*insert some rustling in the trees nearby, followed by someone muttering a couple curses*
Goddamnit...these stupid- can't believe someone actually thought I was a big bird they could hunt...I guess its a good thing they didn't actually see me though. Still hurts like a bitch... this is why I usually stay away from populated areas but noooo some people just HAD to go deeper...
- ???
*Zila's ears perked up, they knew they should be looking for Lotus, but if theirs a kids out here then they should check it out. She turned into her wolf form before stalking this kid for a bit and seeing what this kid is gonna do.*
*peeks out from the tree (he heard smth gang.)* shit- *looks around* no way im staying around for someone to find me... *he hops out of the tree. His side is clearly bleeding, wrapped loosely in some fabric (wow, great first aid skills there buddy...)*
Alright... uh- *notices the wolf* ...heyyyy there...
((Ooc: He is trying to figure out if the wolf/Zilas is hungry and will attack him on the spot or if its chill. BECAUSE HE THINKS ITS A NORMAL WOLF-))
*Zila looks him over, then they turn back into their human form.* Don't worry I won't eat ya. *Zila looks at his wound* You're bleeding?
HOLY MOLYS- *he of course backs up because...well...HE DONT LIKE PEOPLE. THATS WHY HES IN THE FOREST-* umm...nuh uh. *tries to hide it a bit better* nope, im fine.
((Ooc: XUAN ACCEPT THE HELP YOU FOREST CHILD-))
Kid. If you don't dress that wound properly it'll get infected, and I'd rather not leave you to die in a forest. *Zila gave the kid a very serious look that almost seemed scary* So, if you let me help I can take you to someone I know that can treat and maybe even heal the wound. Then you can come back to hiding in the forest.
...*sigh* fine. But im watching you...
((Ooc: LIKE A HAWK- *gets shot down*))
*Zila shrugs, they don't say that they understand why this kid doesn't trust them even if they've been through something similar* How old are ya kid?
*Zila starts doing something (consentrating but it looks weird lol) while they wait for an answer*
...im...uhhhh... *HES DEBATING ON SAYING IT, GIVE HIM A SECOND.*
...im 20...
nice. *and now their dxone concentrating and open a shadow portal* I know here my friend we're going to is, follow in after me, who knows what sort of trouble they could've gotten themself into.. *They hold out their hand waiting for him to grab it if he wanted before stepping into the portal*
*he is very much spooked but HE IS NOTTT GONNA SHOW WEAKNESS WITH A STRANGER. HE DONT WANNA DIE. So guess what? He grabs their hand and heads into the portal with them. Wow, smart move buddy. Youre injuried and you just followed a complete stranger. Sighhhh, at least he can fly.*
*on the other side of the portal is the city, Zila looks around and lets him let go of her hand if he wanted to.* Now I know there around here-
*they get interrupted by someone yelling death from behind them* heheh *they chuckle* There they are, Hey, Lotus!
Death! *Lotus ran up to Zila* You'll never guess who I found! *they pause when they see Xuan* ... *they do a quick look over and analized.* .. Death did you make a new friend? Why is he bleeding? Do you want me to heal him? *Lotus pauses again* wait.. *GASPS* DEATH! YOU FOUND FOCUS!
...huh...? Focus?- what do you mean-...
How do you know what I am...who are you people... *slowly backs away (LISTEN HES SCARED. THESE ARE LITERAL STRANGERS AND HE DONT LIKE PEOPLE 💔)*
*akward silence for "oh shit I fucked up"* ..
Oh god. Lotus.
I need to stop scaring other people T^T
.. well that means you're explaining it.
fair. how do I explain this.. uhhh You are the harbringer of Focus right? well i'm the Harbinger of Life, and my partner over there is the Harbringer of Death, there is also the Harbringer of Chaos, there is so much to explain but first let me heal your wound then you can decide if you want to run or not, and to explain how I knew you were the Harbginer of Focus, well-
It's kind of like another sense, they can sense what your essence is basically.
. yes that is a way to explain it and since I don't remember names that well I refer people to what their essence basically is.
...wait- wait- WHAT. *oh great, youve broken Xuan 🥲*
*pokes out from behind Lotus/Life (Mk gets red text when I am putting them in the same thingy.)* Oh hi!
...wha...HUH?! You...okay, so...let me get this straight...there are 4 of us... you two *points at Zilas and Lotus* are life and death... *points at Mk* and I assume hesss...Chaos...?
.. do you think I broke it? Oh Hey Chaos! Chaos meet Death *points at Zila*
Zila. I'm just gonna guess you don't know Lotus' name and they said they were life? their names Lotus
then there's Focus who we just meet *Lotus points at Xuan* and yes Focus there are 4 of us, Chaos, Focus, Life and Death. I'll explain more later, but for now lets get you heal up! *Lotus walks up to Xuan their hands glowing slightly as they bring it closer to the wound* just give it a second and it'll be done! *about a minute later it was healed, with a bit of scaring*
Good to know, thanks Zila. Nice to meet you! Lotus told me a bit...still kind of surprised theres 4 of us.
...huh...thanks... *wraps the fabric tighter to cover it fully* ill sew it up later... um...my name is Xuan by the way since we're doing...names...
Oh right!- My name is Mk.
((Ooc: and suddenly, ive forgotten how to be Mk...))
ah! As far as I'm aware Nuwa only made four of us, I think its something similar to how there's four primates that don't fit into the normal demon categories. Each harbinger has a partner who is basically their opposite, and your opposite or partner which ever you want to call it, is also your soulmate. Soulmates aren't always romantic, i'll need you both to remember that. also if you end up working with your opposite you are much stronger together than you are alone.
Don't ask how Lotus knows this much at 17. It's a long story.