Orb, Day 2 of the Great Heat's Beginning

[warewolf]

[Kay looks tired. His injuries haven't fully healed yet -- there are some bandages visible above the neckline of the tunic he's wearing. It looks like he's done his best to hide them, but not quite succeeded.]

So, uh...I've got this horse, and...does anybody want it? I mean, I'm not going to do anything with it. I can't freaking ride a horse. So it might as well go to someone who can, right?

I can get around just fine without it, and I don't have a clue how to take care of the damn thing. Someone take it off my hands already. Same with this sword thing.

[He holds it up, turning it back and forth in the light, looking at it.]

I don't need it. I don't even know if it's any good. But if I keep it, it's not gonna kill anything but dust bunnies, because it's not coming out from under the bed, you know what I mean?

Any takers? I'll trade you something for them.

Comments

See Kay run. See Kay jump to conclusions.

[warewolf]

[Kay's eyebrows go up, and up. First Selene namedrops vampires like they were as common as bears or mountain lions, then she mentions her brother is a Hunter. His entire body is flooded with relief that he's managed to keep his "condition" a secret.

He also realizes that he's going to have to hide Faolan from her. Oh, hell. That's not going to be easy. Kay tries not to look too suspicious, but he hesitates a beat too long to be casual before speaking again.]

Y-yeah, that's what I thought, but everyone says no one can do it. Not even the people who brought us here. They say we can go back after the thorns are gone, whenever that'll be.

[He's covering up his nervousness well now.]

I'm inclined to believe them. If there's a way back, no one's found it yet. That's not counting the people who randomly disappear, though. That happens, too.

Run Kay, Run!

[golden_moon]

[She caught the hesitation, there. Her lips thin just a little.]

No one has done it. That doesn't make it impossible. Worst case scenario, we just have to beat these thorns. That's what we are her for, anyway.

[warewolf]

[It's difficult to say for sure just by looking at him, but Kay is definitely guarded now. He's had bad experiences with people who call themselves hunters.]

Maybe it's not impossible, but I'd bet people have been looking for a way back home for a while now. If they haven't found it, what are our chances?

[golden_moon]

[Quite the opposite in her world; anyone who mistrusts hunters is a big red flag to her.]

Well, that doesn't mean I won't look. But it does mean I'm going plan like I'm stuck here for a while, even if I might not want to be. I can hate it or deal with it, so. I figure at least I don't hate the dresses.

[She grins at the orb.]

Are you at the castle often? I've accepted a room here, for now.

[warewolf]

Yeah, I'm staying in the wing by the stables.

[He meets her grin with a wince.]

You're lucky that you like the clothes. I'm not going to go into what they tried to make me wear.

[golden_moon]

You said something about fur, I believe. It's a look I enjoy from time to time, honestly.

[She shrugged to herself.]

Perhaps I shall see you around, then. Though I'm not in that wing, I fear.

[warewolf]

Let's just say I'd never anyone I know to see me in it.

But yeah, we're gonna run into each other again. This town isn't that big, and we're staying in the same place.

See you around -- Selene, right?

[golden_moon]

That's right. I'm afraid I didn't catch your name.

[warewolf]

[Did he seriously forget to introduce himself? He could've sworn he did, but doesn't quite remember.]

Oh, yeah. Sorry. It's Kay. Kay Curtis.

[golden_moon]

Kay Curtis.

[A little frown. The name sounded familiar, but she was pretty sure he hadn't introduced himself.]

Hmm. Well, I look forward to meeting you properly, Mr. Curtis.

[warewolf]

[Eh, it's not a big deal. Kay shrugs.]

Yeah, see you.

[And he'll cut the connection.]