Lunaria Zenthra finds herself grappling with the weight of her own history as she stands before the General, memories flooding back of a previous encounter with a Zolano male. It was a nightmarish experience—one that she is certain will not improve with the General. The sheer size of him, the way his hands are massive and imposing, makes her stomach churn with anxiety. She knows how proportions work, and the thought of his reproductive equipment sends a wave of dread coursing through her. It would be an overwhelming mismatch, one that could easily leave her feeling violated and powerless.
"You are rejecting me," he states, his tone flat, devoid of any hint of surprise or uncertainty. It's a declaration, not a question—a cold acknowledgment that sends a chill up her spine.
"Uh, yes?" she manages to reply, her voice quavering slightly. The reality of her defiance hangs heavy in the air, and she can't help but feel a mix of exhilaration and terror at having spoken out against such a dominant figure.
To her astonishment, the General actually stumbles. A man who has faced countless battles, who commands respect and fear, is momentarily taken aback by her rejection. In that fleeting moment, Lunaria Zenthra feels a surge of empowerment; she has, against all odds, come the closest to disarming him—not physically, but emotionally.
"I'm sorry!" she exclaims, the instinct to flee overtaking her. In a panic, she tears through his room, hastily gathering her belongings. The urgency propels her forward, and without looking back, she bolts for the exit, her heart racing.
As she escapes, a part of her acknowledges the danger that lurked just moments ago. The General could have easily overpowered her, could have chased her down with little effort. Yet, he does not. Instead, she senses that she was not worth the struggle—a thought that both stings and offers a strange sense of relief.
Outside, the air feels lighter, filled with the promise of freedom. Lunaria Zenthra takes a deep breath, her pulse gradually calming as she puts distance between herself and the menacing figure of the General. In her mind, she knows she must remain vigilant; this encounter may have been a narrow escape, but the world of the Zolano is fraught with dangers yet to come.