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Tanuki may not influence
dreams as the kitsune do,
but they can certainly
provide comfort and even
alleviate stress, pain...
like how Rokku helps her
with his warm embrace.
“ Please, do not worry.
I feel much better with you
by my side now, Rokku.
Your presence brings me
⤵︎
His hold around her grows tight as he nuzzles against her head in response.
If only tanukis could influence dreams like kitsune...
"Oh Yidhari... I'm so sorry..."
His tail sweeps to the side and around the octo, joining the arms in his wrap around her...
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“ Too frequent, unfortunately.
Therapy has helped
reducing the times that
these occur as I sleep.
But not completely. ”
Nuzzling against his arm,
the thiren seeks his warmth
and the comfort he provides.
Finding safety in his embrace.
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She remains quiet for a moment.
Gaze lowered, no smiles...
Still clinging to him.
“ That nightmare again.
The voices, they keep calling me.
I know I must not answer,
but they pull me down to drown me... ”
Her tentacles hang behind her,
not moving, as if a common tail...
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Despertó de pronto,
aferrándose al proxy,
sin comprender del todo
en dónde se hallaba...
Le faltaba el aliento,
y la habitación parecía girar.
Vívido recuerdo de
aquella vez...
rodeada de miasma,
de voces, de susurros,
atrapada en ese lugar...
ㅤ“ Hnn.. Wise... ”