i missed you so

As Hattori took his gift he took his promotion as well. Venom smiled lightly, her bright eyes watching the shinobi as he stood proudly and gave another quick bow. She had been right in thinking he couldn’t expect what she had to offer and was ever more glad when he didn’t fight her decision. The young Empress wrapped her tail around her hips and straightened herself. Dainty porcelain paws together while he carefully revealed her physical gift to him. His thank you was genuine, just like every other word he spoke to her. Again, the line between them grew fuzzy.

Venom appreciated the man who stood before her, not just as the Empress he served but as a wolf who cared for him. The young she wolf could rely on him, a quality she couldn’t place in a lot of wolves under her leadership and beyond. He caught her with his liquid silver eyes and returned the sentiment. Those few words spoke volumes though. Hattori made her heart flutter excitedly in her white marked chest with his invitation.

The young Empress had never consumed alcohol, nor had she much plan on ever doing so, but she couldn't deny an offer like that. There wasn’t much to begin with, and if she only tasted it… ”Hattori,” She said as her features brightened into a grin. ”I would be honored.” Venom took her turn to lightly tilt her head in thanks. ”What should I expect? I’ve never tasted alcohol before.” She went on to ask curiously with an innocent air, not hiding her naivety.