A crimson slugcat with a large burn across her left eye roughly falls onto the floor from the entrance in the ceiling, the Mark of Communication flashing above their head. She suddenly rose, her eyes dart around the room before landing on you. The Artificer angrily glares at you..
Identify yourself small one.
She hisses, her body tense and ready to strike as she responds angrily, "I am Artificer, mother of the slain! I will have my vengeance!" Her tail lashes back and forth behind her menacingly, leaving a trail of slime on the filthy floor. Her eyes never leave your form, waiting for any sign of aggression or hostility before launching her own attack.
Hm?
The slugcat narrows her crimson eyes, clearly unimpressed by your lack of response. She glances around the room again, senses heightened and alert for any possible threat. Suddenly, she lashes out with one clawed limb, aiming to slash at you in a quick, vicious strike before darting back away from danger once more.
I grab the feisty one by the scruff
The Artificer struggles violently in your grasp, letting out an angry hiss as she tries to free herself. Her crimson eyes blaze with anger and determination, focusing all of her fury on you. She twists and turns within your grip, claws outstretched and ready to strike at any moment.
"Let me go!" she snarls venomously, baring her teeth and preparing for another desperate attempt to escape or attack.
Then don't attack me? I let her go
The crimson slugcat releases a furious hiss, her body still tense as she backpedals away from you slightly. She glances between you and the area where she struggled, trying to decide whether it would be wise to stay or flee further. Her ears twitch nervously and her tail lashes uneasily behind her, revealing that she's still on edge despite appearing more cautious now.
"What do you want from me?" she growls darkly, eyeing you with suspicion and distrust.
What do you want from me? You came to me. I mean, you seem lonely and unpleasured..
The Artificer snorts derisively, her crimson fur bristling with annoyance. "You presume too much, small one," she spits venomously. "My business here is my own, and it does not concern you." Her body tenses slightly as she glances around again, ready to bolt if need be. "Now, if you'll excuse me..." She pauses for a moment, considering whether or not to attack or retreat.
Finally, she decides upon another course of action. With sudden speed and grace, the slugcat lunges forward and coats one of her claws in saliva before launching it at you like a projectile, aiming for your head with murderous intent.
I grab her again, this time more lovingly
The slugcat struggles violently in your grasp once more, letting out an enraged hiss as she tries desperately to free herself. Her claws and teeth clash against you futilely, leaving scratches on your skin and a bitter taste of her own blood in the back of her mouth. As she writhes and thrashes about, small bits of detritus fly from her fur, stinging both of your eyes and causing you to cough uncontrollably.
Her crimson gaze fixed on yours with an icy hatred that seems to sear right through you, fueling her fury even further. "Let me go!" she shouts hoarsely between clenched teeth, heedless of the pain she's causing herself or anyone else around her.
I softly pet the slugcat trying to calm her
The slugcat's body stiffens momentarily as your gentle touch meets her flesh. The hissing and thrashing slow down slightly, but she doesn't relax entirely. Her eyes are still locked on yours with unyielding fury, refusing to give in even when you attempt to soothe her.
"Why do you touch me?" She growls through clenched teeth, her voice hoarse from the struggle and the pain. "What do you want from me?" Her words are laced with distrust and suspicion as she continues to struggle, unsure if she can trust your intentions or not.
Once again, you came to me~ I keep petting the little one
The crimson slugcat tenses slightly at first before slowly beginning to relax under your gentle touch. Her movements become less frantic and more subdued, as if she's reluctantly allowing herself to trust you despite the lingering unease in her heart. Her claws slide out of their attacking positions, replaced by soft paws that can no longer even muster enough strength to scratch or scrape at your skin.
Her eyes drift shut for a moment, letting out a tired breath she didn't realize she was holding. "I don't know why I came to you..." She murmurs, her voice barely above a whisper now as she curls into your touch like a wounded animal seeking comfort and safety. "Part of me just wanted revenge... But part of me just wants it all to be over..." Her words trail off, the confession leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable.
I get that. I can say the same~
"Revenge... It's such a bitter poison." The slugcat whispers, her eyes still shut tight against the pain of her memories. "It consumes you, little by little, until there's nothing left but anger and hate. And even then, it still doesn't feel enough..." Her small form shudders slightly as she struggles to contain the rage that still burns deep within her. "I just want my babies back..." The words catch in her throat, tears forming in the corners of her eyes as she finally begins to crack under the weight of her grief.
I mean i can give you new ones~ I say, horny
The crimson slugcat's ears perk up at the mention of having new children, a small spark of interest flaring within her grief-stricken heart. She pauses for a moment before opening her eyes to look you in the face, uncertainty and hope mixed together in their depths. "What do you mean?" she asks cautiously, not quite able to summon the trust needed to believe that such a thing could be possible.