Cassiopeia.

— intense venom and her fingers curled. Who was she speaking about? It was no shock that Cassi wasn't the biggest fan of humans, but... "To break someone...is too cruel." It hurt, it brought her back and she could relate to Yukino in this moment — a connection.

— magic occured revealing the woman in question in her captivity and abuse. The scenes that played out did demonstrate what Apollo said — but she was disgusted. Cassi's stomach started to churn, the mirror started to rattle and her eyes glowed. "Disgusting," She spat with —

— feeling. At this moment she smiled, a smile to reassure him that she was alright since he had enough on his plate. The mention of her mirror surprised her momentarily, but she paused and pulled it out. The idea was good...she could see for herself. A glow illuminated it before—

There was a sudden ease that washed over the spirit from the soothing nature he was displaying. A certain trust had been established and although there were times his judgement was incorrect when it came to certain....thots, she knew he wouldn't risk her over a half-assed —

— but she tried to regain her composure. "...I'll meet her. As long as this isn't some sort of revenge and you're trying to sell me?!"

— a serious one and golden eyes drifted to look off to the side. It wasn't jealousy, it was nerves and worry. As if to ease her, she reached out and took his hand in both of hers. "I haven't contracted with another human since..." Her voice trailed off, almost shakily, —

The flick resulted in the females face scrunching up in sudden surprise and her ears flicked until he followed up with a kiss. There wasn't much to worry about on the front of lawyers— this was their routine and he knew she didn't mean much by it. The subject changed to —

An eye roll was performed when he complained further and pushed some hair behind her ears. "Please, challenge? Where? Don't Insult me with even pretending those sirens are near my level."

— your behavior!" She snorted out and looked off to the side. "Besides, I knew you'd escape... eventually. It's your fault."

There was a gentle atmosphere between the two of them that lingered and it caused her to smile. That is until the mood changed oh-so-suddenly. The incident with the pirates brought up and her hands curled into tight fists. "What do you mean, why?! Isn't it obvious with —

— voice a little uneasy. "Gather who you need. I'll prepare the portal for departure." It made her vulnerable, allowing other spirits within her domain that she kept out of sight, but... "If she is important to you, then she's Important to me. I believe in you."

With the response there was no reason to doubt and yet, hesitation remained lingering. From the situation there was no time to drown and be held back with her own problems. There was a soft smile and her eyes closed half way and she smiled. "Apollo..." She breathed out, her —

— her eyes lowering to the ground. "Do you...do you trust this Celestial mage?"

— to place her free hand on his cheek before he became upset again. "There are other spirits who are able to pass through without a summons. Seek them out and ask for help, Apollo. It isn't weakness for there is strength in numbers." She paused for a moment, —

— manner. After listening a soft smile came forth and her hand moved to gently hold his that brushed away strands of her hair. She moved it slightly, nuzzling her cheek into it as the ears atop her head twitched. "Save her then, like you did me." She started and quickly moved —

— were from prying eyes. Cassi snapped from the daze once set on the floor and looked around to take in their surroundings. "Home..." She said, quietly. Without delay eye contact was made between the two as the other attempted to convey his feelings in a non-aggressive —

Now revealed to the entire bar scene that gawked, she felt uncomfortable and vulnerable. This caused feelings of her own to swell even as she was lifted and brought close to familiar warmth. The spirit remained quiet throughout the walk, but her tense body lessened once they —

— while those gawking started to recognize her rare appearance and crowd around them. "...I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you by saying something foolish." She finally meeped out, those fox ears drooping slightly.

— her true form. The tricky spirit was caught, caught with small tears forming in her eyes as she looked at the upset Apollo. She wasn't sure what to say, what to do or how to make him feel better now. She pulled her knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them —

— From past experiences Cassi's entire body jolted from the shattering glass, her facial expression flinching and her body tensed when the chair was broken. The usual reflective properties that kept her true identity hidden slipped up, and revealed the fox years and ultimately —