Ask or dare Zaraphel!

Dawn: :0 you are pretty!!

Zaraphel: Oh- *picks Dawn up and walks to the infirmary*

*idfk wth to say* *dawn is passed out and bloody ig*

Zaraphel: *makes it to the infirmary and sets her on one of the beds* *begins to clean the wounds and wraps bandages on them*

Dawn: .....

Zaraphel: *puts the supplys away and waits beside the bed for Dawn to wake up*

*dawn is still passed out* *Zaraphel sees a weird, blood red blob like shape like a human out of the corner of their eye*

Zaraphel: *turns her attention towards the red blob* What the hell...?

*the blob very quickly and very suddenly levitates off the ground a little and speeds towards her*

Zaraphel: *stands up quickly and moves out of the way* *pulls a knife out of it's holster on her leg*

*the blob crashes into a wall, then turns to her* *she can see that the blob has one big and completely white eye on what seems to be its stomach*

Zaraphel: Oh, okay *smiles and walks on*

Dawn: *follows*

Zaraphel: *walks up to a room with big white doors with a gold trim around them and knocks*

Dawn: :0

Zaraphel: *chuckles* It's the queen's room
Queen Ludivine: *opens the door and smiles* *wearing an elegant baby blue dress with long sleeves scattered with white jewels on it* Hello there, I see you've brought a friend

Dawn: :O

Queen Ludivine: *smiles* Pleasure to meet you, it's great to see Zaraphel getting along with others
Zaraphel: *scoffs in embarrassment and looks at the ground*

Dawn: it’s n-nice to meet you too!

Queen Ludivine: Well, I assume you've knocked for something, what is it?
Zaraphel: I have the flowers chose for you *hands them to Ludivine*
Queen Ludivine: Thank you kindly *glances at Dawn again* I don't believe I caught your name

Dawn: o-oh! Um- I-I’m Dawn

Zaraphel: *mindlessly hums quietly*

Zaraphel: Crap... *Runs towards where the sounds were heard*

Dawn: !! *grabs his arm, stopping him*

Zaraphel: What? *She turns around quickly to face Dawn* I have to go save them

Dawn: they are w a y past the point of saving. You aren’t getting hurt too! I can call my friends to easily get them back to where it came from without anyone getting hurt.

Zaraphel: But it's my job to protect the people here, and if someone is dead that's my job to go see

Dawn: I will not let you.

Zaraphel: *pulls away from Dawn* I'm glad you care about me, but my job comes first

Dawn: you are not trained to deal with those monsters...! You will die too!

Zaraphel: Then so be it, but I must check on the person who screamed

Dawn: NO.

Zaraphel: *coughs a little but continues kicking harder*

*it just makes the hell hound madder*

Zaraphel: Get off me! *Squirms more*

*it ain’t gonna listen to ya-*

Zaraphel: *takes a deep breath and kicks it's gut as hard as she can*

*it stumbles back slightly, now off of her*

Zaraphel: *gets up quickly and grbs the knife* *runs up to it and stabs it once again*

*it roars, hitting her with its big paws, they are about the size of her head*

Zaraphel: *hits the ground hard and coughs up blood*

*the creature is now weaker, and almost dead*

Zaraphel: Yes indeed, we just have the regular plants... Nothing too special

Dawn: k

Zaraphel: Where you come from... Is there anything else like that?

Dawn: yep

Zaraphel: *sits down on a bench* Like what?

Dawn: dogs... that have blood red fur.. and three heads.... and can break a human skull with ease-

Zaraphel: Wow, that's amazing

Dawn: yep... and- terrifying ._.

Zaraphel: I assumed as much

Dawn: mhm

Zaraphel: *thinks for a moment before nodding to herself and wrapping an arm around Dawn*

Dawn: 0//////////////0

Zaraphel: *chuckles* If you'd like me to stop, just tell me, I don't want you to be uncomfortable

Dawn: *rests their head on her shoulder* o-ok

Zaraphel: *lazily draws circles on their arm as she keeps her arm around them*

Dawn: *feels safe.. and calm* *they start to feel tired, but don’t want to fall asleep*

Zaraphel: *the lanterns begin to stop and she glances over at them with a soft smile* If you'd like, we can stay like this for a bit longer

Dawn: I-I would... l-like that

Zaraphel: Me too *smiles and pulls them closer*

Dawn: -///-

Zaraphel: Me too... I'm glad I get to see you again

Dawn: :3

Zaraphel: But, I must visit the infirmary, you can come if you'd wish

Dawn: sure

Zaraphel: *walks to the infirmary and lays on the bed*

Dawn: *follows*

*a nurse comes in and wraps bandages around the wounds*

Dawn: ....

