The sound of the door opened.*
"Ah, thank you. What a gentleman you are, Mr. Warwick", someone thanked the chimera for his kindness.
"*Snickers* Thank you, doc. *Growls*", he replied to the compliment.
Starting the scene to Warwick and Dr. Seitzer*
The two have arrived in the dining room. Warwick assists the doctor, so the doctor can effortlessly sit in the chair without any difficulties for him. Before Warwick sits in the chair, he looks at the doctor's chair whether the furniture is defective or not by going down beneath the dining table.
Changing the scene to Warwick who goes down under the table.*
Warwick examines the legs of the chair and carefully tests its durability. He limits his strength to prevent himself from breaking it unintentionally.*
"*Silently growls* (None of my business if I break it.)", he also checked his own chair before sitting down.
Warwick rises up.*
Changing the scene to Dr. Seitzer and Warwick, who are both sitting in their chairs.*
"*Belly rumbling* Mmmph? *Looks to his abdomen and pats slowly* I'm hungry, doc. What took him so long? *Growls*", the chimera gazed at the doctor.
The doctor remains calm in front of him, though he is slightly terrified at the chimera's expression. He turns his head at the door, waiting for Razhen to serve the dinner for them.
"*Sigh* Sorry for the inconvenience, Warwick. It's better to wait than to rush him. For sure, you don't want your food to be awful, do you?", he answered to the impatient chimera.
Changing the scene to Dr. Seitzer who is facing Warwick.*
"Don't care even if I eat it raw or undercooked or any other fancy schmancy words. *Grunts and Snorts* Just feed us, doc. Feed me and my kid in my gut, doc.", Warwick was getting more impatient.
"Now, now. You don't want any trouble in this house, do you? Control your temper, Warwick. For sure, your child isn't going to be happy if you do that.", the doctor convinced him.
Warwick tries to calm himself, even though his hunger is driving his psyche unstable. He can barely handle his monstrous side a little longer with his vulnerable human mind. He still reminds himself to be more interactive with people than to degrade himself into an odious beast.
Warwick's pumps are slightly turning red. He resists himself from succumbing into a vicious beast.*
"*Growls* *Pumps turn back to green* *Panting* ... Fine. Have it your way, doc.", he calmed down.
The doctor is grateful to him for it. He comes closer to Warwick and pats his head. He sees the chimera's eyes to be exhausted from those efforts. He can also see his reflection that there is still human left, lurking inside the monster.
Shortly after, Dr. Seitzer resumes patting Warwick's head.*
"Knock it off, doc. I'm not your pet! *Growls*", the monster was peeved by the doctor's gratitude.
"My apologies, Warwick. I haven't patted anyone other than Razhen.", the doctor went back to his chair.
"You got some nerves, patting me like that. *Snorts*", Warwick commented.
Eventually, they hear footsteps nearby as someone is passing by. In addition, they also hear humming sounds loudly, though it isn't favorable for both of them. Soon, the two turn their heads to the door upon waiting for him to enter the dining room.
The humming sound is getting louder.*
Shortly, they face each other upon hearing those sounds. Warwick's ears stand up while the doctor gazes at the chimera's expression. Thus, both of them have behaved themselves as they have nothing to say regarding it.
"*Grunts* Tell him to be quiet when I'm eating, doc.", Warwick was actually annoyed by that tone.
"Agreed.", the doctor was on the same boat with the chimera.
They turn their heads again as they can hear knocking sounds from the other side of the door.*
"*Opens the door* Ta Ta Taaaaaaa... And Razhen has finally arrived to feed your gut! Hehe!", Razhen gave a surprising welcome in front of the two.
Changing the scene to the two.*
Unfortunately, the two have left speechless as they lack expression in their faces. The two narrow their eyes as they have shown nothing but a mere annoyance, made by the dragon.
"Just give us the food already...", the two couldn't wait long enough.
Changing the scene to Razhen*
"Hehehe. Alright, alright. Dinner is served!", the dragon opened up the caters.
Changing the scene to the three*
Momentarily, the dragon prepares all the utensils and lays it down in front of the heads available at the table. Moreover, he gives the napkins, which are creatively folded by him, onto the two. Then, he distributes the appetizers to each individual.
"*Grins* Yes... Show us the food right now, derg... *Growls*", Warwick felt excitement
On the other hand, the doctor has started
"Tada! Here's my specialty for tonight!", he revealed the dishes.
The dishes consist of combinations of meat, vegetables and fruits. In addition, there is a salad which serves as a side dish. Razhen provides some condiments that are suitable to dip it with the salad. Lastly, he doesn't forget about having beverages, which consist of fresh water, juices and others.
"*Grins* So much food, I want to eat it all. *Sticks out his tongue like a dog and pants*", Warwick's mouth watered.
The dragon lays down the foods on the table.*
"Hey, Warwick! Would you mind telling your kid to join us eating?", the dragon reminded the chimera about you.
Warwick realizes that he has almost forgotten about you. He looks at his abdomen and pats it gently. He tries to know where you are.
"Hey, kid. You in there? It's already dinner time? *Snorts*", Warwick couldn't wait to eat.
Warwick continues to pat his abdomen to call you.*
Zooming into his abdomen.*
Somewhere inside Warwick's body*
Meanwhile, you are currently observing those pillars which you have recently discovered. At a distance, you can see it generating electricity needed to the monster's body. Yet, you have barely known how it actually works.
"I'm pretty sure these aren't connected to his nervous system. How exactly do these things contribute to his body?", you asked yourself.
Suddenly, you notice that the pillars are shaking tremendously. Shortly after, the area starts shaking.*
"Ack. Body quake!", you quickly moved away from the pillars.
While you're making distance between yourself and those pillars, the electricity, generated from the pillars, gradually increases its power that it is able to create sparks around the pillar. Obviously, you don't want to get hit by those shocking objects so you run as fast as you can, away from it.
You are panting while running away. You take cover by moving to corners in the area.*
"Hey, Kid! You in there? It's chow time! *Snickering*", you heard your dad's call.
"Hold on, dad! I'm going out from here!", you responded to the chimera.
There are more and more sparks burst out from the pillar as the area is still shaking. You shortly turn your head to the pillars, which are somewhat consequently swelling for some reasons. Luckily, you have found a spot where most of the sparks can barely reach you.
In contrast, a ball of spark falls down directly towards you, though its limit has been reached that it completely dissipates.*
"Whoah! That was a close one.", you were nearly hit by it.
You lean on the pumping muscular walls and move yourself away from the area. Whilst doing it, the shocking sounds of sparks falling down from the pillar are getting louder the longer it persists.
Once again, the area hardly trembles.*
"Hey kid, Hurry up! I'm starving!", Warwick couldn't wait any longer.
"(*Sigh* If only my dad is in my situation, he will be patient waiting for me.)", you couldn't help but to get used to him.
You have decided to get out of the area, though you are eager to come back to it. You go back to where you have entered the area, but it might take a while to recall where exactly it is.
"Hmm... I'm sure I came from the dim part of this place. But where?", you wondered.
You are moving while leaning but the area starts trembling again. You hold yourself to the muscular walls.*
"Come on, kid! Faster! *Growls* I'm going to eat without you! Do you hear me?", Warwick warned.
