𝘼 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣

⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 𝘼 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘽𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀

ᅠ ᅠᅠ" . . . Oh, hey kid, how've you been.ᐣ " A small smile... before brushing her hand across their cheek. Just to fix their hair. " Didn't think you've come running... did you 𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 miss me.ᐣ~ " She was on a quest for a while after all. ᅠ

ᅠ ᅠᅠ. . . 𝚂𝚒𝚐𝚑. Okay here. She'd 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 let out a good neigh. And it'd be... cute. " There. Now don't ask for it again... " ᅠ

⠀ ( nodding, her head tilted just enough as her smile grows. ) Mini, I like that. sounds so adorable. I am just Renna, don't have many friends to put nicks on me. ( each sip would feel less as a chore and more like something nice, her companion will get used to it. ) ⠀

ᅠ ᅠᅠ( Holding back a chuckle, she'd wave at Mini as she stepped away, finally letting them have space. ) Just remember I'll visit you at 𝚊𝚗𝚢 time in a few days, okay?~ I have a job to do... something about a witch or monster being in some woods? So I'll be back later~ ᅠ

ᅠ ᅠᅠ( When they handed it over, Lucienne would seem to look 𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚝𝚎 happy–! Giving them another grin, she'd lean down to peck their cheek. ꨄ ) Thanks~ ( She'd then hand them a few coins, a little more than what the key was worth. ) ᅠ

ᅠ ᅠᅠ( Lucienne tended to act like this a lot towards those she's bonded with... It was just– a '𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐' this time. ) Yes. I know you're responsible enough to have one, I'll pay for another replacement. Or what?... Should I visit you tonight as well?~ ᅠ

ᅠ ᅠᅠ( Nodding in satisfaction, Lucienne would stand straight and lightly fix their hair like a mother would, just being generally handsy on them. ) Since you're being so good— I won't call on you for a few nights. ...Oh. And give me the spare key to your room, 'please?~' ᅠ

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀You'd have to wait at least an hour or something . I didn't expect to leave on an expedition right away . ⠀⠀Just come with me to my room then . ⠀⠀( Very blunt . very direct . After all , he didn't want her just waiting around for long . ) ⠀⠀

⠀ ( happy chuckle, ah... memories! just like her first time. ) it happens! this might not be your thing. sooner or later, you'll find your right drink. ( bottle up to her own lips, drinking from it directly. a slow and audible gulp before moving it down. ) ⠀ ⠀

⠀ name's Renna, by the way. nice to meet you. ( it wasn't exactly a cheap bottle, so the taste was indeed there, an aftertaste of oak, an intense warmth on the tongue and a tingling sensation after. ) again, take your time. get to know it... ⠀ ⠀

⠀ ( trying her best to hold back a smirk. moving one step closer to hand her the glass. ) it's not an easy start, it's harsh, it will bite back... but take it easy, little by little, no rush, no one's going to pull your ear for a taste... ( all on that same low voice. ) ⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀At least give me some time to prepare my casings . 💧 ⠀⠀( Obviously he wasn't as suited for hunting monsters , he could still do it with the handicaps of his weapons . ) ⠀⠀Slow down . . .there's no rush Mini . ⠀⠀

⠀ ( oh...? half drunk, the mercenary still has a sharp eye. movements slower, making sure the light hits the liquid just right. ) who's going to get in troubles? you're with an adult after all～ I ain't a snitch. ( still, she goes to bring her a glass of orange juice. ) ⠀

⠀ pfft. who cares about that? if you want to do it, you can do it, it won't ruin you once in a while. ( glad to at least have her interested enough for small talk. moving her wrist, making the amber liquid dance inside. ) whatever you're into. juice, maybe? ⠀ ⠀

⠀ hoooh? don't wanna or can't. I won't tell, it's fine it's fine～ . ( two steps back, noticing the assault she was doing to her nose, supping from the glass. ) also comes for free, no compromise. if not alcohol, let me get you something else, hm? ⠀ ⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀( Well . . . it'd be a good opportunity . And for the kind of monster it was , it had quite the good bounty . . . Though for two ? ) ⠀⠀. . . Alright . ⠀⠀We'll go . But when ? ⠀⠀