shake the dust off

She was met swiftly with silver eyes as her newest soldier turned swiftly to greet her. Though she was pleasantly surprised by his shows of respect he offered her a much more humble pose with his strength returning. Her own lilac rose eyes widened slightly, but smirked with satisfaction all the same. every encounter had her more convinced of her decision. He lowered himself swiftly, and with more grace than someone who just recovered from an injury should. Still, she was slightly taken aback, and quietly reveled in his humble position.

He didn’t hesitate to ask what she sought him out for, as it was not likely an Empress would approach without reason. She hadn’t been looking for him, but now that they were in such close proximity… ”Fight me.” She told him as she lifted her head a little higher, Venom knew her strength and skill, but she didn’t know his. She was not without her losses, especially when it really counted, but she could hold her own. Someday she’d prove herself fully against her Warlord too, but that was a goal for another day.

The Empress took up a defensive stance, obviously meaning for him to take the first move. ”You have a servant’s attitude but I want to see your strength.” She expected him to go full out. Poison was nearby, ready to join in, but she was without her armor or weapon.