Bab 72: Bowels of the Uknown

Beginning to realize something, Iris came to the conclusion she needed to put a stop to her own wandering mind. During this time with Brahmi--nothing has changed between them, they both know nothing about each other, nor do they get along.

--I know the reason why Mother placed us together...but still, it's so hard to approach her.

"...Brahmi, can I ask you something?"

"Huh? What is it?"

That tone she always carried was the very thing that stopped Iris from attempting to get to know her, but this time--she took a deep breath, clenching her fists as she pressed onwards.

"Why do you like fighting so much?"

A perplexed look ran over the ab-bearing woman's face as she clearly did not expect a personal question.

"--Where's this comin' from?"

"I just think...I don't really know anything about you, and testing yourself in combat, putting your strength against another's...it's what you love most, right? So why is it so important to you?"