The loneliness is getting too much to bear...
It's been weeks stuck in this place... I need to talk to someone...!
Surely... Surely she won't mind... right?
*[ring...]*
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( Maizey appeared in front of Crim instantaneously- having been obscured by light until she was able to properly grapple the situation. ) "Oh, sweet pea- I've- I've been so worried! Thank goodness you're okay-"
*[no words. nothing at all, except a pair of tiny, quivering arms around the anchor's waist.]*
Mm... M-Ms. Maizey...
*[she missed her. so much.]*
( Maizey sighed, lips quivering slightly from seeing the state the little rabbit was in. The poor baby.. ) ( She crouched down slightly, levelling with Crim- wrapping her arms around the little one in a protective embrace, patting her softly on the back. )
"I'm here now.. I'm here.."
*[soft whimpers left her quaking form as she quietly sobbed into maizey's shoulder, her presence a warm, soothing balm on her worried mind.]*
I'm s-so glad... *(sniff-)* I-I'm so glad you're here now...
*[for the first time in what felt like ages, the girl felt safe.]*
*[she felt something familiar.]*
"I'm glad I'm here too, sweetie.. I couldn't find you no matter where I looked-..."
( Maizey placed her chin on top of Crim's head, squeezing her slightly. )
"Are you hurt, hungry- anything like that?"
N-nooh, no, not hurt, not hungry...*(sniff-)* I've had a stash of food given to me a while ago, it's kept me fed for the past couple of weeks.
*[she was dying to break down once more and spill all her troubles, but first-]*
-But how are you doing?! I haven't seen you in ages, has anything happened since then? I need to know if you're also alright!
"I'm doing alright! I've been tending to my animals and surroundings as usual, I- I've been seeing a lot less rot and abnormalities. So- so I'm happy about that." "Well, how much food do you have left, sweetheart?"
En- *(sniiiff-)*
*[she regains enough composure to start speaking louder, but her voice is still soft and wavering.]*
Enough to last me about two more weeks. I've been thinking of heading out to forage for more for a long time, but something's been keeping me from even peeking out my door...
"I'll go with you, stay with you here and keep you safe."
( Maizey tilted her head. ) "What exactly has been keeping you?"
*[here it is. the moment she's been waiting for. despite her supposed eagerness, crim's expression sours.]*
Well, every time I look out my door or even get anywhere near it, I feel super nervous and afraid, like something's waiting out in the woods to pounce at me! It's been like this since I've lost connection with you all...
*[her hands move to fidget with her ears, stroking them anxiously.]*
Not to mention the terrible nightmares...
"Nightmares..."
( Maizey sighed, eyebrows furrowing in worry. )
"I promise, with me by your side- nobody can hurt you. That isn't something that can happen!"
"I'll stay here with you and keep you safe until you're able to come out. Is that okay?"
( The lavender oddity gently patted her on the head, slipping her hands on top of the littler ones. )
*[staying... by her side?]*
...Yes, yes- that would be more than okay!
*[once again she tearfully embraces maizey, a grateful smile now managing to tug at her lips.]*
Thank you...
"Of course, sweetpea! Oh, I'm- I'm so glad you rung that bell- was worried sick..-"
( Maizey squeezed her in a warm hug, swaying slightly. )
