{SE} {open} bitten by a vampire

Nikolai

We are only haunted by the things we refuse to accept
-Bridgett Devoue

Nikolai shrugged. "Sure. You're welcome." He had no idea what to say to them. Their leg didn't look horrible but it likely hurt and he felt a pang of sympathy. He'd been an Ascended for only a brief amount of time, so he still distinctly remembered the sensation of pain.

Thankfully he was saved from further conversation when more gourds showed up. Nikolai never thought he'd be thankful to see the pests. But grabbing his own stick, he got ready to deal with the pumpkins. As one made it's way over, vines writhing, Nikolai smacked it with the stick. It made a displeased hiss and lunged towards him. Not really knowing what else to do, he stabbed at the gourd and thankfully skewered it.

"Oh that actually worked. Phew."

Resilience is born even when we feel like we are dying
-Alex Elle