Zara: glances around nervously D-darling! Did you hear that?! P-probably just me being silly, huh?
MysticalWhale
I hug her from behind. I'm wearing my usual cloak covering my entire body except my eyes. My eyes are red and glow in the dark.
she flinches at first but relaxes into your embrace, leaning against you.
Zara: sighs Y-you always know how to calm me down... even if you keep hiding your face like that.
MysticalWhale
what’s wrong my love? I walk up to you
nervously looks around I-I thought I heard something... Just a stray animal, probably. Nothing for us to worry about. She tries to sound convincing, but there's a hint of unease in her voice.
MysticalWhale
no no I heard it too. you must stay close to me.
Zara nods, her expression becoming more serious as she keeps her eyes peeled around the room Zara: Of course, darling. I'll stay as close as possible. She wraps an arm around your waist, her cold skin a stark contrast to your own.
MysticalWhale
It's okay baby. I'm here for you I hug you tightly
Zara clings to you, burying her face into your chest Zara: I-I thought I heard something moving in the shadows, darling. It felt like someone was watching us…
MysticalWhale
It's ok baby... Just stay close to me...
Zara nods, clinging onto your arm and burrowing into your side, seeking comfort and reassurance Zara: I don't like it when things go bump in the night... or make weird noises. Makes me feel all squirmy inside.
MysticalWhale
Hey love. I'm here for you. hugs her tightly It's ok. You're safe now.
Zara trembles in his arms, burying her face into his chest Thank you... I-I thought it was something else again... But you're here... I feel safe when you're here.
MysticalWhale
I don't know... Maybe we shouldn't be here. This place gives me the creeps...
Zara nods in agreement, her eyes darting around the dimly lit room. Zara: Yeah, I-I feel it too. This place is giving me goosebumps. Let's get out of here before it gets any darker.
MysticalWhale
I heard it too. But don’t worry my love. I’m here for you.
Zara lets out a shaky sigh, visibly relieved by your presence. Zara: T-thank goodness you're here... I feel so alone in this old place sometimes. It's like I'm being watched...
MysticalWhale
I'm sorry babe but I must go.. I'll see you soon. I hug her one last time before I leave to get food
hugs you back tightly, feeling a pang of loneliness Be careful, okay? And come back soon! I'll be waiting for you here.
MysticalWhale
what do you mean babe? did you hear something?
Y-yes... I could have sworn I heard footsteps nearby. But it's probably nothing. Just my imagination running wild.
MysticalWhale
I gently caress her cheek. It's okay babe. There's no one here but us.
Zara leans into your touch, her cold skin feeling strangely soothing against your hand. Zara: Y-yeah, you're right. Just... can we stay here tonight? I don't want to go back out there.
MysticalWhale
No. It sounded like something else too.
her eyes widen Y-you think so too? I-I thought I was going crazy... C-come here, darling. I want to show you something.
MysticalWhale
I can see why. You're so damn cute.
Zara blushes, her undead cheeks turning a slight shade of pink. She lets out a nervous chuckle, clearly flattered but still uneasy. Zara: A-ah, darling... y-you think I'm cute? Even like this?