hold onto 16 as long as you can

Hattori was quick to stand even as the words were leaving her mouth. Getting out into the fresh air would do her good, but it seemed like he was just as eager. She hadn't given much thought to how she might be affecting him. The revelation was eye opening though, he was always so stoic and she had no doubt he’d keep any distress from her. He was quite the honorable shinobi, and the thought made her lips turn up slightly as her heart beat excitedly in her chest. She thought it might disturb Hattori even when he shifted lightly and pressed himself against her to help her find her paws.

She struggled, but it was mostly because of the sudden close contact between them. She was glad that he didn’t even make the suggestion to carry her. She needed to keep moving around, she couldn’t let herself stagnate. She rested much more than she found comfortable, but it was good for her to get up and stretch and move. Even if she was sore and could hardly breathe with Hattori so close.

She was acutely aware of everywhere their fur touched, the way he moved perfectly with her to keep her on her feet was impressive as the strength she felt beneath his vibrant marked fur. She tried to keep her eyes off him, bright in the sunset as she took in the soft lights of the sky. Hattori found a comfortable stop and helped her down into the soft sand before releasing her. She leaned into him maybe a little bit too heavily as he pulled away.

The lesson started quickly, but it was better to keep her mind occupied on learning than wanting him to return to her side. ”My game is Venom” She offered, not correctly but she was close. ”May I have your game?” She followed up, wondering if he’d expected her to go above and beyond.