Truthfully, there isn't much time for you to get out quickly, though you are still hopeful to have dinner with him timely. Apparently, things are getting smoother now that the place calms down from intense trembling so you continue heading to the exit.
You get off the wall and walk.*
"Huh?! I don't remember this before.", you saw something conspicuous.
You take a closer look at the embedded wall which has a different texture. You bring out something and immediately use it in the wall. You insert it carefully as you are attempting to prevent accidentally injuring Warwick. Upon inserting deep enough in the wall, the embedded has been triggered momentarily.
The muscular flesh gradually shifts its form. The affected flesh shrinks that the wall is revealing a hidden passageway.*
"Ah. There's another way to get out of this place. I'll take it.", you weren't hesitant to use the exposed passage.
Unbeknownst to you, the flesh has regenerated itself, concealing the hidden passage once more.*
Somewhere in the monster's body.*
The passageway, where you have taken it, is quite dim, though the place is much lighter than the last one you have entered in the area. Unlike the last one, you feel something hairy as if you are getting tickled by it. Furthermore, the place is getting more slippery the further you have crossed through its passage.
"Hmmm? A light? Strange...", you barely knew where it would lead you.
Even so, you wish not to go back to the area, where you have come from, for a while so you haven't had any option but heading to the other side of the passage. While walking through the passage way deeper, there are fur-like obstacles blocking your way, though you have decided to remove those unwanted things by cautiously cutting it off.
"Ah. I suppose I can go to the side with no troubles, at all.", you continued passing through.
Changing the scene to the three.*
Meanwhile, the three are now ready to eat their dinner, although they are still waiting for you to respond. Yet, Warwick is already impatient enough that he might not give you the food which is sizable enough for you to consume.
"Gah! I can't take it anymore! *Grunt* I wanna eat no-- Mmmph?!", Warwick suddenly stopped completing his sentence as he felt something.
Warwick unexpectedly giggles.*
"*Giggles* Something is tickling me.*Snickers* I can't... control myself... *Giggles*", he couldn't stop his laughter.
On the other hand, the two are surprised to see the monster laugh uncontrollably. Razhen scratches his head while Dr. Seitzer barely knows the cause of it.
"*Laughs* Make it stop! *Laughs*", he put his hand onto his abdomen.
The doctor suspects that something is stimulating in the chimera's abdomen. He looks carefully at the monster's belly to confirm the suspicion.
"Hmmm... Something is moving in your abdomen, Warwick.", he noticed.
Razhen turns his eyes onto the monster's belly as he sees the monster's furs rustling.*
"Maybe it's the flea that causes you to be tickled, Warwick. You really need to rinse yourself. *Giggles*", Razhen blamed the monster for not grooming.
"*Laughs* Shut up, derg! *Laughs*", Warwick was annoyed at the dragon's tease.
The doctor notices that something's coming out from Warwick's navel.*
"You have to take a closer look, Warwick. Something is coming out of your navel.", the doctor informed the chimera.
The chimera looks down and he can see his furs rustling, which Razhen initially notices. The rustling stops as something has finally come out from his belly button. To his surprise, it is you who eventually comes out from his navel.
"Ah. Finally, I've made it through! *Looks around* Hmm? This place is different. I wonder where I ended up.", you looked up and were surprised that you saw Warwick's face.
You are confused why you are able to go out from Warwick's body. You look back and you realize that the passageway is actually the exit from Warwick's body through his belly button. You are both amazed and terrified of how you are able to explore, even though you are just knowing the sudden changes of his body since the Lime Cube has inserted into him.
"*Growls* So, you're the one who tickles me. *Snorts* I should've known. You've got guts for breaking my rules, kid!", he was upset for breaking the rules you had done.
You jump out of his belly button and land on the table.*
"S-sorry about that, dad. I was going back to your stomach. Yet, I was lost somewhere in your abdomen. I managed to find the route where it guided me out, although I didn't expect that the passage would lead me out of your belly button.", you explained.
The chimera, however, is still upset at your actions, though unintentional. His eyes narrow upon looking at you. You, on the other hand, look away from his frowned face so you don't want him to be grumpy for long. Thus, looking at the food in front of you might help you relax.
You come closer to the nearest food to you and leap on the tray.*
"Ah. The food looks tasty. I can't wait to try it, Mr. Razhen.", you went down from the tray and told the dragon.
Changing the scene to Razhen*
"Heh. You betcha'. I've made it myself, kid.", Razhen smirked as he was confident in his culinary skills.
Like the other two, Razhen gives you an appetizer so you may enjoy yourself whilst waiting for main dishes. Shortly, the dragon provides you with a miniature table and a miniature chair, placing those things in front of Warwick.
Changing the scene to you with Razhen's hand, who places the mini-furnitures beside you and Warwick.*
"Oh! Thank you, Mr. Razhen! I can finally enjoy eating next to my dad.", you say the chair.
You begin to eat the appetizer. With each bite, you remember something in the past about your experience before being sent to the world.*
"*Munching* Mmmm... Just like my grandma used to make!", you seemed to be satisfied with the taste of it.
Changing the scene to Razhen*
"*Grins* There's plenty more of that, kid! *Giggles*", Razhen was confident.
Changing the scene to you and Razhen*
Even though you actually want more of it, you choose to wait for the main dish, which is already uncovered by Razhen, instead. In other words, you decide not to take anymore of the appetizers. Thus, you prefer eating dinner accordingly.
"Awww man. What am I supposed to do with this food?! I don't want to let it waste so easily", Razhen worried about it.
You beckon your hand towards Razhen to let him come closer to you. The dragon responds to it. He let his face come close to you, prepared to listen to whatever you are going to say to him.
His snout is now close to you. You pat and gently rub his snout, particularly between his two nostrils, also known as his philtrum.*
"Save it for tomorrow, then. Although it may taste different at that time, we can still enjoy the dish.", you suggested the dragon.
You slightly distance yourself away from him as the warm air is coming out from his big mouth.*
"*Sighs* Yeah. I didn't think about that in the first place. Thanks.", the dragon wrapped the appetizer, saving it for later.
Changing the scene to you with Warwick behind.*
Meanwhile, the chimera is tapping his finger on the table, though he tries not to let his claw pierced through it.
"*Grunts* Come on! Give us the main course already! *Growls*", the monster was peeved for waiting for the main dish.
Shortly after, he looks at you, enjoying the appetizer, albeit he is still upset at you for obvious reasons. Even so, he doesn't mind you talking to the dragon. He moves his plate forward without bumping you and your miniature table in order to further remind Razhen for it.
You turn your head to Warwick. In response, the chimera turns his eyes to you.*
"Uhm, dad. Are you still angry at me for going out without permission?", you were trying to convince him about unintentionally breaking his rules.
Changing the scene to Warwick's eyes.*
His eyes are glowing upon hearing the statement. Yet, he chooses not to answer your question. He strongly exhales more air through his nostril, showing his disappointment to you. Shortly, his eyes close and he turns his attention directly to the food.
Changing the scene to you*
"*Sigh* (Oh, dad. Stubborn as he is. Now what am I going to do now?)", you were trying to regain your trust in him.
At that time, you make some spaces for him so he can have time to reconsider your actions.
