Claire tries processing everything and, more importantly, what to do next. Unfortunately, it's not easy for the little wolf-girl... If only her best friend were here, his superior mind could find an answer sooner-- or actually offer any suggestion, in general. Unfortunately, the prior events don't help: the lingering feelings of terror cause her mind further hindrance than usual...
First, some "pig-hybrids" screamed and panicked at the sight of her, then two "full-humans" also treated her like a monster! Yet, Claire found the former bunch odd... Sure, it's possible for some hybrids to appear like anthropomorphic animals, thus nicknamed "anthros," but such bodies are highly rare. Usually, paws or extra fur would be the only further addition to standard tails and ears-- excluding the paw pads found on almost any hybrid's hands and feet. So, why were many "anthros" walking around like that...?
Come to think of it, those full-humans were odd, too... Hybrids and those fully human are equally common, the former even outnumbering the latter in Claire's town, so why the reactions toward her-- especially questioning what she is? Better question: how did Claire even get to this town? All she remembers is climbing out of this very log, then seeing if she could find any friends or family. Claire begins to sniffle, feeling terrified she'll never find her way back home; and from everyone suddenly seeming to dislike and fear her, for whatever reason... What if it escalates to where someone tries harming her?
"Hi there!"
Claire jolts up, worried it's another person who'll panic over her... When she turns toward the voice, she spots Alexis: the goat-girl grins at her, from the opened end of the hollowed tree trunk. Claire immediately trembles and her wolf ears hang atop her head. Holy crap, this other girl seemed terrifying: Alexis' "gothic" appearance, combined with the sharp horn and hooved fingers, made for an intimidating complement of her magenta eyes' unnerving red shade! The unkempt hair further discomforted the pup, by adding a touch of: "I'm unhinged and chaotic!"
Claire doesn't instantly flee, but the thought does sit in the back of her head. At the very least, this person acted a bit friendlier... Alexis frowns and lies a finger against her chin. She might be eccentric, but Alexis is no ignorant ditz: she'd never laugh at some "funny-looking" tree and ignore how its squirrels are maiming Seve, only to acknowledge a "lucky penny" she found beside the dead boy thereafter. Hmm, how could Alexis show she only wants to see how amazingly "weird-looking" Claire was, no harm intended? ... Wait, that actually sounds like it'd come out quite mean, now that she thinks about it.
Perhaps Alexis should phrase it as: "wanting to see how amazingly cool she looks"? Though, Alexis finds "cute" a better term: it's easier to imagine Claire tugging on one's sleeve, while dragging a stuffed animal in her other paw, than it'd be to fantasize her pulling up on a motorcycle-- sunglasses, jacket and cigar included (was she even old enough to smoke?). Well, however Alexis plans to handle it, she'll have to be gentle and the usual friendly. If it worked with getting a pet raccoon one time, maybe it can work with appealing to this weird other girl?
... Okay, it wasn't exactly "getting a new pet" in the sense of parental approval and all, but having Claire warm up to her likely wouldn't end in some house getting half-destroyed, right?
"Hey, it's okay..." Alexis regains her grin, "We're all friends here! I'm Alexis, what's your name?"
For convenience, Claire would answer by collar tag: she hesitantly gets closer, slightly keeping herself turned away, before offering the circular piece of her neckwear.
"Thatta girl!" Alexis pats her head, taking the tag, "Now, let's see... 'Clarissa Vlc--'... Uh, 'Villl-kek'...?" Alexis squints her eyes and leans closer to the tag, unable to figure out the surname, "Um, okay," she leans back and smiles, "how about we just call you, 'Clarissa'?"
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The Dreams and Nightmares We Share...
General FictionTwo different duos and one lone girl find themselves together, as they try to return to their respective worlds. Unfortunately, perhaps some dreams aren't meant to be awakened from-- especially if a sinister double or two has anything to say about i...
