Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Kaevon heard the growl before he saw the danger, his body going on alert instantly though he had no weapon that he could fight with. Hed lost his two knifes in the early moments of the chase, when hed had to fight his way free of the mob, and his bow had broken weeks ago. He had his wits though they were dulled slightly by the pain and immediately he dropped into a crouch, fading back into the darkest shadow that he could find. His gaze turned towards where hed heard the sound and narrowed, noticing the body also wreathed in shadows. Crap, he thought just his luck to stumble into a building that was already occupied, no doubt by some petty criminal or street trash. That thought brought a smile to his lips because, lets face it, ever since the war almost everyone fell into that category now. When the voice barked, the words sharp in the darkness, he couldnt help but flinch a moment, driving pain through his shoulder. He bit his lip to stifle the groan that threatened to come out but before he could speak a soft green glow lit up the area where the person stood. His eyes widened as he took her in, truly seeing the young woman for the first time, her dark hair framing a pretty face. His gaze moved to the glow coming from her finger tips then recognizing the magic that flowed there. She was a healer, or at least had healing skills, something he sorely could use in that moment. As if shed read his thoughts, she strode across the space like she owned it and reached up, yanking the arrow from his skin. The pain flared and his vision swam for a moment, stars going off behind his eyelids. He felt her hands land on his shoulder and winced but then sighed as the pain finally began to ebb, his wound healing under her touch. The moment she was done, he pulled away and turned, slumping back against a wall to stare at her. Hed invaded her space, startled her badly but instead of attacking and killing him, shed chosen to heal instead. It was a kindness that he didnt understand, one that left him speechless at first though his mouth opened. Closing his eyes, he swallowed and tried again. Thank you he managed to squeeze out as he pushed away from the wall, moving away from her to gain a little distance and use the moment to look around. At first glance, the room appeared abandoned but he noticed a blanket and a candle and realized hed just stumbled into her lair. Turning back, he gave her a soft smile and nod. Im sorryI had no idea you were here he said, apologizing because he knew her home was no longer safe for her. He reached back and touched his shoulder, still in awe of what shed done, and then looked back at her. Who I am and how I got wounded will have to wait. Right now, were seconds away from a mob busting through that door. They want me but I dont think theyll leave you alone if they get in here. I assume this place has another way out. He knew it would there was no way shed have chosen it as her home without knowing there were multiple ways out. Moving past her, he went back to the door and the control pad he had seen on the wall. I can buy us a little time but thats it. Reaching up, he placed his hand on the pad and closed his eyes, calling forth his magic. A blue glow soon covered his hand, causing the ancient electronic device to activate. A resounding click could be heard as the lock snapped into place and a red light stayed lit on the pad. That lock will hold them for a while and when they manage to finally bust threw, a hideous siren will go off, scaring them even more. It will buy us some additional time but we have to go now.