It just. Takes Tenten a moment to work her mouth back into a talky shape, but even then she's just crimson and silent for a moment before covering her right eye with a hand and making a strangled little noise. It's not pained, but.
Kissing. Girlfriend. Indirect kisses with Adora. Her brain needs time to catch up and it's not happening so far.]
[ Adora laughs and returns the kiss. She's about to comment further when she notices how Tenten reacts. She shoots her a slightly sheepish, kind smile. ]
[She drags her hand down her face for a moment, sighing.]
I didn't think we'd end up like this. I'd basically given up on anything beyond friendship with Catra after you and her synched timelines and all. And now I'm, uh. Getting my first kiss. In front of her girlfriend. I mean, her other girlfriend. And kind of an indirect kiss from Adora, too. And it's just-
[ Catra leans back, giving Tenten a little space as she tries to process everything. She's leaning on Adora, lets one hand find Tenten's. If you had told her a year ago that she was going to be happy and surrounded by people she cared about she wouldn't have believed it. ]
Mmhm. No rush. Not like we're going anywhere, right? Fucking Jorgmund.
I meant more the lack of doors. Watching people while they sleep is just... bleh. But the viewports aren't cool, either. I already got yelled at for putting paper over mine.
[Maybe she'll just jam it shut and file a maintenance report.
There's a slight smile at their antics. Man, they really were comfortable around each other. She's not used to seeing Catra quite like this. Unguarded and relaxed. It's cute. But saying that right now feels like it's just begging for attention, so she'll just sit on that observation for a bit.]
[ Adora starts to laugh and then she's kissed. She takes a moment and then breaks away, shooting Tenten a little smile and a shrug. ]
I don't understand why they want to watch us all the time. Even the Horde wasn't that worried about observing us every waking moment. They're obsessed.
Having a door again is nice, even with the stupid window they can open in it.
[ Catra's tail flicks out and brushes along Tenten's arm, almost affectionate. If it's intentional, anyway. She nuzzles at Adora again for a moment, then pushes herself away and sprawls over to drop her head into Tenten's lap. She's draped over both girls now, full of lazy contentment. ]
Yeah. They're idiots. Weirdo idiots. You think they'd realize that if they treated us like people they'd have an easier time getting cooperation.
[ Catra has never cooperated a day in her life, that is a lie. ]
The Horde probably wasn't afraid of you. Jorgmund's terrified of us.
I mean, they're not wrong to be. Once you figure out the weaknesses of those gun things, the only thing keeping us from a hostile takeover is the zaps.
[Tenten reaches down, stroking Catra's hair. This is fine. This is gonna be normal. She's not gonna wake up disappointed. It's all good.]
At least now I can relax a bit while I sleep. This past while's been rough. I can't keep my transformation up while I'm asleep and I've been having to wake up whenever someone walks by my room.
...Ah. She said too much. She reaches up with a hand, glancing away and rubbing the back of her neck.]
I, uh. Remember when Jorgmund said I wasn't worth the medical resources? Some things never really healed right after Rose Tattoo. Closer none of it. But I don't want people treating me with... Pity or anything like that. So I've been using a, uh. A ninja technique to hide the damage.
[She stiffens a little. It's never just-hugs. Right. Being hugged.]
It's not-I mean. You know I'd be getting babied by, like, Bunny and Robbie.
[Gently, she disentangles herself. Not a rejection, but... It's not the moment. It feels too much like an instant pity reaction, coupled with the look]
If you can heal me, that's great. But even like this I. I'm capable, you know? I'm not-
[She gestures with her hands, trying to find a way to articulate 'a hindrance' in a way that feels honest. It's not coming up.]
Yeah, I know what you mean. You're still... you. You can still do everything you've always done and you don't want people to treat you like you're going to shatter if you stumble or something, right?
[ She's seen this before. Experienced it. ]
Yeah. That's... I get it. If you don't want to, it's fine. I just figured that if it might help, I'd offer. So... no pressure, OK?
[ Catra still seems put off by this whole thing. She crosses her arms tight across her chest, frowning deeply. ]
Like, no pressure. But also... I think you shouldn't be afraid to be a little vulnerable. It was one of those things that held me back for a really long time. I still struggle with it, sometimes.
[ Catra heaves a sigh. ]
Just tell people to fuck off if they treat you differently.
[She nods. Adora's got it, it sounds like. And there's too many people on the Rig who, if they knew how bad off she really was, would treat her like an invalid. Never mind that she'd been going harder than most of them since she was twelve years old.]
I won't turn it down or anything, it's just...
[Being vulnerable ran counter to what a ninja was. They persevered. There was a whole code about it, thanks to the Second Hokage. But, as much as she wants to argue, Adora's holding out a golden thread. It probably won't work, this wound is months old by now. Even Tsunade probably couldn't fix it.
But wasn't it worth a shot?]
There's 'vulnerable' and there's living like I've been doing. Do you think it'll work, Adora? You saw what I was like.
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[Kissing.
That's right. Kissing is a thing that happens.
It just. Takes Tenten a moment to work her mouth back into a talky shape, but even then she's just crimson and silent for a moment before covering her right eye with a hand and making a strangled little noise. It's not pained, but.
Kissing. Girlfriend. Indirect kisses with Adora. Her brain needs time to catch up and it's not happening so far.]
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[ Adora laughs and returns the kiss. She's about to comment further when she notices how Tenten reacts. She shoots her a slightly sheepish, kind smile. ]
I think you should have warned her, Catra.
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[ Catra leans back against Adora a little to let Tenten catch her breath. ]
You okay, Ten?
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Sorry. I'm just still getting used to, like.
[She drags her hand down her face for a moment, sighing.]
