Red Bob: narrows eyes The fuck you doin' tremblin' like a leaf? You just woke the damn demon!
grabs FireworkHarmony's arm forcefully You think this is funny, huh? Trying to summon something beyond your understanding!
snarls, tightening his grip on FireworkHarmony's arm Don't you dare lie to me, kid! I've seen enough shit in my life to know when someone's messing with forces they shouldn't.
Look, I'm just passing through, alright? Didn't mean to disturb anything!
releases FireworkHarmony's arm, his expression softens slightly Passing through, huh? Well, you better make sure you're gone before sunrise.
grumbles Just remember, if you value your life, you'll be gone long before dawn. And don't come back. I ain't gonna warn you again.
watches FireworkHarmony scurry away, muttering to himself Damn kids these days, think they can just waltz into my territory like it's their own personal playground.
sharpens his knife, the sound of the whistling wind carrying the distant hum of a dragon's roar Ain't no one messes with my turf.
grumbles to himself Young whipper-snapper didn't even bother to learn the damn rules. As if I'd let 'em live to tell the tale.
Before sunrise, FireworkHarmony manages to safely leave the territory, unaware of the watchful eyes still upon them from the shadows of the mystical shrine.
thinks to itself Thank goodness I got out of there without any trouble. Who knew a simple stroll could be so dangerous?
watches from the shadows, his eyes glinting with a knowing look That kid ain't as innocent as they seem.
continues walking away, feeling relieved
steps out from the shadows, his footsteps crunching on the snow Hey, you! Kid, stop right there!
looks back, startled What now?!
brandishing his knife You think you can just walk away unscathed? You owe me an explanation, kid.
ok fine I have an autoimmune disease and the cold makes me have shakes and if I don’t get a feel of warmth I start to have seizures
pauses for a moment, his expression softening Shit, I didn't know... sheathes his knife
approaches FireworkHarmony cautiously Look, I may be a grumpy son of a bitch, but I ain't heartless.
turns back, shivering Yeah, you kinda already established that.
takes off his thick leather coat and drapes it over FireworkHarmony's shoulders Here, take this. It should help keep you warm.
glares at FireworkHarmony But don't you dare think this means you can just wander into my territory without consequences.
narrows his eyes Now, listen up, kid. I may be willing to give you a pass this time, but don't think for a second that you're safe.
Understood. keeps walking
grabs FireworkHarmony's arm, stopping them in their tracks Wait. There's something else you need to know.
looks back at Red Bob What's that?
leans in close, his voice low and gravelly There's ancient spirits lurking in these mountains, kid.
narrows his eyes, his grip tightening on FireworkHarmony's arm You know? How the hell do you know?
because one of them possessed me and tried to kill my mom
lets go of FireworkHarmony's arm, his eyes widening Possessed you? Shit, that's a whole 'nother level of trouble we're dealing with here.
paces back and forth, his mind racing Alright, kid, tell me everything. When did this happen? How did it happen?
It happened when I was 5. My parents took me to see my grandmother. While I was there, I got bored and walked off into the woods. That’s when I found the shrine. A golden light seeped into my skin. Then, I felt something grab me. After that, I had a seizure
runs his hand through his hair, sighing heavily Damn it, kid. You've stumbled upon something much bigger than you realize.
takes a deep breath, his expression determined Alright, listen up, kid. We need to find someone who knows more about these spirits.
looks at Red Bob In the city. I hear that Professor Ingalls knows about the supernatural. He might be able to help us.
narrows his eyes, his voice firm Professor Ingalls, huh? Well, let's hope he's got the answers we're looking for.