03-18-2020, 01:29 AM
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If a slasher film including innards ripped from their cavities and masked killers closing in on their prey barely even phased him, then he found it unlikely to even bat an eye at the mud-covered pipsqueak pretending to be a swamp monster. Although with the webbings and fins, the newcomer could possibly pass as some botched attempt at replicating the creature from the Black Lagoon.
But maybe... he could get in one good scare for the month.
Lurking in the bullrushes, the dark-furred feline blended in effortlessly with the shadows and mud. Beck restlessly chewed his lower lip, hazel eyes watching the hybrid splash and frolic in the mire. Strange for one to be so careless and... happy while everyone around him stressed and fretted over self-made problems. Envy twisted the sinew around his bloodless heart before he quickly shoved the thoughts away. No, it'd be okay. Everything would be okay in the end.
As the heavy footfalls against bark approached, Beck stifled a panicked gasp and pressed himself closer to the ground, grimacing when Aurum revealed himself to be responsible for the rhythmic thuds. Naturally, the angel had to be present at every minuscule event. Which in this case, ruined his prank going off without a hitch or scolding. A scowl crossed freckled features, but nevertheless, he allowed his apparition to sink into the mud, reminding him of the alligators disappearing beneath algae to hunt.
Just as Aurum finished his monologue, a bandaged paw burst from the mud beneath Evarhi, seeking to grab hold of his wrist and yank him down with a horrific gurgling shriek before releasing the other boy unharmed, albeit likely startled out of his wits. Beck resurfaced soon after, a hollow cackle punctuated by harsh coughing, pleased with his frightful success despite being equally caked in mud. The ghost wheezed, lungs calming from his giggling. "Sorry... I just haven't scared anybody in a while," he explained, a sheepish attempt at a smile warping his disfigured snout.
But maybe... he could get in one good scare for the month.
Lurking in the bullrushes, the dark-furred feline blended in effortlessly with the shadows and mud. Beck restlessly chewed his lower lip, hazel eyes watching the hybrid splash and frolic in the mire. Strange for one to be so careless and... happy while everyone around him stressed and fretted over self-made problems. Envy twisted the sinew around his bloodless heart before he quickly shoved the thoughts away. No, it'd be okay. Everything would be okay in the end.
As the heavy footfalls against bark approached, Beck stifled a panicked gasp and pressed himself closer to the ground, grimacing when Aurum revealed himself to be responsible for the rhythmic thuds. Naturally, the angel had to be present at every minuscule event. Which in this case, ruined his prank going off without a hitch or scolding. A scowl crossed freckled features, but nevertheless, he allowed his apparition to sink into the mud, reminding him of the alligators disappearing beneath algae to hunt.
Just as Aurum finished his monologue, a bandaged paw burst from the mud beneath Evarhi, seeking to grab hold of his wrist and yank him down with a horrific gurgling shriek before releasing the other boy unharmed, albeit likely startled out of his wits. Beck resurfaced soon after, a hollow cackle punctuated by harsh coughing, pleased with his frightful success despite being equally caked in mud. The ghost wheezed, lungs calming from his giggling. "Sorry... I just haven't scared anybody in a while," he explained, a sheepish attempt at a smile warping his disfigured snout.