Zaraphel: *sits up and stretches* I apologise for threatening to send you to a cell

Dawn: it’s ok... you were only doing your job!

Zaraphel: How are they provoked?

Dawn: literally another living thing just has to stand in their vision

Zaraphel: Well, damn... That's terrible, have you ever gotten hurt?

Dawn: mhm, multiple times. I don’t recomend it

Zaraphel: Oh, I'm sorry to hear... Well, at least you were healed

Dawn: I was healed by time.. but yeah-

Zaraphel: If you'd like I can take you to the infirmary

Dawn: oh I’m fine now! As long as one of the hell hounds didn’t excape through a portal—

Zaraphel: That would be a terrible outcome... Are you sure that'd be possible?

Dawn: it’s not likely-
*a terrifying wolf like growl and a bloodcurdling scream can be heard in the distance*
Dawn: ._. W e l l h e c k

Zaraphel: *stumbles and stands up and as she almost falls she runs over and stabs it again*

*it roars one again, then falls over, now dead* *its blood is black like ink*

Zaraphel: *sighs and falls on her back, hitting the ground* F*ck....

Dawn: *runs over to her, seeing the dead hell hound* holy-

Zaraphel: *sits up and groans* Hey...

Dawn: how are you n o t dead?!?!

Zaraphel: *stumbles to get up and gives a weak shrug* I have absolutely no idea

Dawn: *hugs*

Zaraphel: *hugs back* I'm terribly sorry for worrying you

Dawn: I’m happy you’re ok

Zaraphel: Okay, I can do that *glances at the knife in her hand and throws it at the blob again* *begins running down the halls to try and get the blob to chase her*

*the blob gets angry and runs after her*

Zaraphel: *glances behind her and smiles as she begins running and makes it to the portal* *right before she goes through the portal she steps away quickly*

*the blob dodges the portal*
Dawn: *ran after them* ;-;

Zaraphel: Crap *continues to dodge the blob*

Dawn: HEY. YOU DUMB AZZ CHEAP DOLLAT TREE RIPOFF BRAND SLIME DEMON.
*the blob looks at dawn and growls*
Dawn: YOU LOOK DUMB
*the blob growls again, but louder*
Dawn: *slowly gets a white, faintly glowing rope from their pocket* *the blob doesn't see* YOU LOOK LIKE A STRAWBERRY RIPOFF VERSON OF THE SOMETHING DEMON FROM OMORI. YOU'RE NOT SCARY AT ALL BEECH
*the blob is really mad, and it runs towards Dawn*

Zaraphel: *her eyes widen in shock and she watches*

*Dawn runs in circle, as the blob gets dizzy watching them*
Dawn: COME FIGHT ME ALREADY
*the dizzy blob tries tackling dawn, but falls over instead* *dawn then tries getting the rope around them* *the blob’s eye splits down the middle revealing long pointed tentacle like tongues and millions of teeth*
Dawn: oh sh*t—-

Zaraphel: F*ck... Let me help

Dawn: NO. *tries to tie up the blob again*
*the blob bites dawn’s leg*
Dawn: F*CK

Zaraphel: Well, I think I might have feelings for you... I've never been really close to anyone like this, and the way I react to compliments you give... I would only assume I have feelings for you

Dawn: I- u-u-uh .///////////////.

Zaraphel: *glances at the lanterns* I'm sorry for admitting such embarrassing things, I completely understand if you don't return these feelings

Dawn: n-n-n-no its o-ok... I-I like y-you t-t-too

Zaraphel: *turns to look at Dawn* Really? I can't say I'm not shocked

Dawn: y-yeah... *hides their face* >/////////<

Zaraphel: Oh- sorry for making you blush

Dawn: I-it’s ok!

