forum I have no notifs and it makes me uncomfy, rp anyone?

Started February 12, 2021 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

tune

"I guess that makes sense… what do they even do all day, though? Do they have stuff at home?"

"Mhm," Marin confirmed. "They work on the farms, or for family stores."

"Mm… I'd still get bored, but to each their own, I guess. They enjoy doing that?"

"As much as one could, I suppose. Some don't, but they stay anyway for family." Marin let out a small breath. They'd known people like that.

"That's kinda sad… don't people wanna do what makes them happy?" He asked.

"Some people are content with what's safe." Marin let out a small hum. "They don't want excitement."

"Mm… what about you? Did you like staying where it's safe, or do you like exploring better?"

"Mm… I like exploring more," Marin said after a moment. "If I didn't explore, I wouldn't have met you." They ruffled Kit's hair, smiling.

Kit smiled as well and flushed a bit, seeming to enjoy his hair being tousled. "Y-Yeah… it was definitely nice to meet you."

"Indeed." Marin held the boy close, still playing with the boy's hair some.

Kit closed his eyes and trilled softly, enjoying the petting and attention. "When do you wanna get going again?"

"I think in the morning is a good idea, since it's getting late now." Marin hummed some as Kit trilled, holding the small boy close.

"Sounds good to me… it'll probably storm again tonight." Kit sighed and held tighter to Marin, seeming uneasy.

""I figured…" Marin held Kit close, rubbing his back. "I'll be here the entire time though, okay?"

Kit nodded a bit and huddled closer, curling in on himself. "O-Okay… it'll… it'll be fine. I'm fine."

"You'll be okay," Marin confirmed. "I've got you…"

Kit nodded again, drawing in a couple of strained, shaky breaths. "It'll probably be starting soon, s-so…"

Marin nodded once, holding Kit close to their chest.
"Do you think you want to try to get some sleep before that?"

"M-Maybe that's a good idea, yeah… sounds… sounds good to me…" He closed his eyes and yawned, holding a bit tighter to Marin.

"I've got you…" Marin hummed softly to help calm the boy in their arms, moving to lay them down.

Kit nodded and tensed up a bit as the first soft sounds of thunder began. Raindrops pattered on the roof, and he was beginning to tremble. His breathing hitched at a crash of lightning, and he clung tightly to Marin.

Marin picked up their humming as the storm started, rubbing the young boy's back as they did. They continued to hum as Kit clung to them.

Kit was crying softly, trying his best to keep quiet so he wouldn't be so much of a problem. Maybe if… if I tune it out, I might be able to sleep…

Marin continued with the gentle rubbings, holding Kit close to their chest.
"I've got you… Nothing's going to happen."

Kit nodded weakly. It took him a while, but he eventually managed to fall into a light sleep in Marin's arms.

Marin stayed awake for now, holding Kit close for the duration of the storm. They did eventually give in to their urge to sleep, though, resting their head on the boy's.

In the morning, Kit was nowhere to be found. He didn't appear to be anywhere in the room with Marin, but the storm hadn't stopped. Kit had actually gone outside, trying to convince himself that he wasn't scared of the storm by forcing himself out into it, but it only felt like it was making things worse. He was shaking and crying, curled up into a tight ball with his arms around himself.

Marin shifted some as they came into consciousness and realized Kit wasn't with them. They grunted and sat up, the sound of the storm still going taking a bit to register in their mind. Their eyes widened when they saw Kit was no where in the room, grabbing their second cloak and hurrying out the door.
"Kit?" The mage called out as they stepped from the inn, looking around for the small child. They hurried through the storm, looking for the boy still.
"Kit-?!" They knelt down as they came to where the fae was, quick to wrap their cloak around him and scoop him up. They held Kit close to their chest, curling around him some as they hurried back to the shelter of the inn.

Kit sobbed into Marin's chest, clinging tightly to them as he shook violently. He didn't seem to be coherent at the moment, and his eyes were wide with fear. His face was pale, and it didn't look like he was incredibly present. It was difficult for him to focus, but he felt a little better with someone warm to hold onto.

Marin got them both back to their room, keeping their cloak wrapped tightly around Kit and the other hanging from their own shoulders.
"Shh, shh… I've got you Kit, you're safe." Marin held Kit close to themself, gently running their fingers through the boy's hair and letting him cling to the mage. They did their best to hum the same tune they'd heard Kit calming himself down with before, rocking them back and forth.