The sun rose lazily over the island. The sky painted soft oranges and pinks, reflecting off the water surrounding the floating temple tops of Mega City. The world was slowly waking up.
And so was Kimiko Five-Tails.
She appeared in the lobby late.
Later than usual.
Her outfit was slightly off-center, hastily tied. Her fur was immaculately brushed - but somehow too immaculate, like someone had taken a very long time getting ready to not look like they were hiding anything.
She floated in quietly, paws folded, tails gently swaying behind her in a fluffy, rhythmic pattern.
Too rhythmic.
Blaze was already there, seated and sipping coffee with a contented little smirk that said absolutely nothing and everything at once.
Highwire glanced between them. Once. Twice.
Then squinted.
``...Kimiko.''
The kitsune jolted slightly. ``Y-Yes?''
``You're glowing.''
``I-I'm not glowing!''
``You are.''
``No, I'm - ! I just had good sleep!''
Highwire narrowed her eyes. ``You never sleep.''
``...Well, I did last night.''
``Mhm.''
Kimiko turned around to busy herself with a drink station that didn't exist. Her tails puffed out and curled in odd, twitchy ways. She was giddy, but trying very hard to appear normal. She hummed to herself - a light, airy, overly cheerful little tune.
Suspicious. Too suspicious.
Highwire slowly walked up behind her, arms crossed, voice low. ``...What did you do?''
Kimiko squeaked. ``N-Nothing!''
``You're floating.''
``I always float!''
``Not with hearts in your eyes.''
``I - I - I just had a spiritual moment!''
``On top of Blaze?''
Kimiko practically exploded into embarrassed squeals, covering her face with all five tails. ``H-H-Highwire!!''
Across the lobby, Blaze casually raised his cup. ``She summoned me to the shrine. For a lesson.''
``Blaze! Shut up!'' Kimiko hissed, flailing.
Highwire shook her head, smirking ever so slightly. ``Unbelievable.'' She turned, walking away with a half-snort of amusement. ``You two are gonna crash this whole damn island.''
Kimiko peeked from behind her tails, still red, still flustered... but smiling softly to herself.
She didn't deny it.
And Blaze? He just winked at her from across the room.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Because I actually really adore the personalities and character development I've given Highwire and Kimiko despite having NEVER played Fortnite LOL
Commanding Pack Milf and shy Kitsune girl are too fun of a dynamic!
And Blaze does NOT help.
Chibi style cause I thought it was cute :D
~Kimiko and Highwire (C) Fortnite ~Blaze and art are mine
