"So, I was wondering if today I could talk to you about something personal," Scorpia asked as she lay on the couch.

"Hmm, of course," Double Trouble answered, writing down on their notepad, "What would you like to talk about?"

"So I have this friend, who I've only met recently," Scorpia explained, "That I think I'm really starting to like."

"That is what I like to hear," Double Trouble said encouragingly, "I'm so happy to see you expanding your social circle."

"No, I mean, like, *like* like," Scorpia said, "Like, yaknow how I used to feel about Catra?"

"Ooooo, I see..." Double Trouble cooed scandalously, putting their hand to their lips as they curled into a sly smirk, "Anyone I know?"

"That's just it," Scorpia replied, "I don't want this person to know how I feel about them until I've sort of got everything figured out myself, which is why I wanted to talk to you about it first."

"That's why I'm here for you, honey," Double Trouble said, writing down another note, "When did you first notice these feelings?"

"I think I first noticed them about a week ago," Scorpia said, "But this... person... has been really helpful to me ever since we met, just before the end of the war. The thing is, most of our interactions have been monetary based. I've been paying them for stuff, so I don't know how much of our friendship is just based on us doing business together."

"Have all of you interactions been about business?" Double Trouble asked, writing down another note, "Have you done anything socially together?"

"Actually, yeah, now that you mention it," Scorpia recollected, "This person came to the Fright Zone to visit me a few times, and there was that game we played together where Catra got hit with a bat."

"Uggh, don't remind me," Double Trouble said, rubbing their head as they scribbled down another note.

"Yeah, I really hope she gets better soon," Scorpia said, "At least, she has Adora to look after her now."

"Let's get back on topic," Double Trouble said, "So how did this person come across during these social moments?"

"Well, we didn't interact much during the game," Scorpia said, "But afterwards when we were playing catch in the field, I think we really had a big connection there. That's when I first realized what I was feeling."

"Uh, huh," Double Trouble said, writing down another note.

"This... person... they always went out of their way to make me feel included... welcome," Scorpia said, "It's the first time anyone has ever treated me like that... Like I'm someone worth going out of their way for."

"I... see..." Double Trouble said, side eyeing Scorpia to try to read her expression as they continued writing.

"One thing is... I've always been attracted to girls," Scorpia said, "And this person definitely isn't a boy, but they have... boy parts."

"Oh..." Double Trouble said, before realizing what she meant and frantically scribbling something down, "Ohhh!"

"So I don't know if that's going to be a problem in our relationship," Scorpia said, "I mean, if we do start a relationship."

"Well, you're asking the wrong person about that," Double Trouble explained, licking their finger to smooth out their hair, "I'm always very flexible when it comes to that sort of thing. Besides, gender isn't really a thing for my species. At least, I don't think it is. I don't know if I've ever met another shapeshifter before."

Double Trouble tapped their pen against their lips as they became lost in thought. Scorpia waited a few minutes, staring at Double Trouble in silence, before she coughed into her claw and shook them back to reality.

"Whatever," Double Trouble said, "The point is... the only person who can know what is, or isn't, a problem for you in that department... is you. So ask yourself, 'Would... boy parts... be an absolute deal breaker for you?'"

"Well... I gueeess not, if I really like the person," Scorpia thought aloud, stroking her chin with her claw, "And I do really like them."

"Then I'd say go for it," Double Trouble suggested, writing something else down, "Tell the person how you feel and see where this new relationship takes you."

"It's just that..." Scorpia said, "I'm kinda worried what their answer would be. I mean, getting rejected would be bad enough. But this is someone I have to work with, yaknow?"

"Oh, Scorpia..." Double Trouble said, pausing as they finished what they were writing on the notepad and putting it away, "You are a strong, brave, beautiful young princess who is caring and loyal to a fault. Any man, woman or shapeshifter would be lucky to have you. Anyone who says otherwise would be completely insane. Trust me, I'm a therapist. Is that what you wanted to hear?"

"I mean, do you really think so?" Scorpia said.

"I know so," Double Trouble affirmed, leaning forward with their hands over their knees, "You're quite the catch, Scorpia."

"Wow... Yeah, you're right," Scorpia said, "I am pretty great, aren't I?"

"Oh, yes," Double Trouble said, giving the warmest smile they could muster, "So, is there anything you wanted to say to me?"

"Oh! Yeah," Scorpia exclaimed, "Double Trouble..."

"Yes?" Double Trouble encouraged.

Scorpia sat up from the couch and shuffled her boots on the carpeted floor. A moment of silence filled the room as Double Trouble stared deeply into Scorpia's eyes.

"Thank you for all your help, DT," Scorpia said as she got up to leave, "I'm going to tell Perfuma how I feel right away."

"Perfuma..." Double Trouble repeated dreamily, their smiling face frozen in shock, "You were talking about Princess Perfuma..."

"Of course!" Scorpia said, grabbing her things, "Who else would I be talking about?"

"Right," Double Trouble said, keeping their face smiling, "How silly of me. Good luck, Scorpia. I'm sure things will turn out great for you."

"Thanks again," Scorpia said, waving goodbye as they opened the door, "See you next week."

After Scorpia closed the door, Double Trouble slunk back in their chair and covered their face with both hands.

"Ugggh..." groaned Double Trouble, "I've made a huuuge mistake."

~*~

DT's Notes

Scorpia, Session 4
-Scorpia wants to take control of this session today, fine by me
-Asking me for romantic advice with an unknown suitor, let's see who it could be...
-Met just before the end of the war, Mostly business interactions,
-Was at the baseball game, definitely narrows it down.
-Played catch, so not Glimmer or any of the spectators.
-Wait a second... Is she talking about me? Am I her crush?
-Sweet Hordak's Ghost, Scorpia has a crush on me. Play it cool, DT.
-So I guess we're doing this.
-I should have known, she wants to see how I feel about her before asking me directly. Scorpia's much more devious then she lets on.
-That didn't go very well
-On the plus side, I've finally figured out how make myself cry on command, so yay me!