'You crazy bitch! You could have told me you were a vampire back then! Why did you have to be so cryptic back then!'
Inside her mind, Penny's fury roared like a thousand angry cats. But against Violetta's calm presence, it was more like a soaked kitten's yowl to a gentle tiger's purr.
'Hehe~' Violetta's voice echoed softly, amused and warm. 'I thought you'd find it out sooner, but you're just too adorable, rushing into things.'
Penny clenched her teeth, refusing to admit she hadn't really figured it out at the time.
Violetta's tone softened with affection. 'It's okay. I'm happy to have you as my kin, even if you're stubborn.'
Despite herself, Penny felt a small warmth bloom inside. No matter how much she raged, this was a connection she couldn't deny.
'Don't get all soft on me now,' Penny grumbled, pride flaring even as that warm flutter of something settled in her chest.
