twist my leg why don't you

In answer Hattori lowered himself to the small cavern’s floor. Venom lifted her brows and brilliant rose and lilac eyes watched him with appreciation. He sat very infrequently, and the simple movement said more than his lips, but still those words brought forth a relieved sigh. She lowered her head over her paws, she was sore but holding her head up took more strength than she was willing to exert. Being able to relax with him beside her let her relax further. The tension she’d built up so heavily in her limbs eased out of her bones.

Hattori looked much like a statue as he watched over her, like an immovable object that would keep away any who sought to harm her while she was weak. There was no divided loyalty, all she need do was ask and Hattori would deliver. That thought would sink in better later on, for now she felt more comfortable with his presence. Gingerly she stretched herself out, using what energy she had summoned.

”Thank you,” she returned, just slightly louder though he’d proved he had indeed heard her voice. The young Empress curled back in on herself and placed her head gently on her white gloved paws.