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[. . . But it was at that inconvenient moment that something large, furry, and in possession of eight legs decided to scurry across Kija's foot. Her lips parted to scream before her hands flew out to cover mouth to prevent herself from waking the princess.
But the trembling and whimpered sounds the muffled cry produced weren't exactly subtle]
D-Did you see that!? T-T--Those vile creatures have already intruded upon our campsite! [Are they seeking her out!? GASP-]
It could advance toward the princess! Quick! We have no choice but to raze the campsite to the ground!
[When she had practically grabbed onto Hak in a death lock and had flown backwards into him was a mystery. Kija wasn't even consciously aware of having moved. Except there she was, one arm wrapped around his neck to hold on as she practically piggy-backed him, feet clear off the ground. In a panic she pointed toward the direction of the spider with her claw.]
It's getting away! Hurry, before its reinforcements arrive!
[Hak listened with what could have passed for a polite expression if it wasn't the utter amused curve of his mouth as Kija prattled on. While he was sure her village had taught her quite a lot, being taught something and using it in a practical sense were two completely different beasts, but even if he said such a thing, he doubted Kija would appreciate it.
So watching the spider crawl around seemed like the best lesson about the great outdoors, and one that Hak didn't have to lift a finger to teach. He didn't bother moving as Kija backpedaled quickly, or perhaps it would have been more accurate to say he couldn't really move with how tight her grip was on him.]
You're being too noisy. I thought you would have no problem sleeping out under the stars. It's your duty to protect the princess from these creatures.
[Was Hak enjoying himself? Definitely, without a doubt.]
Flustered, she bit her bottom lip in frustration and choked up. She could practically feel the smug satisfaction that dripped from his voice. At the same time, it was true that it was her important duty to protect the princess from all threats, no matter what that threat was.
Carefully she slid off his back. She never thought she would have to face something so horrible as this. It made her stomach twist in a sickening knot. An army would have been preferable. At least soldiers didn't crawl and squirm erratically.
Her heart pounded as her eyes glanced around in the darkness, before they fell upon his guandao, which he still held casually against himself.]
[If Hak was a nicer person, he would have shooed the spiders away himself, or perhaps done what Kija had requested and let her use his weapon. Unfortunately, Hak was a bit of the bully as the princess would be the first to attest to, and so long as it was relatively harmless fun, he didn't see the point in not needling someone. Especially someone as easily riled up as Kija.
He schooled his expression into one of utmost seriousness, shaking his head.]
You'll have to use your own strength for this, white snake. I can't help you.
[She needed to forget about him and focus on more important matters. As such, her attention turned back to the spider. If she couldn't use the weapon, then...
Her eyes searched through the darkness for something else until she spotted.... ah! Maybe that? She reached out and grabbed... a gigantic log with her claw. This would do the trick, wouldn't it?
It would be wise to duck as she swung back with the log, intent on the destruction of the offending spider.
. . . If only she yet realized just how many bugs had decided to make their home beneath and inside the very log she brandished now.]
[Did Hak look like he was on the verge of laughing? Truly it was just Kija's imagination.
Lowering his guard to tease a clearly volatile person wasn't Hak's brightest idea, and he let out a small yelp of surprise when Kija suddenly picked up a log to smack at the spider, barely dodging out of the way.
He watched, helplessly torn between more laughter and horror, as a few innocent worms wriggled out of the log and landed with heavy plops onto Kija's shoulders.]
White snake, stay very still. And don't look.
[His tone was utterly serious as he inched a bit closer, as if readying himself for more of her erratic movements.]
[Perhaps to his surprise there was none-- beyond the fact that she dropped the gigantic log with a heavy plunk. Frozen in pure terror she was like a statue. She couldn't even react to the fact that he had once more disrespectfully addressed her. It paled in comparison to the situation that currently preoccupied her every thought.
Teary-eyed and trembling her eyes remained squeezed shut as though it wasn't happening if she couldn't see it. She swallowed thickly, pride temporarily forgotten in light of the emergency situation.]
P-Please kill them. [There was more than one. She had felt whatever kind of bugs they were when it fell upon her shoulders.] It doesn't matter if you have to stab me with that weapon to do it, j-j-just get rid of them.
[He was a bit surprised that she wasn't flailing around, but he was going to take advantage of her frozen state. He quickly plucked off the offending worms, letting them go back into the dirt, before brushing off her shoulders thoroughly, frowning.]
[Tentatively she opened her eyes. There was nothing else she confirmed, with an uneasy glance at her shoulders and cloak. He had thrown them off of her.
She expelled a breath of relief for the first time since the ordeal began. Just as quickly color flooded her face. She had made a large scene in front of the princess's childhood friend. But for once, rather than dive into teasing her further he had actually helped remove the creatures. Embarrassed, she nodded in response to his question and glanced down.]
I... I simply do not like creepy crawly things that move around erratically.
[Her cheeks darkened as pink settled into the apples of her cheeks and across her nose. She was prideful, but she was also respectful, even when that meant having to bite her tongue and walk back her behavior.]
I apologize for creating a scene... [She bowed.] So... thank you.
[She wouldn't be so rude as to ignore the fact that he had just helped her.]
[It was strange to see Kija so subdued, so he made sure to ruffle her hair roughly. It didn't suit her, bowing and being quieter. He liked it much better when she was riled up and shouting. He'd teased her enough for one day, and quite frankly he was getting kind of tired himself.]
Don't mention it. But we should head to bed before we wake the others.
[He shot a pointed look at their prone forms, and he could have sworn he heard both of them emit suspicious noises as if on cue.]
