Amalia
And just like that, it is over.
Well, perhaps not over, but there is relief, at least. Amalia turns in time to see Jigano shrink back down to vulpine form, Kiada in the ground behind him, all three roses in the earth. Choking back a sob of agony and relief the otter scrambles across the empty ground to where her found family is scattered and wounded, body shifting as she does.
The shape that reaches Jigano is a leopardess, broad face lowering to press against him, searching for wounds, for scratches, for injury. It's okay, she promises, repeats, a mantra she would not be able to repeat aloud, strangled out by tears. It's okay. It's going to be okay. This is part of Vi's plan.
And then there is Kiada. If Jigano allows it she will scoop him into her mouth and carry him to the girl; if not it does not matter, for Amalia is determined to see to her kit. With a rough tongue and cold nose she investigates the human, affection and relief pouring off of her in waves, her luxurious fur pressing against her as though to offer warmth. Carefully the baker wraps herself around the pair, purring aggressively, savoring this moment of clarity, of peace.
A moment which cannot last.
She glances at Remi and Deimos, a clear invitation for them to join in her radiating thoughts, but she does not leave the sides of the blighted. Every moment of this is precious, and Amalia will hoard them with a jealous heart until the illness forces her to give them up. I won't stop doing everything I can, the girl avows. You'll be safe soon. But until then... stay away from where the roses are planted. Give Vi's magic a chance to work.
And remember I love you both.
Congratulations! We planted all the roses and pricked both blighted! Nice rolling, team ;D
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Well, perhaps not over, but there is relief, at least. Amalia turns in time to see Jigano shrink back down to vulpine form, Kiada in the ground behind him, all three roses in the earth. Choking back a sob of agony and relief the otter scrambles across the empty ground to where her found family is scattered and wounded, body shifting as she does.
The shape that reaches Jigano is a leopardess, broad face lowering to press against him, searching for wounds, for scratches, for injury. It's okay, she promises, repeats, a mantra she would not be able to repeat aloud, strangled out by tears. It's okay. It's going to be okay. This is part of Vi's plan.
And then there is Kiada. If Jigano allows it she will scoop him into her mouth and carry him to the girl; if not it does not matter, for Amalia is determined to see to her kit. With a rough tongue and cold nose she investigates the human, affection and relief pouring off of her in waves, her luxurious fur pressing against her as though to offer warmth. Carefully the baker wraps herself around the pair, purring aggressively, savoring this moment of clarity, of peace.
A moment which cannot last.
She glances at Remi and Deimos, a clear invitation for them to join in her radiating thoughts, but she does not leave the sides of the blighted. Every moment of this is precious, and Amalia will hoard them with a jealous heart until the illness forces her to give them up. I won't stop doing everything I can, the girl avows. You'll be safe soon. But until then... stay away from where the roses are planted. Give Vi's magic a chance to work.
And remember I love you both.
Congratulations! We planted all the roses and pricked both blighted! Nice rolling, team ;D
This PQ is over but feel free to continue replying to this thread if you like. There is no posting order.
