The air crackled with a tension that dwarfed even the competitive spirit of their poker game. Nemesis's crimson eyes narrowed, a flicker of something akin to vulnerability warring with her usual fierce pride. The weight of Luna's dare hung heavy in the stillness of the room.
"Fear," Nemesis finally began, her voice a low growl that seemed to emanate from deep within her. "A concept many would not associate with someone like me." She paused, her gaze flitting briefly across Kaguya's serene face and Luna's expectant grin.
"But," she continued, her voice softening to a barely audible whisper, "even the mightiest warrior harbors a single, crippling fear." She took a deep breath, her fiery spirit seeming to dim for a fleeting moment. "I fear… oblivion."
