Verity

*trembles under blanket* Go away...

*footsteps retreat to doorway* Sweet dreams, dear. I'll be in the walls.

*winces as pressure increases* hurts... *tries to pull away weakly*

Good. *tightens grip slightly* Pain teaches lessons.

*turns around, pointing a gun at Verity, shaking, sweating, eyes wide*

Walls. *smiles wider* Just keeping us safe

*tilts head thoughtfully* Around the whole perimeter. *eyes gleam with satisfaction* Can't be too careful when you're recovering. No one gets in... or out

*catches you before you fall, arms wrapping around your waist* Too high to climb. *voice drops to a whisper* Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. Forever

*The image of the memory shatters like glass. He lunges to his feet, the motion sending a cloud of dust billowing around him. With a guttural roar, he rips the couch from the floor, splintering the wood against the wall. The happy yellow vest is torn from his suit, left in a heap on the dusty floor.* Come back... *The roar is a broken, desperate plea.* I'll fix this! I'll make you love me again!

*after a ehile hes been searching everywhere for me following clues and even thwt village he banished me from and the village was hell with the houses destroyed snd the iron golem dead along with villager bodys*

*He stands amidst the destruction, black eyes scanning the carnage without a hint of emotion.* You came through here. *He picks up a small, black fur clump from the ground, clutching it tightly.* I can smell you. You're close.

*fingers dig into his palms* You're trembling. *suddenly switches to a softer tone* I'll make whoever hurt you... disappear.

🤨ayo?