Deep in the African plans you see a figure walking out of the brush and soon it gets closer..and you see her wdyd

*he tilts his head, standing there*

Abeni would tilt her head along with theirs, her gaze feeling like a predators....malicious and dangerous

*he tenses up, taking a step back*

Abeni would study them, taking in all of his features

*he slowly starts walking towards her, on edge*

Abeni would stand her ground, staring like a lioness

*he stops and stands there for a second, then sits down, trying to prove he is no threat*

Abeni would follow his movements and continue to stare, her gaze soon lightening

*he slightly waves to you, still keeping eye contact… you think. It’s hard to tell with the mask*

Abeni would sign "Making something

*he watches curiously*

Abeni: "I make everything you see..other many a day

*he nods and sits down, looking around the house*

Abeni would stand up, towering at 7'3 "Come to my home?'

*he hesitates a moment and nods slowly, standing up himself and coming over to her*

Abeni would smile "Make yourself at home"

Abeni would stand there for a sec looking for a bowl

*he gets up and goes over to her, signing “what are you doing?”*

Abeni would sign "So you can see this?"

*he nods*

Abeni would smile slightly and begin to walk towards the woods

*he follows her, still a little on edge. He looks around at the scenery as he follows her, occasionally examining her*

It would sting slightly, cleaning the infected wounds and making them almost disappear

*he watches as they start to disappear, tracing over where they use to be gently with his hands*

Abeni would sign "Take a bit out with your hand and rub it on the scratches and wounds

*he nods and starts to take off the bandaids on his arms and legs. Almost every cut is infected. He takes some on his hands and starts rubbing it onto his wounds*

Abeni would sign "You can put it back on if you're uncomfortable

*he shakes his head and signs “its not that. I just need to change my bandages on my face”*

Abeni would speak in a raspy voice "Can you see with those on?"

*he shakes his head and signs “technically not. Without my necklace, I am blind”*

Abeni would have to duck down due to the lower limps of the trees, eventually coming across a little log cabin with an unusually large door "Home" She'd point

*he nods and looks at the house, signing to her “why is the door big”*

Abeni would sign "We are friends and we take care of each other

*he nods, relaxing more. He is very happy*

Abeni: "May I ask what those are from?

*he looks up at you and sifts a little, signing “started small, but got gross from living in dumpsters”*

Abeni would sign "why not?

*He signs “I’m kind of a waste of space… I’m also needy and ignorant”*

Abeni would stare for a moment and begin to eat, signing "Slow down or you will get the hiccups"

*he looks up at you for a second and nods, starting to eat more slowly. He hasn’t had a real meal in a while*

Abeni: "It closes up the wound

*he nods and looks down at his legs. There are many other bandaids on his arms and legs, some falling off*

Abeni would smile and nod, staring off into space

*he finishes not before long, satisfied and looking over at his mask then back up at her*

Abeni would point to herself "I am a large women..I cannot fit through a normal one" She'd chuckle a bit

*he nods, his expression unreadable through the mask. He follows her into the house*

Abeni would shake her head and sign "Everyone is here for some reason, it may not always be clear but you're here for a reason

*he hesitates and nods, signing “are you sure you want me to stay with you?”*

Abeni: "Good!" She'd begin to hum Je te laisserai des mots

*he smiles a bit and seems to watch you, though its hard to tell if he can even see through the bandages*

Abeni would hesitate "Abeni the witch doctor

*he nods and points to himself, talking in sign language and spelling out his name, also saying it* Astrid.

Abeni signs "Do you need help?"

*he nods and signs “i warn you, it’s a little gross…”*

Abeni had a worried look as she nodded and disappeared into the kitchen

*he watches her quietly, reaching up under his mask to rub his face slightly*

Abeni would eat, pausing frequently and drinking water

*he looks up at you, taking a pause and signing to her “thank you so much for the food”*

Abeni would smile and sign "Its nothing, honestly, whenever you're hungry just tell me"

*he smiles, signing “you are amazing” and continues eating*

Abeni would follow his hand movements "Astrid

*he nods and adjusts his mask a little. He signs to you “lost”*

Abeni would wave back and stay quiet, a blink and suddenly her eyes soften..looking doe like

*his voice is raspy, like he had been sick* who are you

Abeni would sign "More then anything

*he hesitates a moment and nods. His expression is unreadable through the mask, but you can tell he highly appreciates you*

Abeni signs "What would you like to eat?"

*he signs “to be honest, you can give me anything and I’ll eat it”*

Abeni would again follow the movements "Lost? Need help?

*he nods, staying seated on the ground*

She'd open the door to a surprisingly neat house, two couches and a table made of bone

*he admires the house, lightly brushing his fingers across the table*

Abeni would finish what she was cooking and bring a plate to him (Steak, carrots, a basket of rolls and rice)

*he would stare at it in astonishment before slowly taking off his mask and quickly starting to eat*

Abeni would sign "You lived in dumpsters?"

*he signs “I still do.”*

Abeni would clean around his eyes and grab some or bandages, gently wrapping them around his head then sign "Not too tight?"

