Take Me to Church
Ava x Beatrice (Warrior Nun)
Summary: Amidst the chaos of their lives, Beatrice finds solace in playing with Ava's hair.
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In the subdued ambience of their makeshift refuge, Beatrice sat beside Ava, the flickering flame of a solitary candle casting an ethereal glow across the room. The air was thick with the weight of unspoken battles and the lingering echoes of their pasts. Yet, amidst the calmness, Ava rested her head on Beatrice's shoulder, humming quietly as Beatrice's fingers gently traced through her hair.
Beatrice's gaze remained fixed, her movements deliberate as she navigated the strands of Ava's hair. There was a certain stoicism about her, a demeanour that spoke of a sister warrior's discipline, even in the seemingly mundane act of playing with hair.
"You ever notice how we're always on the brink of chaos, yet there's something oddly grounding about this?" Beatrice asked.
Ava, nuzzling into Beatrice's shoulder, couldn't help but smirk at her unexpected insight.
"Grounding, huh? I wouldn't have expected you to go all Zen on me, Bea."
Beatrice's response was a subtle nod, her focus unwavering.
"Call it what you want. It's a distraction. Keeps the mind sharp."
As her fingers continued their purposeful dance, it was as if Beatrice was untangling more than just hair – unravelling the knots of tension that accompanied them wherever they went.
"They say focus is a weapon," Bea murmured. "And if you can make someone lose focus on the chaos, even for a moment, it's a victory."
Ava, ever the pragmatist, chuckled at the notion.
"I'm all for unconventional warfare. Carry on, soldier."
Beatrice's fingers moved with a seasoned precision, each stroke a deliberate manoeuvre in a silent strategy. Though small and confined, The room was a sanctuary of sorts, shielded from the outside tumult by the quiet exchange between two warriors seeking solace.
"In the midst of battles and skirmishes, even nuns need a moment of respite. This... this is our moment."
Ava, in the embrace of the momentary truce, acknowledged the unspoken pact with a nod.
"If this is a warrior's version of a spa day, I'm all in."
A/N: Thank you for reading ◡̈