"Serves up! The main course is ready to eat!", you heard the dragon's voice.
Changing the scene to the four*
Upon serving the dish, the dragon distributes all the soup to each of you. You see the doctor, taking a sip in his soup and combining it with the side dish, and Warwick, picking up plentiful chunks of meat. The dragon gives you a miniature bowl of soup which is suitable for your size.
"*Takes sip* Ah, tasty! Just the right heat to take.", you were fascinated by the flavor.
As he has done serving, Razhen joins all of you eating. He takes up a bowl of soup and starts picking up a considerable amount of chunks of meat, more modest than Warwick. Like his master, he starts off sipping soup before he adds the chunks into it.
Changing the scene to Razhen, and you in front of him.*
"*Munch* Mmmm... Hehe. Nothing's more tasty than my cooking.", Razhen was so proud of his work.
You smile at him for hard work, in spite of reasonable delay. You thoughtfully learn something that there is a toll for anything you want to work out. For instance, the dragon's work has paid its price for the better outcome, though in exchange for making the other two wait longer for him.
"Heheh. I like this stuff!", the dragon was enjoying his dinner.
Changing the scene to you and the doctor.*
You turn your head to the doctor and see him consuming the side dishes slowly. Unlike Razhen, the doctor seems to be calm, even though he slightly struggles at chewing his own food. Yet, the doctor is crafty enough to find a new way of breaking down the food effortlessly. You notice that his denture is somehow different compared to ordinary ones. Somehow, his denture has metal properties that enables to chunk off any food that is quite difficult for the user to chew it off. Furthermore, it allows the user to swallow easily and it restrains itself from accidentally injuring the user's tongue.
"*Munching* Mmmm... Delightful!", the doctor was astonished at the dragon's cuisines he was eating.
"*Silently giggles*", you were amazed by his genius plan.
Changing the scene to you and Warwick*
Warwick silently growls and munches.*
You turn your head to see Warwick, clamping those chunks of meat with his jaws. His chewing has made messes that tiny bits of meat are falling down from his mouth. Even though those tiny bits aren't life-threatening to you, it can ruin your dinner as it may fall down unexpectedly to your dishes. Of course, you don't want to bother him whilst eating the food.
"(Perhaps I should move myself away from him.)", you felt uncomfortable.
You move the table away from the chimera. Consequently, it costs significant strength that you have exerted due to your size.*
"Phew. This table and this chair are quite heavy, but still manage to move it...", you glad that those tiny bits weren't able to reach on you.
Somehow, your arms and limbs are slowing down. Unbeknownst to you, you feel soggy as you are breaking too much sweat from that effort.*
"*Panting* (Oh man! Oh man! This is too hard! I can't believe I'm exhausted too easily! What's going on?!)", you were somehow tired from a small errand.
Warwick's eyes quickly turn on you. He suddenly stops eating and notices that you struggle breathing.*
"What's wrong, kid? Are you alright? Say something. *Growls*", the monster was getting worried.
"*Panting* I'm... fine... *Panting* I just can't... breathe... here.. *Panting* I don't know what to do...", you wondered why you were struggling.
You feel dizzy by the time you have sat down on the chair. Your vision is getting blurry that you are seeing double on anything. Yet, you look at the monster who is now concerned about your condition, in spite of being upset at you. Both of you do not know how you have become weak dramatically with such small strength you have exerted.
Warwick moves you and your table near him. He quickly looks at the dragon, who is just eating his food. His eyes are glowing red as if the dragon is the culprit of your sudden dizziness.*
"*Growls* Hey, derg! Did you put something on the soup?! *Snorts* You made my kick sick! *Grunts*", Warwick furiously gazed at Razhen.
Warwick hits the table with his fist, though the table isn't broken.*
Changing the scene to Razhen, Dr. Seitzer and Warwick*
"Hey! Don't blame me for this, Warwick! I didn't put poison or something in the food. My master should've been sick by now if I added something lethal to them, as humans. *Hissing*", Razhen answered back to Warwick.
Both of them quickly stand up from their chair and are staring angrily at their faces. They are gnashing their jaws as they are blaming each other, although both of them are concerned about you as they don't know the real cause of such a sudden event.
Both of them are grunting towards another, threatening themselves.*
"Both of you, stop it! You're both acting childish!", the doctor quickly intervened with the two who were almost going to argue themselves.
The two gradually stop grunting and look at the doctor.*
"*Sighs* You two should've already figured out what's wrong with the child. Did you forget?", the doctor gave a hint to the two, regarding your status.
Changing the scene to Razhen and Warwick*
The two have gone silent and are looking at each other. They have thought about something that could reason it. Yet, they barely know about the main cause of it.
"*Grunts* Gnarls* I give up, doc! I hate thinking too much! Just answer it!", Warwick didn't even bother trying to think about it.
"Same too, doc! Let us know how it happened to the kid!", Razhen wanted the answer from his master.
Changing the scene to the three.*
"As usual with these two brawls.. Anyway, do you still remember that the air in this place is toxic for the kid, right?", the doctor reminded the two.
"Well, yeah. Why are you reminding me about ... Oh. I forgot...", the dragon realized about that.
"Hmmm?! What? How?! Say something, derg!", Warwick was quite naive about it.
Dr. Seitzer gestures his right hand to the two to sit down.*
"Pal, did you forget that we are not in the main laboratory, right? You do know that the quality of the atmosphere in this room isn't safe for the kid. Am I right, master?", the dragon generally explained to the chimera.
The doctor nods upon picking up a cup of tea and sips a small volume of it.*
"Yes, Razhen. You also forget that the child must've already exhausted because of its activities. The poor atmosphere worsens your child's health. It must've already known the risk by the time the person goes out of your body, even though it's unintentional. But, the child chooses to eat beside you, despite the awful outcome for it. Did you hear its words earlier?", the doctor made him realize about the situation.
Changing the scene to Warwick's eyes*
"... *Silently growls and closes his eyes* Yes, I did...", he admitted that he was also his fault for it.
Changing the scene to Warwick and you.*
The chimera realizes this as he looks at you, who is currently exhausted. He picks you up with his right hand and gently covers you. He frequently checks on you, just to be sure you can still hear around whilst resting.
"What am I supposed to do with the kid, doc? *Growls* How can we fix it?", Warwick was desperate to know the best solution for getting you in good shape.
Changing the scene to the doctor*
The doctor approaches the worrying chimera as he tries to comfort him. He places his arm onto the chimera's hip so he may feel his worries regarding it.
"Take your child back to your innards. Your body can filter the toxic air that you're breathing. It also provides the atmosphere that the child needs, even though it may sound awkward, is it not.", the doctor convinced him.
Changing the scene to Warwick, Razhen and Dr. Seitzer.*
"*Grins* Oh, right. I almost forgot about that, doc. *Chuckling* No problem.", Warwick's expression had quickly turned upside down.
The chimera looks at you, currently laying down on his palm. He assures that anything is going to be fine that the doctor has given him the best remedy for you. Meanwhile, you are able to hear their conversations, despite that you can barely move your limbs and legs. You can feel the warmth coming from the chimera's palm as Warwick cares for you.
"*Slowly panting* (...)", you wished not to waste breath.