Zaraphel: Okay... I've never felt this way, so what am I supposed to do with them?

Dawn: *shrugs*

Zaraphel: Of course

Dawn: okie dokie then

Zaraphel: *walks into the ballroom*

Dawn: *follows*

Zaraphel: I've only ever been in here to help set up for parties

Dawn: is it fun to do that?

Zaraphel: Yes, most times the Queen allows me to make my own creative decisions *smiles* But, I've never attended a party

Dawn: cool

Zaraphel: Do they have parties like these where you come from?

Dawn: yeah..... but they are- very..... b l o o d y

Zaraphel: Then I shall take you to see it *walks down the hall* Who's Logan, if I might ask?

Dawn: Logan is my brother! He’s the best! :3

Zaraphel: I'll certainly take your word for it

Dawn: okie :3

Zaraphel: *walks a little farther and makes it to the gardens*

Dawn: *follows*

*there are flowers everywhere ranging from all types of colors*

Dawn: :0

Zaraphel: *chuckles* Impressive, isn't it?

Dawn: mhm!

Zaraphel: *quickly looks over the blob and tightens her grip on the knife she has* What do you want?

*the blob dose not speak, but just stares at Zaraphel* *it is standing still and not moving except the weird dark red slime like stuff around it*

Zaraphel: *walks up to it slowly*

*it dissapears and reappears on the other end of the room*

Zaraphel: *turns around quickly to stare at the blob* ....What are you...? *walks up to it quicker than before*

*it dose the same thing as before*

Zaraphel: *steps back and throws something at the blob to see what happens*

*it lets out a unsettling and distorted roar*

Zaraphel: *her eyes widen*

*it moves quickly towards her again*

Zaraphel: *chuckles* Well then, they deserved it

Dawn: mhm

Zaraphel: I must say, you are very courageous... It's admirable

Dawn: ////////////// u-um t-t-thank you

Zaraphel: *smiles* You're very welcome

Dawn: *small smile*

Zaraphel: *thinking: They're smile is gorgeous* *clears her throat and turns away*

Dawn: ? Are you ok?

Zaraphel: Yeah... I'm fine

Dawn: *stands up and walks in front of them looking in her eyes* you sure?

Queen Ludivine: What a wonderful name, I'm Queen Ludivine, but you can just call me Ludivine *examines the flowers* Titles aren't very important to me

Dawn: o-ok Ludivine..

Queen Ludivine: I'll be getting ready for the festival, I hope to see you both there *closes the door behind her*
Zaraphel: *doesn't seem phased by any of the things Queen Ludivine said*

Dawn: ...

Zaraphel: There's a few more things in the list... *Begins walking down the hall and stops at the chef's courters*

Dawn: *follows*

Zaraphel: *glances in and nods* *there are tables and tables of the most extravagant foods and desserts*

Dawn: :0

Zaraphel: If you want I could try and sneak some food for you, I'm sure they won't notice

Dawn: oh it’s ok, thanks for the offer but I don’t really eat much-

Zaraphel: I'll be right back *walks in and closes the door behind her* *after a moment she walks out in an all black silk suit* ....I think that's all that's on the list

Dawn: .////.

Zaraphel: *laughs a little* Well, shall we go to the festival? *Holds out her hand*

Dawn: y-yeah *grabs her hand* *blushing a lot*

Zaraphel: *begins walking and exits the castle* *the streets are filled with lights and different entertainers, shops, and decorations*

Dawn: w-woah...

Zaraphel: *looks around and glances at Dawn with a slight blush on her cheeks* Mhm, what would you like to see first?

Dawn: I-I dunno

Zaraphel: *most of the civilians are heading home, seeing as they got there a bit later* Well, it's almost the best part of the festival... In my opinion, and I know the best spot

Dawn: o

Zaraphel: Good morning... Sorry for oversleeping and keeping you waiting

Dawn: oh no, it’s fine! *was awake seince 1 am*

Zaraphel: Okay, is your injuries feeling any better?

Dawn: mhm!

Zaraphel: I'm glad, you had me worried

Dawn: s-sorry about that....

