Harriett
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**The light grey splotches of cloud were scattered over the afternoon sky like a child's painting. The sun didn't seem to shine, despite it's clear appearance in the sky. It was dim. In this area of the forest, was a stream. Willow tree's surrounded this area, it's lazy branches falling onto the shoulders of most who walked through.** 

**All was peaceful in the sapphire stream until a rustling in the bushes were heard**
Daniel
A blindfolded basilisk slithered out with a figure trailing not too far behind. The creature crawled to the stream and lowered it's head down, lapping the water into it's giant mouth. He sat right behind it, setting his bag down not too far from them. A person was the last thing he wanted to encounter right now.
Stacy
***Surprise surprise... These events happened after Selena met Qaysar***

```Unexpected guests hear the clashes of swords.```

***It was nice to be back in her birthtown, she only had to follow the river from Celestia to Kahlo to find the place she ever first cried upon.***
Anne
***The old cabin her dad had was not too far from there, the young woman was by the lake with her mantis katana out, slicing out some trees and bushes. Was she training?***
***Well... After her encounter with Alec, she couldn't back down.***
Daniel
*The creature lifted it's head up upon hearing the clash of metal, it eyed Viktor and then looked back towards the sound. He didn't need to get up or investigate, he could see the young woman not too far from them. As nice as the willow tree's were, they didn't provide much hiding. The only plus part was that this area was deep into the heart of the forest*
Anne
"Alright... I'm exhausted..."
***She passed her hand on all the trees with cuts, under seconds they didn't seem to be just attacked by a sharp weapon.***
***She sat down by a tree next to the shore of the enormous lake that the stream built up along the years, feeling a relief of being with nature.***
Daniel
*Upon seeing Selena move closer to their area he began to take his and sling it over his shoulder. Not wishing to be discovered or explore. Even worse if it was a hunter. Last thing he'd like to deal with. He glanced at the basilisk once more and it began to slither into the water, quite the opposite of what he wanted it to do. He began muttering curses as he walked into the stream to get the big-ass snake back to the shoreside of the stream.*
Anne
***She was again humming her melody, until... Wait who the actual fuck is that person there-***
***Her mind only seemed to derail with questions of who he was. It didn't seem like he was a vampire, so... It should be okay, right?***
Daniel
*He managed to get the snake back to shore, glancing back towards the girl only to see that he had caught her attention. The one of the rare times his own familiar managed to fuck him over. Viktor glared at the girl for a solid second before crouching down next to the basilisk which had finally immersed out of the water. Now it rolled in the mud almost in an attempt for either camoflauge or to clean itself. For such a deadly creature it had quite the personality.*
Anne
***She covered her mouth, trying to hide the fact she was laughing at the creature... Yet it was quite obvious, even from a far distance.***
Daniel
*The snake turned around upon hearing her, lowering it's head and narrowing it's eyes at her. A few seconds passed and back into the water it went after Selena* "Oh fuck-" *He muttered as he watched the snake go back into the water*
Anne
***She saw the snake coming towards her, not too sure if she should be ready to defend herself or act normally. She still had her katana by her side just in case.***
Harriett
**The snake slithered at a surprising speed towards her, for such a big creature it moved fast. Viktor was nowhere to be found? Maybe he went off to find something.. But for now it was just Selena and the basilisk. It slowed down about 6 feet from her, staring at her.**
Anne
***She was surprisingly calm for someone about to deal with an unbelivably large creature. There were no signs of tension or aggression shown, her eyes only laid on them... Almost as if she was observing a dog.***
Harriett
**The snake was anything but aggressive, it was curious. Viktor barely goes out to the village, mostly because of said basilisk. So it's only ever interacted with Viktor and maybe a few creatures. But a human? Never. The creature was blindfolded as it slithered closer to Selena, crawling around the left side of it**
Charles
Tupper i beg of you ty ]]
Anne
***She extended her hand out to the snake, showing she didn't mean any harm.***
"Now who *Are* You, little guy?"
