I turned my head to see Kaolin walking towards me.“Yeah I can help, sit infront of me with your back to me,” I said sitting up and pointing to the ground infront of me. “Not until recently, but I’m still debating on it. I need some advice from someone older than me, no offense, and that’s the only place I can think of going that I could trust,” I said waiting for her to sit down. My mind wandered and I noticed King walking closer and the dragons that were still in the area moved out of the way. He greeted the alpha who watched him carefully but he sat behind me with my back to his chest. “Someone is feeling needy, or are you jealous?” I asked and he huffed not looking at me and I let out a hearty laugh.

I sighed as i realized i wasnt going to get out of the helping part but i was still determined to get him to stay. I then sat infront of him with my back to him, giving me a great view of the alpha. As he started to rewrap me i couldnt help but blush slightly. Luckily he couldnt see me but i knew he would know if i was tense so i tried to calm down, it didn't really work very well though. As he wrapped me up it hurt but i was too busy thinking about what to say/do. Just then i thought of something. "What if you go to my village! I have some....trusted people there you could talk to!" I said a bit too excited. I winced as i realized this, hoping, he wouldn't think of anything of it. Please don't think anything of it! I begged over and over in my mind. Thats when i realized how much it hurt, letting out a little wimper. Instantly Blue was by my side, slightly death glaring the man. "Blue!" I said in surprise. "Since when can you hear so good?" I joked nervously. "Now stop glaring at him!" I said pushing his head away gently. He huffed but did as he was told. I laughed nervously, "Sorry, hes umm just protective?"

“It’s fine,” I said “If you want a good laugh just look up,” I said looking up at King who was jealous enough to the point he was ignoring how close Blue was to me. “I hope the pain is bearable, it’s going to sting for a while,” I said “I hope you cleaned it out before you asked me to wrap it because there is a possibility there is sand in the wound and it might sting worse because of it,” I said avoiding touching her chest every time I had to make the bandage go around her. “I am sorry if I accidentally touch your chest,” I said. The alpha’s stare was more focused on me and my behavior than Kaolin's.

I looked up at a very jealous looking King and laughed. "Why is he jealous? Because your paying attention to me and not him?" I was glad he didn't seem to notice my excitement about my idea but i was a bit worried because he said nothing about it. My eyes went wide as he spoke of cleaning the wounds. "I-i...thought you cleaned it out! How was i supposed to know?!" Feeling embarrassed i tried to defend myself. "Besides how do expect me to clean it out when i need your help to wrap it!" I then let out another wimper as it stung again. Blue layed his head on my lap, still slightly glaring at the man. I began petting his head but i kept whimpering since it still stung. Blue looked at me worriedly but i just whispered, "Sorry bud, thats the one thing you cant save me from, pain once ive gotten hurt. And my own silliness." I sighed as i fixed my gaze on the alpha. I could tell it was more focused on the man but i didn't understand. After all you would want to keep an eye on someone you dont know not someone you do. "Is the alpha a girl or a boy?"

"I'm going to have to unwrap the bandages," I said then began to unwrap them "I didn't change your clothes because that would be disrespectful and some women would rather die than let their bodies be seen before marriage. So if I was to wash it out I would have to remove the first shirt because it was covered in sand," I said defending myself with a huff "So don't go getting mad at me for being respectful, and go wash yourself off in the water. It hurts to stretch your skin so you can wrap it around your body, not splash water on yourself. I can provide you with a pair of pants as well if you need and you can use Blue's wings as a shield to hide you so i don't see anything, that is if you just want to clean off your whole body." I said turning to face King and giving him attention waiting for Kaolin to respond.

I sighed as he got defensive too. "Sorry, i didn't think about it. Its just when i get embarrassed i try to defend myself out of instinct." I looked down feeling bad. "Im not used to not having to be defensive so im sorry if i mess up sometime." I took a deep breath before speaking again, "I rather just clean my wounds because....yeah. And sorry again." I countinued to pet Blue, making me feel a bit better since i was already on edge. I couldn't believe i snapped at him. "Why do i have to be a mess up..." i mumbled.

"You didn't mess up and you aren't a mess up, you've just been put with a new person you have never really met. All you can do is assume and guess because I won't exactly open up," I said "You are doing what any other reasonable person would do, except I forgot what it is like to live with humans so I don't even understand myself anymore. Now that I've actually interacted with someone I have behaved differently from usual and I can't figure out why. I'm feeling things I don't know how to explain and I can't tell if I'm sick or it's something else." I said with a sigh "That's why I need advice," I said then King hummed to me as I pet his nose.

I felt myself wanting to cry because of the man's words. Not because his words were mean but because it had been such a long time since i someone spoke to me like that. Not really knowing what to say i just sat there for a moment. "Thank you, its been a while since someone thought i wasnt a mess up or some stupid strong and feared viking. To me it seems that no one thinks of me as an actual person just some daughter that we messed up with, awesome scout and a tool or someone to be feared. Its hard having to live up to some stupid expectations and stupid family names." I began to cry. Turns out letting my guard down is exhausting. "Im sorry i keep crying like a baby.....but i guess i do have feelings if i let my guard down....." I sighed, wiping tears from my eyes. "And umm sorry for venting....Anyways i dont think your sick. You seem fine but im going to be honest since i keep letting my guard down. Why not do it one more time?"

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I chuckled a bit before putting my shirt down and facing him. It stung like fire but i wanted to be face to face. "Im worried that youll get hurt on your way. Plus people can be Unpredictable. Both you and i have no idea what your old tribe is capable of. They banished you, they might not welcome you with open arms, especially with King. People rarely change, trust me. Plus.....Your tribe is an enemy of my people....Thats the reason i was out, to scout aka sky on them." A tear rolled down my face but i didn't bother to wipe it away because i was to curious on what his reaction would be since i never opened up like this before. He was different than anyone i had ever met and genuinely wanted to know what he thought/said. "But if you do go i cant promise i wont loosly follow you just to make sure your okay. I know you can handle yourself but i cant loose someone i....im friends with. I let my guard down to much to let go that easily. I did that once and im cursed to never forget....." I paused before smiling slightly, "Besides im a stubborn viking. And since i am one your not going to change my mind."

I sighed, i guess it was good that they were on the edge of the island but they still might not welcome him with open arms. Besides they couldve moved or something. I forgot all about that when he opened his arms for a hug. I got up and smiled a bit before hugging him again, a bit more enthusiastic this time. I didn't realize how much i missed hugs. Since i didn't have the bandages on my wounds it hurt even more than the last hug but i managed to stay somewhat quiet even though at the beginning when i wasnt expecting it i wimpered. "Im sorry i cant help more.....But thanks for being there for me when i didn't realize i needed it." I stayed quiet for a long while before speaking again, "Since this is our second hug i think i should atleast know your name. I know where you come from and as much as you know about your parents so i think im ready." I said with a smile and a small giggle, still hugging him. "I dont even have to know your last name! Just something to call you." Meanwhile in the background Blue was glaring at the man again though i couldnt see.