[Well, there's definitely a smile on Nero's face - one of dark thrill and fire.

Being smaller and faster, she ducks low as Shirke tries to pin her, wraps her arms around Shrike's midsection, hefts up-- throwing her over the couch's back and onto the plush seat on the other side.

If she doesn't get off the couch fast enough, then Nero's pouncing on top of her.]