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"I don't understand." Your prison, which had once been an empty void, was now filled with everything that had been in your dormitory. It was like you were back in St. Freya. The sight only made your heart clench tightly in your chest. "Why... are you doing this?"
An innocent question. One that you did not think through. You made the mistake of forgetting who it was that you were speaking to.
"Wasn't it you who said that you were homesick?" The Herrscher asked before regarding you with a critical look. Her eyes narrowed. "Or did you have other intentions when saying that?"
Her words sent a sliver of fear down your spine. She was never one to punish you. The Herrscher found the act 'beneath her'. But there lies the question of how long that mindset would last. It was then that you remember that you were in the presence of the Herrscher. You returned your gaze to her, only to be met with an irritated look.
"Have you finished daydreaming?" She asked once she was sure you were paying attention to her. "I recall asking you a question. What? Did you perhaps think you could get away with disrespecting me?"
The words almost came tumbling out of your mouth, but thankfully they didn't.
"You misunderstand. I was surprised by what you did for me." Even if she hasn't punished you, you certainly don't want to push your luck.  "I'm just a lowly human after all, not worth any of your attention so there's no reason to put in so much effort."
From under your lashes, you can make out the expression on her face. She appears upset by your submissive attitude as though she expected a different response. Perhaps obedience wasn't the way to go. You thought that people like her would be pleased with this behavior.
"I'm the one who decides whether or not you are worthless. If you ever downplay yourself again, I'll make you regret it."
That was definitely not the right choice.
"Sorry." You mumbled. "I won't do it again."
A moment passed. Neither of you say anything. The tension was thick which made it all the harder to think, but you were able to gather your thoughts accordingly.
"Can I... ask you something?"
"You may."
"Is there any reason as to why you're keeping me here?" The imaginary space made it hard for you to tell how much time had passed, but if you had to guess, it must have been days if not weeks since your captivity. If obedience wasn't the way to go, then maybe persuasion will. "I'm grateful for what you've done for me, but I can't accept your generosity."
A moment of silence passed between you and the Herrscher right before it was disrupted by the question, "Why?"
"It's not right." You answered.
"Are you trying to leave me?"
"Leave you?" You furrowed your brows. That question came out of nowhere. "I don't understand."
What on earth was she talking about?
"Those pesky mortals could care less about you." She remarked in a bitter tone. You're getting the feeling that your words may have hurt her pride. "They even gave up on you after a week of searching. Your friends, Durandal and Rita was it? They too have abandoned you."
Her words sent a stabbing pain through your heart. You quickly shake the feeling off. To think you could even consider her over your friends. Even if they have stopped searching for you, you're sure they have their reason. Both of your friends are S-Rank Valkyries after all. They had duties to uphold. People to protect. Priorities elsewhere.
                                      
                                   
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HONKAI IMPACT 3RD x FEM! READER ONE-SHOTS
Fanfiction❝ Never be a prisoner of your past, it was just a lesson not a life sentence.❞ ✽ Honkai Impact 3rd/F!Reader ✽
 
                                               
                                                  