~~it was anything but little.~~
Charles
"Little guy" 
Size of the school bus: ]]
Harriett
**The snake reached out to her hand, opening it's mouth wide. Expecting food?? Maybe that was the hand motion Viktor used to tell the creature that it was time for food. But it closed it's giant fangs the moment it felt no food coming in. It then began to coil around Selena, inspecting her curiously**
Anne
"Awn... You were just a curious fella, weren't you?"
***She patted its head with her other hand as it wrapped around her arm, chuckling.***
"What even are you? I've never seen a species like this..."
Harriett
**The blindfolded creature began to wrap around her even more, putting it's full weight on her body. As strange as it was.. It began to tighten around her? But it didn't seem threatening..**
Anne
***She only managed to smile, it seems like she just made a new friend.***
"I wonder if that guy that was with you is your owner... Or just a stranger-"
Harriett
**As the snake began to coil around more, it's grip on Selenas body grew. Tightening around her. It was fully out of the water and advancing, but hey it just seemed like he was giving a hug! Out of nowhere, a pair of hands picks up Selena ripping her from the basilisks grasp.**
Anne
"You're so adorabl— Huh-?"
***She felt herself being raised up, a bit shocked.***
Daniel
*He picked up Selena and placed her down a good few feet away from the big ass snake.* "Are you ok?"
Anne
"O-Oh.. It's you from earlier- I'm all good, it was just curious."
Harriett
**The snake seemed disappointed when Viktor picked her up out of it's grasp**
Daniel
"I hope you realize it was trying to eat you yes?"
Anne
"Eat me? Pffft- Actually, it *Did* Try to do that, but soon it realized that I wasn't food."
Daniel
"No after that, the first part it just wanted to see whether it had food or not. You didn't, so it went for you instead. I've been watching for a while."
Anne
***She looked at Viktor, then the snake, back and forth in confusion***
"...Damn I just wanted a friend-"
Harriett
**The snake blinked slowly under the mask, it's tongue flicking out and in**
Daniel
"You don't just become friend's with a basilisk?..."
Anne
"Ohhh so it's a basilisk? Cute! But it didn't show any signs of aggression..."
Daniel
"Mhm, she's intelligent. She know's how to approach someone without aggression, but she's a sweetheart."
Harriett
**The snake's head lay on Viktors legs now, just amimir. The snakes head in of itself was about what 5 ft long? It was the size of a fucking closet tipped on its side**
Anne
"Awnnn! Does she have a name or is it just your companion?"
Daniel
*He paused for a moment, side eyeing Selena. God she asked a lot of questions. (She really didn't.)* "Uhm.. Companion you could say so.. But it does have a name.."
Adam
[[dude just went "Ugh this bitch" While she's being the sweetest ever
Charles
Bro cannot handle social interaction!!! ]]
Daniel
"Uhm.. Lisa.." *The snake never really had a name, he just called it Lisa because it was the first thing that came to mind*
Adam
[[little does he know that's his future daughter!!!
Anne
"That's cute! So, Lisa huh... How did you even find her?"
Daniel
*He paused, just glancing at Selena and then the basilisk. He sighed as he answered,* "Uhm... I found her?..."
Anne
"..Are you feeling shy or are you just a bit awkward around people?"
***Even if she was brutally honest, she didn't intend or sound rude at all.***
Daniel
*Again with the side-eye* "No, you ask too many questions."
Anne
"Oh uh— People actually say I talk too little.. I'm trying my best to be social- Sorry."
Daniel
"You don't have to apologize. There's no need."
Anne
"But aren't you annoyed?"
Daniel
"Not exactly, but it's none of your business really." *He didn't try to sound rude, but he did 💀*

*He glanced at Selena, sighing again,* "I apologize if I seemed rude. Haven't been in my best mind for a while." *'a while' it's been fucking years.*
Anne
"Oh? Is there a reason why to?"

"Oh- Uhm- Right, sorry, shouldn't have asked immediately-"
Daniel
"Again, you don't need to apologize. You didn't know."
Anne
"I'm a compulsive apologist, I can't help it!"
***She laughed, running a hand through her hair***
Daniel
*He laughed, maybe a chuckle. But it was awkwardly forced.* "I see.."
