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Tobey I paused and stopped brushing out the pelt and pulled out a pointed dragon tooth needle and fine strips of leather. When she stepped in I looked up at her but my bloody shirt in the corner caught my attention and my mind drifted for a second "That's going to be annoying to wash," I mumbled as I finally actually met her eyes. She wondered if it was fine to ask a question "As long as It won't kill me," I said setting everything off to the side. I walked over and picked up my bloody shirt, it was dry by now thankfully so I threw it in my basket of clothes that I would wash. I leaned against my messy desk with my arms crossed. I didn't take the time to realize how short she looked, and it gave me a chance to look at how much I'd grown. I opened the drawer below me and pulled out the shirt I was wearing the day I was banished. It was small compared to me now but clean, and it looked like it would fit her maybe still a little big though. I sighed "Before you ask your question. Here is an old shirt of mine you can change into since yours is covered in blood," I said holding it out for her to grab, "Don't be afraid to ask for help in bandaging yourself, I only put them on over your clothes because I didn't want to be disrespectful." I said, "In the process, I sort of ruined your clothes by forcing the blood to soak into them." I said and rubbed the back of my head with my free hand. |
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Kate I wanted to laugh at his reply because to me no question would kill someone but i was a bit to nervous at the moment. I was confused at the sigh he gave me but just looked at him questioningly. He then put out his hand with a shirt in his grasp, giving it to me. I nodded as i stepped close enough to grab it "Yeah, these clothes are very uncomfortable." I said before taking a step back so i could look at the shirt without smacking the man. I then turned my gaze back to the man, "Its fine, im just glad i wasnt wearing my other pair. But im used to taking care of myself so i dont think ill need help. With that being said, i appreciate the offer." After a minute of regretting asking him if i could ask him a question i met his gaze. "Did you have someone close to you on your island? If so, does the hurt of loosing them go away?" My voice was shaky though i tried to seem causal. I felt tears creaping up on me again so i quickly rubbed my eyes and mumbled, "Dust...." I found myself holding tightly onto the shirt and holding it to my chest. For some reason it made me feel a bit better as i stood there. |
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Tobey I paused for a second, I guess I never really did have anyone and I was always so isolated that no one wanted to walk that far. I shook my head "No, I never had anyone other than my parents," I said "they were still young when I was banished so I probably have siblings I will never get to see. But in the end it's probably for the best, because if I go some dragons might follow me." I said and I pointed to the map. "You see that island with all the Xs crossing it out, that's the island I'm from. I have a bunch of other tribes on there as well, some are even dragon rider tribes so yours might be up there. Anything with a star is an island with a tribe, the circle around the star means it's a tribe with dragons," I said "we are in the dead center," I said getting up and standing next to her. "There is no dust," I said quietly looking down at her. |
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Kate I looked at the map, instantly trying to get my mind off my brother. My eyes went a bit wide as i saw where he was from. At least he dosent live there anymore i thought as i stopped looking big eyed, that wouldve been bad if he was still living there. I then watched him walk over beside me and look down at me. Thats when i realized how tall he was. As i gripped the shirt tighter and closer i nervously laughed, looking up at him. "I-i guess its just my dumb allergies or something." As i gazed into his eyes a tear rolled down my face. I quickly looked away and wiped the tear away. "I-im sorry.....Im usually not like this...." I wanted to say more but i reminded myself, never show your weakness. I glanced at the man again, half wanting a hug and half wanting to cry and another half wanting to run. Why does it hurt so bad?! I asked getting mad at myself for my feelings and for showing how weak i was. |
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Tobey She was clearly feeling a lot of different and mixed emotions, it was confusing just to watch. I noticed she was tense and she clearly was getting emotional to the point she was fighting back tears. I opened my mouth but paused for a second before closing my mouth and opening my arms slightly, a silent way of asking if she need a hug. I didn't know why I was doing this, it had been so long since I met someone other than the trader. Maybe it was just the fact I lacked anyone to keep me company other than King, that had to be it right? Now I was becoming emotionally confused, but for a different reason. I didn't know why I cared, I had seen people and dragons injured on the shore before now, so why do I care now? |
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Kate Not wanting to think anymore i wrapped my one good arm around him. I made sure to try not to hurt him even more than he already was because of his wounds. Soon after i hugged him i put my other arm around him, making it hurt slightly, but i honestly didnt care. It had been a whole two years since i had hugged someone. It was my personal choice because i thought it made me weak but no one was here so i thought it might be okay just this once. "This is to stay here." I mumbled. If only he knew how much i was letting my guard down he would understand why i said that. After that i stayed quiet. Finally after about 20 seconds i squeezed a bit tighter before letting go and stepping back. I was feeling a lot calmer now but i was bit embarrassed so i just looked down and mumbled, "Thank you....I really needed that....." ~~~ (family is coming over so i might not post much) (Also quick fun fact i found on hugging: When people hug for 20 seconds or more, the feel-good hormone oxytocin is released which creates a stronger bond and connection between the huggers. Oxytocin has been shown to boost the immune system and reduce stress. I know im weird lol but isnt that cool?) |
