β €β € β €β € Stillness . Closeness . Lace slowed herself and kept quiet . Listening only to the subtle sound of Hornet’s heart beat . It’s beating calmed Lace . ++ β €β €
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[+] head to the side , further sinking onto the other's soft lap. ᅠ〝ᅠSemantics aside , though. I am plenty curious on the developments happening to the ruins of my old kingdom , and I do believe you'll find marvel on it , even if long gone. I wish to show you. α… γ€ž α… 
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β €β € β €β € 〝 Oh no . You’re certainly no prey , Spider . You are anything but . γ€ž Lace replied gently . β€œ Underestimating you is the last I’ll ever do . ” ++ β €β €
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β €β € β €β € 〝 Perhaps there will be something that catches my eye . γ€ž Lace shrugged . β€œ Perhaps not . But I’m quite assured our trip will be most entertaining regardless . ” β €β €
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β €β € β €β € 〝 Madness is only a difference in perspective . γ€ž Lace replied with a whistle . β€œ We both ought to know that . ” She added , leaning forward to whisper . ++ β €β €
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[+] ᅠ〝ᅠYou've . . . Stalked me plenty , yes .ᐣ Back when I first arrived. Researched me , and everything that constitutes my self .ᐣ I'd assume then , you'd know I come from Hallownest. α… γ€ž α… 
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β €β € β €β € 〝 Stalked you ? γ€ž Lace chortled . β€œ I wouldn’t call it that . Observation , is a more adequate term . ” ++ β €β €
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β €β € β €β € Silence . Lace’s finger slowly trailed up Hornet’s left horn . β€œ But yes . In my observation , I heard the word Hallownest . As you may guess , I’ve never journeyed that way . ” β €β €
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β €β € β €β € 〝 Words once said are words that can’t be taken back . γ€ž Lace mused , tapping the other’s forehead . β€œ So too are words displays of the soul . You’ve said all I need to hear . ” ++ β €β €
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[+] ᅠ〝ᅠI assume those Carapaces long gone after they were unthreaded from the Curse had the knowledge , since they were the ones who brought me. In turn , I assume you'd be able to obtain it , if you don't have it already.α… γ€ž α… 
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β €β € β €β € 〝 I may know a path or two , but I won’t be able to tell which ones to take , until you tell me what our destination is . γ€ž ++ β €β €
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β €β € β €β € Lace gently brushed her hand across the surface of the other’s head . β€œ Unless you wished to wander aimlessly . With nothing but my witty and infinitely endearing quipping to keep you company . ” β €β €
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β €β € β €β € 〝 But you so very much enjoy it when I mock you , don’t you ? γ€ž Lace returned with a coo . Even if she had been scolded , Lace would have reacted the same way . ++ β €β €
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[+] soft , unexpected , quiet gesture of closeness. ᅠ〝ᅠ β€” those are all excuses for the actual motive. I simply wish for your company during my travels. α… γ€ž α… 
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β €β € β €β € A shiver ran up Lace’s spine when Hornet leaned back . Head against her thigh . Silence for a moment , as she processed . But she didn’t take too long . Responding by patting Hornet’s head . ++ β €β €
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β €β € β €β € 〝 That wasn’t too hard to admit , was it Spider ? γ€ž β €β €
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β €β € β €β € Lace remained right where she was , standing in her spot and look right back at Hornet . Face to face , Lace gave an amused look . β€œ Careful . You’re starting to emote . ” ++ β €β €
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[+] more serious and decisive tone than before. ᅠ〝ᅠThere's yet still things for me to do there. But I intend not to go until I have for certain you're given the proper chance to follw. T'is all. α… γ€ž α… 
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β €β € β €β € Lace advanced and stood behind Hornet . β€œ How very sentimental of you . ” Lace tilted her head . β€œ And to offer me a chance to visit with you ? ” ++ β €β €
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β €β € β €β € Lace clicked her tongue . Or at least that’s what it sounded like . β€œ I’m starting to feel as though you may value my company more than you suggest . ” β €β €
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β €β € β €β € Lace chuckled again . The Weaver’s reaction was utterly priceless . They had sparred many , many times before ; but this seemed to finally take her off balance . ++ β €β €
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[+] ᅠᅠ〝ᅠ Matter of fact , I've come to reminisce fondly of the times you've attempted to vanquish me , as well. For what's worth , I quite enjoy how little breathing room there is between our strikes. α… γ€ž α… 
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β €β € β €β € 〝 How very sweet of you to say , Spider . γ€ž Lace paused for a moment . β€œ Has my prattle finally earned some worth ? ” ++ β €β €
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β €β € β €β € Lace cupped her hands behind her back and beamed . β€œ No doubt you did , Spider . I was doubtlessly the only opponent who was truly your equal . The only dancer who could keep up . ” β €β €
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