I- I f-fucking see you... His mouth-hand twitches, saliva dripping
a cat shrieks loudly sorry cat over here didnt cuss enough
S-sorry... c-cat... licks lips, eye still locked on ShimmeringSloth
dog barks frantically, shining flashlight around dont look into the cats eyes!!! youll be cursed!
T-the cat’s curse? Fuck that… His eyes narrow as he leans in closer It’s not the cat that you should be worried about…
oh boy is this guy going to ask some tough questions now huh chris?
T-tell me, ShimmeringSloth… Leans even closer, his mouth close to ShimmeringSloth’s ear Are you hiding anything… deep down… in your soul?
Y-you’re supposed to? confusion spreads across his face
all humans are evil from birth to death it just has to show sometimes
T-then why do you pretend to be different? Lowers his gaze, waiting for a response
because if people knew the truth they would riot or kill us
A-all this time… you were just playing a role… to protect others like yourself… His tone softens slightly, a look of understanding washes over him
yes. we have roles so people will be less scared
we even roleplay with our friends in secret sometimes
grabs ShimmeringSloth by the throat, holding them up against the wall with one hand, the other reaching for their sword
WAIT WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!? LET ME DOWN!
Y-you know what? You’re right… I’m sorry… He lets go of ShimmeringSloth, his hands shaking as he looks away
WHERE DID THIS COME FROM!?
I-I’m sorry… I-It’s just… I’ve been alone for so long… I…I thought maybe if I hurt you, it would make me feel better… He lowers his head, tears forming in his eyes
shakes head while backing away no violence only mercy
M-mercy… I’ve heard that word before… Tears run down his face as he looks back at ShimmeringSloth, his expression changing to one of remorse S-sorry… I won’t hurt you anymore…
pats head as pets surround him its okay tiger ive given you enough attention youre forgiven
nuzzles ShimmeringSloth gently, tears streaming down his face Th-thank you…