[Coolshaymin]

Viridi watched as Arle took the golden egg and placed it on the bed. "Yeah, I'll make sure the egg does not walk away," Viridi stated as Arle went to take her cleaning. She waited as she wondered how much that Super Bell would actually help the situation. She has not exactly seen one used in person but it's power seemed helpful in this situation.

It was a long wait as Viridi sat there with the golden egg... What exactly was in that thing anyway? She was not really sure it was trustworthy... But Arle wanted it to be safe so she would not do anything about it... At least until the situation arised that something did need to be done.

Then she finally came back and did a rather feline pose... and that Meow seemed pretty natural to her for some reason. This did make her feel a lot better now, especially with the animalistic tendencies. Now she felt much more prepared for any direction the conversation may go. "You're looking a lot better too. Now, is there anything else you would like to bring up?" Viridi asked.

[Mari]

Arle's eyes quickly drifted to her precious baby. Had to check on it. You never knew what could go wrong with those things. When Virid complimented her she giggled, modeling for the other. "You think so~? I thought I looked a little silly, but I won't lie. It's pretty cozy!" Arle would reply, hopping up onto the bed next to Viridi and began ever so gently kicking her legs. She watched the other for a moment, seeming hesitant to speak. However, after a moment she summoned her courage and cleared her throat. "Well, there's something I've been feeling for a while now. Just... in the back of my head. I wasn't sure about it for a while, but--well--um..." Arle began, sheepishly turning her gaze down at her lap for a moment before turning before turning her eyes upon Viridi. It was now or .... It was now.

"I... I think I'm in love with you." Arle blurted out rather quickly to the surprise of absolutely no one, her cheecks turning a nice shade of pink in embarassment. "And I don't know what to do, nya..." Arle quickly continued. She had a feeling Viridi wasn't so interested in her, but maybe talking about her feelings would make her feel better anway. She had once again emitted a little cat noise there without even realizing it. It had just sort of slipped out of her anxious mouth without her even noticing until after she'd done it. Was this suit having effects on her? That definitely hadn't been a noise she would have made before... Not right then, anyway.

[Coolshaymin]

"Of course. It fits you," Viridi joked. Poking fun at the Cat Suit was providing her that extra comfort. Though it seemed like Arle was finally getting to her feelings. The declaration was about as she expected it to be given her prior actions. "That is all you wanted to say? I kind of already knew you feel that way for a while. The way you fainted was a dead giveaway. You did not really do a good job at hiding it," Viridi stated in reply to Viridi's confession.

Viridi gave it a pause just to see Arle's reaction. It was a brief pause though as she did not want Arle left with the false impression too long. She probably would have a lot more difficulty with this next part if Arle was not both dressed like a cat and having some mannerisms of one. "If the kitty wanted to be in a relationship she could of just asked. Though if you do not want to be the girlfriend of the Goddess of Nature.... That is fine too... I am sure other people would find an adorable kitten just as appealing," Viridi teased. She was poking fun at the cat part to make her feel a bit better to this agreement. And she was not saying it in a definite way to give Arle a sense of choice in the matter.

[Mari]

Arle's eyes flickered with recognition as VIridi brought up the fainting incident. Ha... Haha... Oh right, that had happened, hadn't it. The tail of Arle's cat costume wrapped around her thigh in an insecure manner, as if there were actually a real tail inside there. ...Was there? The mage wriggled a bit in an anxious manner, placing her hand-paws on her knees and gyrating her teeth a bit. Normally she might consider biting her lip at a time like this, but as she was now in possession of a bit more fangs fangs she recalled having before using that superbell she thought better of this. Demonstrating this, she smiled sheepishly at the other. However, it was clear her mind was racing a mile a minute as she tried and failed to observe Viridi's feelings on the matter.

Arle's ears fidgetted as Viridi continued though, and she found herself turning a nice shade of pink as the other continued teasing her. Was she... making her beg? Was this a trick or something? It seemed a tad odd, given the gushy context, but Arle was inclined not to think the worst of the other. Plenty of other people would think the worst of them in their steed, so she ought to refrain from doing so herself. Arle mewled in response to Viridi suggesting that someone else would take her her, a distressing thought that she had no trouble believing. "Oh Viridi, you have no idea." Arle lamented. Judging by the way she sighed and hung her head, she had no interest in anyone else trying to claim her for their own.

