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Sickly green lights glow throughout the cavern, dimly illuminating the grave robber. He is comforted by his eerie surroundings, knowing that the thick shadows in this particular section of the cave will conceal him from the prying eyes of those who venture in for a meal. He prefers the company of his tiny hoard of bones, mostly from small rodents, carefully placed where others will not step on them. This meager bunch is nothing compared to what he'd managed to gather when he'd lurked in the Spectral Marsh, but he is proud anyway, often speaking to the tiny skulls when he is certain no one is around to hear him.
This is one such time, and tonight he has decided to tell his captive audience stores, tales of ancient, malign gods, so horrifying that words can scarcely describe them. Normally, he would be satisfied, would relish the chance to share his knowledge with his 'friends' and imagine their awed reactions. Yet, he is not. He is restless, discontent, often pausing to scan the vast chamber for signs of life. Being around others, speaking to them, has spoiled his taste for silent listeners. He doesn't even particularly want to tell stories anymore. He wants to run, to play, to simply be alive, and he wants someone else there to be alive with him. He thinks of Tangere, Abishia, Africa, and the little wolf pup he had defended from an angry midget, but he doesn't know where they are, and he has no wish to leave his glowing sanctuary. Frustration prompts him to pace, tail lashing behind him like an angry serpent, and eventually he emerges from his shadowy alcove, stepping out into the slightly brighter light where he can be seen.
His brain finally kicks in, telling him that there is water nearby as well as food, and everyone has to drink sooner or later. He heeds this thought, trotting toward the small stream, letting out a few bucks as he does. He has to meet someone there, even if it takes a while. Hopefully they'll be friendly and he can finally have someone to play with.
Kissing death and losing my breath
Slaiter
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