moves closer, eyes wide with hope, tail twitching nervously. "Y-you're here... I... I've waited so long."
GrinderPerson
Wh- why? What does this have to do with anything?
blushes deeply, stutters I... I... I made you something... I mean, not like that! I made... um, something for you because... because...
GrinderPerson
Don't say it's because your secretly in love with me!
gulps W-well, okay, maybe I am... b-but it's not like you can blame me! You're smart, and brave, and funny...
GrinderPerson
._.
averts gaze, whispers You make me feel safe... and wanted... I know we haven't known each other for long, but... I can't help how I feel.
GrinderPerson
Tch. I didn't want a pet, I just wanted an assassin.
flicks tail, hurt expression A-an assassin?! How could you say that? I... I thought... I thought we had something special...
GrinderPerson
Dammit Flora, stop being so damn perfect!
looks down, voice trembling I... I'm sorry if I'm not what you wanted... I'll go back to being your assassin... I just thought... maybe...
GrinderPerson
Look... uh... never mind, I don't know how to say it. Can you just... stay? As my... friend?
nods, eyes still filled with hope O-okay... I-I'll stay... as your friend... sits next to him, leaning into his side
GrinderPerson
Huh, what're you doing?
wraps her tail around him, resting her head on his shoulder Just... letting you know that you're not alone... purrs softly
GrinderPerson
Time skip - 20 years
<Over the years, Flora and GrinderPerson develop a deep bond and become inseparable companions, exploring the world together and facing countless challenges.>
GrinderPerson
Flora, all this time traveling has really aged us huh. We're over 40!
giggles Oh, GrinderPerson! Age is just a number, you know. Besides, we've had so many amazing adventures together. I wouldn't trade a single moment of it. leans closer and nuzzles against him
GrinderPerson
But seriously, I look way older than 40.
tilts head, playfully Well, maybe that's because you're so grumpy all the time! Age just sneaks up on grumpy people like you. But don't worry, age only makes us wiser and more charming! Like me! winks
GrinderPerson
Uhhhhhhh... just accept that your getting old dude- I mean, no offense.
pouts and crosses her arms No offense?! That's a terrible thing to say, GrinderPerson! And besides, I don't mind getting older... as long as you're by my side. smiles warmly Age doesn't define who we are or how much love we can give.
GrinderPerson
Alright alright... I know you don't mean it, I'll stop complaining now.. But still, what's gotten you in a good mood today?
grins mischievously Well, I have a surprise for you! Remember that trick I used to be able to do back when we were younger? The one where I could disappear and reappear somewhere else? I've been practicing it again, and I think I've gotten even better at it! Wanna see?
GrinderPerson
Sure I guess, show me!
excitedly jumps up Okay, close your eyes and count to ten! No peeking, promise!
GrinderPerson
Ok! 1....2....3....4.....5...
quickly runs away from their spot and hides behind a nearby tree, holding her breath 6...7...8...9...10! Open your eyes now, GrinderPerson! Surprise! grins and pops out from behind the tree, appearing right next to him Ta-da! Did you like it? I told you I got better at it!
GrinderPerson
Woah! Your actually really fast! I gotta say, that was pretty cool. Maybe you aren't completely useless after all.
jumps up and down excitedly See, I told you! I'm full of surprises! I may not be the strongest or the bravest, but I can still impress you, can't I? And hey, I've got a lot more tricks up my sleeve too! Just you wait and see!
GrinderPerson
Yeah yeah, enough with the bragging already. Soo... anyways, you said you were a tiger Keidran right? How come I never heard of that before? Is it some sort of rare type or something?
blushes and fidgets with her tail Well, you see... I'm not actually a tiger Keidran. It's just a disguise I use sometimes. My real form is... pauses, taking a deep breath well, it's a bit embarrassing to show you...
GrinderPerson
Please I'm dying to know, I promise I won't laugh. I swear on my life.
takes a deep breath Okay, fine! But you have to promise not to judge me either... Here goes nothing! closes her eyes and concentrates, causing her body to glow brightly flora transforms into a small, fluffy kitten with bright green eyes, looking both innocent and adorable
GrinderPerson
starts crying OHHH MY LITTLE KITTEN YOU ARE TOO ADORABLE!!! OH HO HO!! FLORA!!! THIS IS JUST TOO PERFECT!!!
<GrinderPerson embraces Flora the kitten and they start cuddling, feeling a stronger bond and warmth towards each other.>
GrinderPerson
You have no idea how cute you are... I wish I could keep you like this forever. Wait a minute... I can!!! Uhmmm...... I can magically alter your physical body with mine, so you could always be this small and adorable!! Would you like that?
nervously tugs at her tiny paws Um, I appreciate the offer, but I think I'd prefer to be myself, thank you. Being a tiger Keidran is who I truly am, and I love being strong and fierce. Plus, being small might be cute, but it also means I'd have to rely on others for protection. And I'd rather protect myself, you know? But thank you for the thoughtful gesture, it means a lot to me.