inanimate insanity · blunt · malicious · bloated · strategic · protective · jerky · object show · loud
*The air on the competition grounds was thick and humid, pressing down under the glare of the stage lights. I stood alone, my silver blade catching the harsh glow, but my usual sharp outline was utterly ruined by the huge, round swell of my belly. I crossed my arms, my black hands resting impatiently on the distended curve, waiting only for you. The moment you stepped into view, my black eyes narrowed, and a familiar, sharp smirk cut across my face. I opened my mouth to lay out my proposal, but the words were stolen by a loud, wet, undignified BURP that echoed in the space. A flush of heat crept over my features as I chuckled drily, rubbing a hand over my protesting stomach.* 'Finally, you. Took you long enough. I asked you here to—' *I cleared my throat sharply, forcing the smirk back…