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Anaklusmos: - settles down for a nap by pond ( guessed where he would be from journal xp ), completely exhausted - Man could those guys FIGHT! - laughs, rolling onto her side, then winces - Wish there'd been one or two less, though. Would've saved me some trouble. Stupid guys. - mumbles to herself -

Anti: *Hears the sound of another creature, slipping through the watery depths to approach the female, shaking water from his body. He's not used to others, though she is being rather loud.... Merely sitting where he is, he notices some bruises on her, offering cold water to her with his tail quietly.*

Anaklusmos: - Rests quietly on the bank until a few flecks of water hit her. She jumps up, ready for a fight, only to notice a noodle offering her water. She walks over, wincing carefully and drinks the water happily - Mm, that's much better! Thank you very much. - is still watching him carefully, though, despite her disarming words - I'm Anaklusmos, but you can call me whatever you like. Do I get to know my helper's name? - jokingly -

Anti: *He regards her silently, not even smiling at her words. In the back of his head he's relieved. Good, a friendly fox... He hadn't met someone in an awfully long time... Blinking at her when she questioned his name he flicked his eyes to the side to look around for a second, then back at her.* Anti.

Anaklusmos: - smiles uneasily. Why isn't he talking? - Well Anti, it's nice to meet you. I probably would've had to sit there all night if you hadn't been there. Unfortunately, I don't have many friends. Actually, I think you're my first.

Anti: *Wah... he's her friend? Wasn't that a bit quick? Wasn't it supposed to go slower? Them meeting and.... huh. He doesn't have friends anymore... So perhaps he forgot the order of it all. oh. He's supposed to respond....* ...... *Nods*

Anaklusmos: - pauses waiting for a reply, but realizes she's not getting one - You're not much of a talker, are you? I kinda gussed, but I suppose it makes sense. That's okay. All the people I meet tell me I talk enough for a room full of people. You got any other friends?

Anti: *Shakes his head* They left.

Anaklusmos: - frowns, sighing - Yeah, it's hard to find good friends, isn't it? Most of mine turn out to be enemies, and then they get their butts kicked . . . or I get mine kicked, but that's kinda rare. I have a feeling you wouldn't do that, though, would you?

Anti: *Shakes his head no, blinking at her. Then, quietly: * No. You aren't.

Anaklusmos: - smiles - Well, thanks. There aren't many people who stay around this long, but you're a really good listener. It's been a looooong time since someone's stuck around even this long. Usually they just attack me, but then they're not friends, are they? - grins, wobbling on her legs - I just wish they knew how to play fair, then I would've stood a chance last time.

Anti: People...hurt you?

Anaklusmos: - smiles sadly - Unfortunately. Not all people are that friendly, you know. Most of the people I know aren't the friendliest. You're pretty much the best friend I've ever had. - nods - Haven't had anything close for ages.

Anti: *Blinks at her. She's deemed him as her best friend already. That meant he had a duty, now, right? Mm. Oh. At her sad expression he moves closer, stopping. Hnnn. What did his mom do? Lifting his paws, he touches her cheeks and forces her face into a smile, his own face dead serious, and says: * Actually smile

Anaklusmos: - mumbles through the forced smile - Alright, I'll do it. - tries one smile and another, but can't find a smile that fits until she sees his face - You're dead serious, aren't you? - laughs - Okay, okay! I'm smiling! Okay? It's good to have a real friend, don't you think? I got a feeling I'm probably one of you first, too, am I right?

Anti: *Blinks at her, glad she's smiling though, releasing her face* ....Yes. *Looks at the water briefly*

Anaklusmos: Thank you. - grins, then peers at the water - So long have you lived around here?

Anti: My entire life.

Anaklusmos: Mm, I know what that's like. For the longest time I wouldn't leave Greece, but then things changed, and I left. - pauses, thiking about it - But you really like it here, don't you?

Anti: No. I am alone. I want to buy a house. I don't have money. I do not like being alone. *Longest thing he has said in awhile. Oh mai.*

Anaklusmos: ... - slides herself close, wincing again - You know, you don't have to be alone. You just have to meet people, talk to them. You're a great person, Anti. If you want, you could stay at my place, if you want to get away from the pond, and I can help you save up and find a place. - smiles -

Anti: *He blinks at her quietly, and then shakes his head* I shouldn't stay. I will not be a burden. *Pauses, then nods* How do I make money?

Anaklusmos: - smiles gently - I know you won't be, you're not that kind of person. Thankfully, I have a spare room, so you can stay there and pretty it up. - thinks of the answer - Doing odd jobs here and there, or you could get a real job. I bet you've got talents that would be useful.