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Greyson's glare intensified once they laid eyes on her. Serena's eyebrow arched in curiosity as clear animosity was hurled her way. He was even more upset with her? What had she done?
"we were just talking about you, serena." he nearly spat her name out in disgust. While his clear distaste for her caught her by surprise the mask she wore remained in place. Ever showing an innocent confusion during all of this.[break][break]
"danny was just reiterating how he broke my trust, and willingly joined a criminal organization to support the woman he loves." Serena blinked at him for a moment as what he said registered in her mind.
"I'm sorry?" she said as she turned Danny for confirmation.
"Criminal?" she was still playing her part but she was beginning to understand. [break][break]
All the puzzle pieces were starting to fit together. So Danny had told him. But when? That didn't matter, what mattered is that Danny told him.
Ugh what a pain in the ass. No wonder he was glaring daggers at her. Danny was incredibly lucky. Serena's role in rocket would be revealed soon enough to the public, so having Greyson know about it a little early wasn't a problem. Not really.
Had this not been the case, well. Danny's little stunt might have left his former best friend in a worst predicament than he was in.
"go on, i'm sure she'd love to know the words i said last we talked." Serena didn't need to know, his stance and attitude made it clear enough.
"What are we? Twelve?" she muttered under her breath.
"look, greyson, we don't have to do this here. in fact, it'd be smart of you not to."[break][break]
Danny stepped in while she kept her gaze on him. This was such a mess, all because Danny couldn't keep the secret. She had specifically warned him not to tell a soul. He didn't have to lose a best friend. Why did he like to suffer so much? He was already choosing to take the short end of the stick, why make matters worse?[break][break]
"let's just go our separate ways and try and have fun." Greyson didn't seem like the type to let bygones be bygones.[break][break]
Serena let out a deep sigh as she dropped her hands from holding onto Danny. In the process, her demeanor changed as she took the mask off. Figuratively of course. As she turned towards Greyson her eyes were colder, reminiscent of the artic tundra as she matched Greyson's glare. Challenging it, even. [break][break]
"So this is how it's going to be, hm?" her tone was dry. The earlier care and innocence now gone.
"Listen, Greyson." she said as she stepped a bit in between Danny and him. Her eyes narrowed as her voice dropped to a whisper meant only for those close to her.
"Out of respect for the relationship you had with Danny, I'll let this slide."[break][break]
The last thing they needed was to cause a scene here in the middle of this ball. No, she'd end this here. She stepped closer to Greyson, unafraid of how the man was furious with the both of them.
"I'll only say this once." She growled, her tone low as she stared up at the man,
"It'd be in your best interest not to escalate things further. Think carefully about your next actions. You wouldn't want to make yourself look bad." she continued. [break][break]
"And if you don't give a damn, I'll raise you. It's not just about you." she said tilting her head to the side as her tone became taunting.
"You've got loved ones to protect right? It'd be a shame if anything happened to them." clearly Greyson wanted a villain. Many did when they had a grudge against Rocket. Even when the individuals had done nothing to deserve their hatred. It made the hero complex that more easier to handle. Suddenly they wouldn't be in the wrong for punishing wrong-doers of their crime. All they needed was a reason. Serena could play that part. [break][break]
The manipulative witch that charmed his best friend away. If that's what he wanted, so be it.
"So, if you understand I suggest you stop throwing this childish temper tantrum and shape up." she said as she reached back to grab Danny's hand.
"For you and the ones you love, please, be a good boy tonight, and leave us alone." she said with an easy smile.
"It's not a warning, it's a threat." [break][break]
With her free hand she patted Greyson on his shoulder before turning to Danny.
"I'd like to dance. Now." it wasn't a question, but a demand. Danny and Serena needed to leave before Greyson got anymore bright ideas. She'd hate to have to paint Danny's best friend to be the bad guy. But that's exactly what she would do if he made a scene. [break][break]
Not to mention something like, if executed correctly, could serve to sway public opinion of Rocket in their favor, it truly would be in Greyson's best interest to leave them alone at this time. Serena felt bad for Danny, she really did. But he'd been the one to cast the dice like this. Now they had to suffer the consequences. [break][break]
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+ xtra notes: welp... | Learned Danny revealed her secret of being in Rocket to Greyson and that's why he's so angsty. Decided to break up the fight in her own way. (With threats! Yay!) Before suggestion Danny take them out of this awkward situation entirely. [break]