Ryoko's Excitement

When Celine and Vance walked into the living room, they saw that Ryoko was watching the TV intently. They noticed that the reason for this was most likely Hope and Jess who were playing a fighting game.

Hearing the pair's arrival, Hope and Jess greeted them, causing Ryoko to snap out of her intense focus and look at Vance. She quickly ran up to him with an excited look on her face.

"Vance, these things... they're INCREDIBLE!!!"

Vance chuckled lightly and pet her head.

"It's quite cute to see a dragon princess so excited. It isn't a sight someone sees every day."

In response to Vance calling her cute, Ryoko bit Vance's hand softly and then spoke.

"I'm not cute. I'm strong."

"Why can't you be both?"

Ryoko paused at this question, and then averted her gaze.

Vance, noticing this, spoke up.

"Well I guess we'll put that aside for the time being. I'm actually here to ask you something."

Hearing this, Ryoko looked back at Vance in a questioning manner.

"Well, soon I'm going on a little bit of a trip to an enemy territory. Have some fun, take out a few baddies. You know, the works. And I wanted to know if you wanted to come with. Do you?"

Vance's words caused Ryoko, who thought of it as a date invitation, to blush.

"B-b-but we just met. Isn't it a little too soon?"

Vance quickly caught on to what Ryoko was thinking, and began to grin.

"Listen Ryoko." He put his hand on her cheek and turned her head towards him. "You're a beautiful woman, and taking you on a cute little date would be pleasant, but, as of now, we don't have the time for that."

Hearing this, Ryoko's head drooped down and she seemed disappointed. But Vance quickly put his hand under her chin and lifted it as he got closer to her face.

"However, we should have some opportunities once we get there."

With Vance being so close to her, Ryoko began to blush once more, and in her eyes excitement was visible. She spoke in a meek voice.

"R-really?"

"Of course."

Hearing this, Ryoko visibly cheered up.

"Then yes, I would like to go."

Hearing her agreement, Vance clapped his hands and spoke loudly.

"Well then ladies, I guess that we have to get ready. After all, very soon, we'll be going for a waltz in enemy territory."