The man blinked, then slowly straightened in his seat, his towering frame growing even more imposing. His eyes, cold and unflinching, fixed on Blue as if her presence had only just registered as something worth acknowledging. His voice was low, a rumble of quiet authority. "And who are you to tell me how I should speak?"
Blue puffed out her tiny chest, wings buzzing with defiance as she floated inches from his face. "I am the great Blue!" she declared, voice high-pitched but full of confidence. "I'll have you know I'm related to the divine goddess herself! I was brought here to watch over the great Ty Hockinson and ensure his safety!" Her voice sped up as she continued, "And you will not bad-mouth JJ! She is a very beautiful woman, and she's going to marry Ty one day!"
JJ nearly choked on her own breath, coughing sharply as her face turned a deep shade of red. "Okay, slow down, Blue," she said hurriedly, glancing at the man with a mix of embarrassment and dread.
