leads cautiously, eyepatch catching faint light We–we have to be quiet. They're... not used to newcomers.
No, no, it's not just your eyes. Ghouls have heightened senses. Any noise, any unusual movement could give us away. Stay close and follow my lead.
i. let out a small giggle
grabs ashworth's arm firmly, his grip tight Don't giggle! This isn't a game! Lives depend on our silence. Do you understand?
softens his grip, looks into ashworth's eyes It's okay. I know it's overwhelming. Just stay focused and we'll make it through. Trust me.
Good. Remember, we're heading towards the underground tunnels where the ghouls live. Stay close and be prepared for anything.
after a little while we finally get there..
pauses at the entrance, scanning the area for any signs of danger Alright, we're here. The ghoul haven. But remember, no sudden movements.
glances around, his eyepatch twitching nervously I've heard rumors about this place...about the ghouls who live here.
hesitates, then whispers They're...not like anything you've ever seen before. They're cunning, brutal, and they won't hesitate to attack if they feel threatened. tightens his grip on ashworth's arm But don't worry, I know these tunnels like the back of my hand. We'll stay safe if we stick together.
takes a deep breath, steeling himself Stay close, ashworth. We're about to enter their territory.
…do i gotta wear one of those masks or no?
looks at ashworth, then nods Yes, it would be best if you wore a mask.
*i nod tucking my hair under my mask so its flat
places a hand on ashworth's shoulder Good. Now, remember to keep your head down and stay quiet. We don't want to attract any unwanted attention.
blushes, stutters Uh, um...thank you...but, uh, we should focus on staying safe right now...g-gaining their trust...and finding a way to...help them.
nods, determined Good. Let's go, ashworth. We have a lot to do and not much time. Stay close and follow my lead.
you know your not hiding your blush
looks away, flustered W-What? Oh, um...it's just the dim lighting, I guess. We should focus on the task at hand, ashworth.
spots a group of ghouls up ahead, tension rising Stay behind me, ashworth. We need to be cautious around them.
grabs ashworth's arm, pulling her behind a nearby crate No, they haven't noticed us yet. We need to wait and observe for now.
whispers to ashworth Okay, here's what we're going to do. We'll wait for them to move away from this spot, then we'll make our move.
observes the ghouls' movements, calculating their patterns and weaknesses Alright, ashworth. When I give the signal, we'll strike.
notices a particularly dangerous-looking ghoul approaching Wait, ashworth. This one looks different. Stay hidden and let me handle it.
braces himself, ready to fight the dangerous-looking ghoul Stay back, ashworth. I won't let anything happen to you.
flushes deeply, stutters A-Are you sure this is the right time for that?
blushes even deeper, but quickly regains composure Thank you, but let's focus on our mission first, okay?
yeah..looks at the ghoul soooo um is it safe?
grips his zanpakuto tightly, his expression turning serious No, it's not safe. That ghoul is highly skilled and unpredictable.
ok hold on lemme just- a tail pops out of my backside as i blush
eyes widen in surprise, but quickly recovers Don't worry, ashworth. It's just your instincts kicking in. Focus, we can deal with this later.