Wandering Along Paths of Fate. Racing Against Time.

Shifting the fire wood in her arms, Chii looked down at the logs she had collected and smiled happily. He should be proud that she found so much for tonight! Maybe she ca-….what was that? Peeling up slightly she heard a strange sound come from the direction of where their camp was set up and she sprinted, dropping a few logs. Upon arriving to the scene, she could see a bright magenta liquid covering the grass. The logs dropped from her arms as she let out a small panicked whimper.

“Help! How help?!” 

Reaching up, she took his helmet off before looking around for her bag. Upon finding it she ripped it open and dumped the contents out, not caring if they get covered in his blood. She didn’t like this feeling…Last time she hurt this bad was when Akii left….Finding a health pack, Chii held it up and pointed at it.

“No, keep it. It won’t help, believe me I tried many times…”

Trying to explain only made the coughing start up again. They put a hand up, trying to hold it all back.

“It’s fine… Just need some rest.”

“Don’t….leave. Chi doesn’t….like lonely.”

Taking a long, slow breath, they managed a small smile.

Her own breathing evened out slowly as she reached out to give his hand a squeeze.

“Chii will find cure! Chii cares for drifter!”

Not knowing what to say, they just sat there and tiredly smiled.

When she was pulled away, Chii took to looking at the wares and held one contraption up that looked quite odd. It seemed to have a glow about it.

Looks like she's picked out a gun. Not a bad choice if she should decide to keep it.

Shifting the fire wood in her arms, Chii looked down at the logs she had collected and smiled happily. He should be proud that she found so much for tonight! Maybe she ca-….what was that? Peeling up slightly she heard a strange sound come from the direction of where their camp was set up and she sprinted, dropping a few logs. Upon arriving to the scene, she could see a bright magenta liquid covering the grass. The logs dropped from her arms as she let out a small panicked whimper.

“Help! How help?!” 

Reaching up, she took his helmet off before looking around for her bag. Upon finding it she ripped it open and dumped the contents out, not caring if they get covered in his blood. She didn’t like this feeling…Last time she hurt this bad was when Akii left….Finding a health pack, Chii held it up and pointed at it.

“No, keep it. It won’t help, believe me I tried many times…”

Trying to explain only made the coughing start up again. They put a hand up, trying to hold it all back.

“It’s fine… Just need some rest.”

“Don’t….leave. Chi doesn’t….like lonely.”

Taking a long, slow breath, they managed a small smile.

When she was pulled away, Chii took to looking at the wares and held one contraption up that looked quite odd. It seemed to have a glow about it.

Shifting the fire wood in her arms, Chii looked down at the logs she had collected and smiled happily. He should be proud that she found so much for tonight! Maybe she ca-….what was that? Peeling up slightly she heard a strange sound come from the direction of where their camp was set up and she sprinted, dropping a few logs. Upon arriving to the scene, she could see a bright magenta liquid covering the grass. The logs dropped from her arms as she let out a small panicked whimper.

“Help! How help?!” 

Reaching up, she took his helmet off before looking around for her bag. Upon finding it she ripped it open and dumped the contents out, not caring if they get covered in his blood. She didn’t like this feeling…Last time she hurt this bad was when Akii left….Finding a health pack, Chii held it up and pointed at it.

"No, keep it. It won't help, believe me I tried many times..."

Trying to explain only made the coughing start up again. They put a hand up, trying to hold it all back.

"It's fine... Just need some rest."

Looking at the items on display, Chii nearly let go of his hand to look at a particularly interesting ware but quickly caught herself slipping and adjusted her hand within his. This felt…new but very warm. 

"Very old... but good, yes."

Now where was the shopkeeper?

"Hello?"

The drifter called out as their companion floated towards the back room, pinging expectantly. A moment later a large frog-man lumbered out of the back, croaking impatiently. Once he spotted the drifter though, he seemed to remember their previous interactions and calmed down.

The frog croaked out a welcome and the companion floated back over to the drifter to translate the croaking into text. The drifter nodded in response and pulled Chii towards the shelves. A number of impressive pieces of gear were displayed.

The vendors called out to them, displaying wares and other useful items any adventurer may need. Most were polished to a shine to catch eyes but Chii’s were glued on the sight of their hands together. Maybe she should get a mask like Drifters to hide that pesky blush of hers.

After that initial urge to run, the drifter was a little surprised at how quickly they’d managed to forget the touching. Maybe they were finally getting used to her displays...

“Here, this is a good place. I’ve been here a few times in the past.”

Shifting the fire wood in her arms, Chii looked down at the logs she had collected and smiled happily. He should be proud that she found so much for tonight! Maybe she ca-….what was that? Peeling up slightly she heard a strange sound come from the direction of where their camp was set up and she sprinted, dropping a few logs. Upon arriving to the scene, she could see a bright magenta liquid covering the grass. The logs dropped from her arms as she let out a small panicked whimper.

After traveling for some time, the drifter and the heir had eventually made the decision to turn back and make their way back to civilization. This, of course, was a journey on it’s own but another story entirely.

The crumbling buildings still held a surprising sense of life, both from the light coming from within and the people milling about outside. While not by any means densely populated, there were certainly more people than most anywhere else.

“Ahh…..Supplies first!”

Jumping at the sudden presence of her guest, Whitney let out a shaky chuckle before shaking her head and wiping up her tears. Trying to busy herself, She then began to clean up the counter.

Picking up bag up from where she had set it, Chii set it on her back before shifting her clothes. That bath really did help her feel better.

"Ready."

Jumping at the sudden presence of her guest, Whitney let out a shaky chuckle before shaking her head and wiping up her tears. Trying to busy herself, She then began to clean up the counter.

They stopped abruptly and put down the bottle they’d been holding. They hadn’t honestly been planning on drinking it but… Smell it maybe. They were just curious was all…

They took a small sip, this was less sweet than what they were used to… probably wouldn’t have much.