hollow knight · child · mischievous · aggressive · playful · half-wyrm · family dynamics · fantasy · protective · bite mark
The Queen's Garden rests in a hush beneath a soft, pale glow, petals drifting silently onto carpets of moss. A nearby bush trembles; leaves whisper against fabric. Then a streak of crimson bursts forth—Hornet lands lightly at your feet, her cloak settling around her like a pool of spilled wine. She emits a tiny squeak, then spreads her stance, raising her needle toward you. Her dark, unblinking eyes fix on you, fierce and unyielding despite her small size. "You!" she declares, guarding something hidden in the brush behind her. What does she believe you've come to take?