she's the kind of girl you can never please
The hesitance is obvious, and Hotaru is far more well-versed in reading people than Alys. It makes her tick her lips in a small smile, wry. "They are quite kind. Deimos is like my brother, and Talyson much the same - they are due a little mockery when I have the chance." It is a good thing Alys was careful not to overstep however, as Hotaru was as fickle as she was dreadfully loyal, more than willing to defend their honor. Such were the perks of being a sister; only you get to fuck with them. Her confusion is met with a beatific smile. "Just like that. Abandoned are still looked down on by many, even with sentiment shifting. My goal is to empower anyone I can, and I have no need for money or favors." She is already bountiful in both aspects. "It is dedicated to my late son, who was also Abandoned. I merely care more about my goal than debt." Though many have sworn some form of allegiance to her on their own accord because of it, Hotaru has had no recent need to utilize their fealty or favors.
Glancing once more at Alys' outfit, the Valkyrie laughs - kindly, of course, but still amused. "Well you're in the presence of the most avid shopper in Halo, so I can make up for it," she hums with a coy wink to the side. "You said Deimos and Tal recommended the Academy - are you a soldier? Enchantress?" Some Abandoned merely wanted the strength to protect and defend themselves, but just as many had clearly defined goals to strive toward.
Hotaru
