them, too busy being wrapped up in her own naivety. His question, whilst a little nosy, didn't seem to be anything to worry about. Or at least she felt that way at first, before he started to push a little more than was socially acceptable. She side eyed him, her brows smushing together as her tail instinctively waved away his question. She didn't remember him being so forceful before or maybe she'd just been in a more catering mood, she couldn't quite recall.

She could have just played coy and let it slide but try as she might she just couldn't find the energy to do so. Surely a polite rebuff would send him on his way, she'd never had to do it before but...most people could read the room, right?

She laughed, forced, as she took a step away."Nah really it's okay. I appreciate it though."

Her words meant almost nothing to him. He was done being held back by chains, and where as he was much more a gentlemen and holding back his urges in their last encounter, he was a completely different man this time. Hanako was picking up on it but not to his own knowledge. "Come on Hanako," Her name lingered off his tongue. He would scoot in closer to her right side a bit from behind, his tail swung around to curl around her own rump and tail and he'd pick up his front left paw to grab her front right foreleg and want to pull her around into his chest and to face him if he could, "I could make you feel better." His voice still in a dark whisper. Just seeing her a second time from their last encounter exhilarated him. Not that he was thinking of her every single day since they met because that was certainly not the case. The thought of her was left behind after leaving her. But seeing her beauty and naivety reminded him of how much he was holding back last time. And it excited him. Walk "Talk" Think

Well okay, maybe Hanako had given him a little too much credit. She liked to try and see the best in people and she'd assumed he'd take the hint but apparently not. She bit back the urge to sigh, only to stiffen a little at how he said her name. She'd met all kinds of men before from all walks of life but they had never been so...She couldn't even put her paw on it, there was a deeper meaning to his tone and he was creeping towards something but Hanako for all her naivety didn't know the destination he had in mind. All she knew for certain, like a unsettling ache in her stomach, was that she didn't like it one bit. Her expression said as much; she averted her gaze, suddenly very interested in the waterfall once again as she took yet another step away. But he followed and advanced on, overstepping one too many boundaries as he laid his paws and tail on her. As if he had any right to.

Hanako felt a flash of disgust, offence, but wasn't exactly sure how to vocalise it. Hell she didn't even understand what he was getting at, only that it was about time that she shut this show down.

"I don't think so." She said and shrugged him off, her movement fast and twitchy, like she couldn't get him off quick enough.

He was a bit put down by her rejection and he was surprised he felt that way thinking that something like that wouldn't matter when the time came but inside he seemed to care that she was so reluctant to accept his touch. And if one knew Kefka, they may have said that he just wanted to feel like a strong handsome man and Hanako wasn't giving him that. But that wasn't the case at all. He had something deeper brewing inside. Something he'd probably never share with anyone considering he didn't know for sure what he was feeling but also that he chose to ignore it. He wouldn't back down now, he had to go through with it. He was here after all and she wan't running for the hills. His nose pulled in close to her ear taking in her scent like a creep not really caring about the fact that she now belonged to someone. He'd reach out to take a gentle nip behind her ear as if that would make her more comfortable, but please it wouldn't. She was making clear signs that she wanted him to back off and maybe even signs that she wanted to leave him in the dust. And he purposefully ignored all of her "no's" and tension. Walk "Talk" Think

Az had taken the long way north - that was, he'd found himself lost. His mother was the navigator not him, and while he could track a wounded doe across many territories he found it was a hell of a lot harder without a trail to follow. He knew eventually he'd arrive in Winterfell, after all he was much too proud to return to Venom a failure even if the travels took a season.

In attempting to grab a Winterfell wolf trail he unknowingly had picked up Hana's and found himself drawn towards her. The tusked man he was to challenge was momentarily forgotten as he wondered what exactly had brought the spy eastward. Did Sirius give her a mission in Abaven? Was she simply tiring of her life in the Armada? Maybe she was looking for her keepers, and with the scent of a man on the wind as well Azure knew he had to investigate in case his worst fears were realized.