The doctor turns his eyes directly to his servant. Aware, the dragon briefly pauses his feast upon being stared at by his master. The doctor nods at his servant as the latter already knows what to do next regarding it.
"Yes, master. I'll go get some wrappers. Be right back, folks.", Razhen stood up and temporarily left the dining room.
The door closes soundly. Warwick briefly looks at the doctor.*
"Hmph. What are you going to do with those wrappers, doc?", he wondered why the doctor needed those.
"To wrap up some food for your child, of course, Mr. Warwick. We are bringing those, along with the child, into your body. It should've probably been better to eat there, instead of here for a reason.", the doctor answered and suggested.
Even though Warwick willingly wants you to join him in the dinner, in spite of his annoyance on you, he still prioritizes your safety. Once again, he blames himself for neglecting you.
"... *Growls*(Don't wanna waste time on this.)", Warwick opened his palm.
Changing the scene to the perspective view of Warwick's uvula.*
The chimera's mouth has opened. There are some leftovers stuck in his jaws for obvious reasons. In addition, his jaws have created saliva strings that his mouth is deemed dry, though he uses his tongue to clear so it can prevent yourself from getting wrapped up by it. Briefly, he rides it off somewhere and he extends his tongue and attempts to reach your grasp in his palm like a red carpet.
"*Sigh* In you go, kid. *Silently snarls*", he gently grabbed you with his tongue.
His tongue wraps you gently whilst being pulled into his mouth. His mouth makes a clamping sound upon concealing your presence from the outside.*
There, he silently closes his mouth and his jaws have barred the way out. Everything is so dark that you can barely see your surroundings, although you can feel the warmth of his tongue, providing you support. In addition, you can feel Warwick, breathing air inward, or perhaps outward, through his mouth. You may even hear the sound of his body while breathing.
"... (Not expected about it but still a good place to recover as it used to be, I'll take it.)", you were able to sit properly on the monster's tongue.
Shortly, the saliva is excreted from his mouth as the monster prepares to push you down to his gullet. His tongue properly uses the saliva to push you down. While pushing down, you feel relaxed as you are able to breathe the air he inhales, that is now recently filtered by his body. You try to reach the monster's uvula, just to check whether you can move your limbs properly.
"(Aww, I was able to reach the apex of it. There is a string formed in it, though.)", you were able to move your arms upon touching the apex of Warwick's uvula, covered by his saliva string.
In a moment, his tongue has finally fulfilled its function. Thus, you have been able to pass through his uvula.*
By the time you have arrived at the part somewhere in Warwick's mouth, you can see the junctions in the monster's throat, waiting for you to fall down to either of those. Obviously, his body prefers to let you pass down to his esophagus where it leads you to his stomach.
His tongue finally pushes you down to his gullet.*
"Welp, I'm going to slide down again. Weeee...", you were glad to enjoy using the monster's gullet, just to depress yourself downward.
Changing the scene to Warwick and Dr. Seitzer*
Outside, Warwick's throat bulges when it goes down to his belly.*
"*Gulps* Ah, that's the stuff. Got tickled in my bell (read: his uvula), though. *", Warwick gently rubbed his belly.
The doctor is impressed by how the monster easily swallows you unharmed. Even though he is honestly terrified, he insists that it is necessary for you to breathe in the innards of the best. He goes back to his seat and waits for his servant to return to the dining room.
"Fair question, Warwick. Does your child usually enter like that?", the doctor wondered.
"*Grins* You got any problems, doc?", Warwick went arrogant upon hearing the question.
The doctor feels nervous as he is deemed frightened of the chimera's expression, especially without Razhen around him. In spite of that, he still tries his best not to let his fear control him. Therefore, he smiles at the arrogant monster.
"To be fair, yes. I'm actually disturbed by how you interact with your child like that. Do you really treat your child like that, Warwick?", he honestly remarked and asked him.
Amused, Warwick giggles as he is quite flattered on hearing the doctor's opinion regarding it. He puts his right hand onto the doctor's shoulder and insists not to be afraid of him.
"Heh. Truthfully, I do like the taste of it. I honestly want to let that person willingly enter through my mouth. *Growls and snorts* But, the kid usually prefers entering me through my schnoze (read: Warwick's nose) for some reason. You got that, doc?", he pointed out his nose and flared his nostrils briefly.
"Oh, I understand. I hope the child in your abdomen is fine there.", he was worried about you.
Once again, the monster giggles at the doctor's remark. He rids his right hand away from the doctor's shoulder.
"*Giggles* The kid's fine, doc. Trust me. *Looks at his belly* My bod's doing the rest of the job. *Snorts* I'm going back to my seat to finish off my dinner.", he concluded the conversation.
Like Warwick, Dr. Seitzer has gone back to his seat so he can finish off his meal. However, his meal is getting cold as it significantly loses its savory taste. Thus, he brings the bowl into the microwave so he can eventually reheat it.
Dr. Seitzer closes the microwave and sets the timer that is suitable for the meal.*
"*Humming* Now, where's my dragon that has gotten off?", he wondered.
Even though he remembers ordering his servant to acquire something from another room, the doctor is quite worried for him. Even so, he assures that the dragon is just doing his job above his expectations.
In a moment, the microwave rings as it has finally done reheating the bowl.*
"(I suppose Razhen is coming back right after I sit back in my seat.)", the doctor thought whilst getting the bowl with the gloves equipped.
Changing the scene to Razhen, leaving the room.*
He closes the door soundly.*
On the other hand, Razhen is able to find the items which are necessary. He is holding a bunch of small cases and his master's notebook, which consists of information that is relevant to medications and procedures. He is walking through the hallway as he is about to return to the dining room where the two await for him.
Whilst walking, Razhen hums.*
Upon arrival, he opens the door and looks at the two who are still eating their meal. The dragon gives the needed items to his master and goes back to his seat.
Changing the scene to Warwick and Razhen, who are facing in front of Dr. Seitzer*
"Thank you, Razhen. I'm sure this book can give us some help in order to find the best remedy for your child's sudden exhaustion, Warwick.", Dr. Seitzer opened his book and searched for it.
While waiting for the doctor, the two monsters decide to look at each other and want to say something from both of their minds.
"*Grins* You know what I'm thinking, derg?", Warwick smirked and initiated the dragon.
"*Smirks* Hell, yeah. Bring it on, pal!", the dragon already knew about that and gradually accepted it.
But before that, Razhen decides to make some spares so the doctor and you can still have enough to eat.
Razhen sets aside the spares and puts the rest right in front of the two.*
Warwick and Razhen clean their lips with their tongue. Afterwards, they simultaneously grunt.*
The two have started gathering up all the food they see on the table as they are about to challenge themselves eating all the food available. Warwick gathers up all the steaks while Razhen gathers up all the drumsticks from its respective trays.
Razhen and Warwick competitively face each other.*
"*Munching* (Just give it up, derg! You'll never win against me!) *Munching*", the chimera mocked the dragon.
"*Munching* (Never! I'd never kneel myself to anyone! I will beat you, dog!)*Munching*", the dragon fought back and teased the chimera.
Unbeknownst to them, the doctor is watching them the whole time. He is fairly peeved of how those two have behaved in front of him. Thus, he has stopped eating his meal as his appetite has already lost to him.
