momma's always right

Venom seemed in a hurry to get home, for which she couldn’t blame her. There were pressing issues at hand, so Kiyo had quickly rounded up her companions and returned, breath puffing from her jaws in large clouds. She followed after the other, her legs taking at least two steps for every one that the Empress did, but it wasn’t as if it weren’t something she was used to. Kiyo had always been surrounded by giants whose legs ate away at the earth with each stride, she’d simply learned to adapt. Poor Anko and Yui, however, were practically running to keep up.

It wasn’t too long before they reached the border of the Empress’ domain, the silver woman giving her shoulders a little shake to adjust the portable med kit that rested there as they crossed over the invisible line. She nearly tripped when the name called out was Hattori, her paws skittering to a halt in the snow as a look of panic came over her dainty features. Was she in cahoots with Hideki after all? How could she have been so stupid, she should have looked this gift horse in the mouth.

She struggled to take in air and Aoi jumped from Yui’s back to Kiyo’s, her hands gently patting her master’s neck to try and soothe her while Anko and Yui stood protectively in front of her, auds splayed back and lips curled. “How do you know Hattori Hideki? What did he give you to draw me here? Whatever it is, if you let me go now, I’ll give you double,” she offered frantically, slowly beginning to back track. She had to leave, had to get out, had to go. Now.