Arle would then lean forward and hunker down at Viridi's side, immitating a cat preparing to pounce at her thigh. Her eyes remained on Viridi's, watching her carefully. "You mean... You'd actually consider letting mbe your girlfriend? Really?" Arle asked in mild disbelief. She supposed that, given the context of of Viridi being rather human in her own right and Arle being the most beautiful thing this side of Li--self-proclaimed--it did make sense. However... "Even knowing that one day, I'll get old and pass away?" Arle went on to ask. She was, of course, oblivious to the possibility that she would never grow old.

[Coolshaymin]

The cat like mannerisms that resulted from Viridi's statement helped a lot. She was not entirely sure why the Super Bell created cat like instincts but she was not sure this would be possible without it. Gave her a better way of imagining her more wildlife than being human.

It would seem her teasing made a response to Arle. Apparently people wanting her was even more common than she thought... Would that cause trouble for her if she fully went through with this?... She was inclined not to care and tackle any angry lovers if she needed to.

Then came the truth of what she was worrying about before. So she was worrying about the whole immortality thing? Viridi figured that may be a bit of an issue if aging was more common place... Time seemed kind of a flawed concept when people seem to stay the same age for long periods of time. "That is all you are worried about? Sheesh, when they say think about the future, they do not mean that far," Viridi replied.

"I don't really see that as an issue personally. Why waste time worrying about something so far off? I mean, you still probably have a pretty long lifespan to live out. Age is a bit of a flawed concept sometimes anyway," Viridi addressed with her last statement being a little strange.

"But... If age really bothers you that much... I guess the cat does not want to put these flawed concepts aside. That would be a bit of a shame really. I would find it disappointing if you would let something as silly as time get in your way," Viridi continued to tease. She wanted to make fun out of this for the moment since she knew there was people she would have to hide the truth from. She did not want Pit, Palutena or Hades to know about her falling for a human. She had a kind of reputation she had to uphold.

[Mari]

Arle's tail uncurled from her thigh and rose into the air at Viridi's remark. Her eyes widened in alarm and she was quick to reply when Viridi began to lament her apparent weakness. "N-Nya! Er--I mean... No! I don't mind! I was just worried about you." Arle blurted out rather eagerly, raising her head a bit and looking up at Viridi. "I just... I didn't want to break your heart by leaving you alone when it happens, is all." Arle continued, pursing her lips for a moment. "I just wasn't sure you'd be okay with that." she corrected sheepishly, pondering the situation for a moment. She'd gone too far. She needed to spit it out, like now. "So, um... If you'd have me, may I be your ... girlfriend?" Arle asked. It sounded odd coming out of her mouth, asking another girl if she could be her girlfriend, but she was decidedly very much interested and was unable to stop herself from being awkward. She hoped Viridi would never tell anyone she had begged for it.

"I've never... been one before, but only because I've never fallen for anyone before." Arle admitted sheepishly. "...Also I don't think I've ever had anyone show interest in me that wasn't ... creepy."

[Coolshaymin]

Viridi just folded her arms as she waited for Arle to get to the point. The way she said Nya in surprise was pretty cute but the stumbling was starting to look sad. Still, the begging way of it did make Viridi happy from her usual view of humans. That definitely helped this make her confident enough to confront the issue.

She remained silent for a good moment after Arle finally asked. She gave it some time as if pondering it. Honestly she was keeping Arle in suspense on purpose because it was fun. When she decided that she has gone through enough suspense, before she passed out from holding her breath again, she would answer. "Now, was that so hard? Since you asked so nicely, you may be my girlfriend," Viridi consented.

