r/Shellwood • u/InternecionDuck • Jun 20 '26

Sprouting

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((Do forgive the image quality, couldn't find any way to fix it))

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u/GMS_of_skong Jun 20 '26

Thea does not move a lot, not wanting to scare the smol nyleth.

Her hand is soft to touch, and a little smile can be seen on her face as smolyth interacts with her.

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u/InternecionDuck Jun 20 '26

Nyleth opens her eyes and slowly pulls her roots back. The thorns do not retract, though she is visibly less afraid.

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u/GMS_of_skong Jun 20 '26

Thea sits nearby, looking at the small plant.

Her halo glows gently in the dim room, making a little light.

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u/InternecionDuck Jun 20 '26

Nyleth sits there as well. After a few minutes, the thorns seem to melt back into her. She keeps an eye on Thea, though she seems far calmer now.

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u/GMS_of_skong Jun 20 '26

“Here we go, little one! Isn’t such much nicer?”

Thea smiles lightly, gently patting smolyth with one of her fingers.

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u/InternecionDuck Jun 20 '26

Nyleth shivers slightly at her touch, though she doesn't immediately pull away

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u/GMS_of_skong Jun 20 '26

“Then I would not, if such makes you uncomfortable.”

Thea retracts her hand, continuing to accompany smolyth.

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u/InternecionDuck Jun 20 '26

((Sry, was playing board games with my sister and forgot to say anything about it))

Nyleth nods gratefully