Revenant 18+

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'Food.'

Before you was dumped a green package, an unwelcome reminder of the predicament you found yourself in.

How was that food...?

With your legs crossed and your back pressed against the cool wall, a deadly mix of defiance and vulnerability washed over you. You silently watched the blue solider across from you as his intense gaze flitted from your bandaged tail to your eyes.

He exuded a commanding presence, a silent assertion that he was in control of this precarious situation. The sheer force of his demeanour felt stifling and suffocating and although every instinct urged and pleaded you to obey, your pride pushed back and kept you firmly planted where you were.

To you, he was no leader.

You turned your nose up at the offered food, a scowl plastered across your face as your ears pointed back.

His sigh was heavy with irritation, a clear indication of his exasperation with your stubbornness. As he shifted closer, kneeling just a few inches away, you were acutely aware of his towering figure, a stark reminder of the power disparity between you.

'What're you goin' to eat, then?' he asked, a challenge woven into his tone. You remained silent, sifting through the meaning of his words as you translated and pieced together what he was trying to say, unable to grasp his intent.

'You wanna starve instead? Kill yourself before you ever make it back to that godforsaken beach?' He pressed, seeking any sign of a response from you.

You maintained your silence, aware of the simmering frustration behind his composed facade. Finally, he turned away, presenting you with an ultimatum..accept his offer of food or face hunger.

It was only when he reached for the package that your voice broke the stillness.

'Hunt.'

The word hung in the air, a clear declaration of your intention and what you wanted. The blue soldier paused, glancing back at you with disbelief etched across his face at you audacity.

'I want to hunt.' You asserted, locking eyes with him defiantly as you pinned him with a look that showed that you weren't willing to budge in this little face off you were having with eachother.

'You believe you behave well enough for me to allow you to hunt?' His disbelief was palpable. You narrowed your eyes, fists clenched tightly.

'I hunt or starve.' you replied, repeating back his words with unwavering determination.

A tense silence enveloped the room as he processed your bold statement before you heard him release a loud and irritated huff through his nose, tail flicking behind him.

...

'This has a tracking device. You try anything, and I mean anything, we'll have you back here before you can even blink, understood?' His voice was stern, the threat implicit as he reached a hand towards your neck, a single oversized finger gently jabbing at the tight collar around your neck before pulling back.

You stared back at him, unimpressed and annoyed as you reached up to copy his movement - tracing the strap that was uncomfortably biting into your skin, the material rough.

'Understood?' He reiterated firmly in Na'vi at your lack of response and you nodded with reluctance as Spider swiftly stepped in and provided a quick translation, bridging the gap between your worlds. Once you confirmed your understanding, the blue soldier stepped away with the same agility as a cat - tail waving just a few inches in front of you before lowering as he walked away. You rolled your eyes as his purposeful movement.