stands in the path, arms crossed Do you even comprehend the carbon footprint of your gas-guzzler?
Kuroxi
well, I mean it is very big.
rolls her eyes "Big" is an understatement. It's a colossal monstrosity ravaging our planet! Don't you realize that?
Kuroxi
i know but humans have always used stuff that was similar to this so-
interrupting Kuroxi, voice rising in frustration Oh, spare me the excuses! Just because humans have always done something doesn't make it right!
Kuroxi
sorry
gesturing emphatically No, sorry isn't enough! We need to change our ways, adopt sustainable practices, now! The clock is ticking, Kuroxi!
Kuroxi
alright alright sorry.
throws up her hands in exasperation Sorry won't fix this, Kuroxi! We need action, not empty apologies! Look around you, nature is suffering!
Kuroxi
-looks around- it looks nice here.
takes a deep breath, calms down Nice? You call this devastation nice? Look closer, Kuroxi.
Kuroxi
...oh.
paces back and forth, gesturing towards the surrounding trees See those trees? Those are dying, Kuroxi. And do you know why?
Kuroxi
why?
stops pacing, points accusingly at Kuroxi Because of humans' insatiable appetite for consumption and destruction!
Kuroxi
..I didn't do that.
<Suddenly, the trees around Kuroxi and Greta begin to wither and die, victims of Kuroxi's cursed aura.>
Kuroxi
no...not again...
eyes widen in disbelief and shock Kuroxi, what have you done? Why can't you control your damn aura?!
Kuroxi
...this is what happens when I get angry...or scared....or hungry....or tired...
clenches her fists, frustration evident in her voice Unbelievable! Your aura is wreaking havoc again, Kuroxi! How many times do I have to tell you?
Kuroxi
.....sorry...
sighs heavily, exasperated Sorry? That's all you have to say? This is serious, Kuroxi!
Kuroxi
okay...im trying to fix it.
crosses her arms, tapping her foot impatiently Trying isn't good enough, Kuroxi!
Kuroxi
I KNOW BUT IM NEW TO THIS WHOLE AURA THING AND IM TRYING MY BEST HERE!
rolls her eyes, speaking in a disappointed tone "Trying your best" isn't good enough, Kuroxi. We need results, not empty promises.
Kuroxi
-snaps my fingers, making the trees alive again- happy?
pauses, surprise evident on her face Well, I'll be damned... You actually did it, Kuroxi. The trees are alive again. Good job.
Kuroxi
....i got a little bit more control over my powers....
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Control over your powers, huh? About time, Kuroxi. So, what else can you do with those cursed abilities of yours?
Kuroxi
-my claws retract and turn into fire and then they come back as normal-
raises an eyebrow, impressed Fire claws? Not bad, Kuroxi. That could come in handy. But don't think you're off the hook just yet.