it took too long }} horn growth

[Alexandre]

— alexandre f.m.r

As the world continued on, Alexandre was still living in a funk. He had yet to reach clarity and to see the reality of his fate. As Alexandre rolled over in his blankets and pressed his head into the soft, feathery pillow below, a silent grumble of pain left him. For some time now, the child remained within the Jungle Temple to recover from his capture. Reluctant to accept help, he only made his situation worse. Even so, with every day that passed, the feline was beginning to feel alive. To truly accept who he was.

A groggy cry left him as he began to sit up from his makeshift bed and roll onto his feet carefully. The male wearily walked off his covers and onto the firm ground of the temple, looking around for anyone. Orange eyes surveyed the area. 'No one?' his thoughts rang. Not even Roan was currently present to his surprise, but he didn't mind. It meant his brother didn't have to keep an eye on anyone, since no other patients were present, and could do other important things. Perhaps even relax. Satisfied by the peace, Alexandre moved his paws out forward and stretched appropriately with a yawn.

Colored paws sauntered forward towards a bowl in the corner. Droplets of water lined it's sides as he approached with his head lowered and tongue prepared to lap at it's surface, only to pull away upon seeing his reflection. The tip of orange horns were beginning to breach the back of his head and were visible when he turned his head briefly to the side. Alexandre's eyes briefly turned back towards the temple, looking for anyone to confirm, only to find himself alone still.

Returning his gaze to the liquid, he lowered his head and raised a front paw to lightly scratch at the horn's surface. Claws slowly slid underneath his skin, poking at the root. Pain shot through his head and his paw shot back onto the floor, determining it was still growing. Alexandre briefly narrowed his gaze. "Wild," came his soft whisper. The paw briefly returned to his head, only to continue prodding and poking at his new set of growing horns.

// the boy is gaining a second set of horns that start at the back of his head and curl upwards to the top of his head <3