kaiden
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
There is no shame in survival
Only strength
"Of course! My own survival is the most important thing! You're the one out here doing something that doesn't help yours." Kaiden clarified, slightly disturbed that the concept wasn't obvious to the man. How had he lived so long without knowing that simple thing? The mer was distracted by the appearance of something that smelled sweet and minty. But before they could ask what it was, Morgen caught them off guard.
The question should have been insulting, taunting or judgmental. But it sounded, genuine? Kaiden's jaw snapped shut as they regarded the man for a long moment. Contemplating in the silence, the mer finally spoke, returning the honesty. Their voice was quieter, steadier than it had been for this entire conversation so far. "It's safer. Keeps people away most days."
Other people brought danger. They fought Kaiden for resources or pretended to be friends only to betray them later. Most though didn't even waste time pretending to be nice. They just went straight to scorn and mistrust. How could Kaiden respond to that kind of treatment in any other way except returning it?
