forum You'll See Just How Crazy I Can Be (rp with Icefire, feel free to stalk!)

Started July 08, 2020 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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The wolf laid down, tail still wagging a little. It was the size of a horse, easily. It nudged Nik with it's nose again, trying to get him to pet it.

Nik flinched at the nudge, curling into himself a little bit and still clinging desperately to his kitten.

The wolf set it's head down on the boulder, seeming distressed at how Nik was doing.

Smoke shifted a little, starting to wake up. He mewed softly, shifting in Nik's arms. Nik held onto Smoke gently.

The wolf whined a little, then pulled away. In a moment, a girl with the same colored hair as the wolf was standing where it had been. She slowly came towards Nik, slowly sighing something with her hands. It seemed she was mute.

Nik peeked up at her, blinking when he saw the girl. He didn't really understand sign language.

The girl saw how Nik didn't understand him. She held up one finger, then pulled a whiteboard out from her pocket.
I'm not going to hurt you, she wrote out.

Nik studied him carefully. "I…okay…who are you?" he asked slowly, looking at her.

The girl erased the board, writing again.
My name is Twili. Derlik did the same thing to me long ago. she was like Nik then. I'm so sorry.

Nik nodded slowly. "Oh." he replied quietly. "I'm…sorry."

Twili erased the board.
It's alright. Has he hurt you?" Twili carefully moved to sit down, giving Nik his space.

Nik shrugged a little. "Not…not yet." he replied quietly, knowing it was probably inevitable.

Twili nodded a little. She erased her board, hesitating to write her next question.
What did he say your purpose was?

"I…I don't remember." he replied slowly, looking up at her.

Twili pursed her lips, then nodded slowly. She erased her board, not saying anything now.

He chewed on his lip for a moment, still cradling Smoke.

Is that your kitten? Twili finally asked.

He looked up, and nodded. "Oh. Yeah, he is."

Twili smiled softly.
It's good you're able to have someone with you from your old life. She hesitated, reaching out for Smoke. She paused, tilting her head a little. Could she pet him?

Nik nodded, moving so that she could reach Smoke. Smoke mewed quietly, still half asleep.

Twili gently rubbed Smoke, knowing just where it felt the best. She was a wolf most of the time, after all. She gave a soft, bittersweet smile.

Smoke purred softly, pressing into her touch sleepily.

Twili pet Smoke a moment more, but her head shot up. She had heard something, a certain someone on their way back. She pulled away, grabbing her board and backing away back towards the trees.
I'm so sorry, she wrote one last time. Then, she was gone, and Derlik stepped out on the other side of the clearing.

Nik watched her go, then his eyes flicked to Derlik. He looked away again quickly, chewing on his lower lip.

Derlik walked over to Nik, smiling.
"How are you doing?" He asked, his hand going to the top of Nik's head.