Ash remains slightly on guard over The Queen's talk-up. Ash has suffered a consistent torrent of disinformation and derision, not only to her character as a wrestler, but even harsher attacks had been launched to her ability as a mentor... though, not entirely unearned. To have someone openly praise her aside from a few established peers or starry eyed rookies was... unfamiliar now.
For now, she simply gestures a lazy salute goodbye as Her Highness parts ways from her and the others.
>>18761182["I'm getting the impression a girl needs to know how to handle herself at all times around this fucked up place."]
>Oh, she does. Everyone here is a psychopath.Ash responds with zero hesitation with a matter-of-fact cadence, like it's obvious.
>>18761204Ash turned her attention to Sola.
["You never struck me as the partying type."]
>I'm not. Fuckin' hate this.>But Paule wanted to go and it looked like it would cheer her up.Ash idly motioned to the rookie, who was already helping herself to the punch.
>But, since you three are here, I don't have to chaperone the whole time. That's good to know.Ash listens idly to Colby as she discloses the details of her living situation. Uh-uh. It's none of her business. They ain't getting her again.
And then there's Mighty.
>>18761938>Maria.Ash simply replies with a nod. This wasn't the time or place to challenge.
But...
