Like some fierce rhinoceros  was the force that struck Nit from the front, making the eldritch grunt and stumble back. Their first instinct was to strike back at this unknown force, but they ceased this urge after realizing that Axe had her arms wrapped around their torso.<br/><br/>"<span style="font-family: courier;">Ugh, stop</span>," Nit snarled as they knocked Axe's magical hand away. "<span style="font-family: courier;">You're gonna... get weak again, and... after what happened... two days ago, we... really can't afford that</span>." Their tone was earnest and stern like a scolding parent. Scratching their stomach, they added, "<span style="font-family: courier;">All I need... is a little... rest</span>." Even after their mild scold, they happily took the gum and began chewing immediately after putting it in their mouth. Peppermint. Their favorite.<br/><br/>Nit chuckled softly from being kissed on the cheek, a red mark left where her lips made contact with them. "<span style="font-family: courier;">Eh, you look... alright</span>," they lied, their rousing attitude crawling out of its den. "<span style="font-family: courier;">And your thingy... was OK. I'm not one... for music, honestly. I only came... because of you.</span>" They lifted their shoulders in a shrug, snickering softly. "<span style="font-family: courier;">I mean, you... were far from terrible. I'll... give you that</span>." Those last few lines, however, were not necessarily lies. If Marcial had not told them to come here, they would have just stayed in the apartment, eating and sleeping for the night as per usual of their routine. They only hoped that Axe did not act<span style="font-style: italic">too</span>negatively towards their statements.