@battlehymnns said: “ why is it so difficult for you to believe that you deserve to be protected?” accepting
He’d reacted instantly. Probably before they’d even made a conscious decision that Alice would see. But the strangers were aggressive. Angry enough that he doubted they would listen to reason. Listen to the truth that neither of them wanted to take any human prey. Jasper had sprung before he’d even really thought about it. Wrapped legs around a neck, wrenched head off and used the surprise of the last one standing to take them off guard. It had been easy. Like breathing. But she’s staring at him and he isn’t sure if she’s afraid or if he is. His movements now are slow, not looking at her as he snatches branches from trees. Everything is so much wetter here. So hard to light it might take him a few precious matches. “Because I can protect myself just fine. And if I can’t...then that’s on me and no one else should have that burden.”














