[Despite the effort of fending off the attacks, Diana doesn't seem out of breath at all. In fact, even with mud streaking her face and armor, she looks nearly radiant. But battle is where an Amazon shines, even one small as this. She smiles at her new companion, feeling a brief flicker of recognition before nodding.]
I am. Thank you for your help. It was becoming increasingly difficult not to truly harm him.
[She says this as casually as if talking about the terrible weather. She glances down, sees the man still struggling--and as gently as she can, kicks his face to knock him unconscious. It doesn't quite work, though she's sure she used enough force, and something odd happens: instead of blood, rust-colored sand trickles from his nose. Diana's brows pull together, and she shifts her weight backwards.]
winky face also are we keeping their tdm thread canon? i don't remember lmao i'm sorry
I am. Thank you for your help. It was becoming increasingly difficult not to truly harm him.
[She says this as casually as if talking about the terrible weather. She glances down, sees the man still struggling--and as gently as she can, kicks his face to knock him unconscious. It doesn't quite work, though she's sure she used enough force, and something odd happens: instead of blood, rust-colored sand trickles from his nose. Diana's brows pull together, and she shifts her weight backwards.]
What in the name of Zeus...?