[]-x-[] RAVEN FEATHERS []-x-[] CHAPTER IV []-x-[]

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-x- Adria was going to throw her partner off a cliff. She’d forgotten just how annoying Theo could be when he wanted to, and it drove her insane. She’d already thrown five rocks at his head and they’d been walking for an hour. But she couldn’t just be angry and let him win, now could she? So why not get him back? Be even more annoying, until he was forced to drop the smug act. Yes, she thought. That would bring some fun into this hell of a mission “What do you want?” Theo asked, noticing the way she looked. “You’re up to something.” “Me? Up to something?” Adria pressed a hand to her chest in mock surprise. “Never.” “What are you planning?” He pressed further. “Nothing,” she shrugged in response. “Don’t worry too much about it.” He muttered something under his breath but dropped it. Adria smirked internally. Perfect. “So,” she started, looking around. “We’re pretty lucky, huh?” Theo looked at her warily. “What do you mean by that?” “Well, the trees block out most sunlight, meaning you won’t turn to stone- or ash- or whatever your kind does in the sunlight.” “I’m not a vampire, Adria.” “You sure? You look like one.” She raised an eyebrow. “Are you calling me pale?” He tilted his head. “I’m calling you white,” Adria affirmed. “Demelanized, perhaps. A true colonizer.” A flash of irritation flashed through Theo’s indifferent mask, only encouraging her further. “I’m- okay, we’re dropping this. Or rather, I will drop you off a cliff.” He sighed, dragging a hand down his face as he walked ahead. Adria caught up easily. “I wouldn’t try that, emo boy. Me and my holy water will have you evaporated instantly.” “So now you’re calling me a demon?” “No, I’m still calling you a vampire. You don’t even know your own culture? Pathetic.” She snickered. “I swear—” “Uh-uh, no swearing, gotta keep it kid friendly.” He grumbled something and kept walking, realizing it was pointless. Adria smirked and followed, walking beside him. “Once this mission is over, I’m leaving you in Injiharas.” Theo said, glancing at her. She raised an eyebrow. “Oh will you? That won’t get you in trouble with Horus at all?” “Horus loves me,” he shrugged. “He’d be fine with me leaving you in a prison cell somewhere. I’m his favorite, after all.” “Oh, please,” Adria scoffed. “You, Horus’s favorite? It’s obviously me.” “You?” He looked like he was about to laugh at the notion. “He constantly calls me in for meetings, randomly gives me money, and always gives me free reign to do pretty much whatever I want.” “So you admit you’re a nepo baby?” She smirked slightly, watching with satisfaction as Theo realized what kind of trap he’d walked into. “I- *no,* that is *not* what I was saying-” “Mm, whatever you say, buddy,” Adria shrugged and walked ahead, rolling her eyes when he just teleported to walk beside him. “Remind me why we can’t just teleport to the kingdom?” “Because,” Theo sighed in annoyance like he’d told her many times before (he had not). “I can only do long jumps for a certain distance, which isn’t nearly long enough to cover the whole forest, and the abilities need a cool-down period before long jumps. So I can teleport a couple feet right now but that’s it.” “Lovely,” she said sarcastically, pulling her hair loose from her ponytail. “So how many days do I have to spend with you?” “Unfortunately,” Theo muttered. “We need to walk for around three days.” “Amazing,” Adria deadpanned. “I make no promises that I will not kill you.” “Like you could hurt me,” he scoffed. “Sleep with one eye open, emo boy.” “Bold of you to assume I’d sleep.” “Bold of you to assume I won’t kill you regardless.” “You can try,” Theo raised an eyebrow. Adria reached for the vegetable peeler in her bag. -x-