Sweet Tea(Ehefera/Natasha)

It had been a week since Natasha had met Ehefera at the targeting range in the City of Lights. Recalling their first meeting, Natasha could only smile in amusement as she flashed back to how odd their first meeting felt.

Thankfully, it wasn't a bad meeting which gave her an opportunity to see the woman again. Perhaps, she'd feel comforted to know she was a member of the Vandenreich now, to know she had an actual house and not a hotel.

The house itself was a common affair, a normal home with a few rooms she could experiment with and decorate once she found the time. For now, she had set up her house enough to outfit her living room with a state of the art television and gaming system to sate the boredom.

A comfortable couch and a few chairs here and there... It was a pretty cool place to chill and that suited the blue-eyed sharpshooter just fine. Lounging across the couch out of boredom, Natasha decided she'd invite Ehefera and start their second meeting on a good foot'. She decided to text Ehefera with a message that read -

Finally an official member now. Just waitin' on a division, lol! If yer' not busy... I'd like to show ya' what my house looks like. Treat ya to a meal or somethin'. Southern Hospitality, remember? :3

Hitting send, Natasha turned on the television and awaited a text in return or the woman's arrival. Either or worked plenty' fine.

"Hm. Probably a few snacks and drinks to hold us' over until I'm done cookin', whenever I cook. See ya soon, s'ugah.

Finishing the last text and hitting send, Natasha leaned back in her couch, breathing a sigh of contentment as she momentarily took a moment to reminisce on how it felt to talk to others and enjoy spending time together with her fellow peers. It was a refreshing feeling that the blue-eyed sharpshooter hardly took for granted.

Rising from the couch, Natasha would walk towards a mirror near the living room and survey her appearance. Giving the mirror a thoughtful nod, Natasha would march towards her room and slip into some pretty casual house clothing.

She would apply some light makeup for appearance's sake and make her return downstairs, awaiting the arrival of her special guest.

Hearing a few knocks, Natasha walked towards the door and opened it, greeting Ehefera with a polite wave and a bubbly smile. Natasha observed her appearance and gave a whistle of approval as she welcomed her in.

"Lookin' stylish there, darlin'. I hope ya' feel welcome in my humble abode. Make yerself' at home."

Closing the door behind them, Natasha gazed at the raven-haired woman with a bright smile before she made her way to the couch. She wondered where Ehefera would choose to sit. She could prepare their dinner now, but where was the fun in that? She asked her to bring the snacks and refreshments for a reason, after all.

"So, how'va ya' been since we last met?"

Natasha tilted her head in confusion, gazing at Ehefera as if she were speaking another language. If the physical manifestation of a question mark could've appeared above her head, it would've certainly conveyed the level of confusion she felt so far. Natasha chuckled with a casual wave of her hand, dismissing the idea that anyone else would be arriving.

Truth be told, she did recall meeting a Quincy woman during her first outing in the City of Lights. She hadn't gotten her contacts nor any of the other female Vandenreich members. Ehefera was her only definitive acquaintance so far.

"Sorry to break it to ya', honey, but yer' the only contact I have in my phone so far. I met someone durin' my first' day in the City of Lights - Vivyan, I think? But I didn't bother to get any of her information. I'm sure ya' won't mind, though, right, darlin'? Two of us' can have just as much fun as any ole' group of ladies', I'm sure."

Stretching her arms, she directed her gaze towards Ehefera as she set the snacks and refreshments down and thought of what they could do as friends to pass the time.

"That's some good advice from your pops~ Men love a woman with passion n' zeal. And with how' pretty ya' look on the eyes, I'm sure you'll have a handsome customer' on your hands' in no time."

"Don't worry' about it, darlin'. Friendship's kinda' sacred to me, yanno'? If I have one or two friends' that really care' about my wellbein' versus a group of phonies who only use me, I'd pick those two friends everyday of the week. Anyway, I'm sure I'll get acquainted with the rest of the ladies' in no time."

Natasha waved her hand in a carefree manner. She was confident she'd build a friendly relationship with the rest of the female members in no time. There was nothing that indicated she'd have a hard time befriending them, but she could never know until actually met the rest of them.


For now, she was content to spend time with Ehefera and get to know her better, considering she was the first woman she officially met in her person, proper introductions and all.

Though unexpected, a glimpse into Ehefera's background caused Natasha to form a smile out of curious amusement. She certainly didn't expect it but neither did she make any motion to silence her, following the woman's voice as she listened to her speak. According to Ehefera, her father envisioned nothing but a traditional, outdated life for his child, mundane and uneventful - a life without the freedom of choice.

Even though she was not on ideal terms with her own father - as a result of her own foolishness - her father allowed Natasha to live as free as a bird, to control her own path. She could only imagine what that felt like, even if she seemed to make out well from Natasha's point of view. Eherera moved onto the subject of where Natasha would be placed and Natasha tilted her head out of curiosity. The Sternritter, huh? She supposed she wouldn't be against joining that particular group if that's what the higher-ups decided.

Natasha smiled somewhat sheepishly at her last comment. Plenty of young guys? Did she think she was some type of cougar? There was a lot to dissect from all of this, but Natasha decided to address everything in a way that could keep the subject steered into a positive setting. She couldn't quite get why she didn't seem to think she wasn't a catch herself...

"While I don't know the relationship between you and your pops, I'd say you made out pretty well and I think ya' should be proud of what you've accomplished so far. You seem like ya' have the keys to yer' own destiny, and if he can't be happy about that', then keep truckin' along. Ya earned that right at least'."

Natasha rose up on the couch as she looked at the controllers and wondered if Ehefera enjoyed gaming.

"..I'm glad ya' think so highly' of' my shootin' skills, honey, but I ain't really all that suited' to teachin' anybody a lesson'. If I'm chosen for the Sternritter division, I still want to keep in touch with you. I think those young men' yer' refferin' to would be more inclined to talk to a lady whose young and has fire in her heart. Someone like you'. Young, motivated, and fiery. Even though quincy years might' vary' n' all that'... I'm nearly thirty-six years old."