[ She lets out another startled squeak when he suddenly picks her up. This man continues to prove that he's full of surprises. There's never going to be a dull moment with him around, that's for sure. The shock of being his arms quickly wears off, responding in full by bringing her arms around his neck. It's nice, being held like a princess in his arms fills her with bliss like no other.

While it's definitely too soon to say things like the Electro Archon of her nation and declare that she wants this feeling to last for eternity, what she does know is that this special moment between them will be etched into her heart for a very long time. ]

Of course, I would never hold back against one of the famed Harbingers. Especially now that I'm even more determined to wipe that smug smirk off your face.

[ If she were being honest, she actually finds that confident smirk of his to be quite attractive. Despite telling him multiple times to his face that he's good-looking, she'll keep that little tibit a secret for now. She can't stroke his ego too hard and this early. Seeing that mischevious expression on his face is a reminder that they're kindred spirits in a lot of ways, they're both trouble-making brats at heart. ]

How you do know this isn't one of my big brain strategies? Maybe I'm trying to cozy up with you so I can catch you off guard. Or maybe that's not the case at all and I just simply want to. [ A devious grin curls on her lips as she leans into whisper in to his ear: ] You'll just have to find out when our spar happens.