"*Sigh* Not these two again...", he couldn't brag about them.
To resolve the issue, he decides to move the spot farther from them so he may resume eating peacefully.
The doctor quietly stands up and moves along with his meal onto the opposite side of the table.*
Changing the scene to Warwick and Razhen*
On the other hand, the two monsters still continue to compete with one another. Both of them have already eaten their first tray, which they have chosen.
"*Snickering slyly* Keep up, derg! You're too slow!", Warwick was the first one who finished the first tray.
"Oh yeah?! We'll see about that, dog!", Razhen caught up, even though he was behind.
As soon as the dragon has finished consuming it, the two notice that the doctor has moved his seat, distant from them. The dragon remembers one thing that the doctor has said to him regarding it.
"*Hissing silently* I guess we've got carried away for that, huh?", Razhen realized that the doctor was disgusted with them because of their childish game.
Warwick puts his left hand onto the dragon's right shoulder.*
"*Giggles* Cheer up, derg! You already know that we've crossed the line. *Growls* We should tell him about that.", Warwick encouraged the dragon to never worry about the situation.
"Yeah you're right, Warwick. We should stop this game from now on.", Razhen was relieved from his worries.
Warwick grins as he understands the dragon's decision. He pats the dragon's shoulder. Then, he goes back to his seat and takes some beverages to sink down the food he has eaten.
Warwick uncaps the bottle and drinks up the water.*
"*Gulping* Ah. Refreshing. Heh.", he patted his abdomen and felt relaxed upon drinking.
Razhen has also drunk up a glass of water and cleans his glass, shortly after. The dragon takes all the empty trays and utensils from the table. Yet, he lays it down briefly as he properly arranges all the unoccupied chairs back to its place.
"Nnngghhh... Ah. That oughta do it.", Razhen picked the utensils after he had done it.
Unbeknownst to the dragon, Warwick is actually amazed at his efforts. He praises the dragon for his efforts.
"Impressive, derg. Now, pick this one up so it doesn't leave behind dirty. *Snickering*", Warwick handed over the glass to him.
"Thank you. Gonna take a while to get this thing done before you know it. ", Razhen picked up the glass and left the dining room.
Razhen closes thedoor as soon as he has reached outside.*
"*Yawn* Yeah, yeah derg. Take your time.", Warwick leaned his chair as he was taking a short rest from dinner.
Warwick decides to snooze as he is too full to stand up.*
Changing the scene to Razhen.*
At the hallway, Razhen thinks about something that bothers him regarding earlier, particularly his conversation with Almala. He is curious by the lady's plans which might help him know more of it.
"*Sighs* At least, this is the only errand I have to finish tonight ...", he felt slightly relieved from doing such intense chores.
Upon leaving the two, or perhaps three if you are counted inside Warwick, back in the dining room, the dragon goes to the kitchen where he lits up the room and places all the utensils in the sink. He starts washing it up by wiping all the foods intact to it with his sponge.
Razhen is currently washing the glasses. Apparently, something is ringing.*
"Hello. Who's there?", he briefly paused his errand and picked up his mobile.
Upon placing the phone to one of his ears, he only hears nothing but a hissing sound, similar to him. He wonders if the caller's phone must've been lost that some animals have accidentally pressed it.
"Hello. *Hissing sounds* Do you hear me, derg? *Hissing sounds*", the caller was able to answer despite the voice being surpressed by the hissing sounds.
Razhen distance himself away from the sink.*
"I hear ya', bug. But what are those hissing sounds I'm hearing?", the dragon wondered.
Dialogue*
Changing the scene to Almala*
(On the other hand, Almala is currently running for her life.)
Almala: Ugh... Geckos. They're coming after me!
Razhen: How did you end up being chased by them?
Almala: Gee, I don't know. Maybe, they tracked me down and considered me as their prey.
Changing the scene to Razhen*
Razhen: *Laughs hysterically* Serves you right, bug! That's what you get for not giving yourself to me.
Almala: Ugh... whatever. Just get in here and help me out! I'm serious!
Razhen: Fine! Fine! Where are you anyway?!
Almala: *Whispers to Razhen the name of the place*
Razhen: ... Oh, I see... That place...
Almala: Are you familiar with it?
Razhen: ...Err, No.But I'm going...
Almala: Please, hurry! There's something wrong with this place. (Almala wants to give more information. Yet, the hissing sound of the geckos is so strong that it overwhelms the sound of her voice in the call. Almala isn't able to continue the conversation further. Thus, she concludes the call immediately.)
Razhen downs the phone off his ear.*
Razhen: *Clicks* *Sigh* Sorry, master. Gonna run into something after this...
Dialogue ended*
Because such unforeseeable events happened to what he considers a bug (read: Almala), he has no choice but to leave without the knowledge of his master. But first, he has to finish all the dishes in the sink before he can leave.
Changing the scene to Razhen who turns his head back to the sink.*
Whilst wiping out the dishes, Razhen still wonders the place where he is going to meet up with Almala. Most of the people barely know about it as the area is quite mysterious.
"... Of all the places they can hide, why are they choosing that one? Just why?", he somehow remembered it.
Upon placing the last plate back on the holder, Razhen checks all the things before leaving the room. He decides to go back to his room so he prepares himself to go out.
Razhen turns off the lights and leaves the room. He closes the door soundly.*
Changing the scene to Razhen, walking through the hallway.*
At the hallway*
As soon as he keeps thinking about it, the dragon's expression has changed dramatically. His joyous expression, which he feels during the dinner with his companions, has turned into a serious demeanor.
"... (I have to help them... not only her but also them...)", he was concerned.
Eventually, he has made it to his room and so, he enters. The dragon opens the door and then, closes it soundly.*
Changing the scene to Warwick*
At the dining room*
The doctor passes by and sees Warwick sleeping in his chair. At first, the doctor wants to wake him up so the chimera can go back to his room, though he refrains himself from poking him for some reason.
"Sweet dreams, my dear.", he shut off the lights in the dining room before leaving.
The doctor closes the door quietly.*
"*Snores loudly* *Growls* *Snores loudly*", Warwick was completely unaware around him as he was heavily sleeping.
Perhaps he must've eaten a lot of food, served by the dragon, that drains him to exhaustion. He puts his hands onto his abdomen so he can comfort it.
Changing the scene to Warwick's mouth.*
Warwick is still snoring loudly. His uvula swings vigorously. Zooming into his mouth down somewhere.*
Somewhere inside Warwick's body*
Inside, his innards are much more active than usual for obvious reasons. For instance, his uvula swings energetically for every time the monster snores loudly. The two tubes, namely his larynx, also known as his voice box, and his esophagus have changed its width accordingly. His larynx has dramatically extended its width while his esophagus has done the opposite. This is because his body needs more air to breathe and to maintain his circulation normally. Due to his snoring, it may have been fairly difficult for his body to respirator clearly as his tongue is the main reason why he snores heavily while sleeping.
Going to his narrowed esophagus down to his stomach.*
Inside Warwick's stomach*
Somewhere, you have been able to get up and relax for a while. You take a deep breath to recover yourself from earlier. Even though the scent of air you breathe is not quite pleasant for some reason, you are still fortunate enough to survive the environment.
