"Diana?" Queen Hippolyta knocks before entering her daughter's room. "You haven't left the palace since you got here."
"I'm fine mother," One arm to her forehead, Diana stares at the ceiling all day, only going out when hungry. But even then, she eats just to keep her stomach from grumbling, with no satisfaction and no appetite. Her mother knows only too well to push the subject. After all, she raised her to be strong and willful, a true Amazon.
Hippolyta can't help but feel responsible for Diana's exit from the league. She was the one who ordered her daughter by her side, to fight for their people. She is the one who constantly reminds her of her responsibility to Themyscira.
Meanwhile, Diana is still in bed, immersed in memories of Shayera, when she was so near, yet so far..
Diana, Shayera, Zattana and Black Canary are in the female locker room. They have been sparring earlier. Shayera strips down to just her bra and panties, prepping to go take a shower. Wonder Woman can't help but stare.
"Like what you see?" Shayera has a hand on her hip, one eyebrow raised, speaks in a naughty tone.
What's not to like, Diana thought. Shayera has well toned legs and butt. Her skin is smooth and flawless, like it has a creamy texture. Diana would want nothing more than to taste just how creamy it is.
She's imagining what those breasts will feel like in her hands without the pesky undergarment that she can easily rip apart. And look at that tiny waist; the waist she'll be holding on to when she kisses those luscious Thanagarian lips.
The Amazons are a race of strong women with strong desires and urges. And Diana is getting all hot and bothered every time she sees the semi-naked Shayera. Moving her gaze down, Diana imagines having her tongue inside her..
"Diana thinks you're the bee's knees, Shayera." Zattana teased the Amazon, snapping her back to reality.
"Bees have knees?" Diana replies. The group laughs at her naivete.
"It's not literal, Diana. When you find someone beautiful or attractive, you think they're the bee's knees," Canary gives a slightly edited definition of the phrase. She winks mischievously at her friends.
"In that case, I do think that Shayera is the bee's knees."
The group laughs again, this time for Diana's honesty. Diana looks at them quizzically. What's so funny, she thought. Zattana who stands on her left, slaps her back, while Canary on the other side puts a hand on her shoulder, snorting and laughing.
Shayera starts to blush and smiles shyly, "Guys stop messing with the princess, okay?" She looks at Diana, "I'm sure beautiful naked girls are common in Themyscira."
"Well, yes they are." Diana addressed Shayera who for a moment, looks dejected, "But there's no beauty like yours."
"It's the wings," Zattana interjects. Shayera throws a towel at her for mocking the sincere Amazon.
"No, not just the wings. You're, well, you're radiant. Always radiant."
"Like she's glowing?" Zattana pushes on, giggling.
"But it's the kind of glow that only Diana can see." Canary snorts, "I, sure as hell, can't see it." She and Zattana starts laughing again.
Shayera looks mildly annoyed at her friends, "I'm gonna go take a shower." Before making a turn, she smiles at Diana who follows her with a gaze.