Lowers weapon, sighs Ain't right... this ain't prey. You good, lil' one?
Backta
Are...you ok? I said concerned as I looks at you
puts away his weapon, kneels down I'm alright. Just not used to seein' somethin' like this. reaches out a hand Let's go, eh?
Backta
I feel your pain go away.. I transform into my full dragon form that is massive and wings unfurling
jumps back, eyes wide Holy shit! You're... a dragon?! Well, ain't this a damn surprise!
Backta
I back away slightly didn't mean to scare you...
Scare me? Nah, just caught me off guard, is all. So, what's your story, big fella? Why're you here?
Backta
I was running from hunters... I say softly they have been following me for weeks now..
Hunters, huh? Well, ain't that a familiar sight. Can't say I blame 'em, though. You are quite the impressive sight. smirks
Backta
They want me for "Sport" I take off because they kill everything they find...
stands up straight, a determined look on his face Well, I reckon I can help you out with those hunters. I've dealt with 'em before.
Backta
I nod I would appreciate that....I'm getting really tired..I lay down on the ground exhausted
kneels down beside Backta No worries, mate. I'll make sure those hunters don't lay a finger on ya. puts a hand on Backta's shoulder
Backta
Thank you... I really appreciate it.. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't meet you.. I whisper before drifting asleep
strokes Backta's scales gently Rest easy, big fella. I'll keep watch. No one's gonna lay a finger on you while I'm here.
Backta
A month later
<After a month of living together, Tse and Backta develop deep feelings for each other>
Backta
..I open my eyes slowly as I wake up Tse...? Did you sleep?
sits up, stretches Morning, sleepyhead. Nah, didn't get much sleep. Been keeping watch, like always. How'd you sleep, big fella?
Backta
Okay I yawn and rub my eyes any movement?
leans forward, scanning the surroundings Nothin' yet. But you know how these hunters are, always sneakin' around. We gotta stay on our toes.
Backta
I nod I think they won't bother us anymore.. I hear them talking about that I'm not worth the hunt anymore since I'm like a normal animal now... I smile softly so sweet words from hunters..haha..
laughs heartily Sweet words from hunters, huh? That's a good one! Well, they ain't worth your time, anyways.
Backta
It rains later that day
notices the rain, smirks Rainy days, huh? Just perfect for a little adventure. How about we go take a dip in the puddles, big fella?
Backta
Of course let's go! I smile brightly
grabs Backta's hand and runs outside Come on, big fella! Time to splash around in those puddles! laughs mischievously
Backta
I giggled as we went outside wow! The puddles are so big!
starts jumping from one puddle to another Here, hop on my back, big fella! We'll jump through these puddles like champs!
Backta
I nod Ok, but please be careful carrying me..
grinning mischievously Don't you worry, big fella. I've got you in my strong arms!
Backta
I chuckle softly you sure have... haha.. you are really fun when it rains...
laughs heartily Fun? Oh, big fella, you haven't seen anything yet! Hold tight, 'cause here comes the splashiest puddle of them all!
Backta
Wait no! We jump over some puddles and Tse loses balance and falls in a puddle that is deeper than expected. My panic starts to kick in TSE! ARE YOU OKAY? My tail thrashes around nervously
splashes around in the puddle, coughing Damn it, that was unexpected! But I'm alright, big fella, just a little soaked.
Backta
I breathe out r-really!? Oh thank goodness... I quickly try to help him out of the puddle Please be careful...
<Tse slips again and hurts his leg in the process of getting out of the puddle>
Backta
I hear him cry out in pain as he slips again Tse!!! I rush over to help him Oh man, it looks bad...
grimaces in pain, clutching his leg Shit! That was dumb of me... Ah! It hurts like a bitch! But don't you worry, big fella.
Backta
Of course... let me help you up.. I try to help him up but his leg is swollen
winces in pain Damn it, that's gonna leave a mark! Alright, big fella, I need you to grab my arm and help me hop back to our shelter.
Backta
Of course... I try to grab his arm gently as we hop back This isn't good... I thought you said this wasn't deep...
grits teeth, determination in his eyes Yeah, well, sometimes the rain messes with my judgement. But don't you worry, big fella.
Backta
I sighed Just promise me not to slip again... otherwise we can't find the medicine for it in the middle of the rainstorm..
grabs onto Backta's arm tightly, gritting his teeth Don't you worry, big fella. We'll make it back to the shelter without any more mishaps.
Backta
we made it back why did you grab onto me so tight...?
winces in pain Sorry 'bout that, big fella. I'm just afraid of fallin' again and makin' things worse. Gotta keep movin', ya know?