Obsessed [NeteyamxAonung]

Bright Yellow & Splattered Red - The Artist

Ever so intently, Aonung watches Neteyam walk through his work, observing each image with a smile and a swaying tail. Seeing that he still likes his art makes him glad, feeling like they can build a friendship after all.

When Neteyam effortlessly dismissed him before, he was disappointed to say the least. He thought that perhaps all Neteyam was trying to do was use flattery to get what he needed, but now he sees the boy truly does like his art.

Before he can approach the topic of friendship, though, he needs to give the boy what he wants.

While Neteyam observes the gift he left for him, of his siblings on the beach, he finally approaches.

Aonung- I thought about what you said.

Neteyam's ears perk up as he turns around in response to his reveal. He approaches him with an apologetic look.

Aonung- And after you didn't come to see me yesterday, it really settled in. I was being selfish, I'm sorry.

He can tell he's piqued Neteyam's interest, and steps closer as the boy stands, feeling a little nervous.

Aonung- I guess what I'm saying is . . . I'll get you guys off this island.

Neteyam-  . . . When?

Aonung- How about now?

His eyes widen at the sight of Neteyam's beaming happiness, but before he can lodge the image in his mind, all his senses are disoriented by the boy suddenly engulfing him in a hug.

The moment is short, before he's pulled through the forest by surprising strength, but he doesn't mind. His sudden hug has lightened his mood.

Neteyam is his muse, and he never once thought to ever come in contact with him. He wouldn't want to damage the perfect image, after all. But once again, he's reminded that Neteyam isn't just a work of art.

He's a teenage boy, like himself, with needs, priorities, and emotions. Of all the emotions he's sure the boy has, he prefers to see him happy above all, so getting into the trouble that's coming to him doesn't seem so bad if it means Neteyam will keep smiling.

Even as his father physically scolds him for again disobeying his orders, he still regrets nothing. He wouldn't do things differently even if he could, and would disobey his father all over again for Neteyam.

The one who has become his most alluring inspiration, and is the cause of many great images he's created.

Apparently the thought of that being taken from his life is enough to make him hit the man back, which he's never done. And after being beaten, he realizes it's something he shouldn't have done, and decides to tread lightly with his father from then on.

He isn't completely sure why he would act in such a way, but perhaps he's just tired of taking hits for doing things that give him joy.

Whatever the reason, he chooses to stay off the man's bad side, at least for the time being.