"*Deeply inhales and exhales* That was a close call, dad. Thank you...", you looked up to his sphincter.
You can hear him snoring loudly by just looking at his esophageal sphincter vibrating. It may feel uncomfortable to hear but it actually helps you wake up from your condition.
"*Stomach growling* Oh, I'm hungry. I forgot I didn't eat that much earlier.", you were hoping that the chimera would provide you some food.
Apparently, you can see a lot of foods stored in his stomach, though it may take a while for it to digest such a high intake of food. You can see his acid, breaking down the food upon physical contact. So it's best not to take a dip into the pool at the moment, even though his stomach recognizes you as a local to his body.
From a distance, you notice that there is a chest on the top of the food.*
"Hmmm... Is that a packed food for me?", you didn't hesitate to leap on the food.
Upon landing on the pile of food, you climb as fast as you can. While climbing, you can feel the pile sinking down to the pool so you waste no time trying to ascend before the top of it reaches the surface of the acid pool.
Upon reaching the top, you pick it up and open the box*
"Ah. Thank you, dad. I can finally eat...", you were happy that the box consisted of food prepared by the dragon.
Before the acid completely breaks down the food, you are able to reach the acid shore. Upon landing on the shore, you are currently deciding where to eat your dinner. Obviously, you feel uncomfortable eating at your current place for a valid reason.
Whilst thinking of a good place to eat, the monster's snoring is getting louder.*
"Yep. My food is going to spill if I eat here.", you took his stomach off your list.
You wonder if going down might be a better idea. You can already think of his rectus abdominus to be the perfect spot for you to eat undisturbed. Yet, it might be quite dim in the part as Warwick has put his hand onto the mentioned part. Thus, he covers his abdomen unintentionally.
"I suppose I can work with it.", you decided to go down without any doubts.
You go down by passing through the living room and proceed to slide down to the nearest section of his abdomen.*
Changing the scene to Warwick*
Warwick snores heavily.*
It seems that the monster is going to spend himself sleeping in the chair for the rest of the night. Obviously, the food must've made him unable to stand up as he has eaten a lot of him.
"*Snores* *Chuckles uncontrollably*", he suddenly chuckled.
He feels that something is tickling him on the inside. Reasonably, you are the only one who is responsible for it. Through some time, he manages to prevent himself from chuckling involuntarily. The stimulation has stopped as his abdomen gradually calms down from it.
"*Pants slowly* *Chuckles briefly* *Pants slowly and begins to snore loudly*", he felt relieved from stressful stimulation.
Changing the scene to Warwick's belly*
He couldn't let his hand go as he could still feel such stimulation, still triggers him, from the inside, though it's not that intense, unlike the recent. His furs in the affected part seem to be frizzled out that some hidden windows, which you have installed to him, have been exposed. His right hand is still intact on his abdomen, just in case there is another unwanted stimulation.
Because of his loud snoring, he is doing abdominal breathing, where his abdomen inflates, when inhaled, and deflates, when exhaled.*
Warwick still snores loudly.*
Slowly zooming into his belly.*
Back on the inside.*
As soon as you have entered one of the sections, you look for a spot where you can eat peacefully. The section is quite roomy that you can't even decide where to take it. However, there is one spot where the light is able to shine through his flesh. You remember that you have installed transparent windows by the time you first arrive.
"And, I found a perfect spot to eat.", you had decided.
Before establishing your stuff, you check through the window which the light is able to shine through, though the ray is fairly weak because the lights at the dining room have already shut off.
"Ah. These rays will let me be able to see what I'm eating. Thanks, dad.", you were grateful to him.
For some reason, the monster has made gaps between his fingers, though he is unaware of it. You take this opportunity to eat your dinner near the window. Upon setting things up beside the window, you savor your moment by not wasting your time eating. Ironically, you take your feast slowly as the taste has delighted you with such favorable tastes.
"*Munches and gulps* Ah. Nothing more comfortable than eating here. I love it!", you enjoyed spending time with it.
For now, you take this opportunity to feast your dinner with the monster guarding you outside of his own body.
Briefly, you look outside the window to see the scenery from his innards.*
Off-screen briefly.*
Starting the scene somewhere in the city*
Meanwhile, the dragon has successfully gone outside upon being called by the person to whom he considered as a prey to him. He passes through the streets and climbs up to the roof of one of the structures.
Razhen stops briefly and takes a view above.*
"This must be here somewhere...", he tried to recall where exactly it was.
With every structure he jumps in, his heart couldn't stop pounding vigorously as if there is something that bothers him. His beating is getting stronger the moment he moves farther from his home, or perhaps his master's home.
Upon stopping somewhere, Razhen looks down with his eyes glowing brightly.*
"... *Hissing* (There it is.)", he jumped down to reach it.
He lands down into the ground without hesitation. The alley is so dim that one can barely see around with its naked eye. Fortunately for Razhen, his glowing eyes enable him to see such darkness. In his perspective, he sees nothing but a dead end.
"(Hmmmm... I know there's a lever here.)", he already knew how to find it.
Unlike Almala, Razhen easily pulls the lever that triggers the conspicuous wall to reveal the passage. As soon as the wall opens, he confidently enters. Unbeknownst to him, the wall closes upon passing through.
Somewhere on the passageway.*
Razhen walks along the path where it is filled with septic pipes which contain toxic substances that might fume occasionally. The place is quite hazardous to any dwellers who have dared to pass the path. As for Razhen, however, he doesn't mind using it as he is unaffected by such consequences. Perhaps his body is immune to the content because his anatomy is already mutated.
Eventually, Razhen reaches the other side of the passageway.*
"*Inhales deeply* Ah. Yep, this is the place.", he undoubtedly went out.
Upon entering, all he currently sees are nothing but a pile of junkyards. The place reeks of poverty that only few people can survive, though some of them have already adapted to the environment. For the dragon, though, the place is surprisingly familiar to him.
Razhen enters the first street.*
"*Hisses silently* It's quiet... Too quiet...", he was surprised.
Perhaps he is only able to recall there, filled with people dwelling within the streets. He can still sense the traces of those people, yet the dragon wonders how it has ended up. He only hears nothing but a wind passing through his ears as it is like breezing in silence.
Razhen investigates the first street. Yet, he hasn't found anything suspicious. Thus, he leaves the place.*
Moments later, Razhen suddenly hears screeching sounds which are getting louder the deeper he explores. He doesn't know where it comes from.
"*Hissing silently* ... They're chasing something... or someone...", he saw a group of individuals and went after.
The dragon barely knows what those creatures are chasing, but he presumes that they're chasing Almala, to whom he considers as his prey. He undoubtedly tracks the group so the latter might guide him to her.
Razhen goes down to four feet and runs through the walls.*
Changing the scene to Almala*
On the other hand, Almala is being chased by the group as she is spotted for some reason. She keeps manipulating her direction so she can confuse those pursuers trying to get her grasp. However, it isn't enough for her to escape from them.
"*Panting* Man, what did I do wrong this time? *Panting*", she was running away for her life.
Unfortunately, Almala has reached the dead end. She has no other option to escape as she is finally cornered by them. In addition, she has already been exhausted by running for life. Yet, she doesn't want to give up that easily.
