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Rubbingin ht My fists are back II’etting the fuck out

“Who are you?” I demand of the voice

“No one of consequence” More scratching noises above my head “I’m here to keep you company”

The voice is closer, but it see to a mouse or some other small creature “Are you an animal?”

“No, panther I’m not like you” It’s near me now, on the wall of the cave, and I move away from it

“What is your form? Tell me what sort of creature you are”

“Shh…” The air seems to have closed in on me Ribbons of cold filter down inside my skull “Calm Don’t vex yourself”

“Why are you here with me? What is your name?”

“Soer raspy It’s s monotone “Relax Listen to the water as it ripples past us It’s like the purr of a cat The sound you make in utter contentment”

My eyes are heavier with each word I’ht him off, but I don’t understand “I’m not tired I only just awoke”

“You’ve had a long journey, traveler Rest your weary head Nothing will happen until you awake again”

It’s a trick I have to fight this spell He’s bewitching ainst him Only it’s no use Even as I think the words, I feel ain, I can’t fight it

“Who told you to keep me company?” It’s the last question I utter before themy consciousness

Mercy

Hayden has invited o for a ith hih a forest of black, grey, and sepia So of water