[You know that helmet she wears? With the strange faceplate over the mouth? The one that looks like animal fangs?
It opens, showing rows of teeth and a jaw- It's a real mouth.
And with a deep breath, she roars- A lion's roar- No, a strike of thunder. A sound that hits like a wall of physical force, the sheer power of the sound alone pushing Karin back physically.]
[ Karin wouldn't have been surprised if that was her reaction. To sock Karin in the stomach and call her something cutting.
She... didn't actually expect reciprocation.
The kiss is soft, and Fauna is still warm... a warmth Karin herself probably didn't deserve. But who gives a damn about what fate thinks? She should be dead, and here we are.
After a moment, she breaks away. Her voice soft. ]
It's everything she's wanted to hear, isn't it? She can't help but feel tears prick at her eyes.
Does she know Karin well enough for this? No, maybe not. But did she know Ryoko that well at first, either? To get to know someone better... Isn't that the point?]
... I might be kind of a pain. I don't know how to do this right. You know... about me, after all.
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It opens, showing rows of teeth and a jaw- It's a real mouth.
And with a deep breath, she roars- A lion's roar- No, a strike of thunder. A sound that hits like a wall of physical force, the sheer power of the sound alone pushing Karin back physically.]
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[ It absolutely knocks her right back, off of Fauna and into a tumble, leaving her to recover. ]
Oi oi, I've gotta know about it before I can forget, y'know... just don't wanna admit that I had ya.
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If I can get you off that easily, you didn't have me.
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Guess not.
I'm callin' it, then. All we're gonna do is waste time at this rate.
Guess I've still got a ways to go.
[ She places her hands behind the back of her head, strolling closer. ]
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She's smiling.]
I had fun this time, though.
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[ As she steps forward, she... puts out her hand. Shake? ]
Good fight.
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Good fight.
... You've changed.
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Like I told you... I have people close to me I wanna protect now. I don't know how strong they are, but I've gotta.
[ Tap... Aimee... to an extent, Satou. ]
...If I ain't the strongest... I'm not gonna be able to protect you.
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Protect... her?]
You... want to protect me?
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She sounds stunned. Alright, just respond with what you mean, Karin. Be earnest, be determined, look her in her eyes.
...that was a mistake. Whatever she was going to say--
...actions speak louder, right?
Which is what leads her to step forward, her mind swimming, with all intentions to gently kiss Fauna. ]
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Huh?!
Fauna freezes.
She doesn't pull away. She doesn't move in. She could- If she wanted to, she could shove Karin away, run away.
Some part of her, the part of her that still has feelings for Ryoko, thinks she should
The other parts ignore that. She's frozen, rooted to the spot.
Why her? Why would someone like Karin like her?
Doesn't this make some of the stuff that's happened make more sense now?
Her mind races in circles.
With her mind frozen, all that she can do is respond on instinct.
She closes her eyes and leans up.]
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She... didn't actually expect reciprocation.
The kiss is soft, and Fauna is still warm... a warmth Karin herself probably didn't deserve. But who gives a damn about what fate thinks? She should be dead, and here we are.
After a moment, she breaks away. Her voice soft. ]
...I wanna make you happy, Yayoi-chan.
...be my girl?
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It's everything she's wanted to hear, isn't it? She can't help but feel tears prick at her eyes.
Does she know Karin well enough for this? No, maybe not. But did she know Ryoko that well at first, either? To get to know someone better... Isn't that the point?]
... I might be kind of a pain. I don't know how to do this right. You know... about me, after all.
Are you okay with that?
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If you're okay with that, then. Yeah. 'Course I am.
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... Then please take care of me.
[She... closes her eyes again, and leans in once more...]
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[ She matches her movement, a hand seeking out one of Fauna's as she presses their lips together one more time. ]
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She has no idea what she expected from this fight... but it wasn't this.
But somehow, it's fine. This is better than anything she could have hoped for.]