"I will never understand you humans. There are so many better ways of doing this, but you know I'm not going think any less of you because we're different species."
Those words only reinforce my notions - this dumb fox isn't going to get a single step up on me! I look over to my girlfriend, her fox ears drooping from her exasperation, but her ever-present mischievous grin still on her face. She may think this is a stupid bet, but her unbreakable confidence doesn't allow her a moment to think she'll lose. And it is precisely that attitude that defines our relationship.
Drawing myself up in an imitation of her languid pose, I smirk over at Kiyo and say "My, my, dear Kiyo, are you feeling threatened? It would be oh so embarrassing if a proud kistune couldn't beat a simple human in seduction. Feel free to back out if you can't stand to lose."
My words hit the mark perfectly, and Kiyo puffs out her cheeks in that purely adorable fashion I've come to love. "So, that's how you're going to play it? You think a couple of clearly provocative words are going to make me get drawn into this competition? Because they absolutely are. I'm going to crush your ego, Evelynn, and make it clear which of us is superior!"
I let out a quiet chuckle, reminded all over again of why Kiyo and I get along so well. I recline on my box, nodding towards the mouth of the alleyway. "Great, then just remember that for the next man to enter this alley, it's a contest to see which of us can seduce him first. Good luck, though it's not going to matter, Kiyo."
Kiyo scowls, but it's not hard not to recognize the flirty glint in her eyes. "Sounds fine to me. Just try to focus on the guy instead of on me, Evelynn. I know it's hard for you to tear your eyes from my beautiful form," she says, leaning against the wall with exaggerated care.
She's not wrong, since it does take a great effort of will to look away from her graceful figure which is barely hidden at all behind her diaphonous robe, but you do turn your gaze towards the main street, full of people rushing about their everyday business. No doubt one of them would oon enter this alley, and then your contest could begin - or rather, you can finally win and finally put that smug fox in her place once and for all!
However, neither of you were prepared when the first person to use this alley was a young boy, not more than 13 years old. I look over at Kiyo with a concerned look, one she shares with me, but I'll be damned if she thinks I'm going to back out on our bet.