// Yes it's late at night I can do what i want before I sleep.

"A shapeshifter's beauty is everlasting...~"

-hides so much..."

She was gonna move a bit closer, but if the witch wanted her to stop, she simply needed to say the word.

"I haven't met anyone like you in so so long...perhaps my staring earlier at you bathing wasn't simply a surprise after all~"

"This is just how this look is. I suppose you could say in this form I'm more..open?

I should be honest with you, really. An ironic thing to say for a shapeshifter of all people. But how should I say...

You're beyond interesting. Crude, yet with clear thought behind it. A body and voice that-

//Meanwhile Hayami isn't one to get upset easily.

Rather, it makes her wanna bug Metallia more and more, seeing what she's like and if the witch has some secret feelings buried deep down.

a girl in a red suit has a card around her neck that says ' mike ' on it ALT: a girl in a red suit has a card around her neck that says ' mike ' on it

-"Rather..I think our little back and forth is FAR more amusing, wouldn't you say?~"

Now this form, and her voice felt more..seductive. After all she had said about Hayami before, might as well lean into it.

"Two wonderful women like us were meant to be friends~"

"Relax. As I said, it's just words. Ruining our relationship and killing each other? Why would I ever try that?"

She could sense a bit of her boredom..perhaps it was time to change her pace? Not just for her own amusement, but she wanted to see just how the witch reacted to this.-

-Considering what she's said about her powers before, she likely wasn't joking.

"Oh I can be VERY impressive witch."

And a sudden drop in her tone, as she shed her outfit for a new one, a look she got from a self-proclaimed ruler.

"Sadly most of my powers lay in the destructive, or would turn this quiet swamp into a hellfire. Something I'm sure you'd rather not want either."-

"Sigh..fine fine. I'll get it out of you one day however."

Really, it was still hard to read the witch when she got like this. She could never tell if she was upset or just in a natural frowny-like mood.

"I just gonna make sure that I keep impressing you, as hard as that is."

"A shapeshifter's natural challenge is adapting to the place they visit!

Thankfully, my knowledge is like an infinite book!"

//Also yes they are my partner.

I adore them and love them.

"........"

And a flick of the head.

"I swear, sometimes you act like I'm forcing you into all of this and keeping you hostage..you could be a bit more happy you know."

"Good girl...I'm glad you're so open to it."

The fact she wasn't even denied..it showed just how much they cared for each other.

-be a nice change of pace for me..."

"....Good. I expect that much from you at least."

Clearly, she was beyond the moon, even if she was nervous about breaking character to show it.

"...This reminds me, I AM gonna need your help with my back again..my shoulders have been killing me. So perhaps relaxing in the inn would-

"Hey, I happen to like this thank you very much! If anyone should change it's you..."

She liked her japanese looks after all.

"And yes I know this was MY idea, so anything that messes up here is also my fault. But...well...

knowing you won't forget about me means a ton..."

"D-don't laugh! Stupid inn keeper shifter...I'm being serious after all."

Pout, of all the forms too...

"I'm glad you enjoy it though. Everytime I see your smile or know I did something to broaden your worldview..well that's worth more to me than even a thousand poems."

-love for you can make up for it dear...

Whenever you give me your attention, I..get all mushy, you know..."

"I always hear stories of friends who meet others and then vanish from their friends..I know our relationship is different from that but...

Losing you is my greatest fear, the one thing I don't want. Even if I'm not as interesting as others, I hope my shifting and-

"But I always want to be more special to you..hence my constant need for attention.

Ughh, making me say it like this too..I don't really care though."

Indeed, it didn't stop her from cuddling up against the other woman.

"I hate not feeling like I'm your number ones.."

"Because you always act like they're the best in the world..how come I never get that sort of energy, idiot..

You walk on eggshells around me thinking I'm some fragile maiden..baka."

"Hmph..."

"And you're interesting to me too. You know, I don't just pull out so many forms for just ANYONE.

Also, I do have a name you know..you don't always have to call me shapeshifter."

"Yet you've never actually told me to take a hike or whatever.

I've seen how you can be with others. With me it almost feels like you actually give me a bit of leeway, as opposed to the constant death glares."

"Does everything have to be business with you Metallia?

Can't we just talk every once in a while? And no, there's no sinister meaning or something I want. I just like your company."

"Well..I kinda thought it'd be cute, to be honest."

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"Do I need a reason for wanting to see you? I simply wished to not leave you alone for too long."