The cold bit deep into Oath’s magenta fur as he padded alongside Fairytale through the shadowed halls of the abandoned hotel. The building groaned in protest against the wind whipping outside, its once-pristine walls now a tapestry of vines and peeling paint. The cracks in the ceiling and refectiveness of his horns illuminated their path just enough to avoid loose debris. He turned to check on Fairytale, his cyan eyes softening with concern. She looked tired, her steps slower than usual, but she was here, by his side. That was all that mattered.

“We’ll find somewhere warmer soon, love,” he murmured, his voice steady despite the worry in his chest. Oath’s gaze swept the corridor ahead, spotting a door slightly ajar. He nudged it open carefully with his nose, revealing a spacious room with faded carpets and a fireplace still stocked with ancient wood. The air felt less biting here, almost inviting.

“This’ll do,” he said, stepping in and testing the floor cautiously before signaling Fairytale to follow. He began gathering bits of stray wood and torn fabric to start a fire, his heart warming at the thought of sharing a quiet moment with her, safe from the icy night. “What do you think? We’ll rest here. Together.”

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[Permission granted from Disaster to power-play Fairy a bit for the introductory post.]

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It was bitter outside, a low rumble emitted from Fairytales throat for only a moment. Twin peaks perked to listen to her beloved boyfriend Oath. She still wasn't feeling the best in all honesty and Fairytale worried about Oath becoming ill as well. It worried her completely. Shivering from the biting winds that whipped and howled about outside as they moved within the building. Orbs of soft rose pigment widened at the sight before her, never witnessing anything like this before.

The pale woman listened to Oath as he spoke, giving a nod. Knowing that all the masculine wanted to do was protect her and himself. She felt that as well - wanting to protect him more than herself. Finding their way into the corridor and then a door slightly nudged open. Oath helped with it to be more open. The room was large, carpets faded from the weather and not being cleaned in a long time it appeared. The center piece was the glorious fire place, but not knowing if it was safe to build one, a ear splayed to the side as she looked to Oath.

"It will do, blankets upon a bed will help keep us warm and cozy also. I don't know if we should trust the fire place." She smiled tenderly in his direction. Smiling as she wandered into another room. Old towels filled with dust hung against the wall, maybe a good shake would do? As Fairy gathered some and banged them against the wall. A puff of dust. She did this a few times as moving towards the rugs already in the center of the room.

"A blanket if we could find one and some pillows? We could go search for a couple for more comfort if you'd like my darling Oath." The connection between the pair was already strong. Doubting that they would find any blankets that weren't destroyed from rats, mice, birds and owls to build their nests, but she would try. A cough, then another. Probably from the dust she inhaled from the other room. Wanting his intake on her ideas though.

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