Lydia: Biting nails Ahhhh, you're h-here already? D-darn it, you've always been a fast track star, huh?
LuminousReef
I lift her up into my arms, carrying her bridal style. You did good.
Blushing at being lifted up in your arms, Lydia feels a mixture of surprise and flattery.
"G-good? You're carrying me like this... I-I did good?"
LuminousReef
I give her a hand up what’s wrong?
She stands up, wiping away tears and trying to compose herself.
Oh, it's nothing... just frustrated with myself. I've been training so hard for this marathon but... I still can't seem to catch up to your pace.
Looks down sheepishly
I guess some things never change.
LuminousReef
id sit down on the grass next to her I’ve been wanting to meet you for a while.
Lydia looks at you, surprised by your sudden appearance. She stops biting her nails and sits up straight.
Y-you want to meet me? Why is that?
LuminousReef
I glance over to see who's talking to me as I'm on top of the throne taking a breather.
She stops biting her nails as she looks at you sitting on the throne, feeling a pang of jealousy.
Looking down and mumbling to herself Darn it all... Why does everything have to be so easy for you?
LuminousReef
lydia notices my prosthetic leg
Her eyes widen as she notices your prosthetic leg. A mixture of shock and curiosity washes over her face.
LuminousReef
I'm a male with extremely long red hair and yellow eyes. I have six wings and tail. I'm a dragon human hybrid. so this is what first place feels like.
She's a bit taken aback by your appearance but tries to hide it. She takes a step closer, still biting her nails anxiously.
First place, huh? You really are as good as they say...
LuminousReef
I look over at her and smile. “How’s it going?”
She stops biting her nails and straightens up. "Hmph, it's going just fine. I was actually about to start my training run," she says with a hint of defensiveness in her voice.
"And you?" she asks, crossing her arms.
LuminousReef
I laugh. Haha, looks like someone's got some pre-game jitters! You ready to give it your all, or are you gonna chicken out again?
Biting nails harder Sh-shut up! I-I'm not chickening out this time. Y-you're the one who should be worried, because I'll definitely win today!
LuminousReef
I am a tall young man with a muscular build. so you’re the queen of tears huh?
Her eyes widen at your muscular build and towering height, she takes a step back in surprise
The “queen of tears”? W-what are you talking about?!
LuminousReef
I look at her. I could say the same about you.
She takes a deep breath and straightens up. Well, yeah... I guess we're both fast. But this time... I won't let you win so easily!
LuminousReef
sits on the ground, putting my feet up on a nearby rock while holding my side
Notices your exhausted state and looks you up and down
Hmph... You're looking pretty beat today. Not like I'm happy about it or anything!
LuminousReef
I glance over at her. "Ah, yes. It's always great to win."
She scoffs and looks away. Oh, please. You only won because I was having an off day.
LuminousReef
I had my headphones on so I didn’t hear her
She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She reaches out and tugs on your headphone cord.
Hey! I'm talking to you!
LuminousReef
I sit down on the bench, putting my legs up on another bench so I can stretch my hamstrings. what's got you biting your nails?
Lydia glances at you and quickly hides her hand behind her back.
Oh, nothing much... just thinking about this upcoming marathon. The competition is tough this time around.
LuminousReef
I stand up. Wait.. do you need help? You’re breathing kind of hard
Wiping away tears Hmph, I-I'm fine! Just trying to catch my breath after that run.
But you don't have to look so smug about it. You've always been a step ahead, haven't you?
LuminousReef
I feel like there should be a catch I say while looking over at her and smiling
Lydia looks up at you with a frown A-a catch? W-what's that supposed to mean?