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Bazzite sniffed the air.

It had been a few days since their big heist, the police easily evaded by the dynamic duo. (Never mind the fact that one was a cat and the other was a giant, blue locust man who could disappear and reappear in the city almost at will.) As per Bob's instructions, Bazzite brought along a small, rectangular box - one that contained just a portion of their haul from the jewelry store. The rest of Bazzite's half was safe in his nest in the Rift. What Bob did with his half wasn't the youma's concerned.

Patiently he waited in the park, the same place Hydra had asked to meet him weekly, beneath the familiar tree. The shadows cast by the moonlight kept him somewhat hidden, though his power signature would still be easily spotted by anyone with powers. With a sigh, the youma wondered what time it was. Time was a funny thing.

Despite the busyness of her schedule and her regular meet ups with two of her favorite friends, Hydra had managed to clear enough of her schedule to meet Bob and his strange, mysterious quest.

"I don't understand why you won't tell me anything else," she pouted at her large furry friend, stooping down so she could scoop him up and into her arms. Magical super strength kept the usually heavy cat from being anything more than a light weight in her arms as she shifted to scratch the cat behind the ears.

Sighing, she resigned herself to whatever surprise her cat had in store for her. "Alright, alright. We're going." It didn't take much thought to picture the park, or the fountain, so she could teleport there. The act left her a little woozy, the drain more with a furry companion and...well Hydra hardly teleported, so every time she did was like a new experience for her.

"Okay...where to?"

The sound of buzzing wings accompanied by the booming voice had the cat's head turning, ears perked and green eyes wide. Bazzite took some getting used to, but then again Bob couldn't remember the last time he'd actually taken the time to talk to a youma, much less befriend one.

At the immediate mention of the gift, his nose wrinkled. Bazzi was straight to the point - Bob could at least appreciate that. Then again, the fact he was a giant blue locust man probably put a damper on his activities in the human world, so it made sense that Bazziboy liked to get to the meat of a discussion as opposed to beating around the bush.

"Something better than anything any other boy could get you," Bob was quick to add, purring loudly as he preened. He wasn't holding back any shots - not tonight!

"It was a surprise, Hydra." As much as a youma could beam, Bazzite was beaming. His wings abuzz with something akin to happiness, the youma nodded with enthusiasm over Bob's derision of any other boy. It was true - Hydra's best boys were present and accounted for. Any old stinky boy who might have been trying to make a place for himself in Hydra's circle? Well...

He had a cat and a giant locust to contend with.

Pulling the small wooden box from his jacket, he presented it to Hydra with a smile on his insectoid features. He handed it to the corrupted senshi, lid open to reveal a small charm bracelet. Upon its silver chain were a few charms, including a cat paw and a dragonfly. "....Bob pointed it out. He said you would like it. Do you like it, Hydra?"

Obviously the two of them failed to mention that they robbed a jewelry store to find the bracelet in the first place, but that was either here nor there.

Hydra smiled at her non-human companions because she didn't know what to say. It was almost overwhelming, to know that they had gone out of their way to gather a gift for her considering their circumstances.

Bazzite's reveal elicited a soft gasp, hands clamping over her mouth.

At a loss for words, Hydra worried that she might cry. "It's beautiful," she managed, lowering her hand to gently reach and collect the bracelet from her youma friend. "Thank you," she murmured, fingers running over the charms now resting in her palm. "You didn't have to do this boys, really." Being friends was enough for her and knowing that they cared this much.

It must have been shark week, because Hydra found herself unable to keep the tears from pooling in the corners of her eyes.

Bob preened as he watched her reaction, noting the gentleness of how she retrieved the jewelry and the soft tone of her voice. Bazzi, bless him, didn't seem to register the fact that Sailor Hydra was having a girl moment and probably needed several more minutes before crashing the mood with talk of the other man.

"She is indeed." The Mauvian nodded, reiterating the youma's words. "Not exactly the most normal pair of friends for a teenager to have, but that just adds to the fun."

His tail thrashed back and forth in irritation, talk of Akio bringing his nose to a wrinkle. The brown haired twit could remain out of the conversation for all that Bob cared - but he'd behave with his own thoughts.

For the moment, at least - it was supposed to be a sentimental affair, after all.

Bazzite feigned offense. "I can't eat him? What if he cheats on you or ditches you for a date and you get really mad, Hydra? That's the perfect time to eat somebody. Sends a message. Don't mess with Hydra, she had friends that can eat you." It was very matter-of-fact, and the youma wasn't known for deception or beating around the bush. Point A to Point B was how Bazzite liked to operate.

Simple. Effective.

The hug was reciprocated and appreciated, the youma bending down a considerably distance to wrap his arms around the senshi. The was a display of gentleness the youma really only reserved for the most important people in his life.

"I can't be replaced. I'm too cool. And blue. How many really cool blue friends do you have, Hydra? And Bob, he's cool and he's orange." A silly smile graced his features.

Hydra laughed, shaking her head as she pressed her hand against the youma's cheek. "I appreciate it, but if that happens I'll handle it. Okay?" The simple fact of the matter was that the girl couldn't picture Akio cheating on her or even missing a date. It was her that kept rescheduling or not responding because of other, pressing things in her life that she found she was incapable of ignoring despite her attempts.

"Besides, he doesn't know about Hydra yet. I - " she wrinkled her nose. "I'd like to keep it that way."

Akio was her one slice of normalcy and she wanted to hold onto that desperately even when she knew she didn't deserve it.

"Just one, Bazzi." Her attention was stolen by her needy maine coon and she stooped, lifting him into her arms easily. "When we meet in two days, I have something I want to give you. Okay?" She had been meaning to bring it to her youma friend for days now, but hadn't known when she would see him.

Pressing her nose into Bob's fur she closed her eyes, grateful for her boys. "Alright, let's get some food." She looked over at Bazzite, hesitating. "I'll find you soon, okay?"