"Rough night?" he smirked. Piper's face was slack with fatigue.
She favored him with a hollow glance filled with warning, but like any good villain, he ignored it.
"Shut up," came Aerrow's voice, sudden and strong. "Leave her alone. Come on Piper, I'll watch the prisoner. Stork said he could use your help."
She left, wordlessly.
Dark Ace watched her go before turning his eyes back to Aerrow. "So," he began contemptuously.
His words died immediately.
Aerrow's eyes lingered on Piper's retreating figure for a moment longer than necessary…with a softness that was out of place for the situation.
Interesting…
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Author's Note: Total word count: 100