ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย โ heโs gone. โ the words rang in her ears as she looked around, in an attempt to make sure for herself because sheโd now convinced herself that he would always be watching out of some twisted sense of enjoyment ย โ because sheโd seen it, every time he came near her with that electrical prod. the way his dark eyes focused on her as she screamed and attempted to pull away. he was a monster, one that would probably make a permanent home inside of her nightmares. when the brunette held out her hand, all she could do was stare, her arms firmly wrapped around her own frame in attempt to provide some self comfort. โ iโm cold. โ she softly mumbled, even through her sweater, she was shaking and part of her didnโt know if it was the weather or simply the shock of what of sheโd been through. sunken blue eyes fell to the ground, before focusing on the hand that was outstretched for her to take. the fierce declaration of protection startled her but it was just enough for her to slowly reach out and take the brunetteโs hand. โ thank you. โ she weakly offered the words, as she took another few steps closer towards her. โ my name is ariaโฆ iโm, norwayโฆ. thatโs my country. โ she spoke once again. โ how does a vet end up a pirate? โ her brain was registering words incredibly late but sheโd heard her correctly right? she said she worked with animals?
Kaela laughed softly at the question, a half amused and half sheepish laugh. The princessโ hand was cold in her own and Kaela closed her fingers around the smaller hand of Ariaโs. โโItโs a long story, and a bit of a sad one.โโ She admitted as she shrugged off her camo jacket and slowly wrapped it around Aria, guiding her arms into the arm holes and zipping it up. Kaela offered Aria up a small smile โโMy name is Mikaela, but I tend to go by Kaela. Will you let me take you back to my medical wing? I wonโt let anyone in, itโll just be the two of us, unless you want me to get someone else?โโ In the case she didnโt want to be on her own with Kaela. Her heart clenched at the thought, at the rejection. It wasnโt much -- and it was to be expected, for a royal to reject her after what she went through, but it seemed a great deal to the brunette. She never wanted it to go this far, it wasnโt supposed to go this far.