Her discomfort was plain to see and it wasn't long before he was catching her words on the wind. Whomever it was she was denying them, and from the bold positioning of the stranger he did not seem to clearly recieve the message. Az knew if he ran to her that it could alarm him, the man's reaction might put Hanako in danger. before Az could ensure her safety. He worked to keep an easy coolness to his stride, the only visible sign of his anger burning in his eyes.

"You there." Az announced as he drew near, aiming to purposefully shoulder himself between the pair. "Are you deaf, dog? She said no." His hackles rose, his sabers displayed in a snarl. The stranger's letcherous expression sickened him, and had Hanako not been so close he'd already have had the man between his teeth. "Step away." Azure did not elaborate on the threat further, though any idiot could see that a fight was brewing should the stranger disobey.

OOC: I'd stick my fight form in here with a round 0, but I don't have it handy on my console. Just assume the intent is there, Az *may* attack, and if he does it will likely be a maim for penis scarring :X

Right. It dawned on Hanako that Kefka wasn't missing her signals, he was outright ignoring them, brushing her concerns aside as if they meant nothing. She leaned away from his touch, her movement swift as her lips curled down in disgust. The thought of tolerating his presence a moment longer made her feel queasy and the temptation to run grew with each passing moment. She knew she could leave him in the dust once she got going, that if she made a bee line for the Armada he likely wouldn't follow, but he was too close. Every time she pulled away he just barged his way back into her personal space, she had a feeling that if she tried to pull away more forcibly with the intent to leave he'd just grab a hold of her. And if that happened she knew she wouldn't be able to fend him off, she'd be toast if it came down to a fight and they both knew it.

What was his problem? Rather than feeling fear as she probably ought to, Hanako just felt icky, like she's stepped in something nasty and he wouldn't let her go to clean it off. It was insulting, that he seemed to think he had any power over her...when from what she could tell he was just a nobody. His name carried no weight around here and the fact he thought he had any right to lord over her was laughable. She'd rubbed elbows with princes and kings, who on earth did he think he was? Her paws itched like crazy, she'd been about to just throw caution to the wind and be done with it when her nose caught Azure's scent. She only needed to stall for a moment longer before he strode onto the scene, strong and confident with biting words.

Azure barged his way between them and Hanako happily took the chance to give herself some well needed space. It was like a breath of fresh air, she didn't realise how much she valued her own personal space till it was invaded by someone who most certainly was no longer welcome to share her company. That bridge was already burning and Hanako wanted to stay to watch Azure rip the remains to shreds. She had no intention of intervening on Kefka's behalf and whilst violence wasn't her thing she felt an odd sense of satisfaction in knowing that some things stayed the same. Her Keepers had shed blood in her defence, it felt right that Azure would do the same.

She said nothing, only offering Azure a nod of approval. He'd do what had to be done, of that she was certain.

The sound of a boy come to them and Kefka wouldn't even twitch. His tail flicked backward lightly as if to invite Hanako to leave his side though he wouldn't jolt back in fear that he had been caught. His gaze remained away from the male but not so much as to avoid him. A low, quiet chuckle escaped the corner of his maw and that could have been seen as insulting to think he wasn't in any danger. But in all honesty he didn't really care that she had this bodyguard now out to seek a fight. He allowed Hanako to join Azure if she pleased and though his forceful nature was no longer at her throat, his arrogant attitude was still present as if in a thick fog surrounding him. His legs lazily rose and he stepped forward into the shallow river of water they had their seats at. His gaze now turned to look at the two as he stood in the smoothly rushing water (his left side facing them) "Best you try to find out what's wrong with her then," he teased towards the male, "Suppose you'd have better luck than me." His words rang as if he meant Hanako well and she should talk to Azure of her troubles as her trusted friend or ally, but he had a much deeper meaning inside the statement as to say Azure would have better luck getting a good fuck out of her. Walk "Talk" Think

Azure did not feel his anger cool even when the man stepped away from him, only taking his eyes off the stranger long enough to glance over his shoulder at Hana to ensure she was not harmed. Her nod wasn't something he wanted to decipher, it could have been to give him permission or perhaps the motion was leading into asking him to spare the male. Regardless it would matter little in the end, his intent remained and the bloodlust had not faded.

