we need to have words

Hattori was never one to be late, and that he was now to their routine lesson didn’t go without notice. It was more than that he was late though, Hattori had been the one to look after her. In more ways than just keeping her live though, he tested her mentally. Kept her sharp, but also became her eyes and ears since she could no longer be as mobile as she once was. When she could get out into the real world Hattori was the one who’s shoulder she leaned on. He’d become not only an asset to the Empire but also to the Empress personally.

The sound of heavy claws against stone didn’t go unnoticed and Venom lifted her head as sunset eyes searched the low light of the doorway. She was expecting her shinobi but the sound of Azure’s voice captured her attention completely. She hadn’t seen him since before her injury, Her leg still bound in its splint and signs of her imprisonment were scattered about her private chambers.

Venom shifted uncomfortably, her injury giving her more trouble today. Still she greeted the young Warlord warmly. ”Azure.” She still felt a pull of affection for him, knowing that the role of her season couldn’t be let blameless. She kept any comment about his age far from her mind. ”Where have you been?” She should have felt hurt by his absence, but all she could focus on was seeing him again.