#earthbled

"O-Oh, I uh, I didn't mean to..I was.."

Her lip quivered, ashamed that she had distracted him in his task. She knew that he was struggling with his meditation, all the Princess had wanted was to offer support and let him know that not everything depended on him.

Master Wu put too much pressure on him, expecting too much from someone that was already giving more than they should've.

"I..I just want you to know that, regardless of what happens.

I still think you're the bravest, and most kind warrior to ever grace Shintaro..and I know your mother, Master Lilly would be very proud of you.

Trick them, give them what they want but, not exactly what they want? How was she supposed to do that?

Her gaze softened, his touch bringing peace to her nervousness as she nodded to his instructions. Cole was the more collected of the group, once their leader and yet always the one that ended telling them what was right from wrong.

Calming their temper, guiding their wrongs. Giving them strength.

"I'll make you proud."

Placing a kiss to his cheek she's guided onto the main stage, a nervous wave to the roaring audience as she stands in the spotlight. A place that had never belonged to someone like her, but she had to prevail within.

Trick them into thinking they're getting what they want, but don't give in.