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| - Theo squats down next to a large boulder and leans heavily against the cold surface. His breath is ragged and in cold air forms little clouds that surround his head. "Rest jus' a little," he mutters to himself as he scans the area. His brow furrows as he looks first one way then the other. "Frig," he says with some anguish, "I can barely figur' where I was..." Theo's first impulse on hearing the voice is to grab for his spear from it's place on his back and spin to face it's owner. However he fails pitifully. Upon sight of the drake he let's out a shriek of fear and stumbles backward with hand flailing blindly in the air. Within seconds he's on the ground and shaking uncontrollably as he staring wide-eyed in shock. A pitiful sound squeaks from somewhere in Theo's throat as the drake fold it's wings. He manages a quick nod after the directions are given before averting his eyes from the beast. His lip quivers as he speaks in a hoarse whisper, "S... s... south... jus' don't hurt me. Swear... I... jus' want to figure on what is goin' on. And I jus' don't understand nuthin' no more." He swallows hard, "I dunno. Everyone jus' keeps disappearin' and the world is goin' down right shadow crazy." Theo nods several times as the message is given making an effort to keep his gaze off the Drake. "Heart. Yes. Change..." he mumbles and nods some more and starts to roll over onto his hands and knees. It is unclear whether he is even paying much attention to the question until his name is spoken. He stops in midroll and looks directly at Val'sharax. "You know my name? Wha'? Ventures? What are you talkin' about?" Theo cringes at the smile and nods his head rapidly, "Aye s... s... south I gots it..." His voice trails off as he swallows again. He blink a couple of times and then says rather quickly, the fear in his tone taking on an air of bitterness, "And if yah really wants to know it feels bloody crappy." "I dunno why I I'm even goin' there or doin' anythin' for that matter. Those above never care much for those below. Ain't that jus' the way of things'. I'm gonna friggin deck 'im when I see 'im. Yah... that's what I'll do." He pushes himself to his feet and spits on the ground. Theo steps backwards, his face falling as he shakes his head vigorously. "N...no," he stammers, fear returning to his voice, "You don't. Sorry... I-" He turns swiftly in retreat and starts walking towards the south, "I'm gonna now... really. I... should. Jus'... you know? Thanks...I guess." Theo stiffens at the word "eat". A small 'meep' is uttered and his pace quickens. The sound of unfolding wing causes another small gurgle. He doesn't look back. He just starts running.
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