forum “What’s your greatest fear?” // 5/5, closed // Stalkers welcome!

Started June 19, 2023 by @the-void-phantasmic language

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Salmook flinches as the closet door creaks open. What is the danger-lady up to? He strays closer, eyes narrowed.
And then something catches the light. Something smooth and sharp and… metal.
Salmook staggers back. His eyes go wide. What is she doing?! Doesn't matter. Salmook needs to hide. Now.
There aren't too many options. Salmook can't bring himself to go into his room, or anyone's room, for that matter. What if the danger-lady tries to hurt him? What about Tseth-friend?

…

…

…Tseth-friend?

He's cowering behind Tseth-friend in a heartbeat, squeezing the half-stranger's leg tight. At least his height is good for something.
"Scary, scary!"

Tseth sends a glare Daphne’s way after she slaps him again. ”Stop doing that-“

And then suddenly, Tseth flares his wings out in surprise, nearly hitting Daphne in the process. The kid’s wrapped around his leg, and safe to say he’s terrified of something. “Salmook- what’s going on?”

He looks down at the kid, a bit awkwardly due to where he is. He’s tempted to try and pry him off his leg. He didn’t like anyone being behind him, and Salmook wasn’t really an exception. But the kid was frightened, so he felt a bit of sympathy for him.

Daphne flinches slightly and steps away from Tseth, clearly spooked by the sudden movement. She blinks a few times, then looks down at Salmook and tilts her head. “What in the-“

Salmook whimpers, raising a shaky hand and pointing towards the closet and the danger-lady holding the door open wide.
"Scaries… Danger-lady… pointies!"
He tightens around Tseth-friend's leg. Salmook wipes away the beginnings of tears. It's like his head is melting - he can't piece the words together.
"The! In the - pointy! Scare-mook! Hurt Tseth-friend, what if me?"

Tseth looks at the closet. Oh. That’s helpful. He looks back down at Salmook. “Okay, I see. I don’t think Blaze will hurt you. Not if you don’t hurt her, right?”

He glances at Daphne for a moment with a face that says pretty much, ”How the hell do I do this?” He sighs and lightly taps Salmook’s arm with his hand. “Can you let go of my leg, please?”

Daphne looks at Tseth and shrugs. Hell if I know- She stifles a laugh, but doesn’t say anything.

Blaze looks around, a smile growing on her face.

Knives.

Daggers.

Tranqs.

Longer blades too, more like swords than anything.

She also finds her uniform. She puts that on immediately

Perfect.

She grabs 12 smaller knives, 4 medium sized blades, and two of the large blades.

She also grabs several tranq pens, then leaves the storage room.

Salmook sniffs and loosens on Tseth's leg. He doesn't fully let go, though. His breaths hitch in his throat.
"But the! Scary. Salmook no trust. Salmook never trust!"
He shakes his head, heaving. His eyes go wide as the danger-lady returns, and he hugs even tighter than before. She's armed. She has jabbies and pokers and killsticks and… Oh stars… Salmook latches onto Tseth-friend, digging his nails in a little.
"Salmook no like! No like! Hurry!"

Tseth takes a deep breath, and pries Salmook off of him. It wasn’t too difficult—kids aren’t that strong. He faces Salmook and crouches down to his height again. “I’m going to leave you with Daphne for a second. It’ll be fine, no one’s going to hurt you. You can even hide in your room if you want. Eat the food the staff gave you. You said you were hungry, yeah?”

With that he stands up, quickly moving to the storage room. He grabs several knives of various sizes from it. He debates taking any of the tranquilizers, and resolves to grab two of them. He’s in and out before any of the staff enter, all the weapons hidden on his person.

Salmook squeals a little as Tseth-friend pries him away.
"No!"
Tseth-friend is gone before he can protest. Salmook's alternative is to hide behind Daphne instead.
"Mook… Salmook no like room. No like! Make me stomach wiggly - bleh."

Daphne looks at Tseth and gestures frantically, but he’s already walked away. Well, great. She looks down at Salmook. “Uh- hi?”