— * this wasn't going to get anyone to like her, not that she wanted approval from that fucked up duck, but knowing that word of the altercation was likely going to spread through the house like a plague? it didn't make her feel any better.
river was annoyed to the point she wouldn't even need winnifred to warm her up before the human needed a shower. she had no idea why she let rebel, of all people, frustrate her like that, and that only added fuel to the fire that left her a steaming mess.
⠀acting like —
⠀⠀ “agh —— blehk!! ” retort abruptly ceased by a spritz of boiling water, hands no longer contained in fists and reaching to rid excess liquid before it scolded flesh to a permanent burn. “ you bitch! ”
⠀⠀ now https://t.co/4nCRAZa8B0
( — definitely not intended. )
⠀“ i'd rather go through a DROUGHT than be anywhere near you and your squeaky fists anyway! ” and with that, river disappeared into the sink, but not without sending a spray of water directly into their face.
“ right, because like with EVERYONE ELSE i'm just supposed to shift to what you want! ” words were followed by an exasperated noise, frustration evident by the steam clouding around her. fighting with rebel was pointless, and yet, maybe river had reached a boiling point. ( pun —)
⠀⠀ another consecutive squeak transpiring from hands creating fists, the threat of more than just a slap coming river's way should her complaints persist. “ yeah, well maybe * i prefer you that way! ”
⠀⠀ fourth https://t.co/4nCRAZaGqy
— flirtation in her tone was gone, replaced by an indignant demeanor. “ no wonder you sit in here alone all the time. you run everyone off before they could even try to befriend you. ”
river felt cheeks shift to a darker shade of blue, embarrassment and annoyance rivaling for top emotion as rebel's outburst continued, further proving the point that they were unhinged.
⠀“ piss water? it's only like that when * you decide to be disgusting! ” any hint of —
⠀⠀ offered assistance hastily slapped away, collision causing spray of water to moisten rubber features glinting with hatred. “ bullshit! ” arms crossed in recognition of insinuations, jests regarding rebel's height pulling https://t.co/4nCRAZaGqy
— if river knew they were likely to refuse. rebel was hot - headed and volatile, unpredictable at best. “ unless you'd rather me get a stool? or, i bet chairemi would be willing to help. ”
brows lift at the miniature tantrum on display, again fighting the amusement that was brought to the surface.
⠀“ need a hand, ducky? ” voice was lowered, offering a smile that was more demure than anything else. delicate touch extended towards them, offering assistance, even —
⠀⠀ “ awh! don't be that way! ” flirtations became defeat, akin to a child's stomping feet come demanding parents refusal. “ you aren't lookin' at me in a very good light, why don't you try a little * harder, https://t.co/4nCRAZa8B0