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Tobey when she came in for the hug I awkwardly patted her back at first, not exactly knowing what to do. I actually enjoyed it, just didn't know what to do and it made my internal panic worse. She mumbled something but I didn't catch it, my mind was just all over the place. I didn't even notice the slight pain until she hugged me tighter before letting go. I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly, as I felt my face heat up. "You're welcome," I said. I didn't know what was wrong with me, I felt my forehead quickly to check for a temperature. I felt warm, was I getting sick? I rarely ever got sick anymore. My confusion was probably obvious, as I had a million things running through my head and I was trying to figure out why my face was heated up. ------------------------------------------------------ Alright, I'm basically free until Christmas night. |
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Kate I glanced at the man only to see confusion radiating off him. I could also practically feel heat coming off him with a very very slight redness to his face. Blush? I thought but turned it down as soon as it came. "A-are you alright? Did i hurt you?...i tryed to be gentle...." I stopped as i just felt like i was making it worse. I stood there for a couple of seconds, still gripping the shirt but this time because i felt overwhelmed with awkwardness. "I should probably go check on Blue....But umm my name is Kaolin by the way....but you can call me Kate." Before anything eles could be said i quickly headed to my 'room'. Once in i a gave Blue a pat before changing into the man's shirt and taking off my dirty one. I have to admit that she shirt was warmer than my other shirt, more comfortable too. As i was changing though i realized how messily i had wrapped my side and arm bandages. Panic flew through me as i realized i just might need that help after all. Not wanting to go back quite yet i sighed, grabbed my notebook, sat down by Blue and began to draw. For some odd reason i couldnt think of anything to draw so i decided to draw the man riding King. |
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Tobey I opened my mouth to say something again but I was left clueless, I sat on my bed staring into space. It's times like this that I wish I had my parents to guide me, but I have no idea what I'm doing or feeling. I was frustrated, I knew a lot of things but here I was clueless and completely out of my zone. I didn't want to ask her because that would be awkward, if I asked the trader that would be too personal. I stood up and walked out of the room, having to go past the area Kaolin called her "room". I went to the large open areas in the ice where the alpha was. I sat next to her, it had been years since I did this. I huffed and thought before I spoke but I just let it out. "I know that you know I'm human and prevent the others from knowing that by covering me in the scent of a dragon. But currently, I am confused and need it off my chest because I know you understand what I’m saying.” I said with a sigh “I think I might need to sneak back home to find my parents and talk to them. I went through maturity without adult guidance and now I don’t know if I’m sick or if I’m feeling an emotion I’ve never felt. You know how much I hate being confused, and that’s why I can do so many things.” I said with a frustrated sigh, picking up a rock “I just don’t know how to handle it,” I said and a small bit of frost was blown on me and I looked at the alpha who had a certain expression as if she was cussing me out through her head. “Hey what do you expect from someone who didn’t fully grow up with other humans,” I said throwing my arms up and laying them down in my lap before I flopped on my back and shook the frost out of my hair with my hand. |
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Kate I saw the man walk past my 'room' and i was instantly curious. I knew i shouldn't follow him without him knowing but i wanted to get to know the tunnels better so i could make a map. And what better way than follow someone who knew them! I hesitated for a couple minutes as i mulled it over. I finally decided i would so quietly walked out of my 'room'. He had disappeared by now but i heard his voice so i followed it. Soon i was hiding behind a piece of ice. Dang it, i thought annoyed, i thought he was going somewhere exciting. I was about to leave when i heard him say that he might be going to his parents. That was not a good idea in my book because leaving for 7 years and finally coming back? Everyone might not take it well. But that wasn't the only feeling and thought swirling in my heart. What if he got hurt along the way? Suddenly anxiety poured onto me. Besides, leaving me by myself? When i could mess everything up? After the man was done talking i came out of my hiding spot, pretending i had just walked in. . I walked over to him and sat down. "Umm, i changed." I said, trying to think of something to say so that he would get distracted and not go. "Its alot warmer than my old shirt but umm i need help...." I didn't really want help but i didn't want him to go either. Why did i care so much about if he left or stayed? "But umm so, before you help me i have a question, Have you ever thought of, you know, going to visit your parents?" I felt the anxiety rise as i sat there but as i focused on the alpha my nerves calmed down. |
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