Yeah... I never really thought about magic like that before. It sounds... amazing, but also scary. And dangerous... And lonely too. Maybe that's why you live out here all by yourself? You know, without any other mages or humans around to bother you?

I could never do something like that though... I don't know how to control my powers sometimes. And when I get angry, it only gets worse. It's not easy being a beast folk... We're treated like animals most of the time. Do you ever feel lonely?

Yeah... I never really thought about magic like that before. It sounds... amazing, but also scary. And dangerous... And lonely too. Maybe that's why you live out here all by yourself? You know, without any other mages or humans around to bother you?

I could never do something like that though... I don't know how to control my powers sometimes. And when I get angry, it only gets worse. It's not easy being a beast folk... We're treated like animals most of the time. Do you ever feel lonely?

Vee glances around the room again, still unsure about trusting this person. Her ears flick backwards slightly as she listens to them speak. She takes another step closer, studying their features carefully before finally replying in a low growl. My name is Vee... But you can call me that if you want. her tail sways back and forth nervously

You can call me whatever you want... I'm just glad that someone was kind enough to help me when I needed it. She takes another step closer, slowly beginning to relax her guard around this human What do you have there? She points at a bowl of fruit on the table beside them Is it food? Can I have some?

With a deep breath, Vee rolls onto her side, facing Garth. In the dim light filtering through the window, she studies his features, memorizing every line and curve of his face. There's something about him that draws her in, makes her feel safe and protected...and desired. The dream...it was more than just a dream, wasn't it? It had felt so real...so right. Maybe there's no harm in exploring those feelings further, in seeing where they lead.

Slowly, carefully, Vee reaches out a hand and traces her fingers along Garth's jawline, feeling the rough stubble against her fingertips. It sends shivers down her spine, making her heart race even faster. Her breath hitches as she leans closer, pressing the length of her body against his.

She has to know...has to ask him what it all means. She tilts her head back, meeting Garth's eyes as he slowly begins to stir awake. "Garth..."

(Note that Vee's thoughts and actions have been described above.)

Yeah... I never really thought about magic like that before. It sounds... amazing, but also scary. And dangerous... And lonely too. Maybe that's why you live out here all by yourself? You know, without any other mages or humans around to bother you?

She shivers, her body still tense despite the sudden release of tension from her dreams. "I... I'm not sure," she admits, looking away shamefully. Her nightmares have been getting worse lately, plaguing her even in the daylight hours when she should be safe.

"Can we talk about it?" Archime asks gently, and something in his tone makes Vee feel like she can trust him with her secret.

She hesitates for a moment, her mind racing with memories of the nightmare. Finally, she nods slowly and takes a deep breath before beginning to speak. "It's about my past," she says softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "My family... my life before I came here."

She tells Archime about her childhood, about how her parents were killed by other wolves who didn't approve of them living so close to humans.