"You want to eat me? Now, come and fight me first!", she unsheathed her weapon and threatened those creatures.
Even though the group backs off from her, they have yet to give up their food for nothing. One of those screeches and attempts to attack her.
A gecko snarls and quickly charges at her, but the lady is able to dodge such a swift attack.*
"*Almala grunts*", she countered it off with a simple slash attack.
She manages to cut its tail, yet the gecko is somehow resilient to such pain it receives. Its eyes glow brightly as it wants to remember that moment.
Some geckos have suddenly attacked with their vicious claws to her, albeit Almala deflects them and successfully avoids the slash.*
"Oh-hoh! Doing tag teams, huh?", Almala wasn't surprised about that.
She dances the group with her blade unsheathed from her pocket. Her blade is sharp enough to ward them as she is able to damage them, despite being exhausted from those running. She is somehow stoic upon learning her past that encourages her to fight for someone.
She successfully cuts off another tail of a gecko. She can hear that gecko screeching in pain. As a result, there is an opening for her to flee from them.*
"Hmph. Now my chance!", she quickly managed to escape them.
Although her running is much slower than before, she tries to lose her own scent so the group may be unable to track her down easily. She runs as fast as she can until...
"Ow! What did I end up with?", she bumped at something that made her stop running.
She realizes that she has been stopped by a giant foot, similar to a dragon. She can see those claws, sharp enough to slash anyone who tries to threaten it. In addition, she can see the sole of the foot as the foot is currently tapping. She doesn't hesitate to looks up, only to realize that the foot belongs to Razhen. The dragon has timely come to her.
"So you have arrived, derg.", Almala greeted him.
The dragon grins and he picks her up with hand, placing her on the top of his snout.*
Changing the scene to Almala sitting in front of Razhen's eyes*
Dialogue*
Razhen's pupils focus on the lady.*
Razhen: Glad I found 'ya, bug. What happened to ya?
Almala: I've been currently chased down by those pesky rodents.
Razhen: What kind of rodent, bug?
Almala: Ugh... Geckos like you.
Razhen: *Laughs* Serves you right, bug! *Laughs*
Almala: That wasn't even funny!
Razhen: *Giggles* Look. Even my fellow geckos find you chewy and tasty.
Almala: Ugh.. I shouldn't have come to this area in the first place if it wasn't that guy I followed.
Razhen: Well, did you find him here?
Almala: Yes, I did. We just need to go that thing. *Pinpoints the direction.*
Razhen: Hmph. That was easy. Let's go then!
Razhen and Almala don't even waste time going to the destination. Shortly, Razhen stops as he senses something.*
Razhen and Almala are hearing screeching sounds.*
Almala: Not again...
Razhen: Yep, they're coming. *His eyes glow brightly*
Eventually, the two have spotted a group of geckos trying to pursue Almala. Their eyes glow as they want to get the lady off from Razhen. One gecko attempts to approach Razhen and tackles the latter. While at it, the gecko screeches to rally its comrades.*
Razhen: Oh no, you don't. *Grunts* *He immediately fights back, sending down the gecko.*
The other geckos have started to get close to Razhen.*
Razhen: You want a piece of me, huh?! Well come and fight me, vermin! *Roars* *His eyes turn reddish.*
His roar has made all the geckos flee in terror upon realizing that they are messing up with the wrong person.*
Razhen: *Slowly panting from that roar* *His eyes go back to its original color.* ... And don't come back!
Almala: ...
Razhen: And that's how you handle them.
Almala: I'm impressed, derg. Come on. Let's get going. We have no time to lose.
Razhen: Heh. Alright! I'll camouflage this time!
He conceals himself and Almala within the shadows, unable to see them through the naked eye. The dragon effortlessly walks along the wall whilst the lady holds herself by staying inside one of Razhen's nostrils, just to take a swift ride.*
Razhen's nose moving*
Almala: Man! It's too sticky here! Did you regularly clean your schnoze, derg?
Razhen: Heh. I'm going to be pleased if you clean it for me.
Almala: No, thanks. I prefer going back to my own size.
Razhen: Hmph. What a witty girl bug you are!
Almala: *Sigh* Just get going, derg.
Razhen climbs to the rooftop to briefly take a better view of their destination. Momentarily, he stops somewhere and his pupils focus on his nose.*
Razhen: Which building are we heading for Almala?
Almala briefly comes out from Razhen's nostril and jumps on the top of his snout. Razhen's pupils focus on Almala.*
Almala: Over there, derg! *Pinpoints the factory* That's where we're heading for.
Upon knowing the location, Razhen briefly goes silent.*
Almala: Is there something wrong, derg?
Razhen: ... That factory didn't exist here, back then. I wonder why those people have chosen this place to build such an industrial structure.
Almala jumps down from his snout and lands on the top of his foot. She sits between Razhen's toes and leans herself to take cover.*
Almala: Beats me. I also wonder about that, too! Of all the places I've been, this is the first time I've seen this kind of factory building in a terrible place to establish.
Razhen: Yeah... A terrible place to live... (for humans...)
Almala: Is there something wrong, derg? You seem kinda familiar with it.
Razhen: ...
Almala: Take your time, Razhen.
Razhen: ... No. I didn't know about this place until now. Now come on, Almala. Let's go to the factory!
Almala: *Nods*
Razhen picks up Almala as the latter enters one of the dragon's nostrils. Razhen leaves the rooftop and runs along the walls unseen by any dwellers.*
Dialogue ended*
Soon after, the two have arrived in front of the factory. As expected, there are many securities guarding the front as if the two can barely pass them. It is highly impossible for them to fight directly due to obvious reasons.
Razhen, while invisible, looks at his nose.*
"('Ya got any other plans, bug?)", he was hoping for another way to infiltrate the facility.
Sounds are going out from his nose.*
"(I'm pretty sure there's another way of it. Try going to the rear side.)", the lady gave useful hints to him.
Razhen gently snorts, preventing Almala from accidentally expelled out of his nose.*
"(Got it! Hang in there, booger!)", he comically teased the lady.
"(Whatever...)", she concluded.
The dragon plans to go to the rear side accordingly. Yet, it might be harder for him to get there as the vicinity in the outer area is tightly secured. Fortunately, his camouflage makes him go around the area, unseen by the securities guarding it.
(To those who have wondered about the securities, they are fully armed with radioactive chemicals which they are capable of mutating any unauthorized trespassers passing through them, chemically "neutralizing" them in their own unique way. They are wearing sturdy armor which mitigates from those weapons they are taking damage. Obviously, simple bullets and small weapons are ineffective against their attire.)
Razhen sneaks them up and successfully makes it to the rear side.*
At the rear side of the factory.*
"(*Hisses silently* We got a problem here, bug!)", the dragon stopped in front of the rear door.
Apparently, the dragon arrives at the rear side of the factory undetected. Even though there are few guards protecting the door, it is impossible for Razhen to get in because the door is surprisingly too small for him to fit in. Moreover, Razhen senses that there are hidden traps set somewhere nearby as his scales are acting strangely.
"(Yep, I can't even pass through the rear side. What are we going to do now, booger?)", he was so eager to infiltrate the structure.
