“Without any warning given, she begins to scratch that favourite spot of his, just below the ears. While many foes failed in their feat to make the Black Swordsman surrender, Casca had the answer. And this knowledge made her Guts' most dangerous enemy.” - @bladeofthehawk
She knows Guts is mad at her. Casca gives too much attention to that stupid pet fish of hers---attention that should be his. She knows he’s mad, but she also sees through a ruse only a child could ever naively think might work. He’s been sitting in the same sun-beaten spot for most of the afternoon, his occasional glare her only contact from him since breakfast. It’s second nature of Casca to just ignore his stubborn pouting whenever it concerned Fillet but Casca wasn’t seeing any fun in playing dumb this time, and her smiling can’t be stopped.
Guts knows she’s planning something when she draws near, but is too busy pretending to be grumpy to call her out on it. When she finally strikes, however . . . it feels good. It’s an itch Guts didn't know needed scratching. He’s in trouble. He’s sure it’s her influence, making his eye slowly close and his head lean back on her for a just a little bit more. It’s her influence that brings a low rumble to his chest, confessing to her it’s what he’s wanted all along. Damn her.
“I missed you today.” Apparently, he’s finally deemed her worthy of his words.
“And whose fault is that, Guts?” she rose a teasing brow.
Casca groans. “You’re such a dork.”
She can’t help enjoying these little tantrums, and keeps him tamed with another affectionate scratch beneath the ears. Resting his head back on her lap, Guts grins up at her. Damn him.