Envy
You sink your teeth into the people you depend on
Infecting everyone, you're quite the problem

The newly-named Envy nodded, and yawned once again, pink tongue showing between needle-like fangs. It huddled closer to the large cat keeping them warm and safe. "I hope it happens soon," they told Aaliyah, as they cuddled close. They were lulled further by the feel, the sound and the warmth provided by her licking their downy fur, even though it already seemed clean and fuzzy.

"I am... Envy," they repeated, stretching out small paws, though clearly they had little clue what the name actually entailed. They imagined to themselves that they felt better already, though they knew for a fact it wasn't true; their throat was beginning to burn and their breath smelled metallic. Their belly bubbled and churned, and a hint of nausea rose up in their throat. Envy gulped it down. But they still felt better than they had since first awakening. Perhaps things would be okay, in the end.

Another small yawn. Their breaths gradually grew slower, and within minutes Envy had dropped off into a restless but much-needed sleep.

-exit Envy-

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"Speech."
"Thoughts."


@Aaliyah

Li hummed as Envy spoke. "Yes. You are Envy." A flick of an ear, and no other words were spoken. She watched as they stretched out, and a small smile fell upon her face. She gave it a few more licks before stopping as it fell asleep. She chuckled. The poor thing definitely needed a rest. She hoped things would turn out better for it, but it was hard to tell. The gem sure wasn't going anywhere, and it wouldn't get any smaller.

She wrapped her tail around Envy protectively. She wasn't entirely sure what she had gotten herself into, but she'd stick with the weasel for as long as was needed. She had a duty now, a duty to protect the tiny creature who wouldn't last on its own. And she'd do her best. She lowered her head and closed her eyes, slowly falling asleep herself.

-exit Li-

"Speech looks like this."
"Thoughts looks like this."

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