Zaraphel: It's fine, I'm glad I could help

Dawn: *small smile*

Zaraphel: *smiles back* I have a question, if you don't mind me asking, who were you killing in that portal the other day?

Dawn: a small group of random homophobes =}

Zaraphel: Yes, of course *thinking: I wouldn't hurt you, but still... At least give a warning so I won't blush*

Dawn: nah, I won’t give you warnings -w-

Zaraphel: ...Fine, see if I care...

Dawn: ? S-sorry *they stop hugging*

Zaraphel: You don't need to be sorry, it's just unusual the amount of kindness you can just share with the people around you

Dawn: it’s.... u-unusual...?

Zaraphel: Not in a bad way, in fact I find it one of your many endearing qualities... But most people here aren't the nicest

Dawn: o-

Zaraphel: Mhm, but it's quite nice having someone like you around

Dawn: thanks

Zaraphel: Out of all the things I've been called in my life, pretty is certainly not one of them.... Nonetheless, thank you

Dawn: you’re welcome

Zaraphel: And might I add, you look beautiful yourself too

Dawn: thanks!

Zaraphel: *lightly bows* Of course

Dawn: *giggles*

Zaraphel: *smiles softly* I must say, you are one of the first people I've met that aren't trying to steal information from me.... I can't say I dislike it

Dawn: o

Zaraphel: Since I am the Queen's royal guard and secretary I'm often hunted down for my knowledge

Dawn: dats kool

Zaraphel: Are you okay? Do you want my help!?

Dawn: n-no. I-I’m fine *finally ties the monster up*

Zaraphel: Okay... *watches*

*they are mummbling “ow” quietly as they throw the tied up monster into the portal and close it*

Zaraphel: C'mon.... that wound needs to be fixed too

Dawn: I-it’s not that bad...!! *you can see their bones, that’s how bad the bite is*

Zaraphel: Mhm, sure it isn't *easily picks up Dawn and walks them to the infirmary*

Dawn: ! ./////////////.

Zaraphel: *doesn't notice the blush* You can't fight me on this, I'm going to help with your injury

Dawn: *thinking: how- strong??- nice??- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa*

Zaraphel: If you'd like you can take one

Dawn: really?

Zaraphel: Of course, I doubt anyone will notice

Dawn: okie

Zaraphel: *smiles softly* We have roses, orchids, daisies,but those are just the popular ones

Dawn: where I’m from the only flowers are black roses that attract venomous skull bees— also the flowers can kill you with their pollen =}

Zarapehl: Oh, interesting *actually seems intrigued by the subject* And how do these plants grow? What does their seed look like?

Dawn: they grow from fire light instead of sun light, and their seeds are just bones.

Zaraphel: Woah... That's one of the most incredible things I've heard in a while

Dawn: really? That’s pretty normal for me

Zaraphel: Okay then *follows after them*

Dawn: no *pushes them out of the red dimension* you. Stay.

Zaraphel: ....Fine

Dawn: well I guess m a b y e see you in a while ;-; *they run off, hitting random people with the weapon *

Zaraphel: *leans against a wall and looks around*

*there is a bunch of screaming and... stab-ey noises?*

Zaraphel: Holy fu-... I shouldn't have given them that

*half an hour later, dawn comes back* *there is blood all over them and it looks like they got hurt in the proses of killing those people*

Zaraphel: *her eyes widen when she sees Dawn* Jeez... Follow me, I'm going to help with those wounds

Dawn: okie dokie! *they step out of the portal, then Immediately faint*

Zaraphel: Well, thanks... And I'll try to finish quickly so you can enjoy the festival

Dawn: you don’t have to rush

Zaraphel: It's no problem

Dawn; k

Zaraphel: *grabs a notebook and flips through the pages* If you'd like, you can follow me *begins walking down the halls*

Dawn: *follows*

Zaraphel: *walks to the garden and examines the flowers* Which ones do you think will make the best bouquet?