I didn't think we'd end up like this. I'd basically given up on anything beyond friendship with Catra after you and her synched timelines and all. And now I'm, uh. Getting my first kiss. In front of her girlfriend. I mean, her other girlfriend. And kind of an indirect kiss from Adora, too. And it's just-
-This is my life now.
[Well. Things could be a lot worse.]
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[ Adora laughs. ]
Take a minute. Just... breathe, I guess.
[ Her expression is warm and a little fond. ]
Take it at your own pace, you know? You can figure this out.
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Mmhm. No rush. Not like we're going anywhere, right? Fucking Jorgmund.
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Well, I'm clear for the rest of the evening, at least. I just have to reschedule "meditation" to "abandon single lifestyle" or something like that.
Speaking of, Jorgmund did at least give me a door that closes and a hot shower for doing that calendar shoot.
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[ Adora sighs. ]
...hot shower sounds great, too, honestly.
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[ Catra laughs out loud, covering her eyes with one hand as she giggles. As the laughter quiets, she lets out a purr. ]
Dunno why they thought we deserved it. Must have been Setsuna. Point is, you can always come shower in my room.
[ That is a heaping helping of innuendo right there. ]
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[Just saying.]
You might wanna warn Setsuna if you two plan on using up all the hot water.
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[ It flies right over her head. This time. ]
And I'm not going to use all of it - just enough of it to clean myself!
[ Adora... ]
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[ Then Adora speaks and Catra breaks down into giggles. She leans over toward a Adora, shaking with laughter. ]
You're such an idiot. I love you.
[ That said, she plants a lingering kiss on Adora's lips. ]
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[Maybe she'll just jam it shut and file a maintenance report.
There's a slight smile at their antics. Man, they really were comfortable around each other. She's not used to seeing Catra quite like this. Unguarded and relaxed. It's cute. But saying that right now feels like it's just begging for attention, so she'll just sit on that observation for a bit.]
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[ Adora starts to laugh and then she's kissed. She takes a moment and then breaks away, shooting Tenten a little smile and a shrug. ]
I don't understand why they want to watch us all the time. Even the Horde wasn't that worried about observing us every waking moment. They're obsessed.
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[ Catra's tail flicks out and brushes along Tenten's arm, almost affectionate. If it's intentional, anyway. She nuzzles at Adora again for a moment, then pushes herself away and sprawls over to drop her head into Tenten's lap. She's draped over both girls now, full of lazy contentment. ]
Yeah. They're idiots. Weirdo idiots. You think they'd realize that if they treated us like people they'd have an easier time getting cooperation.
[ Catra has never cooperated a day in her life, that is a lie. ]
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I mean, they're not wrong to be. Once you figure out the weaknesses of those gun things, the only thing keeping us from a hostile takeover is the zaps.
[Tenten reaches down, stroking Catra's hair. This is fine. This is gonna be normal. She's not gonna wake up disappointed. It's all good.]
At least now I can relax a bit while I sleep. This past while's been rough. I can't keep my transformation up while I'm asleep and I've been having to wake up whenever someone walks by my room.
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[ Adora kinda half-laughs as she leans over to pat Tenten on the shoulder. ]
When I got to Brightmoon I slept with a knife under my pillow for a long time.
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[ Catra seems surprised by the revelation, but her attention settles more fully on Tenten. She peers up at her, head tilting. ]
Why do you need to keep your transformation up?
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[What? Knives were cute.
...Ah. She said too much. She reaches up with a hand, glancing away and rubbing the back of her neck.]
I, uh. Remember when Jorgmund said I wasn't worth the medical resources? Some things never really healed right after Rose Tattoo. Closer none of it. But I don't want people treating me with... Pity or anything like that. So I've been using a, uh. A ninja technique to hide the damage.
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[ She mimes a knife-fighting motion and then pauses, staring at Tenten for a long moment, mouth hanging half-open. ]
Tenten... [ She leans over to wrap an arm around her in a little side hug. ]
It's not about pity - or it never would be - we wouldn't want that. But - maybe I can help a little? I do have some of my healing power left.
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[ Catra's hand comes up and squeezes as Tenten's shoulder. ]
No one should make you feel like that. We care about you--no matter what kind of injuries you've had or what's happened to you.
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It's not-I mean. You know I'd be getting babied by, like, Bunny and Robbie.
[Gently, she disentangles herself. Not a rejection, but... It's not the moment. It feels too much like an instant pity reaction, coupled with the look]
If you can heal me, that's great. But even like this I. I'm capable, you know? I'm not-
[She gestures with her hands, trying to find a way to articulate 'a hindrance' in a way that feels honest. It's not coming up.]
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[ Adora seems to get it and she nods. ]
Yeah, I know what you mean. You're still... you. You can still do everything you've always done and you don't want people to treat you like you're going to shatter if you stumble or something, right?
[ She's seen this before. Experienced it. ]
Yeah. That's... I get it. If you don't want to, it's fine. I just figured that if it might help, I'd offer. So... no pressure, OK?
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[ Catra still seems put off by this whole thing. She crosses her arms tight across her chest, frowning deeply. ]
Like, no pressure. But also... I think you shouldn't be afraid to be a little vulnerable. It was one of those things that held me back for a really long time. I still struggle with it, sometimes.
[ Catra heaves a sigh. ]
Just tell people to fuck off if they treat you differently.
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I won't turn it down or anything, it's just...
[Being vulnerable ran counter to what a ninja was. They persevered. There was a whole code about it, thanks to the Second Hokage. But, as much as she wants to argue, Adora's holding out a golden thread. It probably won't work, this wound is months old by now. Even Tsunade probably couldn't fix it.
But wasn't it worth a shot?]
There's 'vulnerable' and there's living like I've been doing. Do you think it'll work, Adora? You saw what I was like.
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