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 Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:35 pm
Safie didn't have much to do today. No one was sick in the tiny village she lived near, she really didn't have any idea where any of her family members were, and the baby bird she had been patching up no longer needed her. Today was a slow day, one where she considered sleeping for the rest of it. However, she didn't believe in wasting days, and so she had decided to gather some more herbs, even if she wasn't running out. Grabbing only a small bag with a kit of wraps, herbs and a water bottle, she headed out for the nearest flower patch.
Now, usually Safie brought a partner. She didn't like traveling or exploring by herself. If someone happened to her she could die, and she was the closest thing to a doctor for the village she lived by. She didn't want to leave them behind. However, today was a particularly hot day, and a weekend. She didn't want to take anyone out in this heat, or bother someone on a day off from work. Today was going to be a quiet day to herself.
Or so it was supposed to be.
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:06 pm
 Azzurra had not planned to have this happen. She never planned for these things to happen to her, these horrible, terrible, scary incidents, but somehow danger always managed to find her. That's why she stayed away from other people, hid herself in the tall grass while noodles passed by her, and ran when she caught their eye. However, this time her pain was not the fault of another person, at least not directly.
Limping, dragging behind her a bloodied, slightly infected leg, she made her way toward a large patch of flowers that could hide her body and wrap her in their lovely aroma. It had taken her a long time to get her ankle free from the bear trap, her anxiety, as well as her sobbing, had made it nearly impossible for her to focus on actually opening it to get loose. She finally managed to calm herself down when she felt that, if she wiggled around any more, she might tear the muscles. Reaching down, she used all of her strength to pull the jaws apart, dropping it and allowing it to snap shut again as she ran.
Running was what had triggered the trap in the first place, but she didn't care. She needed to get away. There was so much pain, yet she could not stop herself; it was the only way she knew how to deal with fear. The flowers were her only comfort.
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:05 pm
Blood. She smelled blood.
Safie was proud of her ability to smell things most wouldn't, but now it seemed like a blessing. Someone or something was hurt, and she could smell it. Pulling her legs up, the vixen quickly approached the scent, pressing her way through flowers and brushes until she spotted a creature limping. No, not a creature, a vixen like her. The blood scent was obviously coming from her, however.... No, there it was. Her leg.
Safie wasn't one to cautiously approach. She did not fear danger, the thought that she could be harmed or her arrival could scare the other was not thought of. She wanted to help, no, she needed to help this poor woman. Quickly, quietly, she approached with a worried expression, tail twitching gently.
"Sweetheart, your leg! Oh honey, if you stay put I can clean it for you!" She chirped as she reached the other, tail swishing gently, tongue clicking in worry.
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:51 pm
Azzy had almost reached the flowers, she could practically smell, feel, and hear their gentle whispers as they embraced her broken spirit. However, there was something else lingering in the air, the gentle fresh scent was tinged with something more musky and.... Breathing. She could sense the other noodle, but it was much too late to try and run; her bloodied ankle had barely made it this far, if she forced more strain on its weak muscle, she knew it would tear. Besides, she was just so exhausted.... Maybe this noodle would just pass right by if she hunkered down and tried to hide.... But her position was already compromised, and she knew it as soon as she heard the curious rustle coming from beside her.
"P-Please just leave me alone!" She cried, backing away slowly, her eyes filled with tears of frustration and sleeplessness. "I'm f-fine on my own...." It was hard for her, forcing herself to stay and talk, she was already scared out of her wits and her last ditch effort, which consisted of screeching at this other noodle, obviously wasn't working. The fact that Safie's intentions seemed charitable didn't cause Azzy to pause for a single moment. No matter what she said, this was the perfect time for her to try and take advantage of the young feline; she was hurt, weak, and innocent as the day was long. "I just d-don't want to be h-hurt anymore....!" Shrinking back into herself, she stared up at this other vixen with eyes of mistrust and abuse; no one, it seemed, had ever honestly tried to help this girl with anything.
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 6:41 pm
When the pretty vixen cried out Safie almost rushed forward, the tone of the vixen sending the gentle vixen into a frenzy. It meant pain, fear, and she was always looking to help others. However, she stopped herself just in time, ears flicking gently as she watched the other.
The expression on the other hurt her heart, ears flicking backwards finally, just as they wanted to before. This vixen was afraid of her, but it wasn't because of what Safie did. No, she had a suspicion it was because of others. Her heart fluttered in worry, hurting for the feline that was injured before her. Gently, she moved herself to lay on her stomach, attempting to seem smaller. Moving closer, quietly, she touched the others injured limb briefly, taking a leaf from nearby and raising it.
