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"Let's start again, because I just realized I forgot to introduce myself," Nora said, looking at the boss. "Actually, I didn't forget. I was just saving it for dramatic effect." She leaned forward, resting her elbows on the desk as she looked him in the eyes. "I'm the Valkyrie."
The boss blinked. "…is that supposed to mean something to me?"
"Yeah, it is! I said, I'm the freakin' Valkyrie!" Nora groaned. "Those freaking jerks, they couldn't even spread my name around like graceful losers! How am I supposed to build a reputation like this?" She threw her hands up. "Alright, fine. Maybe this will give you a clue."
She opened her left hand and concentrated for a moment. A tingle ran down her arm, until with a faint crackle, electric sparks sprouted from her skin and coursed around her fingers. She brought her hand down on the desk, and the boss jumped back, looking with wild eyes as sparks flew from the point of impact.
"You – you're the one who took down the Lazulis!" he said. "You? That was you?"
"Yep. And the Black Cobras, and the Owls, and one day I'm gonna take down the Malachite Spiders," Nora said. "But today, I'm settling for just you and your pals. And you better remember my name after I'm done with you, got it?"