momma's always right

Before Venom lowered her lips from the air she could hear the shuffling on feet behind her and she was suddenly put on edge as she rounded on Kiyo and the dogs. They were all on edge, the dogs ready to fight for their lives and Kiyo, exhausted as she was, was about to run. ”Lady Kiyo, calm yourself.” Venom backed away slightly, but held herself at the ready, feeling a sudden intense urge of protective energy as she was reminded of the pups nestled within. ”Hattori Hanzo,” She didn’t use his first name but at that moment she was glad he finally gave it to her. ”And you found me, remember?”

Thankfully, just as swiftly as she expected of him, Hattori appeared between the trees to interject. Everything became much more clear as he greeted her stoically. His mother. Hattori didn’t react but Venom felt like she was going to be sick. Not because her Shogun would be reunited with his mother but wholly because of the circumstances that brought herself and Kiyo together. She felt hot all of a sudden despite the chill in the air. Venom caught herself and took in a deep breath as she lifted her chin and felt her headache anew. ”We have much to discuss.”

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