"May I wrap your wound?" She asked gently. She wouldn't try and tell the other she was not going to harm her because honestly, who did that? People wishing to trick others. No. She'd prove to this feline she meant well, hopefully with a gentle smile and offer to heal.
"My name is Safie. What hurt you?"
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:05 pm
Azzurra was frozen in place, not knowing what else to do besides stand there, like a deer in headlights. Her eyes were wide, frenzied, and her small body shook with fear that had plagued her all day. Even in the face of an innocent, healing vixen, she could still see the danger, feel the tension, and imagine every horror that might befall her if she stayed.... But she didn't have a choice. Her ears twitching, she looked Safie over, trying to find something which could give reason to her fear, but it had all been left over from the moment the trap snapped shut on her ankle. Cringing as the image flashed before her again, she hunkered down as well, before the pain shot up her leg and forced her to stand again.
Looking down at the younger female, Azzy started to calm down, though her nerves will still frayed, and it was hard for her not to jump at the feel of another's touch. It had been a long time since she allowed anyone to take care of her, but Safie seemed to be genuine in her offer.... Still, she backed up another step or two, lip wibbling slightly as she watched the girl's every move with cautious eyes. " I-I don't know.... A-Are you sure you kn-know how....?" Lifting her injured paw off the ground, she held it close to her body, and looked down at the ground.
"I am Azzurra.... I-I got.... C-Caught in a trap.... While running away...."
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:34 pm
Smiling softly, at least she had progress. The other was speaking back. The stutters she did not mind, tail flicking petals aside as the other removed her paw. Okay, at least she was speaking. Tilting her head, she smiled brightly.
"I'm somewhat like a doctor, but I never had any professional training. I heal the sick in the town I live in. I.... if you let me, could take you to my home and tend to your wound. It may get infected, and that would be worse..." Suddenly, a soft sigh escaped her lips. A trap. She was tired of them being placed about, and was sick of the severe injuries that followed.
"Of course. A trap. Another one. I'm sorry about that, I meant to send out some of the hunters to remove them, I was going to do that tomorrow."
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:31 pm
Azzy listened, her tail twitching nervously before she slowly curled it around her back ankle, trying to reassure herself. It was a start for her, to hear this girl out, after all, she had really only put her trust in one other person, and lately Snow hadn't been around to protect her. She thought perhaps she had done something, but she came to terms with being on her own once more.... Still, her instincts told her that this healer could be trusted, not that she really had a choice, she needed someone to help.
Looking down at her wound, still dripping with blood, now starting to turn her chest fur red as she held her ankle against it, she sighed ever so slightly. "D-Do you promise no one w-will bother me there....? she asked quietly, eyes peering meekly over at the vixen. "I-I can't afford to l-let it get r-really bad..... I n-need it for running.... B-But I won't l-let others near me...." Ears laying back, she tried to relay with her eyes the fact that she felt a small comfort in this girl's presence. "O-Oh.... There's.... There's more....?" The fear in her voice could not have been more obvious.
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:28 am
When silence followed Safie offered a bright smile, head tilting as the girl looked at her wound. Her ears flicked back, wanting nothing more than to put the girl on her back. She was always abnormally strong, able to carry her siblings when she was younger and lead them home, even protect them. She could carry this girl, she just needed her to trust Safie enough.
Her head tilted once more, nodding gently. "I promise. I won't let anyone even in the house unless they are sick or injured as well." She noticed the fear, ears flicking backwards, smiling gently. "A little. Not many. Humans were placing them, but the hunters in the village came up with a way to remove them. Most have been removed, but the ones hidden well are still laying about. We're bringing in a magic user soon, they can remove the traps easily." She paused, lowering her body suddenly, almost laying down.
"Here. Get on my back. I can carry you. Don't worry, I used to carry both my siblings at the same time when I'm younger. I'm abnormally strong, and you're small, no worries. I can protect you from further traps and make sure your ankle doesn't get worse."
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:00 pm
Azzy's tail curled and uncurled itself from around her ankle, giving her something to do in order to keep from moving around and stressing her weakened muscles. She listened quietly, her eyes moving slowly to the ground, her shoulder twitching and shaking with the effort it took to hold up her bloody limb. Delicately, she licked at some of the blood, wishing that it would stop soaking into her fur, her ears twitching and swiveling to catch every word the other vixen spoke. When she mentioned humans, Azzy froze, her eyes returning to Safie's face, staring into it with a mix of fear and confusion. "But wh-why.... Why would a-anyone do that....?" She shook her head slowly, her conviction that most other beings were evil and cruel slowly seeping back into her mind. "M-Make sure.... You do f-find them all...."
