Up To Get Smashed? [Liltotto/Natasha]

Natasha tilted her head after finishing her first burger, musing on what animal she desired to be. Any animal, huh? Well, that was a random question if one sure did exist but Natasha decided she would play along. It would be entertaining to ask her the same question in return.

Stroking her chin thoughtfully, she took a few moments before deciding on the type of animal she would be. She never viewed herself as a predatory individual so she certainly wasn't gonna hit her with some prideful answer like a lion or a tiger.

No, if Natasha had to be honest, if she could be any animal... she'd certainly welcome the thought of being a cat. Cats were nice. Most of them had soft and well-kept fur and they were universally loved by everyone. Unless they were homeless, they didn't have to worry about a whole lot.

"Les' see here'... I suppose' I'd be a cat. I like cats. I actually own' about three of' em' and they're an absolute joy to be' around. I think I'd enjoy being' a cat. Especially a nice ole' house cat~" Natasha would gaze at Liltotto as she pulled a few fries from the plate, chewing at them softly.

"Since ya' asked me the question, what type of' animal would you be, Lil' lady~?"

"Caterpillar, huh? Interestin'." Natasha would make a passing comment in response to Liltotto's answer. She was in no position to judge her for it and Liltotto didn't force her to elaborate on her own answer either. From that small interaction, perhaps it was fair to assume that the petite woman was fond of animals? Considering all the mystical creatures and phantasms that roamed the modern day world, earthly animals, while not particularly a profound rarity, felt like an ancient relic to Natasha.

There was a time where people would marvel at animals, gazing upon them and their biological evolution with astonishment - and yet in a supernatural world filled with unquantifiable or law-defying phenomenon, Natasha felt like earthly animals would likely end up going overlooked. Ruminating on it for a moment, Natasha was amused to see they may have held some form of interest towards Liltotto.

"Seein' as ya brought up the subject , would it be wrong of o' me to assume you're fond of animals, darlin'~?""

As Natasha predicted, Liltotto possessed an interest in animals but further elaboration would reveal she held a fondness that existed in a more philosophical realm of thought than Natasha's initial conjecture. The small-framed woman seemed to valued learning and experience and how that applied to the growth of every living organism, including humans.

Admittedly, Natasha did not quite understand the scope of the small woman's fascination but she could certainly agree with the notion that the ability to learn and grow from your experiences was a indomitable essential within the whirlwind of life. For a small moment, she reflected on her own experiences and how they shaped her into the woman she was today.

For what it was worth - good or bad - she was still alive and breathing. Not bad for a yeehaw girl, right?

"It most certainly is, honey. Especially' concernin' humans. They can make alotta' mistakes in life and somehow persevere if they're willin' to learn. That's not a bad' worldview, I reckon'."

Natasha could certainly relate to longing to turn back the pendulum - to a time before the supernatural became commonplace, where wars were waged over resources or countries and cities weren't being inhabited by creatures that defied common sense.

Even as a Quincy who could deal with a hollow well enough, nothing had ever truly prepared her for the day when demons set foot on earth. With a pronounced focus, Natasha's azure gaze remained locked on Liltotto as she continued to speak.

Every heartfelt word that spilled forth from her mouth had hit the woman with an existential bolt of lightning, with memories resurfacing of the days of her youth. She seemed destined for so much and yet it all seemed like a distant memory now, an ephemeral dream.

Her life was turned upside down in a flash and if she had to admit it somewhere deep down, part of why she came here was to have a chance at her own form of paradise. A second chance to make things right and protect those who could not protect themselves. Far from a hero--- yet also, a woman who dreams of a world where others are free to live their lives without worry.

Almost as if she was lost in a daydream, Natasha gave Liltotto a solemn nod, wholeheartedly in agreement with the woman and her sentiments.


"I get ya, Lil' Lady'. Even so, a world with a less less conflict than what we've endured over the last centuries would be nice. No such thing' as a wholly peaceful world' but I believe' everyone in this world deserves a chance to live' there lives without having to worry about fightin' for it or fearin' death's embrace when they walk outside their house."

Natasha could not help but regard the woman with a warm smile, somewhat amused with the fact that this petite female was more than bargained for. From the way she entered and her initial demeanor, Liltotto seemed terse and far from what someone could call sociable and yet -within the span of a single conversation held between them - Natasha had shifted on her opinion of the small woman listening to her express herself and her sentiments to the world at large. Natasha could agree with the small woman on one thing.

Neither of them were entirely ambitious or full of lofty goals. One wanted work and the other was a runaway from the states who wanted a fresh start. Working on her next burger after working up an appetite from the conversation, she kept her eyes focused on Liltotto as she shared her sentiment about her purpose towards the Vandenreich.

"I'm just hopin' I can be of use' here'. Nothin' too' lofty, I suppose'. I got some talents' from my days as a soldier' and I'm pretty well-equipped against battlin' different types o' threats. I just want' to feel life... there's still meaning to my life, ya know'?"