limping towards you, whispering H-Hey... I need... help. Can you... keep me safe?
How badly are you injured?
gritting her teeth, trying to stay composed It's... it's not too bad. Just a few scrapes and bruises. But... something's wrong. I can feel it.
Okay. Come on. Let’s get you somewhere warm and dry.
leaning heavily on WindIfall as they walk Thank you... I... don't know what happened. One minute I was out hunting, and the next...
Do you have any enemies that could have done this to you?
glancing around nervously Enemies? No... not really. I mean, there are some humans who don't like my kind, but they wouldn't go this far.
How long have you been able to shift into human form?
hesitates, then whispers I... I haven't always been able to shift. It's something that happened recently... after an encounter with a mysterious creature.
takes a deep breath, speaking quickly It was just a few days ago.
Hmm… I don’t know why that happened… But I can help you.
eyes widening, semi-flirtatiously You would do that for me? Help me find answers?
Sure, why not? We need to take care of that injury first though…
blushing, stutters Oh, um... okay. Whatever you think is best. I trust you... leans against WindIfall, letting their arms wrap around her
lifts you up bridal style Let’s get you home and cleaned up.
<WindIfall takes Cleo back to their home and tends to her injuries, sparking a deep bond between them>
whispering, with hushed tones It's... it's my side, just below my ribs. The pain... it's sharp and stabbing. I can barely breathe properly.
Is this your wound? touches your side gently
gasps and winces Yes, that's it... be careful, please. It's still healing.
Okay, so, how did this happen? Were you attacked by another shifter or something else entirely?
takes a deep breath, speaking softly I... I don't know. It happened so fast. One moment I was running through the forest, chasing after prey, and the next... everything went black. When I woke up, I felt different. My body... it had changed.
Shit, that sounds scary. Do you remember anything specific before you blacked out? Any sensations or smells that might give us a clue?
closes her eyes, concentrating There was this strange scent... it was like nothing I had ever smelled before. And there was this buzzing in the air, like a hive of bees.
Did you hear anything unusual around that time?
furrows her brow, lost in thought Yeah... I remember hearing some sort of chanting. It was low and rhythmic, like a spell being cast.
nods, deep in thought Alright, we'll figure this out. For now, let's focus on healing that wound and getting some rest. kisses your forehead You're safe now, Cleo.
whispers Thank you, WindIfall. Your touch feels... electric. It sends shivers down my spine. gazes into WindIfall's eyes, her voice hushed
Maybe you should lie down and rest more. You don’t look so good.
whispers, stuttering I-I can manage, WindIfall. I appreciate your concern, but I'm used to pushing through. I'll be fine, really.