[Mari]

Arle was indeed holding her breath, though whether she would hold it long enough to pass out was unclear. Luckily, neither would have to find out. Arle shifted a bit, her claws coming out and digging into the bed sheets in an excitable manner. What was she thinking..? The mage wiggled a bit before shaking off her sudden urge to pounce. The hell was that all about? She decidedly rolled over instead, displaying her belly. "Hey, Viridi? Can I ask you some questions then? Like what I should call you and what you want in a girlfriend?" Arle asked curiously. The concept of dating another girl was just as foreign as being in a relationship to her. She honestly wasn't sure how to handle it! The urge to hug was strong, but she had been conditioned strongly not to like being touched, and just because she was finally in a position where it was appropriate didn't mean those feelings vanished. It just meant they frustrated her a bit more now. "Oh! And where are you staying tonight..? Do you have to sleep..? ...Does this mean you'll dance with me next time I dance for you?" Arle continued asking, turning her head and sassily smiling at the other at that last part.

[Coolshaymin]

"... Yeah, I suppose I can answer some questions," Viridi consented as Arle shot off a series of questions. The way she looked ready to pounce was showing this cat suit really was manipulitive... Why exactly they did that she was not entirely sure... Maybe one of those guys at her bank has one she can use to check it out.

"... Not sure. Never thought about it before. It was a situation I never considered being in before," Viridi stated while making sure not to add especially for a human. "But I do have the ground rule that you may not tell anyone. Especially if their names are Pit, Palutena or Hades, understood?!" Viridi commanded. She really did not want them knowing she hired a human, let alone began a relationship with one. "Other than that I do not have much expectations.... Except you using a Super Bell when possible and doing something paticularly special," Viridi continued. She did not elaborate on why due to the whole human thing. She needed time still to warm up to that.

"As for where I am staying... Aboard the Lunar Sanctum as usual.... Where is to be decided. And no, sleep is not a thing I necessarily have to do. It is refreshing but not as needed as humans. And I will think about it," Viridi answered the questions one by one.

[Mari]

Arle considered Viridi's request to keep their relationship secret for a moment. It seemed to... distress her a little. Now, she was a little new around the block but she wasn't a fool. She knew very well that when someone asked you to keep your relationship a secret, that was the plot line to a romantic drama and not something normal to be asked. The question actually seemed to take her a long time to respond to. She was quietly debating why Viridi could possibly be asking something so odd of her. Was she... seeing someone else? Had Arle just become someone's side chick? No, no... That didn't sound right. Did it? ...No, that was ridiculous. She would have noticed before now if Viridi was that type of girl. But then, why would Viridi ask that of her? Surely it wasn't for no reason. But... What if...

Several red flags sprung up in quick succession in Arle's head and her eyes suddenly widened in realization. These requests... The cat suit. The secrecy. Was she... dating a crazy cat lady?! ...No, wait. That was stupid, there were no cats here besides her. Right, of course. The answer was obviously something only marginally less worrying.

"Viridi..." Arle began, a note of frustration crossing her face.

"You aren't ashamed of me, ...are you?" Arle went on to ask in an anxious manner. The mage had seen right through Viridi's act.

[Coolshaymin]

Viridi watched Arle as she seemed to be taking a while to respond to her requests. Was something going on in her head related to her statements. That was until she asked if she was ashamed of Arle... Well, she guessed that was a little better than her realizing Viridi had a strong prejudice against humans. Though she was not sure of a way to evade this accusation without revealing too much.

"... No, of course not. I have no reason to feel ashamed of you. Why would I agree to let you be my girlfriend if I was?" Viridi countered as she paused for a moment. "... In fact, it is quite the opposite. I guess I can't really keep it a secret to you without looking suspicious. You see, I am normally not very fond of humans due to all the disrespect they have had towards nature. As a result, I tend to have a strong.... prejudice against them. You are the first human I felt was different from the rest. You do not seem to fit into any of the things I classify them as. Still, I do not want the three I mentioned to know I have made an exception. Knowing them, they probably would probably mock me quite a bit. And though you are a human I actually feel is good... I still have a bit of an uncomfortablitity with the fact you are human. That is why I asked you to use the Super Bell. It is not your fault at all. Does that help ease you?" Viridi explained. She purposely left out the whole genocide part for obvious reasons.