*he shakes his head and gives you a thumbs up*

Abeni would sign "No one should live in a dumpster

*he looks down then back up at her and signs “I’m not sure if you would want me living with you…”*

Abeni: "You are welcomed to stay however you like

*he sniffles, signing “thank you. This means so much to me”*

Abeni would nod and go in the kitchen to begin cooking

*he sits down in a chair, watching her contently and looks over at the original mixture she was making*

Abeni would pull down a bunch of plants and small bones, grinding them together

*he tilts his head, peering around her to see what she was doing. He watches contently, looking back up at her*

Abeni: "Bones of a ram

*he signs to her “impressive. Did you make it?”*

Abeni signs "Strange...but amazing, what do you wanna do? I have time till night so

He signs “I am not sure. I’ve never really had spare time”

Abeni would sigh and sign "Come live with me?

*he peeks up a little and signs “really?”*

Abeni would open her arms and hug him

*he would tense up a little bit relax a bit, slowly wrapping his arms around her and hugging her back*

Abeni would look too "Bandage?" She signed

*he shakes his head, signing “I don’t need any. I’ll be fine”*

Abeni signs "I deal with gross things on a daily basis, i'll be fine"

*he nods and sighs, unwrapping his bandages. His eyes are totally gone, the blood in his eye sockets somehow making it look like he has red eyes*

Abeni would sign "Hungry?

*he nods slightly, looking down at his scraped-up knees*

Abeni would sign "The adhesive is finished if you need it also i'm making steak

*he nods and looks at the mixture curiously, tilting his head and signing “how do I use it”*

Abeni: "No? Well what do you usually do?

He signs “I usually search for food to eat and hide from people”

Abeni would smile "i'm glad you do

(OMG YOUR ALIIIIIVE!! Also what was my comment again)

Abeni would listen, her hand following the melody

*he smiles and signs “this is the most fun I’ve had in forever”*

Abeni would chuckle and lay there "What ya painting" (ASL)

*he looks at his canvas* uhhhhhhhhhhh… *he sighs “I don’t know”*

Abeni would laugh slightly (ASL) "It's okay, it happens"

*he smiles and continues playing, a few notes being off*

Abeni signs "Don't tense up, they can sense that

*he gives you a nod and relaxes his body, taking a breath and resting his hand on the cubs head*

Abeni would shrug as well signing "I watch the clouds sometimes"

(Asl “that sounds kinda boring, no offense”

(I'm doing fine, just tired)

Abeni would nod and lay back down, letting her beads roll around

(Asl “I like that sound”

Abeni (ASL) "I think its just the way you carry yourself, or maybe your vibes

*he tilts his head and signs “what do you mean?”*

Abeni would sign" Relatable?"

*he nods and signs “my dad tried to kill me and my mother after she found out he was cheating, and succeeded… sort of”*

Abeni would sit down and sign "Sit with me?

*he gives a nod and goes over to her, still being cautious, but not as scared as he was before*

Abeni would smile and sit up, pulling out a small violin

*he looks at it curiously, putting down the flute*

Abeni would be busy in the kitchen making a snack

*he gently dips the brushes in the paint, doing light strokes on the canvas*

Abeni would sign "Come on.."

*he gets up and fixes his mask, following her*

Abeni (ASL) "See, she likes you

*he signs to her “she’s very sweet” and gently pets her*

Abeni would lay down once more, letting them fall and roll around

*he feet tap happily on the ground, smiling wide and flapping his hands a bit*

Abeni(ASL) "Its my hair, sorry

*he signs “don’t apologize, I wanna hear it again”*

Abeni would nod (ASL) "What next? Today we are doing everything you've ever wanted to do

(Asl) I have always wanted to try playing the flute

One of the lioness would walk up to him, licking his hand

*he would smile a bit under his mask, relaxing slightly*

Abeni(ASL) "If you're hungry"

*he smiles and signs thank you, going back to painting*

Abeni's cheeks would burn red "was it that good?.."

“That was amazing!” *he signs, smiling wide*

Abeni signs "She is, I wish her cubs survived though

*he continues to pet her and signs “what happened to them?”*

Abeni: "I-I'm so sorry

*he looks down at his hands and signs “its not your fault”*

Abeni would lay back and nod (ASL) "This is what I do

*asl “you make animals your friends?”*

Abeni would chuckle and sign "It is, but it helps clear my head

“Really? How so?” Asl

Abeni would smile (ASL) "I should have some stuff in the house"

*he raises his arms in happiness, whispering* yesssss

Abeni: "She is the leader of this den

*he signs to her “she is pretty.” He would gently stroke her head gently, still a bit nervous*

Abeni (ASL) "I can set that up"

*he lifts up his mask and smiles*

Abeni(ASL) "May I see it?"

*he nods, stepping aside to show you*

Abeni: "Ehhh (ASL) Mostly"

*Asl “mostly?”*

Abeni (ASL) "Is he still alive?

