forum By the Moonlight (O/O Open)

Started January 23, 2019 by Deleted user

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The other man glanced over his shoulder. He had made good progress, but his limbs were starting to wail for him to stop. He couldn’t feel the shore of the lake anymore. But he pressed on, inhaling deeply and shaking himself.

"Come on…" He could tell they were tiring, but they had made it a good way out. Maybe he could swim and meet them half way? Then they wouldn't have to be doing so much work. His frown deepened.

The man continued paddling, being careful to not lash out his legs like an idiot. He continuously thought to himself, Don’t be stupid. You’re tall enough to reach it. You’re tall. It’s ok.

How long had they been swimming for now? He didn't know but it felt like they were within reach now. Their figure was getting clearer and clearer and it was almost something out of a movie.

A soft brush of rock startled him and he lashed his legs, standing and walking heavily through the shore. He was a few yards away from the other person, but he was so close he could see soft brown hair with a distant prick of green.

"You… You didn't have to swim all the way over here, you know." He spoke up, rubbing at his arm some what nervously. He was tall, taller then he was at least and his blue eyes stuck out against his wet black hair.

The other smiled faintly. He was surprised the other man hadn’t lost his voice, as he had years and years ago. He just shrugged faintly, lowering his gaze to the ground and rubbing a hand across the rose tattoo on his neck.

He took a step closer, just looking for a few moments, "Do you want to come in and warm up?" He asked quietly, offering a small smile.

The other glanced up, nodding. He’d love to go inside a warm home at this moment, despite it being at least seventy degrees.

"Come on then." He led him inside, opening the drapes to let some light into the small home.

The man nodded and followed behind him like a way too tall shadow, smiling faintly. He rubbed his arms as he ducked into the tiny home, his head barely brushing the ceiling.

He hurried off and grabbed a blanket and a jumper, even though it wouldn't fit the man anyway, "Here. If you weren't so tall the jumper would fit better."

The man smiled faintly and took it, fitting it on. It squeezed his shoulders which made him hunch more than what he already did.

"Can you- Can you talk?" He asked, motioning to the small, two seated couch in the corner.

The other man scooted over to the couch and sat, sighing softly in relief. He glanced up past his dark, long hair and eyelashes. He took a moment before shaking his head. He’d lost the ability to talk years ago, just after he was moved out here.

"Can you write, yeah?" He raised an eyebrow with a tiny smile, ready to go off an get pen and paper if asked for.

The man nodded, sitting up a little. A small droplet of water dripped off of his curls and onto his long, skinny fingers. Writing was really all he did, nowadays.

He didn't respond before rushing off to get some paper. He couldn't help he was just a tad bit excited. He came back shortly after, pushing a small table towards him with his foot before he sat and placed the things in front of the man.

The other man sat up a little, accepting a pen and tapping it on the table. He wasn’t sure what to write. So he wrote, What is your name? How long have you been here? He pulled the paper into the other’s view. His handwriting was tall and the stroke was inky and dark.

"I'm Max and I honestly don't know anymore. I stopped keeping track of the days. What about you? Same two questions." Max looked from the paper to his eyes before quickly looking back to the paper.

The other man nodded a little before looking down at the paper. He thought for a moment before writing,
Hello, Max. You can just call me Met. I’ve been here for longer than I can remember. However, I’ve most recently started counting, and I’ve been here for at least… He thought some more. Twenty years?

"Hi, Met. it's nice to meet you," Max offered a smile, "Damn, over twenty? Wow. Why'd you want to live out here?"

Met smiled faintly and sighed through his teeth. I did not have the choice. I’m glad someone has somehow crossed my path out here. How did you come across to this area, anyway?

Max shrugged, "I came across it camping a long time ago with some friends. I thought it would be nice to come back."

That’s really nice. It’s beautiful out here. Met smiled a genuine smile.