shake the dust off

Hattori didn’t gloat over his win and Venom internally thanked him for it. Swallowing her pride was difficult enough without it getting thrown in her face. He nodded silently as she offered her concession. Venom took in another deep breath and looked the shinobi over. He was quite the valuable find, hopefully this might be the beginning of a long and prosperous…. Business relationship. She would make a full recovery she was sure, but for now she’d hide her shame and lick her wounds away from his sight.

”If you were hurt see the healer, otherwise you’re dismissed.” She smiled as she hid her reaction to the pain when she moved her body. She was going to be feeling this battle for a few days.