@EXALTEDVAMPYRE Olympia grimaces as she thinks back on it.
"They operate under a religion, as most cults seem to — I was born into it, my mother perished that same day. But my father managed to get us out — he'd found out what the archbishop was trying to achieve, and we escaped."
@EXALTEDVAMPYRE Well.. can't say she's surprised, given what she's seen of Cazador. He doesn't seem the type to be.. particularly interested in other's lives, though that he's asking now is a good step.
"Well... the immediate history is that I was on the run from a.. a cult, +
@seabreezelament A soft hum.. she settles herself beside him, offering comfort in the form of touch and a warm hug.
"Do you know the reason why? Or.. is there anything I can do to help?"
@seabreezelament A concerned frown on her face, and she sits beside her beloved shark, one hand resting atop his forehead. Warm... too warm.
"Are you sick, love? You're burning up.."
@EXALTEDVAMPYRE "A little. Though I cannot fault anyone for secrecy, it is rather.. frustrating. A leader is nothing if they cannot trust their allies."
And everyone wordlessly decided to nominate her as their appointed leader, for whatever reason. +
@EXALTEDVAMPYRE Though despite that, she still makes the effort and stops by his tent. It's all still so early into their journey, and she has a feeling this might be a long one.. would be far better to be on friendly terms, right?
"Would you mind if I joined you?"
@EXALTEDVAMPYRE with the looming threat of ceromorphosis, but they'd have to make do— and no amount of complaing would actually help the situation.
Except, perhaps, if Cazador enjoyed irritating his companions, she supposes. +