.:chapter 5: introductions
The green male led me to a heavily populated area inside the city I had been walking to, transporting me to a rather unique looking building. Or at least, it looked unique to me. It was covered in a bright, shiny, reflective material much like the necklace that the male was wearing. I wanted to touch it, but he wouldn't let me. I was probably embarrassing him, as I noticed that I did get some odd looks. But.. I was just curious. I'd never been out of my town before.. Which was all just mud, dirt, stone… I had no idea what any of this was, that they made their buildings out of.
"Hey, Tank! Who's dat you got wit you?" A voice
I didn't recognize spoke out loudly, towards the male whom had held
my arm hostage. I was trying to pry free of his grip now. He glanced
down at me, and I looked back up at him. "Dunno. Some girl who just
bumped into me - quite literally - a few blocks away. I have no idea
what the hell she's saying… was wondering if you could
help?"
"Sho, sho. Whatchoo want me to do?"
This was bothering me. I couldn't see who the male was talking to. I grumbled lowly and tried to gnaw the male's hand off my arm, but he just continued holding on. Now tighter, however; showing his disapproval towards my biting.
"I was wondering if you could understand what the hell she's saying. Its like she's from another world.. I mean, look at her."
I didn't know they were talking about me. I didn't really care, I was trying to get him to let go, now I was trying to pry his hand free with my other hand, chattering as I did it.
"…I see whatchoo mean. We-yell, I'll give it a shot."
The voice now became embodied, another interesting creature I'd never before witnessed. This one was a fuzzy thing, with big ears that drooped to his sides. He was black with baby blue markings and dark blue eyes. I stared in awe at this creature too. This was all too overwhelming. I'd been missing out on all of this? All of this… interesting… material… and all these fascinating people. My eyes sparkled in awe at this new creature.
"Who are you, babe?" The black fuzzy male said to me, looking me straight in the eyes. It made me slightly nervous. "…Nyo?" I asked quietly, my astonishment quickly fading into a slight fear. He didn't look as amazing at this angle. More, terrifying. "Look. Me… I'm Tucker." He pointed at himself. "Tucker. Say it."
"…Taw…kwar." I said after him, unsure of if that was what he wanted me to do. He nodded. "Good. Who are you?" He pointed at me. "You are.."
I didn't know what he was asking. But I put two and two together - he pointed at himself, saying Tucker. Apparently, his name was Tucker. I assumed he was asking for my name. I stuttered, rather hastily putting together, "Sera Anne Ikami?"
Tucker lifted a brow. "…Did you catch that?"
"…I think she said, Serenity, Tuck."
"So, you, are Serenity?"
I blinked. What did he ask me? He wanted my name, didn't he? Why did he warp it like that? I looked at the green male as if asking for an explanation. "I'm Tank." He released my arm to bring both hands to his chest, once again, symbolizing whom he was. "Imtank?" I asked curiously, Tucker chuckling. "No. Tank. Ta-ank."
"Tank."
"What're we going to do with her?"
"Dunno.
She seems like she could be some fun to mess with. Why not let her
stay here?"
"I don't have a problem with it, 'less she's
a klepto."
"I have a feelin' that we won't have anything' ta' worry 'bout that."
"…wowwy bawt zat."
The two laughed. Did I say something wrong? I whimpered slightly, trying to apologize in a way they'd understand.
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