Az turned his snarl away from the older man to face his friend, stepping towards her slow enough that she could stop him if she wished. He aimed to lean in and press his nose into her fur, taking in her scent and adding his own in turn. A deep growl rumbled, and Az moved his muzzle towards her ear to whisper. "I'm sorry for what you might see. Turn away if you wish." Hanako had not seen him fight and the sadist that lived inside him was a stranger to her still. If he could focus without her safe at his back he might have sent her home to spare her of it. With one last inhale of her grounding scent he pulled away, tension returning to his body as he turned his gaze over to the male.

Shifting into a fighters stance was as easy for him as breathing and Az lowered himself to prepare to spring. In the prince's mind there was no need for surprise or stealth, Kefka could be aware of his intentions and have as much time as he needed to prepare himself for them and the yearling's confidence would not sway. "I was prepared to allow you to leave unharmed, but it seems your lack of respect still needs addressing." He lifted a wide bear paw and took a step towards the arrogant man. "I want you to remember this the next time you even think her name."

He sprung, crossing the distance between them easily. The man's side was to him, and so Azure aimed to crash his right shoulderblade into his side with enough force to knock the wind out of him. If he could push him to the river beneath then the fight would be all but won. At the same time he opened his jaws wide, attempting to land the elongated saber fangs into the man's scruff for greater control.

Azure Keres Fatalis vs Kefka for Minor Maim (Scarring of Penis :X)
Round 1/?
Age: over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bracers with knife
Defensive Battle Accessory: Condor body armor
Companion 1: Large flying fox, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Clouded leopard, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Bear paws - Offensive
Mutation 3: Bone spurs - Offensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter

Hanako took the comfort Azure offered, accepting it with a throaty little hum as she leaned into his touch. The thought of denying him didn't even occur to the Wraith, especially since he was doing her a favour here. Yet another thing she'd owe him for. She wasn't exactly sure what he had in mind but she couldn't think of anything awful enough to warrant looking away. Blood was kinda nasty if she got it on her fur but other than that it didn't bother her too much, as a wolf it was a natural part of life and she liked good meat far too much to truly shy away from it. She perched atop a rock, her tail curling around her side as she watched from a safe distance. Azure's words sent a rush of thrill through her system, he was right Kefka had been awfully rude to her. Usually she would have let it slide but some things just couldn't be forgotten, lessons needed to be learnt and Hanako wanted to see it be done.

Azure was every bit the warrior as he drew close, his words a threatening rumble uttered in her defence. And then it began.

Kefka nearly scoffed at the brute's whispering, not much he could hear other than a muffled "turn away if you wish". And he had to say that made him more attracted to Hanako that she was so fragile and needed almost an emotional shield to something so heinous. Though to Kefka this was nothing. This wasn't brutal or terrifying in the slightest. Kefka would lock eyes with Azure, "Guess you have a lot to learn little boy." Azure was truly larger than Kefka just by a little but it bode no worry to him. He knew the wolf was younger than adolescence and besides Kefka was never one to back down to a fight no matter the goal of his competitor. Most wolves would have been intimidated by Azure's many mutations and though it was unlike anything he had seen, he wouldn't let it phase him. Azure lashed out as expected but Kefka knew to never think ahead of himself in battle and to take the movement as it came. Though some fighters went to move around attacks, Kefka usually faced them more head on mostly as an ego thing. Kefka turned slightly to his right, Azure's colliding shoulder running into his own left shoulder back by his elbow. Azure would grab hold of Kefka's scruff on the top of his neck just before the withers. As the two made a collision, Kefka would pick up his front right leg and aim to go between Azure's legs and attempt to pull his left paw out from under him in order to knock him out of balance and onto his right side. He tried to be careful not to disturb the knives from his bracers but there was no guarantee. It was hard to keep his balance and focus with the splashing and running water under his paws. In almost the same motion trying to trip him, Kefka immediately went to reach down and try to grab a bite at Azure's ribby side at his flank. He knew he wouldn't be able to go for his maim until Azure was flipped sideways or upside down but the intent was there and Kefka had no shame (No Homo XD). Walk "Talk" Think OOC: I want to add that Kefka's battle thread with Agria happens before this so he has some fresh/healing wounds on his right shoulder and front area of his right thigh. Also let me know if you have any questions about my response, I had a hard time putting my attacks together and making it easy to understand lol Kefka vs Azure for Maim (Penis Scarring) Round 1/2 Age: over 1 year Size: Extra large Build: Medium Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Beginner Navigator Specialty: N/A

OOC NOTE: PP (knocking Kefka down) permission granted via Discord, to allow both wolves an opening to attempt their maims.

