Apathy Elemental
EXP: 114,186, Level: 14
Level completed: 68%,
EXP required for next Level: 4,814
I nodded my head as the redhead spoke. "I know how that feels, walking into a den of wolves who'd love nothing more than to tear you limb from limb. It's just a shame that it always seems to happen in a tavern such as this one."
"We had a bit of a falling out over some dead hookers and questionable loyalties," I said in hushed tones as I threw a finger Philomel's way. "And that man over there, the giant meathead with the metal arms? Crushed his skull in the Citadel after a couple cheap shots. And the blonde who was talking to Philomel a few minutes ago?" I motioned towards Cain, one of the other five in the Red Forest the day we all killed ourselves a self-styled god. "He knows a little bit more about me than I'd prefer. My body count, my crimes against man and nature. One of those n'urds who considers the world a fairy tale or a game or something and himself the hero of it all."
"Yeah, I know him too," Red said, her vacant eyes glued on Cain.
"Oh?"
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Hyperion could have sat on that floor forever. Much to her enjoyment, Fenn was making himself very comfortable, nuzzling into her shoulder like any small child finding comfort would. His head drooped slightly, bumping into Veridian's noggin and using him as a pillow. Behind her mythril face mask, Hype's smile grew. Goodness, if only Madison would surrender herself to her embrace like this! How much happier would she be if she just learned to accept a hug once in a while?
But alas, all good things must come to an end. The fox had taken particular offense to the little one preparing to fall asleep on him, and began squirming uncontrollably.
Off to the side, Philomel stifled another giggle.
Hype relented, and after one final squeeze, let the two of them go. Veridian immediately put several feet between them, having suffered enough for one evening. Fenn made a few stirring noises, looking up at the briarbane with gigantic eyes.
"You're a very good hugger," she said, leaning forward on her knees and giving his messy hair a quick tousle.