Nectar stuck out her tongue slightly as she carved the stone in the ball of water. She would occasionally glance at the pink lotus in Bonsi's hand and resume cutting into it. " You said it was a forced habit "?
Nectar glanced at her, " Huh "? Bonsi tapped her chin thoughtfully, " I just said you like to feed a person's ego and you said it was a forced habit ". Nectar laughed slightly, " Ow! You mean that. It doesn't matter ".
Bonsi pouted slightly, " Tell me. Tell me now ". Nectar laughed slightly, " I see where Archie gets it from ". Bonsi raised an eyebrow, " What "? Nectar shook her head and Bonsi remained pouty, " Don't try and change the subject, tell me why it's a forced habit ".
Nectar laughed as she looked at the stone in the water and was quiet for a few seconds. Bonsi was about to ask again when Nectar spoke, " Honestly, I'm surprised you're asking ". Bonsi tilted her head to the side, " Why "?
Nectar sighed slightly, " No one takes me seriously. I mean, I know I'm the life of the party but it has down sides too you know ". Bonsi resisted the urge to laugh at what Nectar said but she suddenly smiled at her, " Heavy lies the head that wears the crown ".
Bonsi repeated it in her head when Nectar continued, " Anyway, back to your question. It's not really a forced habit, more like one of the many codes of life I try to live by ". Bonsi nodded slowly, curious " And what code is that "?
Nectar smiled slightly, moving her hands slowly around the orb of water, " There's something special or nice to say about everyone ". She suddenly drew her hand to one side, the orb of water going with it as the lotus landed in her other hand.
" I've simply decided to make it a habit to always find it and tell the person ". Bonsi nodded slowly, " That sounds like a lot of work, why would you do that "? Nectar smiled as she again encased the stone in water, " I like the way it makes people smile, the way they enjoy you noticing the tiny details they subtly try and flaunt makes me happy ".
Bonsi tapped her chin, not fully understanding it " I still don't see how that would make you happy " while Nectar began cutting into the stone again [ I'm no saint and I've got a few demons since my ex husband gave me trauma ] and smiled up at her, " You wouldn't understand even if I tried to explain ".
Nectar held out the polished yellow white lotus out to Bonsi who excitedly reached out for it and Nectar took it back, shaking her head " Not just yet ". Bonsi pouted immediately, " What now "?
Nectar laughed slightly as she pointed at the lotus, " I want that lotus ". Bonsi frowned slightly, not able to process Nectars request, " Pardon "? Nectar nodded, " You heard me right the first time, I want the lotus ".
Bonsi looked at the fragile looking lotus in her hand and frowned, " But it's basically useless now, it will wilt away immediately I let go of it ". Nectar clicked her tongue slightly, " You can be very dramatic Bonsi ".
Bonsi nodded unapologetically, " Well, I'm sorry. I honestly don't find half the things you say or do normal but I'm okay with it ". Nectar laughed, " Don't try and change the subject in front of a real master. And besides can't you just breathe life into it or something ".
Bonsi frowned slightly and Nectar scratched her head slightly, " Did I say something wrong "? Bonsi looked both ways and talked slowly, " Who told you about that "? Nectar raised an eyebrow, " Firstly, I dunno what you're talking about and secondly, am I in trouble "?
Luscious laughed as he poked Axis' cheek, " Is someone jealous? How does it feel to be jealous for the first time in like forever "? Axis moved quickly to swat the hand away but Luscious was even quicker, " So on a scale of one to ten, you're a fifteen ".
Axis took a deep breath as he looked forward, " I'm not jealous. I'm perfectly fine ". Rick who was on his other side nodded slowly, " If you really were, the reins would know ". Axis looked down and saw he was squeezing them tightly.
He made a slightly disgusted face as he let go of the reins and momentarily crossed his arms, " I hate this feeling. How do I get rid of it "? Luscious smirked slightly, " There's no specific cure for it but you'll get over it soon " [ Do I mean me or him though? ]