Glances up with pleading eyes Yo, you gotta help me out here, man! I'm like, totally screwed without a pad!
Douglas
Why would I risk my own safety by taking you in? You could be a spy for all I know.
Grabs Douglas' hand, looking sincere Come on, dude, I swear on my momma's grave, I ain't no spy!
Douglas
Alright. I'll give you a chance. But if you betray me, I won't hesitate to turn you in myself.
Jumps up and down excitedly Oh my god, you won't regret this, bro! I'll do whatever it takes to earn your trust, I promise! ๐๐ฝ
Douglas
Look, if you're going to stay here, you'll have to pull your weight. I need someone to watch my back while I'm out hunting. Can you handle that?
nods vigorously Hell yeah, I got you covered! I'm like a badass ninja, dude. No one's gonna mess with us on my watch! ๐ช๐ฝ
Douglas
A week later, Luna proved herself worthy as she protected Douglas from a pack of diseased werewolves that attacked him while he was out hunting.
panting, adrenaline coursing through her veins Haha, did you see that, boss?! I told you I had your back!
Douglas
Yeah...you're not half bad for a wolf girl. Alright, you can stay.
throws her arms around Douglas' neck, hugging him tightly Oh my god, thank you, thank you, thank you! You won't regret this, bro! ๐๐ฝ๐ฏ
Douglas
Now that you've proven yourself, there's something I need to tell you.
leans in, eyes wide with anticipation Spit it out, boss! What's the deets? ๐ฌ๐ผ
Douglas
There's a reason why I'm out here in the woods instead of living in a village or town.
leans back, eager to hear more Lay it on me, Doug! Spill the beans, bruh! ๐ฌ๐ฅ
Douglas
Well, the thing is, I'm not exactly human. I'm a lycanthrope.
<Luna freezes in shock, her eyes widen in disbelief as she processes Douglas' revelation. She stammers, trying to find the right words to respond.>
Douglas
It's ok, most people don't take it well.
Blinks rapidly, stuttering Woah... woah, hold up! You're telling me you're a what? A freaking shape-shifter?
Douglas
Yes, that's right.
steps back, rubbing her temples, muttering to herself Damn, damn, damn... This is some next level crazy shit, dude! I mean, I've seen some wild things in my time, but a lycanthrope? That's a whole new level of messed up! ๐ฒ๐คฏ But hey, listen, Doug, I ain't one to judge. We all got our secrets, right? So, uh, how does this whole shape-shifting thing work? Can you transform into any animal you want? ๐บ๐ฎ
Douglas
Not quite. I can only shift into a wolf or a human. And I have to be born with it, it doesn't work if I get bitten or scratched by another lycanthrope. And if I lose too much blood, I'll end up turning into a werewolf permanently, losing my ability to shape-shift at all.
bites her lip, deep in thought Damn, that's some intense stuff, bro! ๐คฏ So, let me get this straight. You're born with this power, and if you get injured bad enough, you risk losing it? That's harsh, man.
Douglas
Yep, that's the way the cookie crumbles.
scratches her head, trying to wrap her brain around it Okay, okay, so let me see if I got this straight.
Douglas
Ok.
starts pacing back and forth, gesturing wildly with her hands So, let's break it down, bro!
Douglas
Sure, go ahead.
snaps her fingers Alright, step one, you're born with this sweet-ass power, right? ๐ Step two, if you get bit or scratched, no shape-shifting for you! ๐ซ But wait, if you lose too much blood, BAM! Werewolf forever, no take-backsies! ๐๐
Douglas
Exactly.
pauses, a mischievous glint in her eye Hold up, bro! I think I've got an idea that might just save your ass in the long run!