Thread: Of Men and Monsters(Luana_Blodwyn/TheSilentProtagonist)

Harik is quite surprised at the variety of emotions that seem to move across the girls face. Confusion, sadness, realization, horror, anguish, disgust, it was all so much more than the fear and anger he saw from the rest of the creatures in this hunt. They could be smart, cunning, and quick but he had yet to fight one that was remorseful. Even the hunters never acted in such a way, showing no regret in attacking a fellow human being for little reason. Is this all still an act by the feline like girl, or is she truly coming to realize what had happened to her and what she had done. If the former, then his vigilance will keep the hunter alive. If the latter, then well, Harik isnt sure what it would mean if the latter is true. The indignant look the creature gives him has the hunter wondering for a moment if she might decide not to obey him. The barrel of his gun is moved into position, a single clean shot likely all he will need to stagger her for a killing blow. It seems she wont be so foolish though, which Harik has to admit is a relief. Not having to fight her just yet gives him time to recover some more. Her wobbling stance, has him duck, ready to attack, but it looks as though the girl is just trying to get her balance. Hmm walking straight on two legs would be something she needs to adjust to again, he tells himself. Not only would her more beastly form have been more comfortable on for legs even if it seemed to be capable of semi-bipedal movement, but he has to wonder what effect the change had on her physical and mental state. Well, when the girl turns around, the hunter can at least confirm it hadnt done any particularly damage to this girls legs or backside. His close examination shows that both are still in very fine, firm condition. All too soon though, that possible distraction is brought to an end as the dress is moved to cover her properly. Theres still a large bulge where the tail is, but at least she seems to be clothed now. That is a good thing, of course. It helps the girl look more human, yes, but the cat ears twitching in the moonlight, the bulge in the back, and the sound of nails against stone serve as a constant reminder that at least a part of her is still in fact a beast. Inside the home, Harik looks around. Its a small one, most of the furnishings in it upturned or destroyed. This could be dangerous for maneuverability, the hunter decides. He sticks close to the door, figuring that if the girl is in fact just putting on an act, then he can make a getaway through it, since the enclosed space would be a major risk factor should she change back into the larger, more beastly form. Other than that, at least the place looks empty, and it muffled out he sound of the barking hounds in the distance, which is a plus to him as he sees it. Ivah isnt a name the hunter can say hes too familiar with. Then again, he hadnt gotten to know many of the people in this village, well, this entire country if truth be told. He doesnt know how common the name actually is, as a result. The apothecary, hed seen one nearby recently. It was in complete shambles. There werent any people there, and everything was overturned and cleared out. No corpses, at least, though he doesnt mention that just yet. The whole situation may set her off, and until he knows more about Ivah, Harik doesnt want to say or do anything that could make her emotions run wild. Considering for a moment everything that Ivah had said, Harik moves closer to her very cautiously. This is a risk, but hed already taken a few of them, and finding out more about this girl, what she could mean for the hunt, is important enough to take some more. Nodding his head, he lets out a small breath. I am Harik. A hunter here. For now, you will be staying with me until I learn more about you. Theres more barking in the distance again, and Harik looks in its direction. Go on then, tell me everything you know. Anything that may be useful.