The collision with the man's shoulder brought a sharp pain through Az's bone, though he managed to maintain his hold on Kefka's scruff through the sudden shock. He was able to feel the shift of balance as Kefka's paw reach for his own. The man's fur touched his own, though Az allowed the contact if only to take advantage of the off-balancing movement Kefka had offered so graciously. With his opponent's right paw wrapping around towards the left side of his own body, Kefka would have a much harder time maintaining his balance when Azure shoved his weight onto his back.

The movement was successful and both Kefka and Azure fell onto their sides and into the water. Azure knew the battle could not last much longer should either of them wish to not drown. He relinquished his hold upon the man's scruff, instead moving to attempt to enclose his large jaws around the man's muzzle while his back paws kicked at Kefka's manly parts - if he got lucky, perhaps a claw or two from his hind paw would come away bloodied.

Azure's companions had finally found him, having been scouting the way north to Winterfell. The bat Diablo flew above the battling pair, watching for an opportunity to assist his wolf while the young leopard stood upon the shore growling fiercely but too afraid to step into the water to assist.

Azure Keres Fatalis vs Kefka for Minor Maim (Scarring of Penis :X)
Round 2/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bracers with knife
Defensive Battle Accessory: Condor body armor
Companion 1: Large flying fox, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Clouded leopard, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Bear paws - Offensive
Mutation 3: Bone spurs - Offensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter

Kefka may have overlooked his attempt to trip up Azure but his thought was in order to get the better reach for Azure's underbelly, he had to let loose of his stabilizing leg in order to do so. Azure took the point of weakness immediately and the two of them went splashing down into the water (wet T-shirt party). Azure would come at Kefka's muzzle and though Kefka would typically want to latch on at the chin, he was concerned that would cause him a lot more harm with Azure's large saber canines. Without having much area to move, Azure would take hold of Kefka's muzzle, silencing him if you will. As he felt Azure lifting his back legs and going to rip apart at his underbelly, Kefka went to pull his own back legs in to keep his genitals safe, as well as his tail being tucked in as well. He hoped he would be able to shield himself long enough to turn the battle around. Kefka also went to throw his front paws up at azure's chest and throat area in a "punching" fashion, hoping that if anything he could pull enough strength to push Azure away or hit his windpipe in a way to knock the wind out of him. Walk "Talk" Think OOC: Confirming permission to PP to get a valid maim attempt (Also waves flag for team Azure) Kefka vs Azure for Maim (Penis Scarring) Round 2/2 Age: over 1 year Size: Extra large Build: Medium Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Beginner Navigator Specialty: N/A

And the winner is...

Azure

Kefka must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Azure's maim was successful. Totals: Kefka: Adjusted: 74.55    27.3    64    23 Total: 207.74 Azure: Adjusted: 83.6    1.1    21    65 Total: 238.98

Having a solid hold upon the man's muzzle was half the battle, and Azure's head turned sharply to drive both their muzzles into the water below. It was very unfortunate that to have a shot of drowning the asshole that Az would risk his own breath, so rather then hold it below the surface as a punishment the tactic was merely a short distraction. It was a dirty move, but allowed Az an opportunity against the fighting wolf to scrape his hind claws along Kefka's nether regions while he was too occupied to defend them. Az did not stop kicking until he was confident that his target was sufficiently mangled, thankfully with plenty of breath to spare.

