Admitting Failure
Suku comes to terms with the fact that he can't protect Suji alone.
09-22-2020, 02:10 PM
The boy launched into his request and the giant woman's black ears swiveled forward to catch his panicked words. He spoke of his sister being ill and needing help. The woman's maw drew down in concern. He further explained that she wasn't too far off and that he wasn't sure if she would make it without help. The maned woman nodded. "Lead the way." Resin's dusty blue nose worked, picking out the scent trail and moving in the direction from which the boy had come. As they hurried along, she released a long, low howl, calling for either Luta, Meadow or both. If the situation was as urgent as the child made it out to be, then their expertise would be needed. In time they came to the area where the girl lay prone on the ground. Resin's brows furrowed as she looked her over."I can't use my teeth, so help me get her onto my back. We'll meet the healers as they come to us." Resin's teeth were rows of serrated fangs that cut through flesh like claws through water. Crouching low, the thick woman waited for the boy to pull his sibling onto her back. Only then would they start their trek back. "Speech" |