( Falling forward with him, his eyes widened, staring down at him in pure shock. Breathing out heavily, he curled his fist. Sitting up, he slammed the balled hand into the ground next to Lauro's head. )
Dont come near me. Dont talk to me dont look at ne dont even think about meβ
SO ARE YOU!
WE ALL ARE! W-WHY ELSE WOULD WE BE HERE?!
The-the divine brought us together so-so I could- I could help, there's no other explanation! I'd-I-I'd drain myself dry to feed you if it kept my angel alive, I'd kill a thousand people for you -
aCK,β! ST-STOP YOU FREAKβ!
( As much as the smell makes him feel, he still manages to stumble back and away from them, falling back against a wall. )
But- ! Please !
( They don't know what else to do, using what strength they had to push themselves into him, shoving their bloodied arm against his mouth. )
but- but I- you need it and I want to give it to you-! I-it's a good deal, isn't it?
( They seemed panicked, grabbing his arm. )
P-Please I owe the angel my life I can't just- refuse to help you ...
That /thing/ has been in my /head/ for /YEARS/. Do you have any ideaβ
( He grits his teeth, before looking away. Then backing away. His fists clench lightly. )
This is fucking crazy...
N-Not-
( He cowered, stepping back nervously. Stumbling. )
Not like- we're friends- I just- uhm... we worshiped- maybe something similar- at my church?
That /thing/. The eel on that island that was /hunting/ me .
( He steps towards Lauro, eyes wide and wild. Angry, even. /Enraged/, even. )
You're connected to /that thing/?
I-I don't know! I only know you-you're linked to something I uh- I really care about s-so- I just wanted to help you I uh- I'm just about as lost as you are!