Finally he moved to stand and in the process drug Kekfa from the water. He tossed his head and took in a sharp breath of air, releasing the man's muzzle as he did so so that Kefka's head would be thrown away from his own. This way if the man was eager to get back into the fight, Azure would not be caught unaware and would have enough notice to prepare for round two. His fangs were bared in a threatening snarl, displaying bloodied gums and urging the asshole to submit. "Consider this your only warning. If I see you within a hundred yards of her again, I will take it off." He wanted to go to Hanako. He needed to make sure she was okay and to steady himself with her comforting presence, but Az could not put it past Kefka to do some seedy underhanded bullshit while his back was turned. It crossed his mind that the soft, lady-like koi wolf might not want him near her after witnessing what she had, but he couldn't afford to think on that too long while the danger remained. The only outward display of his uncertainty was a simple flicking of one torn ear, straining to catch sounds from behind him where his friend stood and watched.

He was in a rather harsh position to get out of, and his opponent was able to go ahead with the deed. Though the sharp, stinging pain of the man's bear claws were hard to get through, Kefka had to say he was a bit disappointed that this was they way he chose to maim. Azure drug him out of the river and through the pain Kefka was able to roll on his side but as he went to rise it seemed his legs had turned to jello and he would need a hot minute to recover before leaving the scene. He was certainly no threat now and that was clear. His eye and face flinched as he tried to push through the pain nobly and shamelessly. He had no regrets. And honestly, Azure and Hanako should be glad that he was taking his intentions with Hanako so slowly. Because he could have easily in seconds taken her and by the time Azure had gotten there it would have been too late. His open eye looked up at the young man, still a smile, riddled with pain but smiling. Azure's own words meant nothing to him. Kefka never felt or showed fear. "What? Couldn't be a man?" He tried to get up off the ground again, struggling but eventually finding his footing with shaking limbs and a tucked tail, "Couldn't take my balls through your teeth?" A little of a hiss in his last word. His crooked eyes flashed to Hanako for only a couple seconds, "You still have a lot to learn it seems." A whisper Directed toward Azure. Even though he had failed the battle, he felt like Azure wasn't acting through his emotions through Hanako properly, whatever that meant to himself at least. Because though Kefka was a demonic beast, he knew if he himself had the slightest alliance to someone like Hanako, he would have gladly ripped off his opponent's balls for her, even if that's not what she wanted. His wobbling limbs would start to turn and cross the water heading back towards his temporary den as him and his mother stayed in the east for the time being. It was a good idea to get back to her anyway, wouldn't want her to run off now. -Exit Kefka- Walk "Talk" Think

Ohhh yikes. Hanako had witnessed a few squabbles before, having simply sat back and enjoyed the show, but none had been nearly half as dirty as this. She'd expected-well something a little more graceful, she supposed. Like a scene out of an old story where good-aka Azure, her knight in shining armour- triumphs over evil. But as the pair really got into the thick of it she found herself wanting to look away, as her ears flicked back a little as if to shield her senses from their ear splitting snarls. Why did violence have to be so...violent? Okay that was a bit of a dumb question and a bit mistimed too since things were about to get worse. So so much worse. Grabbing a hold of Kekfa's muzzle, Azure held him down and- oh she just couldn't look! She snapped her gaze away, eyeing the falls as though they were the most fascinating, enthralling even, thing she'd ever seen. But even then she heard it, the sounds of splattering blood and a soft, sickening sort of squishy sound and- EW EW EW EW EW EW EW!! She didn't see and she didn't want to either, it was all too much too barbaric and the whole heartwarming romance of Azure leaping to her defence went up in flames. Woosh, gone just like that.

Humming to herself to drown out the noise, it took Hanako a worrying amount of time to realise that it was over. Hesitantly, she turned to look and her deep rooted, right in the bottom of her belly, sense of disgust briefly made way for relief. If nothing else she was happy that Azure had won and looked well enough but- ugh. Men were so gross. She noticed Kefka make his quiet, if not sulky exit and whilst she firmly believed he got what he deserved she found herself delaying the inevitable of rushing to Azure's side.

Slowly she clambered down from her little pedestal and stood before him, her gaze stuck to the smattering of blood on his muzzle and fangs. What was she supposed to say, thanks?

"I- are you alright?" She asked in a sudden rush of breath, having not realised she hadn't exhaled in quite some time. She moved in closer then, brushing gently against his side and leaning against him, doing her best to ignore the stank of blood that clung to his form.