[ Nero's figured out nothing. they're just soft and easy to reach.
and she's not thinking of the Moon Cell or virtual corruption as much as 'wait what other time were you furry'. or really, what her words might imply to him. for the animosity towards their encounters there had not carried over long - its still underhanded, and she'll attack him for lack of a fair fight. he's no assassin, takes no hostages as bait - and shows more kindness in cooking with Ibaraki than expected of a coward. so yes, she does think him better than his class - but only because he's demonstrated such.
her opinion may also be shaped by his growing appreciation of how great she is. also sex. the sex has been good. ]
Have I? [ Nero taps a finger to her chin. hm, had she? no more than the regular praise she showers upon beautiful women or cute boys. ] Well if I have, then it is simply because you must deserve it. I won't give praise out of pity.
[ but had she? certainly, she's felt her feelings shift towards him, ever since he'd dropped out of the tree and stayed in her head. flashes of his smile that a scowl or hood so often hides. Nero misses it, with the sharp teeth having replaced the look she's thought about at night. and it is true - she wants to help him because in her mind, she's claimed him. for she is a sovereign, and one must have subjects and an inner court. hm. Robin has served the role of spymaster before...
no matter. Merlin's coming to answer his door before she has to break it down.
now the wizard was a different matter - Nero couldn't claim him nor did she particularly want to, despite the benefits he has. she can admire his pretty face and gorgeous hair and taste in clothing that reveals more skin than people said was appropriate. enough that when it opens she hugs him - smells of flowers, as always, light and fresh - and puts a kiss hello on each of his pale cheeks. but Merlin's serene smile and beaming eyes bely his strange requests, ones that almost sound reasonable in his voice.
Robin, for his charms and lack of them, has never asked her to be something she isn't. ]
Not here for pleasure this time, grand wizard! We've come to request aide on a knightly quest. My dear friend has had a curse put on him and -
[ he has murder in his face.
Nero stumbles over her next words. Robin's ears are flat, eyes narrowed, lips curled back and twitching as he fought to bring them somewhere neutral. not dissimilar from the looks towards Gawain and yet - well, she had not quite had nerves in her throat. had there been bad blood between them? then why hadn't he mentioned such on the long walk here??
"I see. Robin Hood it is? Now, now, no need for such a look. Unless it has affected other parts?" and Merlin's eyes briefly travel down to Robin's hips. huh. "Come in, come in. It's good you've come. You left a few of your things behind from last time."
his room is books and books and blooming flowers. Nero forgets for a moment why she's there and goes to sniff as many as she could - the lilacs are fresh, but white roses!
"Are you certain you haven't come for fun? I'm aware of several deeds that can only be done with a tail such as yours - lovely color, I must say..." but then Merlin's back at her side, not even an inch from her elbow, with that devilish smile. presenting her with a folded bundle of silk - oh yes, she'd wondered where that went. Nero sets it on the table, because she currently lacks a pocket large enough to put her bra inside. ]
bikini babe > shoobie
and she's not thinking of the Moon Cell or virtual corruption as much as 'wait what other time were you furry'. or really, what her words might imply to him. for the animosity towards their encounters there had not carried over long - its still underhanded, and she'll attack him for lack of a fair fight. he's no assassin, takes no hostages as bait - and shows more kindness in cooking with Ibaraki than expected of a coward. so yes, she does think him better than his class - but only because he's demonstrated such.
her opinion may also be shaped by his growing appreciation of how great she is. also sex. the sex has been good. ]
Have I? [ Nero taps a finger to her chin. hm, had she? no more than the regular praise she showers upon beautiful women or cute boys. ] Well if I have, then it is simply because you must deserve it. I won't give praise out of pity.
[ but had she? certainly, she's felt her feelings shift towards him, ever since he'd dropped out of the tree and stayed in her head. flashes of his smile that a scowl or hood so often hides. Nero misses it, with the sharp teeth having replaced the look she's thought about at night. and it is true - she wants to help him because in her mind, she's claimed him. for she is a sovereign, and one must have subjects and an inner court. hm. Robin has served the role of spymaster before...
no matter. Merlin's coming to answer his door before she has to break it down.
now the wizard was a different matter - Nero couldn't claim him nor did she particularly want to, despite the benefits he has. she can admire his pretty face and gorgeous hair and taste in clothing that reveals more skin than people said was appropriate. enough that when it opens she hugs him - smells of flowers, as always, light and fresh - and puts a kiss hello on each of his pale cheeks. but Merlin's serene smile and beaming eyes bely his strange requests, ones that almost sound reasonable in his voice.
Robin, for his charms and lack of them, has never asked her to be something she isn't. ]
Not here for pleasure this time, grand wizard! We've come to request aide on a knightly quest. My dear friend has had a curse put on him and -
[ he has murder in his face.
Nero stumbles over her next words. Robin's ears are flat, eyes narrowed, lips curled back and twitching as he fought to bring them somewhere neutral. not dissimilar from the looks towards Gawain and yet - well, she had not quite had nerves in her throat. had there been bad blood between them? then why hadn't he mentioned such on the long walk here??
"I see. Robin Hood it is? Now, now, no need for such a look. Unless it has affected other parts?" and Merlin's eyes briefly travel down to Robin's hips. huh. "Come in, come in. It's good you've come. You left a few of your things behind from last time."
his room is books and books and blooming flowers. Nero forgets for a moment why she's there and goes to sniff as many as she could - the lilacs are fresh, but white roses!
"Are you certain you haven't come for fun? I'm aware of several deeds that can only be done with a tail such as yours - lovely color, I must say..." but then Merlin's back at her side, not even an inch from her elbow, with that devilish smile. presenting her with a folded bundle of silk - oh yes, she'd wondered where that went. Nero sets it on the table, because she currently lacks a pocket large enough to put her bra inside. ]