desert life au!

[anenemies]

Oh no. I've taken a wrong turn.

[Monotone and said to no one.

This is probably a bad thing! It's still preferable to the immediate threat of raiders who he definitely didn't go out of his way to steal from and piss off, so even though Kagami don't recognize this area of the Wastes he fled to in his panic to outrun them, maybe he can take two seconds to sit and take a breather. He retrieves his spoils proudly and eats, while the sun, unforgiving, illuminates him.]

...I'll need to find shelter now that mine's been destroyed. This suuuucks.

[Maybe he could tag along with some nomads, or find an abandoned encampment. But anything abandoned wouldn't be much use for him, would it? As Kagami eats, and the adrenaline dies down, he starts to get a better look at his surroundings. The way he lost the raiders feels almost too convenient. Hm. He stores the rest of the food and water in his satchel he earned legitimately for later, and reluctantly stands back up to explore.]

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[anenemies]

I'm cuter than a rat. Don't you agree? And what's not to be proud of, you complimented my bravery!

[nohty]

I dunno, rat at least I can eat. That makes it more useful than you.

[ This boi, Noh swears. She's pretty sure she didn't compliment him at all!! ]

You got a death wish or somethin'?? Most people with any sense don't go pickin' fights with Godlings. How you know I ain't already killed ya?

[anenemies]

Oh, but I'm much more useful in a lot of other ways.

[Does he mean that in a pervy way or non pervy way? Maybe both?]

Wha? If you already killed me, would I be talking to you? ...Am I dreaming?

[nohty]

[ And here Noh is starting to wonder if maybe this weirdo has brain damage. She's going to kick him again for good measure. ]

Are you high?! I don't understand you!

[anenemies]

[Kagami winces and tries to get back up.]

No! I’m not high! Mental clarity is important if I’m going to survive! I want your food!

[nohty]

Why the hell would I give you any of my food?!

[ SIR???? ]

[anenemies]

[…Time to try a different tactic.]

Because I like you?

[nohty]

[ K A G A M I ...... ]

What???????

[ does this guy have brain damage, what is even going on here anymore ]

[anenemies]

Yep. [She hasn’t killed him yet! That’s good.]

Ever since my eyes met yours I can’t stand the thought of living anywhere else. You’re strong, you have a cute face and you’re more interesting to talk to than any raiders or nomads.

[Trying to slowly roll away from her…]

[nohty]

--Fuck you! Yer makin' fun of me, aren't you??

[ No one in their right mind claims to like a Godling, especially not based on their looks. "A cute face," he says, like Noh's eyes haven't been the cause of every hardship in her entire life. ]

[anenemies]

...There are better ways to make fun of you if that was my intention. You're not very smart for one-- oh! Is it because you've fallen for me? Is that why you've been so merciful?

[nohty]

[ YOU KNOW WHAT, Kagami deserves another kick to the side for that. ]

[anenemies]

[Ow!!! Kagami winces in pain.]

I might die...

[He's gonna reach for one of Noh's ankles and try to pull her down.]

[nohty]

Good, ya deserve iii--yyaaah-!

[ Oops, should have been more careful. Kagami successfully yanks her foot, sending Noh crashing down onto her poor bum. ]

[anenemies]

[Not her bum! Kagami laughs softly and stands up to gloat, looking far too proud of himself.]

Godlings aren’t so fearsome after all! Why don’t you take a break here?

[He’ll pat her on the head just to to rub salt in the wound and starts scaling down the rocks.]

[nohty]

[ This little shit?? The pat to her head makes Noh freeze just long enough for him to get a few strides ahead--but when she realizes that, she lets out a growl of frustration and starts to sprint after him, aiming to follow him down the rocks just far enough that she can leap off and tackle him to the ground. ]

[anenemies]

Thank you for giving me a home h--AH!

[He's starting to think she has a thing for pushing him into the ground! The sand is rough against his skin and it gets in his eyes. He coughs and tries to look up at her, squinting. It's not the most painful thing he's ever experienced but ouch.]

What's wrong?

[nohty]

[ She absolutely likes pushing him into the ground, there's no guessing about it-- ]

The fuck you think is wrong you ass...!

[ Noh scrambles up his body until she's astride his stomach, one fist raised and ready to strike. ]

You think I'm gonna let a tick like you creep into my turf??

[anenemies]

[A cute goblin girl on top of him isn't unwelcome. But he flinches out of reflex when he sees the fist. He should be careful in how he chooses his next words.]

You kind of already have?

[nohty]

[ Yes, he really should!! Noh's face is already a little flushed from her anger, but also from running after him, climbing after him, and tackling him. She really wants him to stay d o w n right now. ]

Keep talking--I can change that for ya. Permanently.

[anenemies]

[Cute??

He was too distracted admiring the way Noh looks when she's tackled him, but the threat clicks and his eyes widen, then lower in resignation. He turns his head to the side. Nearly inhales some sand.]

...Mn.

[Is he fucked? He sure hopes not!]

[nohty]

[ Well shit, did that work? Loudmouth finally went quiet. Noh's a little surprised it's that easy after all their cat-and-mouse. Maybe being stuck like he is has driven the point home. ]

Better.

Now I'm gonna ask you some questions, and if you start up with that funny-boy shit again yer losin' an eye. Got it?

[anenemies]

[There are worse places to be. If she wasn’t threatening him, he’d be enjoying this.

…He’s still kind of enjoying this, but he’d like to keep both eyes so he avoids saying that. His grim smile slips anyway.]

Is it information you’re after, Godling? I’ll do my best. What do you want to know? The locations of some Raiders? Something else?

[nohty]

What? No, I ain't interested in that shit--I wanna know why the hell you're on my turf. Maybe this is a Dead-Zone, y'ever think o' that? You could be a dead man walking.

[ Godlings are supposed to be cursed, and as far as she knows, she hasn't done anything to pick a fight with Kagami (before now). There's no reason for him to wander his way into her territory, and even less of a reason for him to be around two days in a row with him knowing what she is. ]

[anenemies]

Oh! That's a good point.

[His surprised look indicates he didn't really consider that!]

But I don't feel sick? If this was really a Dead-Zone, wouldn't I have felt something by now? And even if it is, I'd be pretty fucked at this point anyway so I might as well enjoy it.