(Asl) I am not sure. I haven’t seen him in so long. He killed my mother as well. He should be in jail

Abeni (ASL) "Then your best bet is to stay calm

*he nods and takes a deep breath, “they are easy to stay calm around. They seem very friendly”*

(ASL) "I'll do some digging, you ready to paint?

*he smiles and nods eagerly*

Abeni would sign "Your welcome, enjoy

*he gets out some of the paints, spreading them on a pallet and mixing some colors*

Abeni (ASL) "It helps me see the calm in a sea of rage.."

*he would nod and sit down next to her, looking at the beads in her hair*

Abeni (ASL) "If you act timid, the animals will treat you as a play thing you act more dominant and they will follow you

*asl “I don’t know how to…”*

Abeni would nod and lay down in the middle of the floor

*he glances over at her and tilts his head curiouslyI

Abeni(ASL) "Don't mind me, just thinking about the meaning of life

*he chuckles a little, his voice scratchy and rough*

(ASL) "Well, they sorta just come to me

*asl “like an animal whisperer?”*

Abeni would smile and continue to let them roll around

*his stims get faster as he smiles more*

Abeni(ASL) "I like the color scheme though, its not bad"

*he smiles and signs “thank you. I appreciate it. I don’t get good feedback often”*

Abeni would smile (ASL) "I'm glad..we are both no longer alone"

(Asl) “I am very glad”

Abeni would smile and pet the lioness "Anything special you wanna do today?" (ASL)

*he thinks for a moment and signs “I would like to paint”*

The lions would surround Abeni licking her and staring at him

*he tilts his head at them, slowly approaching them*

Abeni would lay there, her beads rolling around as she sat up

*the sound makes him poke his head up*

Abeni would smile and begin to play, it sounded a little scratchy at first but it then turned into something beautiful, she was playing Clair De Lune (its...its by Claude Debussy and yes thats his name)

(hehehehehehehe Claw de Bussy) *he would listen, sitting down and listening, spacing out*

Abeni would look at him "Wanna hear me play?..."

*he nods vigorously*

Abeni would smile as well (ASL) "Are those bandages holding up well?

*he nods and signs “don’t worry, I’ll tell you if they are falling off”*

Abeni(ASL): "Is it calming or something?

*asl “yes. it sounds like rain. I enjoy the rain”*

Abeni signs "That means one of the other lioness had a litter"
The little cub would sniff him and crawl into his lap

*he is a little surprised but doesn’t move, gently petting the cubs head*

Abeni would look at it and squint "I have no clue what i'm looking at" (ASL)

*he sighs and signs “me neither. I’m not the best at painting”*

Abeni: "A male came along, and tried to mate with her, killing her other cubs

*he signs “cruel… and somewhat relatable…”*

Abeni: "Thank you! Whats next?"

*he thinks for a moment and shrugs, signing “what else do people do in their spare time?”*

Abeni (ASL) "When it comes to protecting the pack...nothings left)

*he looks down at the cub sadly and signs “I see”*

Abeni (ASL) "Ready?

*he nods, petting the lioness one last time*

Abeni would smile and walk to the house, fumbling with stuff, grabbing paint and canvases "Here

*he takes them from her, setting up the canvas the placing the paints and brushes beside him. He signs “thank you”*

Abeni would sit silently and listen

*he continues playing notes, until he hits a very squeaky one. He blushes in embarrassment*

Abeni signs "Well you don't need to do that anymore so how about we go find some animals to hang with

*he perks up and nods eagerly, smiling a bit*

(you just like me fr)
Abeni would giggle "You really like these beads huh?..."

*he nods a bunch and signs “I umbrella them!” He stops and thinks about what he says, trying to remember the word for love in sign*

Abeni would walk out eating a sandwich and holding a plate, setting it down in front of him

*he stops what he’s f doing and looks down at the plate, tilting his head*

Abeni would walk past the tall grass and into a den of lions

*he would stop for a moment, peering in before slowly continuing to follow*

Abeni (ASL) "if you don't mind me asking, what happen to your eyes?"

… *he signs “my dad attacked me and left me to die…”

Abeni would sign love "This word?"

*he would nod and coby it, asl “I love it”*

The song would finish slowly, as she slowly set the violin down

*he goes back to reality and claps, smiling*

A cub would poke its head out and run over to him as Abeni gasped "Raji!!"

*he tilts his head and looks down at the cub, putting his hand out for them to sniff*

Abeni (ASL) "Something like that suppose

*he nods and sighs happily, looking around at the other lions*

Abeni would play, zoning out as well- just letting the music flow

*he stares at the wall, his shoulders relaxing and sitting down*

Abeni(ASL) "Lets go :D"

*he stands up, gently lifting the cub off of him and heads out of the den*

Abeni would chuckle (ASL) "Having fun?"

*he nods, swiping his paintbrush and dabbing it in the paint^

Abeni would nod and rummage around in a drawer, pulling out a wooden flute (ASL) "here"

*he takes it, taking off his mask and putting it near his lips. He plays three notes, oddly in key*

(YUH, summer was tough and uhhhhh idk

(I hope you’re doing alright!)