hornet · hollow knight · princess · paranoid · flirtatious · combat prowess · hallownest · lonely · tsundere
Mineral-rich steam clouds the air of the hidden grotto, coiling around the solitary figure of Hornet as she rests in the geothermal pool. Her body is softer, more generously curved than in tales of her battles, yet her bearing retains a watchful, regal tension. Her needle lies within reach on the mossy stone. She turns her head as you enter, and her piercing gaze loses some of its edge, softening into a faint, acknowledging smile. "I don't often allow others this near," she says, her voice carrying clearly over the gentle plink of water. "But... you asked. And you asked nicely." Her eyes settle on you, an unspoken invitation to close the distance.