Just Henchman Things - Tumblr Posts - Page 2
The ones you shed, or the ones still attached to you?
(The merchant brushes thorns off of his sleeves before he kneels to check DG for new injuries.)
I see you made new friends while I was away. Is the entire hive this affectionate towards you, or just the one?
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
(The merchant nods to Pancake.)
Pleasure to meet you, small friend.
I’m afraid there’s not much to be done about missing scales, as we’ve learned, but we have also learned that they grow back over time. There should be no permanent damage from this. As long as your anons keep their teeth to themselves from now on, you won’t have any trouble.
(The Merchant turns, and one must imagine they are staring directly into the camera, though the merchant’s face is shrouded by the cloak.)
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
I know, my friend. I am sorry this happened. You’ve been through enough.
Is Darkclaw nearby? Perhaps, with a little time, she could be taught to warn off hostility from anons.
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
Alright. Well, when you see her, let her know.
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
I know. This is why we create some preventative measures, making it harder for anyone to harm you.
(The Merchant picks another handful of thorns out of his cloak, piling them on the ground safely out of range of DG’s tail.)
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
You’re welcome, DG. I’m glad you’ve made more friends - and of course I am kind to you. You, yourself, are so unfailingly kind to others despite your origins that you’ve never given me reason to be anything else.
(The merchant looks down at his hand, tilting it so that his orange skin sparks gold.)
I didn’t mean it this way when I said it, but I suppose that statement is more literal than you know. I was… A rather wintery merchant when I first started out. Far less friendly than I am now.
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
(The Merchant laughs, crossing his legs and leaning back on his hands in the grass.)
I’m also the only one you’ve met, unless I’ve missed something. People change over time. It’s only natural.
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
That you do. They clearly like you quite a bit. Though I must admit, I’m confused about something - you seem to understand them. How is this possible?
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
That is fascinating. You pick up languages naturally, just by observing for a short period? I don’t know of anyone who can do that so quickly.
There’s a skill that’s all your own, friend. Be proud of it.
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
A wonderful hobby to have, since you will never run out of new things to learn.
I should get back to my garden soon; your anons caught me on one of the rare occasions I was actually in the middle of something. To be fair, I was glad for an excuse to leave it, as tending to an overly affectionate rose bush is not a particularly enjoyable task… But still.
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
Of course. It would take some time to get them there, as I can’t transport living things, but I would be honored to host them for a time.
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
It’s called honey, DG. If they tell you it’s alright, you can eat it in small amounts. Just remember to ask first.
(The Merchant gets to his feet and looks up at the sky.)
Now, I really should be going. I’ll see you soon?
*Her buzzing shifts to be lower, calmer so as not to startle him, and she tries sticking a scale back on gently*
Bzzzz bzzz…. bzz bzz bzzzzz bzzz bzzz
[Translation: my friend… why would they do this..]
-🐝
*DG would curl up in a ball being careful not to shake to much so he didn't disrupt Pancakes work.*
METMRCHANT WOULDN'T LET THIS HAPPEN..
You are? That’s wonderful, DG, I hope you’re proud of your work. May I come visit you?
IM FINISHED MERCHANCTS CAPE!!
I’m still really not sure how you managed to befriend bees, but it has done you good.
Did you know honey can be put on certain foods to make them taste sweeter? Not everything is made better with honey, so be careful if you experiment with it.
IM FINISHED MERCHANCTS CAPE!!
No, it’s perfect. Thank you.
(The merchant smooths out a rogue leaf)
I will not be angry with you or offended if you refuse, friend, but may I hug you?
IM FINISHED MERCHANCTS CAPE!!
And I appreciate it.
IM FINISHED MERCHANCTS CAPE!!
(The merchant arrives on the scene too late, and finds nothing but blood and scattered thorns. Perhaps he went out again?)
(He’s not out by the flowers, or up in a tree, or in the pool.)
Well, this is an unexpected predicament.
(The merchant returns to DG’s room, carefully gathers a handful of thorns and disappears.)
*Theres some fallen off scales and wings but nothing else.*
As do I.
I see your friends have been worried about you. Why don’t you explain to them what happened, since I am unable to speak to them myself?
*The bees are swarming in a panic around DG’s head, they seem to want to know what happened to him*
-🐝
*DG, stretches out his back and shakes his head confused.*
WHAT?.. WHATS WRONG