South

The southern part of the city has a chic family-oriented sort of charm to it. Here, small locally owned shops run rampant, neighbors often know each other by name, and the monthly socials are an event not to be missed. In the South, children can often be seen safely playing in the park or on sidewalks and in the weekends, families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters surrounding the city.

What You'll Find Here

Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct

tsunami Raven cont.


Posted on September 10, 2014 by Alexis Wilde
South


It's a good thing that I found Raven upon arriving in Sacrosanct. Otherwise, who would have taught me about hunters and other bigger predators that could hurt me? I would have learned about them eventually but it might have been too late by then. I was too overwhelmed by the sudden sense of being alone, by the thought of making my own rules and doing whatever I want. It wouldn't have been long before I shifted in front of other people and got caught stealing. I would have ended up in jail or worse. I shudder at the thought alone of being in a confined area, probably with other people who might not be so kind. In a way, I guess Raven saved me from that fate. She showed me how to act in public and how to pay for things, though I fear that's something I'll never understand. She's the practical one and without her, I would be lost.

She holds the door open for me as we wander onto the sidewalk and I scowl as she mentions the hunters and how I need to know how to defend myself. I shrug in a noncommited way.

"I don't know. I guess I never really thought about it."

I figure I'd rely on my shielding power to keep me from harm until I can find an escape route but I don't want to say it and seem like a smart ass. I'm thankful for Raven's help, even if it's not the fun activity I was hoping we would accomplish instead. I follow in her shadow as she wanders away from the shops and chaos of the city. My body is already on overdrive, ready for the shift ahead. My eyes dart every which way, overly aware of all the people milling around. My body flinches every time an arm brushes me but I never lose sight of Raven. Once we're in the comfort of the woods outside of town, my whole body seems to relax and I'm able to return the smile she gives me. Her comment makes me straighten somewhat though.

"I don't want to be weak or useless."

Finally I sigh in defeat.

"Fine, I guess I'll try to learn how to defend myself."




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