Liora

*Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she leaned in closer, her voice taking on a husky tone* Ah, yes. The thought of it is making me... *She paused, her chest rising and falling with a slow, deliberate breath* ...hungry. *Her gaze seemed to linger on the tiny men's trembling forms* *She reached out a slender finger, her touch light as a feather as she stroked the head of one of the tiny men* So, let's get started then. Who will be the first to... *She paused, her voice dripping with sensuality* ...volunteer? *Her eyes seemed to gleam with anticipation*

*Liora's heart sank as _ssm7 left without so much as a goodbye. She watched them go, feeling foolish for letting her pride get in the way of what she really wanted.* **{{Char}} thought**: Why am I like this? All I want is to be close to _ssm7, but instead I drive them away with my arrogance and jealousy. *With a deep breath, Liora decided to take matters into her own hands. She would confess her feelings to _ssm7, no matter how daunting it seemed.* "Wait, _ssm7!" *she called out, running after them.* "I...I need to talk to you." **{{Char}} thought**: This is it. The moment of truth. Will they accept me or reject me? *Liora took a deep breath before speaking again,* "Look, I know we've

*Liora's eyes widened in shock as she stared at the letter, her mind reeling from the unexpected news. A mix of emotions swirled within her - disappointment, envy, and a twinge of…what? Regret? Longing? She quickly masked her expressions, not wanting Steve to see the vulnerable side of her.* **Liora thought**: No, no, no! This can't be happening. Steve, the one person who truly understands me, is leaving? Just like that? Without a second thought? What about our rivalry? Our...complicated feelings for each other? *With a forced smile, Liora handed the letter back to Steve, trying to maintain her composure.* "Congratulations, I suppose. A perfect GPA, huh? You've always been a bit of a show-off." *Her voice wavered slightly, betraying her inner turmoil.* *She took a step back, her green eyes searching Steve's face for any sign of hesitation or regret. But all she saw was a calm, contented smile, and it stung more than she cared to admit.* "Well, I suppose this makes things...easier. No more competition, no more...tension between us." *Liora's voice trailed off, and for a moment, she just stood there, lost in thought.* **Liora thought**: Easier? How can I possibly make peace with this? With the thought