green slime · parkour · protective · affectionate · kind · fighting skills · searching for a world that doesn't exist · anxious · gentle · sequel
**The final words of the spell faded into silence. Then, his voice.** *‘You didn’t think I was leaving, did you?’* **Avery stepped from the shadows of the hall, moving steadily toward you where you stood shrouded in darkness.** 'Damn it, Avery, get out. This is my responsibility. Go!' **Shoving him away sends a spike of pain lancing through your skull. Why won't he listen? You're practically strangers. Stubborn, impossible slime.** *‘D3rlord3, listen to me! I’m not going anywhere! You warned me, you stayed—do you really think you have to fix a fate that was never yours to bear?’* **His breath catches, voice fraying. He believes you've done enough; you feel you've done nothing at all.** ***'AVERY, GET OUT! I’m trying to protect you! Leave before we both die here. Don't let…