It's all just a game to him [OPEN]

[unwrittenformula]

Who: A seemingly innocent Fennec fox and YOU
What: All around Vatheon during this week, one might catch a glimpse of, or be harassed by, a small talking blonde-furred fox
When: Any time during the curse
Where: All over Vatheon
Status: Open like so much openness
Style: action

[Throughout the week, while the city has turned dark and gritty, and heroes and villains run rampant, one might have the unfortunate luck of happening upon a small furred creature. And not just any small furred creature. A fox, with large ears, blonde fur, a tail tipped with pale tea green, and... strangely blank, unreflected blue gray eyes.

He may seem cute and innocent, but those who encounter him might be in for more than they want to deal with.]

(ooc: slightly in tandem with this Hilda post. If anyone wants to play out N being a jerky jerk face here would be the place to do it!)

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[unwrittenformula]

I would pontificate over the difficulties of living with such a mentality, but I know a lonely soul when I see one. It would be rather pointless to do so.

[The fox holds the bread down with his paws, tearing in to it by taking little pieces out to eat.]

[ourlegends]

[ She tries to hold onto him a little tighter. ]

No! You're coming home with me!

[unwrittenformula]

[That seems to stop him from getting free, but he lets out a pained whine in the process]

Why?!

[ourlegends]

[ She holds him close, trembling as she does so. ]

I don't want you to leave again!

[ Something within her knew that this would probably mean nothing to him right now. She wasn't sure what had made her say it. It had just ... come out that way, and she knew that it was the truth. Giving her abandonment issues, boy. ]

[faiofmisfortune]

[Fai blinks a few times, not quite sure what to make of what N says. He watches the fox eat and tosses him another chunk just before he finishes off the first piece.]

How come you can talk?

[twintailedtamer]

[oh no. oh no. not again]

... You're not going to turn into my headmaster, are you?

[unwrittenformula]

... why do you want me here at all? Why have you stuck by me when everyone else has abandoned me... ?

[his voice goes quiet, head hanging down as those large ears go back. He can't even find it him to be angry at being caught anymore after that.]

[unwrittenformula]

Why would I turn in to a headmaster of anything?

[he just stares at her expectantly, those bluegray eyes blank as ever]

[unwrittenformula]

Because I'm not truly an animal.

[Simple enough answer. He nods in thanks, taking the next piece of bread once his first one is finished.]

[ourlegends]

[ She absentmindedly starts petting him, trying to calm herself down now that he's no longer struggling. ]

Because we're friends. I don't know what you think of me, and I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't think the same way. I see you as my friend, though, and I care about you.

[ And you told her you wouldn't disappear on her like that again, boy. :| Not that you remember it. ]

[faiofmisfortune]

Oh...

[His tone suggests that N's response explains everything, because to Fai it does. He finishes off the loaf and contemplates eating something else. He's still pretty darn hungry, but he knows he should try to make it last if he can.]

You're not afraid to use your powers around other people?

[unwrittenformula]

Your... friend... ?

[N went from quiet to silent after that, head hung and tail drooping low. He didn't know what to say to that. How could he? In his mind he didn't have friends.

People were the enemy, after all.]

[unwrittenformula]

I rarely show my true self. It works better that way.

[The bread wasn't very filling for him either, but he won't complain.]

[faiofmisfortune]

I can't always control mine, but I think you're right.

[He curls into himself a little, shoving his hands into the pockets of the over-sized and worn out hoodie he's wearing. The rest of his spoils are stuffed in there too and the temptation to eat more of them is rising. It doesn't help that his stomach gurgles unpleasantly.]

You still hungry?

[ourlegends]

That's right. You're my friend ...

[ She speaks quietly, continuing to pet him gently. ]

Please, come back home with me?

[unwrittenformula]

... okay. I'll come home.

[his voice comes out tiny and uncertain. He still doesn't understand why she'd want him there, but he'll do it. For her.]

[unwrittenformula]

Control comes with time, which I've had plenty of.

[The question earns a slow nod.]

I wouldn't want to deprive you of your food, after you've shown me kindness. I'm jaded, not greedy.

[faiofmisfortune]

[Another shrug.] I'm always hungry.

[Fai rummages around in his pocket, trying to decide what he wanted to eat next. He opts for the fruit pastries he knows they tied into a parcel. After a quick glance to make sure other boys aren't around he unwraps the pack and lays it down on the step in front of him. There's a couple filled with raspberry, one lemon and three with orange.]

Come pick which one you want.

[ourlegends]

Thank you, N ...

[ She moves to stand, gently holding him with one arm while she does that and moving her other arm back to make him more comfortable after she's standing and steady. She continues to pet him gently as she walks home with him. ]

I got really scared when I couldn't find you ...

[unwrittenformula]

[N doesn't comment about that, or really bother with a thank you for the treat. He pads over, nosing one of the orange ones.]

[unwrittenformula]

I wasn't thinking... I just kept going.

[He doesn't apologize verbally, but there's something in his voice that indicates some level of remorse.]

[faiofmisfortune]

[Such politeness is often seen as a weakness in the home so Fai doesn't expect any of that. He pulls the orange one N picked and leaves it on the edge of the wrap, taking up a raspberry one for himself.]

What's your name?

[unwrittenformula]

I prefer not to give that out. Just call me N, if it's easier for you to know something.

[faiofmisfortune]

Thanks. It'll be nice to have something to call you. [And remember him as, since he doesn't expect to see N again. Nobody ever sticks around. Fai effectively scarfs down the pastry withing a matter of moments and even licks his fingers.]

Is there a reason you came out here?

[unwrittenformula]

[Unfortunately that's probably true. N rarely has a reason to stay in one place for long. Wally and Hilda are the only friends he has, and even in his mind 'friends' is a generous way of looking at them.]

I wander. There is no true rhyme or reason as to why I go anywhere.