by Snorb » Wed Oct 15, '14, 3:36 am
For one brief, horrifying instant, Rio thought a redworm had burrowed under Mira, judging by the sudden surprised yelp behind her. She reached for her sword out of instinct, spinning on her heel.
The blade started to pull free from its scabbard. Her hair practically whipped behind her as Rio brought herself around in an arc--
--looking at a clearly-embarrassed Mira, adjusting her hat to accommodate her ears. "Wh... what?" Rio stammered. She took a step towards Mira, barely registering the dull thud of her sword hitting the ground, her grip slacking as she approached the reporter.
"Mira? Are you all ri..." Her voice became a surprised whisper as she added, "Are those your ears?" Childlike curiosity threatened to overtake Rio as she found herself reaching out to touch one of Mira's pointed ears.
Discipline kicked in, and Rio brought her hand back quickly. "I... I'm sorry. I should have asked," she finished.
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