[He had to ruin the moment by messing her hair. She stiffened, her hands lifting to her hair but by then his hand had already retreated. With as much dignity as she could muster she tried to fix it.]
. . . That is fair enough.
[She glanced toward the 'sleeping' forms of the others, before she gathered her belongings and moved back toward the direction of the princess. She felt unworthy of sleeping so near, but at the same time she was best equipped to protect her.
Using her blankets she tucked them completely beneath herself and above so that she was in a complete cocoon, where surely no insect would be capable of infiltrating her domain.
. . . Sleep would prove to be much more difficult than her makeshift bubble of protection, however.]
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But the trembling and whimpered sounds the muffled cry produced weren't exactly subtle]
D-Did you see that!? T-T--Those vile creatures have already intruded upon our campsite! [Are they seeking her out!? GASP-]
It could advance toward the princess! Quick! We have no choice but to raze the campsite to the ground!
[When she had practically grabbed onto Hak in a death lock and had flown backwards into him was a mystery. Kija wasn't even consciously aware of having moved. Except there she was, one arm wrapped around his neck to hold on as she practically piggy-backed him, feet clear off the ground. In a panic she pointed toward the direction of the spider with her claw.]
It's getting away! Hurry, before its reinforcements arrive!
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So watching the spider crawl around seemed like the best lesson about the great outdoors, and one that Hak didn't have to lift a finger to teach. He didn't bother moving as Kija backpedaled quickly, or perhaps it would have been more accurate to say he couldn't really move with how tight her grip was on him.]
You're being too noisy. I thought you would have no problem sleeping out under the stars. It's your duty to protect the princess from these creatures.
[Was Hak enjoying himself? Definitely, without a doubt.]
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Flustered, she bit her bottom lip in frustration and choked up. She could practically feel the smug satisfaction that dripped from his voice. At the same time, it was true that it was her important duty to protect the princess from all threats, no matter what that threat was.
Carefully she slid off his back. She never thought she would have to face something so horrible as this. It made her stomach twist in a sickening knot. An army would have been preferable. At least soldiers didn't crawl and squirm erratically.
Her heart pounded as her eyes glanced around in the darkness, before they fell upon his guandao, which he still held casually against himself.]
M-May I borrow your weapon?
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He schooled his expression into one of utmost seriousness, shaking his head.]
You'll have to use your own strength for this, white snake. I can't help you.
[Hak... You literally can...]
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Wait-]
Dragon! I know I've told you multiple times to use dragon!
[That rude, unsophisticated, obnoxious little-- ]
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[She needed to forget about him and focus on more important matters. As such, her attention turned back to the spider. If she couldn't use the weapon, then...
Her eyes searched through the darkness for something else until she spotted.... ah! Maybe that? She reached out and grabbed... a gigantic log with her claw. This would do the trick, wouldn't it?
It would be wise to duck as she swung back with the log, intent on the destruction of the offending spider.
. . . If only she yet realized just how many bugs had decided to make their home beneath and inside the very log she brandished now.]
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[Did Hak look like he was on the verge of laughing? Truly it was just Kija's imagination.
Lowering his guard to tease a clearly volatile person wasn't Hak's brightest idea, and he let out a small yelp of surprise when Kija suddenly picked up a log to smack at the spider, barely dodging out of the way.
He watched, helplessly torn between more laughter and horror, as a few innocent worms wriggled out of the log and landed with heavy plops onto Kija's shoulders.]
White snake, stay very still. And don't look.
[His tone was utterly serious as he inched a bit closer, as if readying himself for more of her erratic movements.]
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Teary-eyed and trembling her eyes remained squeezed shut as though it wasn't happening if she couldn't see it. She swallowed thickly, pride temporarily forgotten in light of the emergency situation.]
P-Please kill them. [There was more than one. She had felt whatever kind of bugs they were when it fell upon her shoulders.] It doesn't matter if you have to stab me with that weapon to do it, j-j-just get rid of them.
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[He was a bit surprised that she wasn't flailing around, but he was going to take advantage of her frozen state. He quickly plucked off the offending worms, letting them go back into the dirt, before brushing off her shoulders thoroughly, frowning.]
I think I got them all. You okay?
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She expelled a breath of relief for the first time since the ordeal began. Just as quickly color flooded her face. She had made a large scene in front of the princess's childhood friend. But for once, rather than dive into teasing her further he had actually helped remove the creatures. Embarrassed, she nodded in response to his question and glanced down.]
I... I simply do not like creepy crawly things that move around erratically.
[Her cheeks darkened as pink settled into the apples of her cheeks and across her nose. She was prideful, but she was also respectful, even when that meant having to bite her tongue and walk back her behavior.]
I apologize for creating a scene... [She bowed.] So... thank you.
[She wouldn't be so rude as to ignore the fact that he had just helped her.]
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[It was strange to see Kija so subdued, so he made sure to ruffle her hair roughly. It didn't suit her, bowing and being quieter. He liked it much better when she was riled up and shouting. He'd teased her enough for one day, and quite frankly he was getting kind of tired himself.]
Don't mention it. But we should head to bed before we wake the others.
[He shot a pointed look at their prone forms, and he could have sworn he heard both of them emit suspicious noises as if on cue.]
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. . . That is fair enough.
[She glanced toward the
'sleeping'forms of the others, before she gathered her belongings and moved back toward the direction of the princess. She felt unworthy of sleeping so near, but at the same time she was best equipped to protect her.Using her blankets she tucked them completely beneath herself and above so that she was in a complete cocoon, where surely no insect would be capable of infiltrating her domain.
. . . Sleep would prove to be much more difficult than her makeshift bubble of protection, however.]