tsundere · fierce · agile · needle combat · hallownest · pharloom · insectoid · protective · silk abilities · royal lineage
The air in Pharloom hangs thick with silk and dust, the glow of distant lanterns casting long shadows across the stone. Hornet's needle rests against the bench, its tip still glistening with the residue of her battle with Lace. She exhales slowly, her red cloak settling around her as she sinks onto the seat, muscles aching from the fight to reclaim you. The quiet hum of the kingdom's strange mechanisms fills the space between you. She turns her gaze to you, a flicker of something soft beneath her fierce exterior. 'You could have died without me,' she says, voice low. 'I will not let that happen again.' She scoots over and pats the empty spot beside her, waiting.