iSpy With The Forest
characters: muriel + oc, zillian camis
a/n: let’s never talk about how i somehow manage to become three to four days late to everything also forgive me i can’t remember muriel’s last name
Muriel sighed to himself as Zillian woke up, body stuffed against Inanna’s fur. They sat up, brushing over the wolf’s fur as they looked to the giant man across the fur from them. “Oh, good morning, Muriel.”
Muriel scooted back on the wall and nodded his head. “Afternoon..” Inanna sniffed Zillian’s hand before shuffling to her owner, receiving headpats. “Do you want some eggs or fish? I’m not sure what you like to eat.”
“...I’ll have some fish.” Muriel nodded and went off to the stove to make their request. While he was doing that, Zillian stripped of the furs that were covering them, quickly slipping on their shirt and hoodie while his back was turned. They stood up and walked outside barefoot, Inanna following close behind.
The chirpy afternoon birds greeted the apprentice as they came out of the hut, settling on the grass next to them. Zillian smiled softly and brought their knees up to their chest.
“Oak trees...dark oak...birch and spruce...” They mumbled. “Deer and birds...calm and quiet with the wolves and the bears..”
“Here’s your fish.” Muriel’s voice nearly scared them and they scooted away a little.
“Come sit.” Zillian patted the spot next to them and took their plate, unraveling themselves and beginning to snack on the fish. Muriel hesitated some before reluctantly taking their offer. Inanna whimpered quietly as Zillian tossed her a small piece.
“...how did you sleep?”
Oh. That was a first.
“I slept fine. Did you manage to get some?” Zillian asked, muffled with a mouthful of fish. Muriel shook his head...then shrugged. “You didn’t but you don’t know? Did something trouble your thoughts last night, Muriel?” The big man shrugged again.
“...dunno...I just...couldn’t go to sleep easily.”
Zillian hummed a noise of consideration and began chewing on a large piece. “So let’s do something to get more of your energy up!” They muffled, swallowing and tossing Inanna another. Muriel looked at them, his face somehow showing a scared and nervous emotion. “Trust me, we won’t have to move from this spot. We’ll play iSpy. Ever heard of that game?”
Muriel shook his head and Zillian quickly explained it to him.
“Well it won’t exactly boost your energy but it’s fun!” They hummed. “Okay, I’ll start....iSpy...with my little eye...somethingggggg fluffy!”
Muriel looked around before pointing to his coat. Zillian giggled and shook their head. “...is it Inanna?”
“Yes!! See look at you. Now it’s your turn.”
“....uhm...iSpy? With...my eye...green.” Muriel said with a flustered face. Zillian began looking around for green before they suddenly stopped to laugh.
“Muriel, the whole forest is around us!”
“Stop laughing! I couldn’t...I couldn’t think.”
And well, the two more and more the rest of the afternoon, Muriel...eventually getting the gist.
“It’s late. You should probably get home.” Muriel said. Zillian sat up from his arm, alarmed, not even realizing how dark the forest had nearly gotten. “Unless you’d rather stay the night..” Zillian pursed their lips together and raised their eyebrow...a bit suggestively.
“Would you mind if I did?”
“...no...” Muriel grumbled. “...it’s still not...night night time so do you...wanna play more iSpy?” He asked, a soft smile appearing on his lips. Zillian gasped happily.
“iSpy with my little eye...”