Anne
"Hey hey don't try to me an empath with me, it's fine-"
Daniel
"It was forced?.. I didn't think it was-" *God he really needs work*
Anne
"Sorry if I'm a bit too tough, I just notice a lot of traits easily- But don't worry."
Daniel
"Why apologize for being observant? Besides you're not that tough."
Anne
"Becauseee uhh... People say I'm too honest-?"
Daniel
"That's their issue. Honest is good. People can't live with clouded visions, it's how you die early."
Anne
"So am I... Indirectly helping you out right now-?"
Daniel
"No not really, you're just telling me what I already know."
Anne
"A— Right-"
***Girl just crying internally after that one***
Daniel
"You ok?- you seem bothered." *Isn't he great 💀*
Anne
"All good, yeah!"
***Crying internally still.***
Daniel
"Are- are you sure?... Would you like a hug?.. I read that people are often comforted by that-"
Anne
"...You *Read* It?"
***She laughed, sighing.***
"Yeah sure."
Daniel
"Yes?... Alrighty then-" *He hugged her, it was surprisingly gentle from a big man like him. It was obvious he's never done this but hey*
Anne
"There we go."
***She hugged him back***
Daniel
*He just stood there awkwardly* "Yeah.."

*He just stood there, blinking slowly.* "Uhm... Sure."

*Again he's just standing there, not knowing what to do. Should he just leave? That would be rude. Maybe not.*
Anne
***...Awkwardness.***
"U-Uhm... You good?"
Daniel
"Hmn? My apologies I space out."
Anne
"All good, just asking if you were fine."
Daniel
"Yeah I'm fine." *Realistically speaking no, but he's ok*
Anne
"Come on it's all good."
***She tapped his back***
Daniel
*He glared at Selena when she tapped his back, taking a small step back* "Maybe not.."
Charles
OH WAIT IM STUPID ]]

I FORGOT THEY WERE STILL HUGGING ]]
Daniel
*He tightened his leather gloves and slung the satchel back over his head, he then gently touched the basilisk* "You got a name?"
Anne
"Me? Uh.. Yeah- I'm Selena."
Daniel
*He nodded* "Viktor Koslov."

"Is there a reason you're out here?..."
Anne
"I was training.. With my katana-"
Daniel
"A katana? Strange choice for a weapon."
Adam
[[Sorry i fell the eeps
Anne
"Huh? Why so? I like it though!"
Daniel
"It's strong and lightweight but it's flimsy."

"It breaks easily?.. Nevermind."
Anne
"Well that's why this one is way much more thicker, the durability on this thing is real. We're talking about a prayer mantis katana."
Daniel
"A prayer mantis? Do you mind if I see it?"
Anne
"Sure!"
***She hands him her katana, a 10 inch handle holding a 27 inch blade, thickness of 0.31 inches.***
*Aka for my centimeters people [love yall], 25cmx68cmx8mm]*
Daniel
*He looks at the blade, inspecting it. Viktor turned around and swung it around a couple of times before handing it back to her* "Not too shabby."
Anne
"Of course it isn't, I needed to save a lot of money for this one- It was the best they sold out."
Daniel
"Mhm..." *Hes just nodding his head*
Anne
"Sooo... You like it-?"
Daniel
"Yeah mhm" 
*Nah not rlly*
Anne
"Nice!"
***She took back the katana.***
"It' was like- Around 150,000 or something."
Daniel
"Huh, interesting. You don't use magic?"
Anne
"I do, sometimes. They're more about healing and stuff, but I want to use my light abilities that I learnt for battle."
Daniel
"Ah, would you like help with that?" *And now he regrets what he said!* "Uhm- nevermind actually"
Anne
"Huh-? Oh.. Alright..."
Daniel
"Sorry it was uhm impulse y'know" *Snake = amimir*
Anne
"Nonono it's fine.."

*Selena is upset*
~~*Mfker this became the quarry with the choices*~~
Daniel
"Did I upset you?.." *Viktor you are not an empath!!*
Charles
The josh hutcherson man (i forgot his name) ]]
Anne
"Uhm- Yeah! Yeah, I'm fine."
