Her violet eyes cut through the darkness, leaving traces of luminous light in their wake. Smoke from her aether cigarette drifted around her in lazy circles, weaving through her gentle golden aura.
She moved with distant purpose, arms folded across her chest, approaching where Raiden and Ash stood in the shadows as spectators streamed out of the arena.
"You really are something else." Raiden shook his head with a smirk as Noelle closed the distance between them.
She sneered and closed the remaining distance between them, stopping mere inches away. Her head tilted back to meet his gaze, violet eyes squinting as they bored into his with unreadable intensity.
Raiden was confused by her proximity, feeling her warmth against his chest. This behavior was completely unlike her.
He started to step backward, but her hand shot out to grab his, keeping him locked in place.
