hold onto 16 as long as you can
ventori
Marauder
Bloodletter
11-02-2020, 05:52 PM
Hattori got to his paws as soon as her request passed her lips. Though-sadly- he wasn't a mind reader he had already surmised that remaining in here wasn't good for her, both mentally and physically. He lowered himself down a little, bending at the knees as supported her wobbly ascent to her paws. He straightened then, giving her a moment to adjust herself before he pressed himself further into her side, taking the brunt of her weight. It might have been less taxing on her broken leg if he carried her again but he knew without asking that she wouldn't want that. Surely being carried once was humiliating enough, he wouldn't put her through that again. Not unless he could help it.
Slowly the pair made their way out of the palace and Hattori blinked a few times in quick succession as his eyes adjusted to the sudden shift in lighting. The rush of salty ocean air filled his lungs, making it easy to ignore Venom's scent as it seeped into his fur. Rubbed in with each shift of his muscles against her side. The open stretch of beach was empty and quiet, with nothing but the gentle cooing of doves and the hiss of the waves to keep them company. Hattori's aloof gaze took in the soft lighting, the way the water looked almost pinkish as it reflected the setting sun. Even with the arrival of autumn it was pleasant out, cool but comfortably so. This spot would do.
He hunkered down again, guiding Venom to her belly before he stood back and reclined on his haunches.
"Last time I taught you how to introduce yourself. Go on." He got straight to the point, as per usual. He'd given her a lot to take in but believe it or not he was starting gently, if she couldn't remember a simple introduction she'd struggle with what laid ahead.
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