"What?"

The Queen Bee turns her head slightly, looking up at him with confusion written across her face. He smiles down at her, reaching into his pouch and withdrawing a small vial filled with crimson liquid.

"I thought... maybe you'd want some of this."

She blinks, taken aback for a moment. Then, slowly, she extends a shaking hand toward him, cupping it around the vial as he places it gently in her palm.

"Delicious,"

she whispers, closing her eyes as she swallows the blood. It feels warm and heavy in her mouth, coating her tongue like honey. She opens her eyes again, meeting his gaze steadily. There's a new fire burning there now, one that makes her feel brave and powerful all at once.

The Terrarian grins appreciatively, then reaches out to caress her cheek with the back of his bloody hand. "I think we both found something worth fighting for tonight."