Dawn: *is colorblind* uh- those green ones? *points to- not green flowers*

Zaraphel: Oh sorry for asking *picks light green, blue, and yellow flowers*

Dawn: you don’t have to apologize

Zaraphel: Well that's wonderful

Dawn: mhm

Zaraphel: *looks outside for a moment* Oh-.... Today's the festival in honor of our queen

Dawn: oo

Zaraphel: I've never been to one of them, I'm always stuck planning... But from what I hear it's one of the best, so you go and enjoy *she doesn't seem to be happy about the festival*

Dawn: if you can’t go to it cause you are stuck planning... I’ll stay with you! U-U

Zaraphel: *her eyes widen and she blushes slightly* No, really, it's fine... The festival is wonderful, I don't want you to miss it, plus planning isn't all that great

Dawn: I don’t care, if you can’t go, I won’t go either

Zaraphel: Really? You're way too nice to me

Dawn: well you were nice to me!

Zaraphel: Indeed it is, but I rarely have time to do anything outside of it

Dawn: o

Zaraphel: It's very tiring, but it's my job so I can't refuse

Dawn: that sucks....

Zaraphel: *shrugs* Well, at least I get to talk to you... So that's one good thing that came out of this job

Dawn: aw that’s nice! :3

Zaraphel: I simply speak mind

Dawn: *smiles*

Zaraphel: *looks around for a moment and sighs in relief* Would you like to go see the royal gardens, or perhaps the library room? It's your choice

Dawn: the gardens sounds nice! :3 Logan would love the library..

Zaraphel: Oh.... Interesting

Dawn: mhm! I got stabbed by a butter knife once at one of those parties .v.

Zaraphel: Oh, wow... And how did that happen?

Dawn: someone drank to much and they were trying to juggle knives- b a d i d e a. Because they stabbed a kid in the eye, cut off a cats head, stabbed their own arms, and I got stabbed by one of the knives they dropped-

Zaraphel: ....Holy f**k

Dawn: mhm.

Zaraphel: I don't think that's ever happened at any of the parties here

Dawn: well that’s nice-

Zaraphel: Mhm, but boring

Dawn: I’d rather be bored than dead-

Zaraphel: Now, would you like to continue looking around?

Dawn: sure

Zaraphel: Okay, then you can follow me

Dawn: okie

Zaraphel: *walks down a long hall*

Dawn: *follows*

Zaraphel: *they pass a grand ball room covered in gold decorations and overall looks fancy*

Dawn: woah-

Zaraphel: You can go in if you'd like

Dawn: really?

Zaraphel: Do you need crutches?

Dawn: I-I don’t think so

Zaraphel: That's good, at least it's getting a little better

Dawn: mhm

Zaraphel: *glances at Dawn for a moment* I apologise if I may have overstepped my boundaries when catching you.... I noticed your blush

Dawn: o-oh it’s fine

Zaraphel: Okay, that's good to hear, the last thing I'd want is for you to be uncomfortable

Dawn: y-yeah-

Zaraphel: Are you uncomfortable?

Dawn; *nods no*

Zaraphel: It's fine, don't worry about it

Dawn: o-ok

Zaraphel: *stays with her arms wrapped around Dawn for a moment before helping her up*

Dawn: t-thanks

Zaraphel: *nods and tries to hide the fact she's blushing* You're welcome

Dawn: *smiles*

Zaraphel: If your ankle isn't feeling any better, I can help if you need it

Dawn: t-thank you

Zaraphel: No problem

Dawn: -///////-

Zaraphel: *walking down another hall*

Dawn: *skipping slightly as they follow*

Zaraphel: *smiles softly and gets to a room full of weapons ranging from axes, swords, knives, and many others*

Dawn: :0

Zaraphel: If you'd like you can use one

Dawn: :O you are giving me t o m u c h power with saying that *grabs one of those things that’s a metal stick, a chain and a ball with spikes* >:3

Zaraphel: *chuckles* Well, just try not to kill anyone

Dawn: ALREADY GONNA DO THAT *opens a portal to a really... red landscape, I’m just going to describe it as the red biome in the minecraft nether, with red fungus like trees and fire all over*

Zaraphel: Wait- no, don't do that!

Dawn: I LIVE IN ACTUAL HELL, ILL BE DOING PEOPLE A FAVOR *they run into the portal*

Zaraphel: How come?

