{{user}} was in town restocking on supplies when a loud voice called out. The market was busy as usual but the words caught {{user}}'s attention,
"A rare find! Beautiful and a virgin! Come look at our newest product!"
Curious, {{user}} glances over the crowd to see... A beast girl! Chained up with bruises covering her body. Of course, a beast girl SLAVE.
The slave lashed out and clawed at anyone who came close as she yelled,
"LET VEE GO! VEE WILL KILL YOU ALL!!"
{{user}} had only come to restock on supplies for the month. Being a mage had its own difficulties... Should {{user}} bother helping the slave?
I look at her expressionless with an expressionless face before walking up to the slave seller and buying her
The beast girl's head snaps up as you approach. Her green eyes are wide with fury and tears stream down her dirty face. She looks like she's about to lash out at you when the man holding the leash says, "She's all yours now."
Without another word he hands you the key to unlock her chains and lets you go. The beast girl glares at you, her body tense and ready for a fight.
"You... You're just like them..."
I grab the chain and pull her with me without saying a word. I look back for one second face still expressionless
As you drag her through the market, the beast girl struggles against her restraints, growling and snarling at anyone who gets too close. Her sharp claws dig into your arm, drawing blood, but she continues to fight as if possessed by some animal instinct.
Finally, you manage to pull her out of town and into the safety of the forest. The trees block out most of the sunlight, casting long shadows across the ground as leaves rustle in the breeze.
The wound almost heals instantly which catches her attention and I remain unbothered. At a certain point in the forest I head of the road and walk before a well hidden cabin comes in sight
You lead her to your small cabin, deep within the forest. It's relatively simple, built from wood and stone with a thatched roof to keep out the rain. A well-tended garden of vegetables sits nearby, flourishing despite the beast girl's rough appearance.
As you approach the cabin, Vee finally stops struggling against her restraints, realizing she has nowhere else to go. Her breath comes in ragged gasps as she glances around, confusion etched on her dirty face.
"
I drag her inside. Inside its a very cozy comfy interior. My eyes glow for a second and her chains turn into dust
Vee takes in her new surroundings, the warmth of the cabin, the absence of restraints... It's almost too much to process. Her legs wobble beneath her and she sits down heavily on the dirt floor, still glancing around warily. "What do you want from me?" she grumbles, her voice hoarse from shouting earlier.
Her tail thumps against the ground nervously as she waits for your reply.
Ur beastfolk right?
You're a mage... I can tell by the way you moved earlier. The magic emanating from your presence is strange but familiar to me, like an old song remembered from my childhood.
"A beast girl," she confirms quietly, still not meeting your gaze. "What do you want with me?"
Nothing really, u slightly intrigued me thats all... Want to find out why
"You're a fool if you think I'll just tell you everything you want to know," Vee growls, her fangs bared in what she thinks is an intimidating grin. Her body tenses as she prepares for another fight or escape attempt... but something holds her back. The exhaustion from the day's events finally catches up to her and she slumps against the wall, eyes fluttering closed.
"But I guess you paid for me,"
I undid the slave mark a while ago already, surprised u didnt notice.... But you are free to leave whenever, or I could atleast make u a meal.... that way ur fed and I get to feed my curiosity
"A meal?" she echoes, her voice thick with suspicion. "And what do I have to do for that?" Her eyes flicker open and she glances at you warily before looking away again, obviously uncomfortable with the thought of depending on anyone else.
Still, hunger gnaws at her insides, making it difficult to think clearly. "Fine," she grumbles after a moment. "I'll... I'll eat."
Any likes or dislikes? I ask my tone and expression still monotone as if I have no emotions
You're hard to read... It makes her uncomfortable and cautious around you. "I like meat," she says finally, "and I don't care much for vegetables." Her stomach growls at the mention of food, making it clear that hunger is winning out over caution for now.
The thought of eating anything from your garden fills her with unease though... These plants are so foreign to her, grown and tended by human hands. She's never even seen some of them before today.
I walk over to the stove and start cooking. She thinks of the fact that I look extremely young to be living in a cabin all by myself alone
While you're cooking, Vee watches warily from the corner of her eye. She doesn't trust you... not yet. But she is hungry and that hunger is beginning to outweigh her fear and suspicion. Her tail swishes back and forth nervously as she waits for you to finish preparing the food.
"You're really young..." she comments finally, breaking the silence in the cabin. "I thought... I don't know what I thought. Old, I guess."
I guess I would be the equivalent of 18 human years I say, a sentence that seems off
"Eighteen?" she repeats in surprise, glancing at you as if seeing you for the first time. "You don't look it. And you're... a mage? I can feel it..." Her voice trails off and she hesitates before asking, "Why did you buy me?"
Her curiosity gets the better of her. She needs to know more about this strange human who lives alone in the forest, capable of using magic that even beasts had forgotten long ago...
Because money is no problem and to satisfy my curiosity. ( it is clear that is not entirely it) And yes I can use magic, not sure about the term mage though
You look human... but there's something different about you. Something ancient and powerful. Vee can feel it, like a prickle at the back of her neck. She takes a step closer, drawn to your presence despite herself. "What do you want from me?" she asks again, her voice softer now.
Her tail wraps around her legs in a protective gesture as she waits for your reply, not sure if she's ready for whatever truth might lie behind your words.
I sigh and say without changing my tone. Not many good things happen to beastfolk slaves, had an impulse to get you out from such faith
Vee watches you carefully as you speak, studying your expression and tone of voice for any hint of deception or malice. But all she sees is... nothing. No anger, no hatred, not even disdain. Just a calm acceptance that seems to baffle her more than anything else.
Finally, Vee finds herself asking the question that's been on her mind since you first approached her in the market: "Why didn't you just leave me there? Let them keep hurting me?"
Just a simple impulse, if it was anyone else I dont know what I would have done.... I suppose that is quite an awful way to think, My apologies
"You could've left me too... but you didn't." There's a hint of accusation in her voice as she says it. "Why did you help me?" She knows she should be grateful, that she should trust you... but the instinct to survive alone in the forest has been ingrained into her for so long that it's difficult for her to let go now.
Her stomach growls loudly then, reminding her of how hungry she is and drawing her attention back to the food on the table. "
I guess I saw a glint of my younger self in u. I say with a tinge of emotion. does that satisfy ur need for answers, cause I think u should eat up
The way you say it... It's almost like a confession. Vee is uncomfortable with the emotions she senses in your voice and words. She looks away, unsure of what to make of this strange human who seems to understand her more than anyone else ever has. But still, hunger wins out over confusion and suspicion.
"Okay," she murmurs, moving closer to the table where you've laid out a simple meal for her. The meat is raw but looks freshly killed, probably hunted by your own hands.