[Mari]

For a moment, Arle was relieved by Viridi's simple yet direct response. Yet, as Viridi went on she found herself again conflicted. Viridi didn't... like humans. That kind of sucked. Arle kind of liked humans! They were cute and only sometimes horrible. She supposed she understood where Viridi was coming from, though. Humans could stink when it came to the environment. What really seemed to ease Arle was when Viridi was honest with her. She seemed to relax a little when the other stated that it wasn't her fault, that she was better than any human she'd met. So Arle was... special to her. That was a much less distressing way of looking at it. The idea that she had to hide her humanity weirded her out a little, but she supposed she still felt like herself. ...Mostly.

Arle watched Viridi for a moment, nodding quietly in understanding. Her first vocal response came in the form of a low purring noise, which really raised the question of what exactly the super bell had done to her vocal cords. Perhaps all those cat noises were involuntary? Either way, Arle's eyes shifted away for a moment before she pushed herself up onto her hands and knees. She then leaned forward and turned her head, gently brushing up against Viridi's upper arm, just below the shoulder. The catlike gesture of affection was probably done with a catlike ammount of restraint, which honestly suited Arle just fine. She did like Viridi, but she wasn't confident she could handle very much affection right now. Not the least because the cat suit was making her slightly jumpy.

[Coolshaymin]

Viridi was kind of a bit worried about Arle's response to her confession about her stand point on humans. Telling a human you did not like their species seemed something that could not end well under normal circumstances. There was a sense of relief however when Arle gives a nod. She honestly was not expecting it to go beyond that understanding nod...

... That is until she made a purring sound and got on her hands and knees. She honestly was not sure what she was expecting to come after that... But the feline habit of nudging their upper body to show affection was not the first thing she would expect. She was not sure that was Arle's way of adapting to the situation or if the Super Bell was really that corrupting... Though the Super Bell has proven so far it did have a way of putting feline habits upon the wearer of the Cat Suits.

She considered the circumstances for a second since she was not entirely sure how Arle liked being treated honestly. That should of probably been something she got to know more before agreeing to the situation... She did however know how cats liked to be treated and that gave her a bit of an idea. Testing the effects of this Super Bell was beginning to become somewhat of a curious habit for her. So, Viridi decided to act on this plan and moved her arm to give a deep soothing scratch on the back of her neck.

[Mari]

Arle was treated to a rather foreign situation, and perhaps if it had been literally anyone else they would have gotten the claws on the spot. However, she felt somewhat at ease around Viridi and it was giving her a higher tolerance than normal. Arle would respond to Viridi's affection by leaning into her; but, after a moment, she'd had enough of that and promptly moved to lay back down. This time, she rolled onto her back and sprawled for the most part, with one exception. Her head was laid upon Viridi's lap, her gaze peering up at the other. Much like a real cat she was not inviting tummy rubs, but was rather just being lazy and relaxed. Arle had a knowing look upon her face and a smirk upon her lips, hinting that she was thinking about something amusing. "I guess I'm nyaaapceptional~!" she remarked in a light-hearted tone. That nya, in particular, seemed to have been intentional on her part. "I think you're pretty exceptional too--but I guess you don't need anyone to remind you of that~" Arle would go on. Somehow she doubted that goddesses had any difficulty maintaining self-esteem. "I'll um... do my best to be low key. And if anyone makes fun of you, I'll just have to teach them some respect~" she went on in a proud tone. It would become evident, now that Viridi was in close contact with Arle, that her spirit had healed sometime between leaving to shower and returning. Apparently love really could do wonders, at least for the soul.

[Coolshaymin]

It seemed Arle liked Viridi's scritching as she leaned into her. She was not sure if she was allowing her or it was the Super Bell because either she is submitting to feline tendencies or the Super Bell is getting more corruptive... Eh, doesn't really matter that much unless Arle started chasing red dots without it.

Either way she let Arle lay down on her back and place her head in her lap. Seriously, it's like she agreed to date a cat at this point... Not that she was complaining since this was infinitely easier than if she was not using the Super Bell and embracing cathood. She looked down into Arle's eyes as she stared up at her. "I am something else, aren't I?" Viridi said in not very serious manner yet still prideful. "You are definitely pretty exceptional too. And I appreciate your willingness to keep it low key. I am sure you can show them. I seen what you're like when you are angry and that will definitely teach them. Thanks," Viridi admired.