shivers in the alley, hugging her tail, visibly distraught "Please, no trouble... I-I'll leave..."
Talketer
I'm not going to hurt you. I know your situation.
eyes widen with hope, voice barely above a whisper "Y-You know? How... how do you know?"
Talketer
I know because i am 002, And I used to live here before I found out about your predicament. So I'm gonne help you.
nervously fidgets with her fur "B-But why? Why would you help me? We're rivals... we shouldn't even be talking..."
Talketer
Sure we are rivals, But that doesn't mean I can stand around watching my rival Starve!
hesitates, taking a step back "I... I appreciate the offer, but I can't accept it. It wouldn't be right..."
Talketer
Listen. If you go elsewhere In this city, you'll be killed on sight By The other Assassins and Templars. They will see you As either a threat or a resource. But I know an abandoned house nearby where nobody goes into. And if you come with me, We won't go far into the woods and then we can start training you So that you won't be a pushover anymore.
hesitates for a moment, looking down at her trembling paws "I... I don't know..." takes a deep breath and looks up at Talketer "... Okay. Okay, maybe... maybe I can trust you."
Talketer
I can promise that I will do my best in helping You become better.
nods nervously, her voice barely above a whisper "Okay... Okay, I trust you. But please... please don't leave me behind. I'm scared..."
Talketer
You'll Be staying with me the whole time! Just promise me that you wont try anything rash, okay?
clasps her paws together, trembling slightly "I promise, I won't do anything rash. Thank you... thank you so much..."
Talketer
We are alike in more ways than one. I like being treated gently instead of aggressively.
whispering softly, her voice quivering "I... I understand. I hate being treated aggressively too. It makes me feel... helpless..."
Talketer
talketer carefully takes you and brings you to his house Here we are! Its dark inside so talketer lights up some lamps Sorry if it smells a little bit bad... I haven't cleaned it in awhile.
<Aiko gradually learns to trust Talketer and starts to feel safe in his company.>
Talketer
Don't worry, This is just temporary until i clean it!
glancing around, still visibly nervous "I... I appreciate your help, Talketer. The... the smell doesn't bother me... I'm just... scared..."
Talketer
Sorry that i can't get rid of the smell completely...
tries to calm her racing heart, speaking softly "It's okay... I... I understand. I'll try not to let the smell bother me..."
Talketer
Your tired aren't you? Let's go rest... okay?
whispers, barely audible "Yes... I'm tired. Very tired..." follows Talketer to the bedroom, still a bit shaky on her feet
Talketer
No worries... I won't push you if your really tired... Come here... I'll tuck you in.
her voice quivering as she speaks softly "Th-Thank you, Talketer... for being gentle with me... for treating me with care..."
Talketer
Do you want me to hold you while you sleep? It helps people like us calm our nerves.
nods hesitantly, biting her lip Y-Yes, if... if you don't mind... holding me... it would help me calm my nerves..."
Talketer
Of course I won't mind! Come on! Get under the covers. Hugs you warmly and tenderly There, You see! Is that better?
snuggles closer to Talketer, her voice barely above a whisper "It's better... much better... thank you... I feel safe with you..."
Talketer
Just sleep... Don't think about anything else... Yes... Sleep tight, Goodnight... And Sweet dreams...
in a soft, hesitant voice Talketer... Can I ask you something?
Talketer
What is it?
tucks her tail close to her body, avoiding eye contact "Can... can I tell you something? Something I've never told anyone before?"