Natsuru's breath catches in her throat at that. It was just... kind of unexpected. She'd always taken for granted that it's her job to do the protecting, not the other way around.
But that's how Veronica is. And honestly, it feels nice. Like they can be there for each other in every way.
"Y-yeah... me too. I'll protect you, I mean. No matter what..."
She's sitting back as well, fidgeting with her hands in her lap as she speaks. She hasn't touched any food for a while, focusing on the conversation, and Veronica, instead.
wow sudden tense change. oops. that's what I get for writing lots of prose tags in a row... ^_^;
But that's how Veronica is. And honestly, it feels nice. Like they can be there for each other in every way.
"Y-yeah... me too. I'll protect you, I mean. No matter what..."
She's sitting back as well, fidgeting with her hands in her lap as she speaks. She hasn't touched any food for a while, focusing on the conversation, and Veronica, instead.