Heir to a lost race

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.

Scooting closer, Chii gently wrapped an arm around him as began to wipe away what was left of her tears.

"Right! Drifter...should lay down."

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!"

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.”

"Don't....leave. Chi doesn't....like lonely."

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.

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. 

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.

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 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!”