The bird landed away from her, far enough for her to relax slightly. Her grip on the stick loosened and she doodled a little again, attempting to force the nerves out of her system. At that moment, Medusa wished Ksenija was with her, or at least her snakes. A barely audible whine sneaked out of her throat before she silenced herself.
The Narrator scoffed at her fear even as she tried to calm herself. The Man on the horse, the terribly fearsome looking Man, had stopped the horse and he was quiet and ignored the stink of terror that crept off of her. She was glad for it, the Man ignoring her fear helped her believe there was nothing to be fearful of. Medusa's heart leaped in her chest to be able to be brave, even for just a moment.
Taking a deep breath as the Man spoke, Medusa smiled. Hello, she said quietly. I live near here, yes, in the pack Anathema. She liked to wander though, despite living in the pack. It helped to clear her mind and let her talk to the Narrator without anyone to listen. They often ended screaming matches, Medusa curled on the ground clutching her head shrieking at nothingness, always just empty air.
Medusa smiled vacantly, tucking a tangled knot of hair behind one ear. It was always good to look nice to someone who might become a friend, she decided. Even if the person in question was a Man with a frightening bird.
totally assuming she's in anathema by now because.
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