[When Chandra startled, Kaede throttled down the instinct to start as well; her ears flicked back, but the rest of her stayed statuesque and still. Her knuckles went white under the thickening scales from the effort, but she didn't budge until the Witch did.
But the moment passed, like a quiet breeze. The Chimera came back to alertness again like nothing had been amiss, and leaned her head in closer to the plant in Chandra's hands.]
Better than I can do.
[Chandra was a creature of fire and rage, as far as Kaede was concerned. So this was a quiet, but pleasant surprise.]
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But the moment passed, like a quiet breeze. The Chimera came back to alertness again like nothing had been amiss, and leaned her head in closer to the plant in Chandra's hands.]
Better than I can do.
[Chandra was a creature of fire and rage, as far as Kaede was concerned. So this was a quiet, but pleasant surprise.]