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@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -blinks and shakes my head-
I.. don’t think I am... I mean... no ones had to do that.... so far... although it might just be me and well.. my abusive family training me to be who I am...
-purses my lips and wrinkles my nose-

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ You don't seem like that type that would cause a doctor to have to order you to be held down
Am I wrong?
/glancing over at you, I smile/
Just in the few days that I've known you, I feel like you're making progress

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ Hm? You’re right-
-follows you with a soft hum and looks around-
I wouldn’t mind that at all.. everyone needs a friend..
-looks up at you as I follow you-
Ah yes. True. Things like those do happen...

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ You're talking to me /smiles reassuringly as we meander along the pathways that crisscross the courtyard/ I don't think you're too quiet
So, I'm afraid you're stuck with me as a friend now, Woohyuk
/when you shrug, convinced that my promise is useless to you, I sigh softly/ I guess you're right
When I work, sometimes I have to hold a patient down or assist a doctor with an examination that could hurt a patient - - I guess I should say I'll never hurt you for no good reason
I want to be kind to you /mumbles under my breath/

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -blinks and looks up at you-
Oh... I know about me being quiet. That’s exactly why people didn’t bother with talking to me. Too quiet, too shy...
-shrugs a bit and blinks up at you when you lean closer-
You shouldn’t be making such promises. I know it’s your job to tend to patients but sometimes things happen.. and you may be ordered or told to do things you might not actually like or want-

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ /I look surprised when you confess that no one has ever told you that they like having you around/
That doesn't make any sense to me
You're quiet and kind and I like talking to you now that you don't seem so afraid of me
/leaning closer, my hand brushing against yours, I whisper/
I promise I won't ever hurt you, Woohyuk

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -purses my lips and hums-
Mmh. Do you? That's a first
-looks away and lets my eyes flutter closed as I take in the scent-
But I'm kind of glad you like having me around... no one's ever said that to me...

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ /starts to protest that you didn't understand what I meant at all, but decides it's not worth trying to explain myself/
/shrugging, I mumble/ I guess you're right
But I still like having you around
/runs my hand over one of the shrubs, the scent of the remaining leaves scenting the air/

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -blinks and looks up at you-
You probably wouldn’t even have met me. And you already probably have so many to tend to..
-blinks rapidly and looks at you-
You do? O-oh.. that’s a first...

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ That explains why he tried to eat you, but I'm still glad he didn't succeed
/my eyes widen/ Why would you think that I'd like less work if it meant someone hurt you?
I like having you around
/nodding, I cast my eyes over the plants that line the courtyard so you can't see my face/

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -nods and purses my lips-
But then again... I was in my full bunny form so they probably didn't know.. he was a wild wolf.. untamed... untrained...
-shudders a bit at the thought and blinks up at you-
But that would just mean less work for you..?

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ /my eyes widen/ Really?
/shaking my head, I shrug my shoulders/ I'm a red wolf - - we're rare
Not as aggressive as grey wolves
/smiles at you/ I'm glad that other wolf didn't eat you

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -stifles a soft giggle-
The last wolf I met nearly had me in his mouth so...
-hums softly and nods-
You really are very nice...

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ /blinks, looking confused/
I'd never try to eat you, so you don't need to worry about that
I have to work with all kinds of hybrids and humans, so I can control myself
/chuckles/
Honestly, I am a nice guy

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -looks up at you at your words and wrinkles my nose slightly-
Lets just say you are... you’re not as scary as I thought you’d be.. you haven’t tried to eat me yet so...
-says softly and looks away-
You’re... you’re really nice...

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ /bending a little closer to you, I whisper to you as we stride along/
You don't seem to be as afraid of me now
Am I growing on you?

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -nods and holds onto your arm as I walk with you-
Mmh okay..
-lets out a soft hum and smiles softly-
It really is nice..

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ You're fine - - not a burden at all
I'm used to helping patients, so you can lean on me as much as you like
/rubbing your hand gently, I match my stride to yours as we wander through the courtyard/
It's a nice day, don't you think? It feels good to be outside

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -bites my lower lip lightly-
I.. thank you..
-looks down slightly but keeps my hand on your arm-
-looks up at you with a small smile-
I really don't want to be a burden.. so do let me know.. if you want me to let go.. please
-mumbles softly and looks back down-

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ /when you stumble, your hands instinctively reaching for my arm, I come to a halt, making sure you're alright while you mumble an apology/
You don't have to be sorry, Woohyuk. I trip all the time
/chuckling, I place my hand over yours, encouraging you to hold onto my arm, hoping you won't be offended by my touch/

@mingi s. • ʳᵉᵈ ʷᵒˡᶠ -follows you and bites my lower lip lightly-
-gasps and hides behind you slightly when I see quite a number of people out on the hallway-
It really is..
-stays close as we walk, squeaking a bit when I trip over my own shoes and grab your arm to steady myself-
I... s-sorry-

@woohyuk y. • ʰᵒˡˡᵃⁿᵈ ˡᵒᵖ /walking along one of the many pathways that crisscross the grounds of Blackgate, I smile when you stay close to me/
It's a nice day
/chastising myself inwardly at my lousy attempt to make conversation, I glance over at you as we approach the courtyard, my hand bumping against yours as we amble along/