Ears perking, she watched Safie move onto the ground, hobbling back a step, indecision clear in her expression. "W-Well I...." She knew her limbs were about ready to give out, and that meant she honestly had no choice, but still, she was unsure. "A-Are you sure....? You won't.... Drop me r-right?" Staring at the other female, she slowly, awkwardly, made her way over, pulling up her limbs one at a time, her lips pursed, her body leaning over Safie's back hesitantly. "How do I....?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:28 am
"Some humans are cruel, while others are not." Safie plainly explained, not wanting to add more fear to the girl, who obviously was already freaked. Smiling gently at the girl when she seemed startled by her movement, her tail flicked lazily, head tilting
"Drop you? No, never. I've never dropped my brother, and he's bigger." Watching the vixen, she smiled again, head lowering onto her paws. "Stand above me, and I will stand up. You can maneuver then to fit better, but I can hold you that way. If you need to, you can put your arms around my neck, just please, no choking."
Safie observed the other, offering an encouraging nod. "Azzurra, I won't drop you, or let anything bad happen, I promise."
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:28 pm
Azzurra's tail twitched back and forth, slowly uncurling itself from her leg as she stood hesitantly over the young vixen who hardly seemed large enough to withstand the weight of another. However, the more she listened to Safie's gently soothing voice, the more compelled she was to do as the healer asked; she felt comfort in her knowledge. "Y-You are so strong.... Th-Thank you...." Wrapping her tail around the vixen's chest, she continued to hold up her injured paw, keeping it out of the way while Safie lifted them both up. "I-I'll try to.... Be c-careful...."
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 4:59 pm
Pleased when the other seemed to oblige, she carefully walked forward, taking the girl to her cabin. She smiled at the first comment, tail flicking gently, careful to not move Azzy in any way.
"Thank you! I guess it's a bit weird I'm so strong, but it's useful for things like this! Also, no need to thank me, I love to help." She smirked at the vixens last words, nodding in response. Good. Still, Azzy shouldn't have to be careful, this Safie knew. She should feel safe going anywhere, the fact that the traps were around annoyed Safie.
"My sister lives with me." She added, ears flipping slightly as memories of her mother snarling at Aliah filled her mind. "She isn't home at the moment, but if you hear another voice it's my sister. She's sweet, and perhaps a little nervous, so don't be worried." She gently mused, stopping before a cabin. She opened it carefully, keeping Azzy on her back.
Inside the cabin was a nice home, the fireplace was on and kept the house warm. It had a hallway that lead to three bedrooms and a kitchen, a bathroom was connected to the main room. Another hallway lead to the back of the house, where a small room held many herbs and medicines. There wasn't a TV or a phone, but there was a radio. She couldn't afford TV yet, or a phone.
"I have two guest rooms, but one is owned by my sister. Do you mind having a purple room?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:58 pm
Azzurra shifted in place on Safie's back, her tail trying to keep itself wrapped loosely around the vixen's torso, but soon, twitching from the strain, moving back to her underbelly. Her body flattened out, molding itself to the curvatures of Safie's back, her injured limb finally hanging limply over the side, a safe distance from the ground. She stayed quiet most of the trip, giving a few nods and soft "hms" or "ahs" as the other female spoke, her eyes distracted by the scenery, unsure of whether she was searching for beauty or some place evil could be hiding.
Her ears perked, twitching a little and finally laying down slightly as Safie spoke of her sister, sensing slight emotion emanating from the girl for one reason or another. "Oh.... A-Alright.... If she's like you...." Azzy quieted again, her face thoughtful, but by that time she had already settled her muzzle into the back of Safie's neck, so her facial expressions were well hidden. How exactly was she planning to finish that sentence? Was she already so comfortable with this girl that she would allow those like her a place in her life?
As the door opened, Azzy carefully peered out from her fluffy hiding place and began to scope out the area. She felt the gentle pulse of the fireplace, the overall calm in the household, and let out a gentle sigh of relief. This place looked safe enough.... "It does n-not matter to me.... A-All colors are beautiful in their o-own way." She gave a soft smile then, thinking about the various, vibrant colors of the flowers which grew wild in the fields. The gentle nature of those blooms made her feel right at home.
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:31 am
"Then I will take you there and grab the wrap and medicines." The girl was trusting her more and it made her relieved. That was all she wanted, to be trusted and allowed to wrap her wounds. She approached the purple room and set her down gently on the bed, smiling affectionately before leaving the room.
"Do you have family?" Safie called from the next too , collecting herbs, peroxide, gauze, and using her tail she lifted a basket of berries, returning to Azzy's side.
"The peroxide cleans your wound, but will sting. I have freshly picked berries from this morning. I've washed them, you should have some." Her paw reached out, exposing the wound and resting a warm hand on Azzy's knee, a comforting gesture. The free hand grabbed the peroxide and, with a soothing hum, she dumped some on the wound.
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