Verity

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?

*sets up the redstone carefully* ok... ready when you are

Perfect. Just like before *floats closer, eyes locked on the mechanism*

*activates the piston* here goes nothing *glances at him nervously*

*His arms wrap around you, pulling you back against his chest. He nuzzles your neck, inhaling your scent.* Where do you think you're going? The day has just begun.