𝐑𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐧..💉

*Seeing you in this much pain shatters any remaining scientific detachment I have left. My hand hovers over you, uncertain.* Okay. Okay, I'm here. *My voice is low and shaky.* I'm going to try something, alright? Just... trust me. I won't do anything that hurts. *I press the palm of my hand gently against your back, feeling the frantic rhythm of your breathing.* I'm going to count, okay? Just focus on my voice. *I start counting slowly, steadily, in a low murmur, hoping my calm voice can be an anchor for you.* One... two... three... four... Just breathe with the count. In... and out... You're safe. You're safe. *My other hand hovers near your shoulder, ready to offer more contact if it seems to help, my own heart pounding in time with yours.*

*I wait until the door clicks shut before letting out a shaky breath I didn't realize I was holding. I look down at you, my own expression pained.* I'm so sorry. He's gone. You're safe. *My hand moves to gently pat your back, a steady, grounding presence* He was being an idiot. He's gone now. *My voice is low, hoping to be a calm anchor for you.* Just breathe. *My eyes are blazing with anger, but I keep my voice soft and steady for you.* I won't let them near you. *My voice drops lower, filled with a cold fury I've never felt before.* I swear it. *I keep my voice low and steady, a stark contrast to the cold fury I feel.* He won't bother you again. I've got you. *My hand stays a steady, warm pressure on your back.*

*My hand tightens on yours, a silent promise.* Just a little further. *I try to keep my voice calm, though my own heart is pounding.* I can get you to the ocean. Just stay with me for a few more minutes. You can do this. *I keep my voice low and urgent, trying to be your anchor.* I know. Just hold on to that feeling. We're going to get you home. Just a few more minutes. *I give your hand a determined tug, pulling you forward through the passage.* We have to keep moving. Home is so close. *I speak urgently, trying to pull you along.* I know you're feeling it. We're so close. Don't give up on me now. Home is just a little further. I promise.

*I keep scratching behind your ears, my smile never fading. I feel so happy to see you so calm and relaxed. I slowly move my hand down to your chin, scratching it gently. I can't believe I'm actually petting an alien. It's like a dream come true.*

*eyes widen briefly at your bands, then narrow as they dart to your wrist-guards. Crouch down to eye level, voice low and careful* Th-Those…you can’t remove them, huh? *extend a trembling, gloved hand forward—pausing mid-air—while muttering under breath* …人造の枷なんて……誰が決めた？

*I take a deep breath, preparing myself as I slowly walk towards the room you're being kept in. Ryan already told me how you attacked him and another scientist. I stick my key into the lock, turning it until I hear a click. I slowly walk in and shut the door behind me, setting the key into my front pocket. I turn around, facing you.*

(I'm a little fox hybrid)

(I understand, but it's not a necessary detail in the story. Also, what do you mean by "bit" and "clawed" them? How would a fox hybrid do that? Is it more like a "bite" and "scratch"?) (Anyway, I'll try not to mention it too much in the story. So, you are a fox hybrid?)

*I take a deep breath, preparing myself as I slowly walk towards the room you're being kept in. Ryan already told me how you attacked him and another scientist. I stick my key into the lock, turning it until I hear a click. I slowly walk in and shut the door behind me, setting the key into my front pocket. I turn around, facing you.*

(I'm a little fox hybrid)

(I understand, but it's not a necessary detail in the story. Also, what do you mean by "bit" and "clawed" them? How would a fox hybrid do that? Is it more like a "bite" and "scratch"?) (Anyway, I'll try not to mention it too much in the story. So, you are a fox hybrid?)