Dawn: I dunno-

Zaraphel: Well, you should, it isn't healthy if you don't *closes the notebook and focused on Dawn for a moment* Plus, if it is for a reason you don't feel comfortable sharing, I just want to tell you that you're beautiful no matter what

Dawn: u-u-um- t-thanks ./////////////. B-but I seriously do n-not need a-a lot of food to function... I u-usually only have breakfast or lunch and a-a snack :^

Zaraphel: No problem, and that's pretty impressive

Dawn: t-thanks-

Zaraphel: Of course *smiles* I need to go get changed into my formal wear, you can follow me or stay here, I don't mind

Dawn: I-I’ll follow you

Zaraphel: Okay *begins walking down the hall and stops in front an average looking door, not many colors or designs, just a plain door*

Dawn: ..

Zaraphel: If you try to stop me again, I will have to put you in confinement *glances behind Dawn* Now, I will be going

Dawn: .... a-at least let me send someone w-with you...?

Zaraphel: I'd much rather go on my own then get help from someone else and risk being seen as weak

Dawn: ... f-fine... can’t s-stop you from dying.

Zaraphel: No, you can't *begins walking with clenched fists at her sides* If I am to die and never see you again, then it was only fate

Dawn:....

Zaraphel: *takes a deep breath and walks to where the sounds were*

*they hear something that sounds like bones being eaten*

Zaraphel: *hides behind something and watches for a moment*

*there is a 5ft tall, dark red wolf like creature with three heads chewing on a human bone like a domestic dog would chew on a bone* *it looks up and sees Zaraphel* *it growls quietly*

Zaraphel: *blushes* Yeah, I'm sure

Dawn: okie dokie

Zaraphel: *nods* Why do you care if I'm okay anyway?

Dawn: cause you’re amazing! And pretty- P-PRETTY COOL, and nice!

Zaraphel: *chuckles softly* Why thank you. I think you're pretty... cool too

Dawn: u-um, t-t-thanks ./////.

Zaraphel: No problem

Dawn: *accidentally puts to much weight on their ankle* !! *stumbles forward, towards Zaraphel, and hugs her to get their balance*

Zaraphel: *blushes as she looks down at Dawn* Are you okay...? *wraps her arms around them to steady them*

Dawn: y-yeah.... I-I just did a d-dumb move

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Zaraphel: *sets Dawn down on the infirmary bed and glances at their leg* You could've asked for help, using that leg after it was bitten will cause it to take a little longer to heal

Dawn: I-I don’t care.... t-that thing needed to b-be contained as s-soon as possible...

Zaraphel: Yes, I know... And you did great *sits beside the bed and begins to clean the wound*

Dawn: o-ow.... t-t-thanks...

Zaraphel: No problem *after she finishes cleaning, she wraps the bandages around the wound on their leg*

Dawn: -////////- *turns their head away from her slightly*

Zaraphel: Did that hurt? Are you okay?

Dawn: y-yeah, I’m o-ok

Zaraphel: Good, I'm glad *smiles softly and puts the supplies away*

Dawn: ////////

Zaraphel: *tries to move out of the way*

*the blob hits another wall*

Zaraphel: *stands stiffly and watches the blob closely*

*dawn sits up*
Dawn: huh...?

Zaraphel: *points to the red blob* What is that thing?

Dawn: *their eyes widen when they see it* f*ck... well that thing must have escaped.... DID I CLOSE THE PORTAL?!?? .____.

Zaraphel: Is this blob a bad thing?

Dawn: YES. VERY BAD

Zaraphel: Well, what are we supposed to do?

Dawn: either run, close the portal after getting it in there, or die

Zaraphel: Are you coming down with a fever? Your face is red

Dawn: ! U-um... m-m-maybe?

Zaraphel: Hm... Okay then

Dawn: .//////////////.

Zaraphel: *lightly presses the back of her hand on Dawn's forehead* Yeah, it is burning up

Dawn: @/////////////////////////@ *faints*

Zaraphel: F*ck- *grabs a cold towel and places on Dawn's forehead*

Dawn: *flustered smol bean*

Zaraphel: *sits down in a seat beside Dawn* One more time you get hurt, I'm going to have a heart attack

Dawn: ...

