@ANotchedArrow -you think acting out is going to make me go soft on you?
He leaned down, the rough fabric of his mask brushing against her ear, his breath hot against her skin.
-keep pushing those buttons
he whispered, the dark rumble in his chest heavy and thick-
@ANotchedArrow nowhere near enough for her to break free.
-now take a breath and think
Ghost whispered, the rough edge of his skull mask brushing her cheek.
-because the next time you swing at me, I won't just pin you
@ANotchedArrow -you don't dictate terms from under my boot, Bishop.
He held her there for a long, heavy beat, letting the physical reality of her position sink in. Slowly, deliberately, he shifted his weight back just an inch enough to let her draw air into her lungs, but-
@ANotchedArrow nowhere near enough for her to break free.
-now take a breath and think
Ghost whispered, the rough edge of his skull mask brushing her cheek.
-because the next time you swing at me, I won't just pin you
@ANotchedArrow Ghost didn't budge. The unyielding pressure of his body against hers remained absolute, keeping her trapped against the cold wall.
-not a chance
he growled low into her ear, his thumb applying just enough pressure to her locked wrist to keep her still-
@ANotchedArrow He yanked her forward, using her own momentum to pivot her around and press her against the nearest wall. His heavy frame slammed up behind her, trapping her entirely, his body heat radiating through his gear as he held her pinned.
-there she is
Ghost growled directly into her-
@ANotchedArrow A dark, humorless rumble vibrated in Ghostβs chest at the question. He dealt in lethalities, not petty leverage, and he didn't give her an inch of space to retreat.
-I know you're a world-class archer with a habit of jumping headfirst into fights way above your weight class -