[ Some part of Basch had been worried that Olivine would resist. If he'd told Basch to stop, he would have. He's relieved, though, that the man follows him so easily. He doesn't think past that, just that the town is a bad place for him.
But then they're out of the village, and his actions are catching up with him. Now what? The problem is the same, and he hasn't made it any better--
Olivine's voice, quiet and weak, has him turning around the face the other man, iron in his eyes, but his own voice is soft, his grip firm but not crippling. ]
You shouldn't apologize for their behavior. Someone of your recognizability needs a Guard. I would-- [ He would offer his services, in exchange for a purpose again, but the words are stolen as his back tenses, eyes screwing shut and a low sound of pain in his throat. His grip tightens to much, only for a second, and he's sure Olivine can feel the claws there.
His eyes are sadder, panting as he says ] I would have gladly served that role for you. But I'm of little use like this. [ That's the worst part of this curse, really. Not the pain, not the transformation. It's being a danger to others, and thus having no purpose, no community. ]
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Date: 2024-04-23 05:28 pm (UTC)But then they're out of the village, and his actions are catching up with him. Now what? The problem is the same, and he hasn't made it any better--
Olivine's voice, quiet and weak, has him turning around the face the other man, iron in his eyes, but his own voice is soft, his grip firm but not crippling. ]
You shouldn't apologize for their behavior. Someone of your recognizability needs a Guard. I would-- [ He would offer his services, in exchange for a purpose again, but the words are stolen as his back tenses, eyes screwing shut and a low sound of pain in his throat. His grip tightens to much, only for a second, and he's sure Olivine can feel the claws there.
His eyes are sadder, panting as he says ] I would have gladly served that role for you. But I'm of little use like this. [ That's the worst part of this curse, really. Not the pain, not the transformation. It's being a danger to others, and thus having no purpose, no community. ]