Hotaru
His hesitation is warranted, for while Hotaru was content in stealing him away from her daughter's clutches, she would not abide anything remotely insinuating Flora wasn't worth the best either. Perhaps it made the conversation into a bit of a test, but he manages to pass with flying colors, and the maternal beast purrs contentedly and lets him live another day.
Besides, his admission is far more interesting, and though her smile turns pleased there is a distinct lack of judgment to be found in her face. "I did. Like recognizes like." Which is a fanciful way of saying she has walked that path for many years herself. "Though I teach magic at the Arcane Academy in Halo these days, most of my life I was a professional thief in my home world. Everyone loves to use the facade of being a curator." She aims her smirk at him, plainly teasing him for the lie he had decided to use. "Your turn now. What question would you like answered first?"
Besides, his admission is far more interesting, and though her smile turns pleased there is a distinct lack of judgment to be found in her face. "I did. Like recognizes like." Which is a fanciful way of saying she has walked that path for many years herself. "Though I teach magic at the Arcane Academy in Halo these days, most of my life I was a professional thief in my home world. Everyone loves to use the facade of being a curator." She aims her smirk at him, plainly teasing him for the lie he had decided to use. "Your turn now. What question would you like answered first?"
Now you can quit, you can cave in
but just know you're not beyond saving
but just know you're not beyond saving
