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⠀ boss had a minimal reaction to the noise and only flinched slightly . but , once it was over , boss returned to their unbothered state .
⠀ “ interesting , isn't it ? ” they continued . “ i always seem to come back . ”
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( a pause, its not often shes touched by someone who's not part of the family. well-- that she's aware of. all the bugs in the area pause with her.
reeling back, almost shoving the other off. wings adjust to flare out as she whips around defensively. )
( .. the bugs swarm --
( turning back, listening almost intently. a soft nod along. a pair of the many wings sprouting from her back adjust, a loud grating noise echoing through the area. rusty, from disuse. )
.... i see.
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⠀ “ you know . . . when i was younger i used to go into the forests a lot , ” they began to speak . “ not this one , the ones in my hometown . i always liked forests , they had this feel of . . . ”
⠀ boss trailed —
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( not a protest from her, instead looking slowly towards the forest once again. she supposes it must be beautiful, when it did not rot under her presence. )
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⠀ a few moments of silence before they give a nod .
⠀ “ i see , not much of a talker ? no worries ! ” boss grinned , not moving closer . “ the forest is very beautiful . . . ”
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