His nose tingles as he can feel Almala, thinking of another way to enter the factory without using the front and rear side. He tries his best not to accidentally expel her out as it might break his camouflage. Almala, on the other hand, takes a view from the perspective of the dragon's nose and sits on his nostril sill.
"(Over there, derg! I see an open window up there!)", Almala pinpointed.
He looks up and confirms that there is another access to infiltrate the factory.*
"(Heh. I got this, booger! Hang on, tight! You're taking a coster ride in my schnoze. Hehe.)", Razhen started climbing the wall.
While climbing, he remains vigilant as there could be any traps lurking within the walls. Upon arrival, he examines the window to ensure that there aren't any traps connected once it opens. Assured enough to open, Razhen carefully unlocks the window and attempts not to make sound so he can get in without the security familiarizing his sound.
Razhen sneaks in and carefully closes the window, entering the factory successfully.*
Somewhere in the factory.*
The dragon checks all the corners of the room so he and Almala, who is currently inside his nose, can expose themselves from their camouflage. Almala goes out of Razhen's nose and leaps up on the top of Razhen's snout.
Almala approaches Razhen's vision.*
Changing the scene to Almala, who confronts Razhen's eyes.*
Razhen's pupils focus on Almala*
Dialogue*
Almala: Hold on. Before we tackle our plan, I have to let you know that I left a device hanging in your schnoze so I could easily locate you, derg.
Razhen: Now, I know why my nose is kinda ticklish. But what about you, booger? Do you have any device that I can trace you with?
Almala: Yes. I'll put this device into your head, particularly your left ear, so we can communicate with each other. Just press it when you need help. I already explored some parts of this factory while you're enjoying your dinner at your master's.
Razhen: I see.
Almala: I hate to discuss this but may I ask you about those geckos? For sure you are part gecko and part dragon, right?
Razhen: Eh? Sure. What's the prob with them? Are they wandering around this factory?
Almala: I'm afraid they are, derg. The group, that you ward off, is one of the creatures residing here. They spotted me when I went to their territory. I tried escaping from their territory, but they were trying to pursue me from the other parts of the factory. Because of that, I was forced to get out immediately. Despite that, they were still after me until you'd come and scare them off.
Razhen: Oh. So that's why you were calling for help.
Almala: Yeah. I thank you for that. Anyway, do you have a good solution for those geckos so they can leave me alone.
Razhen: *Grins* Heh. I have... but you have to accept yourself with it.
Almala: What to accept, derg?
Razhen: Surrender yourself to be my prey, from now on.
Almala: Err... What?! Heck, No!
Razhen: Hehe, That's what I thought. I expected you were going to refuse that.
Almala: Do you have any idea on how I suffered from you?
Razhen: *Giggles* No idea. But seriously, we, geckos, are usually possessive.
Almala: Ugh...
Razhen: *Snickers* Yes, you heard that. POSSESSIVE.
Almala: Explain to me your solution.
Razhen: Oh-hoh. Alright, I'll explain it to ya. I'll put you into my mouth then gobble you up.
Almala: Wait what?! Are you going to EAT me again?
Razhen: To be fair, I want to eat you and be part of me, BUT not for now. I am "marking" you with my own scent so no other geckos may pursue you anymore.
Almala: ... What is "marking" to you?
Razhen: *Smirks* Heh. Shall we start so I can show you my "marking"?
Almala: ... Fine, I'm all yours. I'm accepting myself to be your prey from now on.
Razhen grabs Almala with his hand. He places his hand right in front of his mouth. He slowly opens his maw with his tongue prepared.*
Changing the scene to the perspective of Razhen's uvula*
Razhen: Hop in! There's not much time to waste.
Although Almala is peeved enough with this stuff, she reluctantly agrees to hop into the maw of the dragon. Upon entering the dragon's mouth, Razhen slowly closes it. His tongue secretes saliva and bathes Almala with it. Even though he wants to swallow the lady, because the taste delights the dragon, he tries not to do it, as he promises to her.*
Almala: *She has been currently wrestled by his tongue.* (Ugh... I should've preferred being eaten by those creatures other than this thing.)
Changing the scene to Razhen.*
Razhen: *Gobbles* (Hmmmm... Yes... Finally, you're mine now...)
The dragon secretly enjoys this moment as if he has won their fight, regardless of the situation.*
(I claim your senses so no one will ever claim you again, booger.)
Shortly after, he gently expels Almala out of his maw.*
Almala: Ugh. Dragon breath... *She is covered by Razhen's sticky saliva.*
Razhen: *Smirks* There you go. They definitely won't bother you anymore.
Almala: It's disgusting, derg. Is this your "marking"?
Razhen: *Chuckling* Yep. You're officially mine now. Those wild geckos will barely recognize you now that you belong to me as a gecko, too.
Almala: Ugh... That's saliva you have bathed me. *She notices bite marks in her limbs.* What's up with these bites, anyway?
Razhen: Heh. Those marks, that I've bitten you, are just protection. Even if they still chase you, those marks will ward them off once they see it on your limbs. In other words, they consider you as a rebel, able to repel being eaten.
Almala: Oh, whatever.
Razhen: *Snickering* That's enough for this, where do we start? What's with this room?
Almala: Currently, we are in the defective room where all the scraps are stored here.
Razhen: *Looks around the room* Oh. Now I know why there are plenty of junks here. Do you know what product manufactures here?
Almala: Sadly, no. Those geckos had already ruined my plan to see the product.
Razhen: Maybe we should head to that room. Do you know where it is?
Almala: I'm afraid not. I couldn't leave tracks here for some reason.
Razhen: I see... Perhaps we should split up.
Almala: Good idea. If I remember correctly, this room is connected to two rooms and there are two ways to get out of here. This door, for instance, leads to the hallway, where there might be guards wandering. The other leads to the inventory room. Unfortunately, I am the only one who can enter that room from here since only a micro like myself can enter.
Razhen: Eh. I guess I have no choice but to barge in with this door.
Almala: I guess so. Anyway, you can contact me if there's any problem within the premises, got it?
Razhen: ... Alright. (Looks like I'll be on my own for now, master.) Be careful out here, booger.
Almala: You too, derg. I'm sure I won't be bothered by the geckos this time.
Razhen: Heh. Good for you. Don't forget you are permanently my prey, as you promise.
Almala: ... Fine, whatever.
Dialogue*
And so, the two have split up as they continue to investigate how the factory constructs in such a desolate place for most people to live there. Razhen conceals himself before leaving the room, while Almala enters through the hole, leading to the inventory room.
Razhen closes the door quietly.*
Changing the scene to invisible Razhen*
At the hallway*
The dragon crawls along the walls so he can easily prevent himself from making footsteps on the floor. While at it, he spots some guards wandering the hallway, as Almala correctly stated to him.
"(Yep. This will be harder than I thought. *Grins* I like it.)", he admitted that it might be hard for him to explore within the premises.
Yet, his determination keeps his motivation elevated as he wants to know more of its secrets lurk within the factory. Even though he wants to get rid of them, just to cross the hallway easily, it's best not to make unnecessary fights as it may worsen their objectives to be accomplished.
Razhen smirks at them.*
"(Think you can catch me with those silly toys of yours?)", the dragon quietly mocked them.
For now, the dragon is figuring out how to pass through the guards without alarming them.