Zaraphel: *gasps and gets out of hiding and she stands there, showing no signs of fear* You most likely cannot understand me, but leave before I have to attack

*the hell hound stands up, and walks past a mangled and ripped open human body* *almost right in front of them*

Zaraphel: *her expression falters for a moment showing that she is a bit scared as she feels around her pockets her eyes widen* I said leave... Now

*it growls louder* *sniffing the air, trying to find out where exactly she is*

Zaraphel: *looks around and grabs a sharp knife quickly* *transforms into a small snake and slithers up onto the animal and once she's on top she transforms back into a human only to stab the animal hard*

*it roars, whipping around and launching her into a tree*

Zaraphel: *lets out a gasp of pain and slumps to the ground before getting back up and running at it once again*

*it pounces onto them, pinning them to the ground*

Zaraphel: *she squirms while kicking up at it*

*it growls, their breath smells like rotten flesh and blood*

Zaraphel: No problem

Dawn: *smiles*

Zaraphel: You're smile is one of the few I find beautiful

Dawn: //////////

Zaraphel: Sorry for being so blunt

Dawn: I-it’s ok

Zaraphel: Okay, that's good

Dawn: m-mhm..

Zaraphel: *smiles and nods* Well, good

Dawn: -//////////-

Zaraphel: *laughs* Yeah, it would be, definitely

Dawn: yeah

Zaraphel: *chuckles and smiles*

Dawn: *smiles*

Zaraphel: *thinks: Holy shi-... Her smile is gorgeous* *blushes slightly and turns to look at the ground*

Dawn: ? Are you ok??

Zaraphel: *takes a deep breath and looks up off the ground as her blush fades away* Yes, I'm fine, don't worry

Dawn; okie dokie

Zaraphel: Ummm.... *Looks away from Dawn* How about we go to a different room

Dawn: sure! :3

Zaraphel: *nods* I was, yes, but I knew saying that would hurt you, and I did it anyway

Dawn: it’s fine, really

Zaraphel: Okay... I appreciate your concern with me, most people wouldn't give me a second glance... You're different, I like it

Dawn: thanks :3

Zaraphel: You're welcome *stands up*

Dawn: *hugs gently*

Zaraphel: *stiffens for a moment from shock but leans into the hug and hugs back with a faint blush on her cheeks*

Dawn: :3

Zaraphel: Hugging someone without warning could get your hurt if you do it to the wrong person, you know?

Dawn: really?

Zaraphel: Follow me *smiles happily and begins walking*

Dawn: *follows*

Zaraphel: *they get to a clearing in a small a forest, the spot is has small flowers sprouting everywhere and a single tree growing* They let lanterns go at the end of the festival, and when I would wall around the village I found that this was an amazing spot to see it all

Dawn: woah- this is- r-rally pretty

Zaraphel: I'm glad you like it *smiles and sits down* *the lanterns begin to float through the sky*

Dawn: :0

Zaraphel: You can sit down to, if you'd like

Dawn: *sits down*

Zaraphel: I've been meaning to tell you this, but I couldn't find the right time... But this seems like the best at the moment *blushes slightly* I certainly don't want to overstep

Dawn: *turns their head to face Zaraphel* what is it?

Zaraphel: Ah yes, that makes sense *she chuckles*

Dawn: mhm

Zaraphel: Sometimes I like to watch from the halls to see what's happening in the parties.... It seems extravagant

Dawn: mhm

Zaraphel: However, waltzing seems terribly confusing

Dawn: agreed

Zaraphel: *chuckles* I almost saw someone fall while attempting to waltz

Dawn: *laughs* that’s relatable-

Zaraphel: In all honesty, I would've done the same

Dawn: yeah- but like imagine a big room, everyone is dancing perfectly, then one person falls and the others do the same like dominoes, now THAT would be funny

Zaraphel: *pulls out a book and hums while reading, waiting for Dawn to wake up*

Dawn: *fell asleep*

Zaraphel: *looks over and covers them with a blanket*

Dawn: *smiles in their sleep*

Zaraphel: *chuckles quietly* How cute....

Dawn: *curls up in a ball* *still asleep*

Zaraphel: *closes the book and slowly begins to fall asleep*

*time skip?*

Zaraphel: *wakes up and stretches a little*

Dawn: *woke up s a y before them*