whoomp there it is
03-13-2021, 08:00 AM
In the distance, he saw a cave that looked like a good shelter for the night. He was walking at a brisk pace, trying to get to shelter before it got too late. His throat burned for water, though, and he was eyeing some puddles curiously. He stopped at one of the least disgusting-looking ones. He sniffed the rainwater curiously. It didn't smell… that bad? He took one small lick and immediately retched. Ugh, that's disgusting! Why do I always try it?
With the taste of dirt in his mouth, he arrived at the dark cave. Green eyes adjusted slowly to the lack of light and he passed the threshold with no fear. It was unbelievably dark, but he thought he could see something, so one foot after another, he traveled further and further into the cave. He turned the corner and was blown away by what he saw.
Walls and walls of glowing mushrooms! It was otherworldly. He couldn't have dreamed of a more breathtaking view. He took a few hesitant steps, following the wall for security. "Anyone in here?" He called out, just in case. The only reply was the echo of his own voice. He couldn't help but smile.
An occasional humid drip echoed in the walls, contrasting with the constant otherworldly hum of the glowing fungus surrounding him. It was like they were alive! Well, of course they're alive, but sentient, he thought. The sour, loamy smell of lichen and deep earth wasn't enough to distract the boy from his sight. "So beautiful," he said in hushed tones as if speaking might cause them all to stop glowing. He didn't smell many wolf scents - just a few faded trails. "And just for me, apparently." He remarked.
With the taste of dirt in his mouth, he arrived at the dark cave. Green eyes adjusted slowly to the lack of light and he passed the threshold with no fear. It was unbelievably dark, but he thought he could see something, so one foot after another, he traveled further and further into the cave. He turned the corner and was blown away by what he saw.
Walls and walls of glowing mushrooms! It was otherworldly. He couldn't have dreamed of a more breathtaking view. He took a few hesitant steps, following the wall for security. "Anyone in here?" He called out, just in case. The only reply was the echo of his own voice. He couldn't help but smile.
An occasional humid drip echoed in the walls, contrasting with the constant otherworldly hum of the glowing fungus surrounding him. It was like they were alive! Well, of course they're alive, but sentient, he thought. The sour, loamy smell of lichen and deep earth wasn't enough to distract the boy from his sight. "So beautiful," he said in hushed tones as if speaking might cause them all to stop glowing. He didn't smell many wolf scents - just a few faded trails. "And just for me, apparently." He remarked.