Charles
I DONT HAVE SPACE TO REMEMBER A DUMBASS NAME LIKE THAT ]]
Daniel
"You dont sound like it"
Anne
"I mean— It's not really important. It's fine."
Daniel
"No no speak your mind•
Anne
"I.. Do need help-"

"With my magical abilities?"
Daniel
"What type do you have? Like elementally wise.."
Anne
"I- I said I have light- I mean uh.. I am a witch, so I can learn magic. I was born with healing though."
Daniel
"Interesting.. I can help with that I believe."
Anne
"Really?! That's amazing
*Selena's happy now!*
Daniel
*He nodded* "Yeah.. Do you know anything at all? Or are you a complete beginner?"
Anne
"Know about what- Like, how to use my magic and attacks?"
Daniel
"How to produce it and attacks yes, or can you not even produce it?"
Anne
***She formed a few light sparks from her hand***
"Hm?"
Daniel
*He looked at it and shrugged his shoulders* "At leas that's some place to start. Can you form any solid objects like this?" *He takes off his glove to reveal a very scarred hand as he shoots a venomous arrow into the distance. It lands on the river bank not too far, the grass around the arrow begin to wilt and rot.* "Or is that too advanced?"
Anne
"I've used my magic in combat before, it's fine- I just want to be a bit more skilled and learn new elements to master."
Daniel
"Oh ok that's good then. And do you have any element in mind of just expand more? I apologize for so many questions."
Anne
"So now you do the questions, hm? Okay so.. I was thinking perhaps darkness or fire..."
Daniel
"No I still don't but if I'm gonna teach you then I sort of have to. Darkness or fire.. We can do that."
Anne
"I just want to train more so I can actually beat more fuckin' vampires next time..."
***She muttered this to herself, yet it was still audible***
Daniel
*The critical side-eye because he finds vampires mildly decent,* "Well.. I can help you out with that."
Anne
"With a what now-?"
Daniel
"Attempting to beat a vampire. You lost a fight with one recently?"
Anne
"...They just wanted to feed-"
***She raised up her sleeve and showed the bite mark.***
"I'd rather be left dead than lose..."
Daniel
"Mhm.. Interesting. Well do you recall how the vampires fighting style was?" *He tilted his head looking at the bite mark*
Anne
"Damn hell it was demonic- like, it was all fire... And he had an enormous sword too. I couldn't fight against *That*, no, not yet..."
Daniel
"So if he's fire maybe you should try learning something with water rather than darkness?.."
Anne
"Well, if I can, I'd learn every single one... But yeah, majority of demons and vampires do tend to have fire or darkness, I want to overcome them."
Daniel
"Yeah me too but theres a thing called physical limits now isn't there. But we could start off with water first"
Anne
"...Haha— Yeah, sure."
Daniel
"You don't believe me?"
Anne
"Nono, it's not that! I was laughing at the fact that it would take a lot of energy to master them all, but sure we can start off with water-"
Daniel
"Mhm.. Sure.. Either way we can start off with water yes."
Anne
"...Can you even teach me that-?"
Daniel
"It's very similar to the way venom moves so yes."

"Either way though," *He stretched and gently kicked the snake again, waking it up* "We should uhm.. Do you wanna start today or?."
Anne
"Fine with any options!"
Daniel
*Guess what he can't do! That's right! Decide.* "Uh huh.."
Anne
"...Y-You want to leave it for another day-? You look tired-"
Daniel
"Hmn? I'm always tired this is my resting face-"
Anne
"OH— Im so sorry, shit— Uhm yeah, maybe later, another day!"
Daniel
"Hmn? No you don't need to apologize Selena again, you didn't know."
Adam
[[all good notifs are bad
Daniel
"But either way maybe answer the question I previously asked please? I believe I never got a straight answer."
Anne
"Uhhhhh— Maybe another day?"
Daniel
"Thank god... But another day that sounds fine."
Anne
"Mhm! Uhm... So this is where we part ways maybe-?"
Daniel
*She didn't even have to say it twice and he was already walking off with the Basilisk hesitantly following behind him (it's hungry I guess*