Taveska remained huddled in the corner, wallowing in misery and anxiety. Sure, it wasnât her fault that Lazuli got hurt. He went out on his own accord. She expected to get a stern lecture from the doctor about his condition, and she was correct, she did.
But Taveska didnât handle being yelled at very well. Her spine was thinner than paper when it came to conflict such as this. It got to her head, and she began to think of everything she could have done to prevent this.Â
She didnât mean for it to happen.
She didnât even KNOW it was going to happen.
But she should have been responsible enough to put everyone in their balls.
Raziel stared at her in astonishment. She certainly wasnât taking that lecture very well. He cautiously approached her and waved a hand in her face.
âHelloooo?â He called.
âWhat is it?â Taveska replied, muffled by her collar.
âNothing, I just wanted to see if you were okay. Youâve been sitting there for hours.â Raziel said.
âIâm fine, this is just where I belong. In a corner, wallowing in my own misery because I canât do anything right. Iâm not cut out for any of this. Itâs why I live in a cabin in the woods, away from society.â
âI mean...Is anybody cut out for being blamed for something that isn't their fault?â
âNo?â
âExactly. When life tries to make you feel bad...You make LIFE feel bad.â
â...What does that mean exactly?â
âIt means you go to that doctor, and you TELL him how it is. Who is he to yell at you for Lazuliâs injuries? He wasnât there, he didnât see what happened. Who does his know it all ass think he is?â
Taveska blinked. âI canât just...Yell at the doctor.â
âYeah you can, whatâs stopping you?â
âHe could kick us out?â
âHe wouldnât throw an injured pokemon out.â
âB-but-â
âTAVESKA. LISTEN.â Raziel gripped Taveskaâs shoulders and shook. âYou gotta stand up for yourself! Come on. Lets go give that asshole a piece of our mind.â He said, pulling her up and forcefully guiding her to where Lazuli was being kept.
âThis is a horrible idea.â Taveska mumbled, her chest tightening with anxiety.
âNo itâs not. I got your back.â Raziel said.











