Layla's eyes widened like a puppy's.
She crouched down with a pout on her face.
"Please?"
Apollo sighed.
"No."
Layla looked to the ground and whimpered.
"Pleaseeee?"
The inner corners of Apollo's eyebrows lowered.
He was getting irritated.
"No."
Layla peeked at Apollo with upturned eyes.
"Pleaseeee?~"
Apollo clutched his head with his free hand.
"I'm not doing it!"
Layla pressed her lips together. She stayed silent but continued to stare at Apollo.
For a few moments, there was silence.
Suddenly, Layla let out a yowl and pounced on Apollo.
Both of her hands were outstretched as though they wanted to push Apollo over. Her eyes were closed and her head was lowered. It was as though Layla was a small child.
A smile spread out on Apollo's face.
His bokken traced an arc towards the ceiling.
...But once it hit Layla, it stopped.
It was as though Apollo struck her with a feather.
His smile froze on his face.
Although Apollo wanted to dodge, it was already too late.