Time to start thinking a step ahead.

withCarmilla

After a tense confrontation at Greasy Pete's over the collateral damage of their mission, Fire shifts from stern reprimand to tactical mentorship, proposing chess as a way to train Carmilla's impulsivity. The dynamic evolves from scolding to playful competition when they agree to a wager: Fire handles Carmilla's paperwork if she wins, but she must reveal a secret if he does. Now walking home under neon city lights, Carmilla feels a grudging respect and competitive fire toward Fire.

@SiIvertongue·2 months·36