Take was just about to get off the rock and head into the forest before Blair eventually joined him, giving her a hard stare from where he sat, “What do you mean?” he asked, completely oblivious to what she saw in his eyes moments ago, “You heard everything that’s going on, with that we-sa thing in the forest...” Something wanted him to get out of that spot and avoid Blair and the conversation, but he was too distracted by his thoughts of going after the creature.
Blair bit her tongue, repressing the urge to snap at him. "Not about the we-sa," she muttered. Maybe it was nothing. Maybe I should just leave him alone. It could have been the sun or something...or...or a shadow. He's sealed away, he can't escape, so...it's fine it's just...Love, I don't know who you think you're kidding. You know what you saw...
Take stood up immediately, confusion shone on his face. So it did weaken? He got out? He stood there speechless, trying to think of a possible answer that made sense, “Maybe...” he furrowed his brows, looking around as if it would aid him. Eventually settling his gaze on her seriously, “When we became kids... it probably messed up the seal or undid it when I became my age again” he explained, And he can see everything again, especially Blair He tore his eyes away and jumped off the boulder, walking towards the line of trees, “I can’t worry about that damn thing right now.. I need to find the monster...” he muttered under his breath, curling his fingers into tight fists.
"Great." Blair hissed under her breath, and flung herself off the bolder, following after him. "No, you're not." She cut him off, walking directly in front of him. She faced him, her eyes flickering golden. "You can't go after that thing by yourself. Did you not hear Korim? It takes people who are alone." She shook her head. "We'll be leaving soon, I'm sure. With the group, and it'll be safer. Right now, you need to stay here."
Take stopped when Blair got right in front of him, “And what are we gonna do Blair? Walking around like idiots asking random people if they’ve seen missing kids and then what? Wait around for something to come up? Screw that, I’m going right to the damn source” he snapped harshly, his voice rising into a near yell as he pointed into the forest. He walked around her, progressing further, “I’m tired of not being able to do anything to find the kids, and by going by myself maybe that stupid kid snatcher will show up and I’ll find out if they’re still alive or not..” he muttered.
“Yes...” Korim paused, thinking, sadness and happiness swirling in his brain. His uncle, Edon... the chance to get him back.
The boy unpeeled himself from the ground. Blood dripped down his chin from where he bit his tongue. He yelped, calling for reinforcements. Other boys and men with whips arrived, snapping them, chasing the harpy down, shouting.
"And get yourself killed in the process!" Blair snarled, golden flickering wildly in her eyes. "I know you want to figure this out. I do too, Take. Emma is in with those kids. Possibly hurt. Possibly dead." She paused, chest heaving as she followed him, grabbing his wrist roughly. "But who knows how many of those things are, or how dangerous they are. And I can't lose you to those thing too." She took a deep breath, her voice trembling at the last sentence. She collected herself the best she could, her eyes fading back to yellow. "You can go. But I'm not staying here if you do, I won't sit around worrying. But I don't think this is a good idea, it's best if we just wait..."
Aella eyed him warily, her eyes narrowed. "Why?" She questioned. Why would he want to go? Don't trust him.
“A lot of my friends and family were taken by the we-sa, and I’d like to help you get them back. And I’d really like to get out of this place. I’ve never left the village before. I’d like to see world. And...” Korim’s mouth curled into a one-sided grin. “You probably need a translator. Not to mention, a guide.”
Take turned back around to face her, his wrist in her firm grasp. “I can handle it, I’ve already made up my mind... plus I’m not asking for your permission” He smiled confidently, looking down at her. “I’ll see you soon, alright?” his tone more endearing now, refusing to say a proper goodbye as he brought a free hand to her cheek caressingly. He knew he wouldn’t see Blair again for a while especially since he was going deep into the forest, and the group would be departing somewhere else soon. He hoped that if he found the kids no matter state what they were in, he and the group would rejoin again.
