Fungi- A Tale Of Two Warriors

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(Violet)

Oh when I find that boy I'm going to kick his ass then kill em. Espen returns to my side as I walk back. Josh is lucky he even got away. He'll need to return sooner or later for shelter and his ‘girlfriend’. I'm happy she finally found someone, but the maggot? Seriously?! I think it was a lack of options. Probably because she knows Blake is off limits. Ugh. This just makes me think about her. Great now I don't want to be around anyone. 

"If anyone needs me I'll be on the fucking roof with Espen. Tell me if he gets back." I say before walking out. I take Espen with me and I climb onto the roof. I walk over and sit on the edge, letting my feet hang. Espen sits behind me. I hate having this hope. Don't want to see Alex go through the worst bit. You're not the same afterwards. You trust someone and then it's ruined in the end. I'm glad she finally likes someone. I just don't want to see it go sideways. And maybe she needs more options next time. I just don't want anyone to have false hope. 

"You alright?" Someone says. I turned around to see Blake stepping onto the roof. "...I'm fine," I say, looking in front of me again. "You're thinking about something. It's not too hard to tell. Want to talk about it?" He quickly responded. I shrug debating whether or not to. "I'll be fine.." I say. He hesitates before speaking "Well if you need to talk I'm here for you" he says before climbing back down the ladder. Rubbing my arm slightly Espen looks at me. "I'll be fine little one." I say with a sigh. He wags his tail a little. Out of everyone here he is the cutest. Lola comes in second. 

After hours we eventually get up and climb back down, heading inside. My stomach rumbles as we return. Espen perks his ears at me. "I'm gonna get food, calm down" I say to him. Walking into the back room I grab a can of canned fruit. I return to the main area and sit on the counter. I help Espen and set him down next to me. Cutting the lid open with my knife I begin to split the food with Espen. Occasionally looking at everyone. Blake walks over and sits down on his seat. Still eating I look over at him then at lola, who sits looking up at me. I share my rations with her as well. "Thanks." Blake said kindly. I nod in response, he watches me concerned. Eventually we finish my food. I glance to see Josh walk in. Perfect timing. I get up and help Espen down. Carrying the empty can I walk towards Josh. He jumps when he sees me but he's too slow to move as I throw the can at his head. "Ow!" He whines rubbing the spot on his head that got hit. I chuckle "I feel better now fuck off." I say before walking off. Espen quickly follows me. We head back outside, I carry Espen back on to the roof. It's my turn to keep watch tonight anyway. Espen sits next to me, away from the edge. It's not long before someone climbs onto the roof. It's Zoe. What does she need?

(Zoe) 

        Violet looks like she could use some company. She looked and acted differently after her incident with Josh and Alex. After I finish climbing up I walk over. Her puppy watches me cautiously. I haven't got to actually greet the little fellow. When she looks over at me I speak. "Hey," I say kindly. She watches quietly then looks away. It feels weird with her guard being down. I sat next to her but I kept my distance just in case. "Everything alright?" I ask. she shrugs hesitantly "I'll be fine.." She says quietly. "What's it to you anyway?" She continues. "Somethings up.. It's obvious.. I'm not trying to pry or anything but it looks like you need someone to vent to." I quickly responded. I watch her as she glances at me hesitantly. "So what's up?" I ask. 

          She hesitates before speaking. It looks like she's debating on what to say. "I don't see it lasting long.. I feel like he'll do something horrible and hurt her so bad." she begins to speak. She's stronger than she lets on. Interesting. I hope she didn't mean what she told Mary. I hope I'm not only kept here to trade.. "I take it you've been through shit too?" I ask. She hesitantly nods before rubbing her arm. I've never seen her like this. She's usually in a protective mode but right now she's just.. I don't know. Not herself. I nod "Same, But it gets better and you'll find someone new, there's always someone around." I say, trying to comfort her. She raises her gaze from her hands. "Like what? Haven't you seen the fucking world. This is our punishment! There is no time for love. Love gets you nowhere! There's only enough time to survive and protect your friend. " She snaps slightly. 

       "That's not true, you love your puppy don't you, what about Alex and Mary? And that one guy with the dog?" I ask. She hesitates before looking away. "My puppy has a name, It's Espen. The guy with the dog you already know is Blake and his dog is Lola." She says quietly. I nod "Ok… But still you know I have a point. I know I have no room to speak because I barely know you, but it looks like you could use a friend since you aren't really talking to anyone else, so I'm just letting you know if you need a friend I'm always available." I explain. She nods before thanking me. I'm proud of myself. I have helped someone.