#chasing monsters

bc like i hate fishing

i have zero patience and i never catch anything

so like

This is a fine time to remind everyone that I am on a first name basis with the grouper at my local aquarium. 💕

Chasing monsters, it’s not her typical job, not like this, but it’s what she’s doing. Deep in the forests of Ionia, well off the beaten path, where magic is the only thing that guides her. This is not the typical type of hunting, not tracking of monsters but it is her, and it is how she does it.

Lux is shocked to come across another person, if only because they are so deep into the wilderness she can’t imagine how he got here. He looks alone, and haggard, tired, sad and maybe like he could use more than a little kindness in his life. It pulls her up short as she looks him over, a smile drawing to her features almost instinctually.

Despite where they are, and despite his look his voice is smooth, calm like the wind, and even. His words are kind, if a bit confused. She can’t help but get the feeling that he is alone, more alone than she’s ever been. The urge to kiss his cheek, to place upon him some sort of affection is ridiculous, but she does it anyway.

The kiss to his cheek is gentle, and he smells like the wilderness, a wild musk about him. If he was confused before she can only imagine he must be beside himself now. The look he’s giving her says she’s correct in her thoughts, but his assessment amuses her. Her laughter bounces off the trees, bright and light and she has to stifle it quickly.

“I’m sorry, you just looked, like you could use some affection. There is nothing wrong, I don’t feel, with kissing a man that bathes in rivers. Should there be? Your way of life explains some things though, why you looked so alone for one.” Her tone is soft, sweet, as she leans back to look at him with a warm smile.

“I am, hunting, something.” Lux looks pensive for a moment before she shrugs gently. “I’m chasing a creature, not my typical job but I couldn’t turn away the village that asked. It’s out of my way, but it’s the right thing to do. They need help, and no one else is willing. I’m likely just a weird one, I get that a lot.” She gives a shrug and another smile before glancing around the forest for a moment.