forum At War // OxO // Closed

Started November 11, 2019 by @ElderGod-Icefire

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Eclipse felt it, pulling back spitting out bits of rope, "What is it Nik?" he asked, before he noticed the thug. "Shit."

The person stared down at them. "So. Trying to escape, are you?" he asked, crouching and hauling Nik upright by the shirtfront, examining the spot where Eclipse had chewed on the rope.

Nik let out a soft, pained sound as pressure was put on his injuries.

Eclipse growled, "Let him go jerk!" he rolled towards him, aiming to bite, do anything to get him to stop hurting Nik.

The man growled at Eclipse, and dropped Nik down on top of him. "Stop that." he hissed. "Our leader will speak to you two in the morning, but if this behavior continues, you will be punished."

Eclipse grunted when the other was dropped on top of him, laying his head back as the guard left, cursing under his breath. "NIk… Nik you okay?"

Nik took a deep breath, rolling off of Eclipse. "I'm okay." he breathed out, closing his eyes for a moment. The wound on his leg had been torn open again, and was dripping blood.

Eclipse cursed when he saw it, "No you're not" he said, rolling to slam his head into the ground, "Fuck I'm an idiot…" he growled to himself.

"You aren't." Nik replied. "Really, you aren't. And I'll be…I'll be fine." he sighed softly, wishing he could reach out to Eclipse and touch him. "I will be. Please calm down."

Eclipse sighed, letting himself lay facedown in the dirt, "It's not okay. You're bleeding again because of my stupid Idea. I should've known they'd check on us…"

Nik wrinkled his nose. He rolled over and slapped Eclipse lightly with his hand. "Stop. I agreed to it. Don't beat yourself up about it."

(i gtg to bed soon.)

(Noted)
Eclipse sighed, "But I always mess up somehow…" he said softly. "Always… that's why I've never been allowed out on the battfield…"

Nik looked at him. "Eclipse. You didn't mess up, okay? You were trying to help us escape. That's not something to be angry at yourself with. Please stop beating yourself up over this."

Eclipse took a deep breath, rolling onto his side, "I know… I just… I just wish it had worked…" he said softly, feeling the pain of being trapped more than before.

"Me too." Nik replied softly. He looked at Eclipse with soft, careful eyes. "But it didn't. So we need to figure out what to do now."

Eclipse nodded, "Do you have any more ideas?" he asked softly, already feeling more trapped by the second.

Nik shook his head. "Worst comes to worst, I go to sleep and the monster breaks me out, and you run like hell." he replied, looking at Eclipse.

Eclipse sighed, "Yeah, minus the fact that I'm currently a tied up worm." he said softly, "Though that could work…."

Nik shrugged slightly. "That's true." he replied softly. "Although…the monster's priority is going to be attacking and…and eating everyone it can get to. So. Don't go too far because I'll need help afterwards."

"I'd need you to cut the ropes on me first, somehow…" said Eclipse softly, "Otherwise I'd get caught in the fray… after that, I could probably manage to stay away then come back for you…"

"Yeah." Nik nodded. He swallowed as he imagined what would happen. "I'll be…rather violently sick when the monster is done. And…I'll be throwing up blood and body parts." he clenched his jaw for a moment.

Eclipse sighed, "I kinda wish I could stop it somehow…" he said softly, pressing close to him in the best semblance of a hug that he could manage.

Nik leaned against him. "It's okay. it's…It's not your fault." he mumbled, closing his eyes for a moment. "Just…keep in mind that I…won't be in any condition to travel for a while afterwards."

"I can handle that part… just as long as we're not on the run.." he said softly, nudging him to keep him awake. "But our first problem is getting me loose… Otherwise we're both dead…"
(Should we have dawn come soon?)

Nik sighed, opening his eyes. "Yeah, I know…" he said softly. He let out a breath. "I can try to bite your ropes." he suggested, looking at Eclipse.
(sure)

Eclipse nodded, "Possibly a good idea…" he said softly, "Are you sure you're up to it?"he watched the other's expression carefully.