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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 8, 2019 1:56:15 GMT -6
Out in the forest, where the trees and other plants grew thickest, there stood a giant ancient tree. In the hollow of this lived a strange yet mysterious creature known as an Alraune but her actual name was Celine.
Celine was a plant-human hybrid girl who lived in the jungle amongst the plants and animals. The upper half of her body was human-like with a soft yellow skin tone, an hourglass figure, and her hands were coated green until it fades back to yellow on her arms. She had burgundy colored hair styled in an updo royal braid, ebony-colored eyes, and slim lips.
Celine’s lower-half was all vines tinted blue and green in various places. She was also attached to a red flower big enough to bathe two people at once. In the center of the flower was honey-colored nectar that also pooled around the flower like a moat. Strange as it sounds, Celine could move around if she wanted to. She just had to bury herself and she could travel underground. If not she had plenty of vines that she could control with just a thought.
Celine was just lying around, feeling a little bored in this late afternoon. Little did she realize that someone was coming her way.
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Post by softscales on Aug 8, 2019 2:14:24 GMT -6
A small figure made a breeze to shuffle the plants it was passing deep in the jungle. Far from any human settlement or built path. The figure drops to the ground. It was a small human child. A little girl no older than twelve. Her name was Emma. She had raven black hair that was cut just passed her chin but was held with a yellow headband. It was slipping free after the jostle from the tumble, but Emma fixed it right away. Her coco eyes wear puffy and her face was smeared with dirt and tear stains. Proof of she had been crying for a while and not just because she fell down. Emma picks herself up and finds her tan colored simple clothes which was just a raggy shirt and shorts was tearing. They were already in bad shape before but she can have them tear completely, for their the only clothes she has. Emma had just escaped from some mean people and maybe was careless in forgetting to bring anything with her. Like say clothes, food, or anything to help her survive here in the jungle. "I have to keep going. I have nowhere else to be and I can't go back." She brushes her top and starts going forward. This time at a walking pace.
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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 8, 2019 2:30:41 GMT -6
As she walked on, Emma hadn't realized that she had stepped on a vine which triggered a signal to the resting alraune that something was coming her way. Celine's eyes flew open and she sat up. What could that be, Celine wondered.
The alraune could only guess at this point but just be on the safe side, Celine had her giant flower close its petals around her, keeping her hidden. The alraune then had smaller flower blossom and released their pheromones to lure the creature here. If it turned out to be hostile, Celine was certainly strong enough to defend herself but if it turns out to be a weaker animal... well, she'll just have to see what happens.
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Post by softscales on Aug 8, 2019 2:40:25 GMT -6
Emma suddenly smells something sweet. Curious, she tries to find where it was coming from. After pushing aside a tall fern she saw some small pretty flowers. Emma steps over the log in her way and comes closer to the flowers. They were so pretty with their simple or blended colors. It actually helped lift her spirit a little. She picks one and sniffs it. She then remembers that she needs to find some food and a new home. Getting off her knees she takes the one flower she plucked and puts it in her hair to keep it. But after taking one step away she then thinks about that maybe she should pick other to take. She sits back down and thinks about which one she liked best to take.
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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 8, 2019 12:36:31 GMT -6
When Celine saw the human girl, she was very surprised. Celine knew what humans were of course, and their nature, but she had rarely seen one all the way out here. The alraune's first instincts were to scare the child away and let her be some else's problem but then Celine noticed Emma's state. Her clothes were old and torn, her eyes and cheeks puffy and her hair was a mess, obviously this child was lost... and possibly hungry.
Celine had vines that reached in far places in the jungle, one such vine was close to an apple tree, it took three and brought them back to the alraune. She had the apples roll by the girl's feet and moved the vine away before Emma could see it.
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Post by softscales on Aug 8, 2019 22:51:08 GMT -6
Emma was so distracted that when the apples made a thump as the hit the ground, it started her a little. She wondered where they came from. Maybe they fell from the tree above her. But sadly for her, she was ignorant that apples don’t grow in trees so tall you can’t see them. Emma crawls over to the pile and picks up one of the fruits. It looked good. Skin wasn’t rotting and wasn’t dirty. She gave a shy first bite. Followed by more hungry bites. It was so good and juicy that helped her thirst as well as her hunger.
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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 9, 2019 0:31:36 GMT -6
Celine felt good to help the girl's hunger and judging by the way she was tearing the fruit apart, it was very much appreciated. Perhaps now would be an optimal time for introductions. Still hiding in the closed flower, Celine spoke up.
"Hello, my dear..."
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Post by softscales on Aug 9, 2019 0:34:08 GMT -6
Again Emma was startled when she heard the voice, she dropped the apple. She looked side to side to find who was talking to her.
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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 9, 2019 0:48:45 GMT -6
"Now, now, there's no need to be afraid my dear, I mean you no harm," Celine said gently.
The alraune was tempted to use her vines to comfort the girl but decided against it... for now.
"What is your name?" Celine asked.
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Post by softscales on Aug 9, 2019 0:54:19 GMT -6
She was about to answer, but remembered what her parents told her about talking to strangers. She kept her lips shut and shook her head no.
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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 9, 2019 1:12:25 GMT -6
"No?" Celine wondered aloud.
The alraune thought for a moment before she started to get an idea.
"Ah, I see. Well, my name is Celine and I'll only let you see me if you tell me your name." Celine paused for a moment to let the girl think it over, "If you let me, I can also help you but only if you want it."
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Post by softscales on Aug 9, 2019 1:17:15 GMT -6
Emma holds a finger to her lips thinking. The one has told her their name, are they still a stranger then? ”Em, Emma,” she said, still a little afraid. But with the way thing were isn’t hard to be brave.
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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 9, 2019 1:22:49 GMT -6
Just in case the situation calls for it, Celine had a vine slip behind the girl so she couldn't run away.
"Would you like to see me, Emma?" Celine asked.
She knows she said she would, but it couldn't hurt to ask.
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Post by softscales on Aug 9, 2019 1:27:29 GMT -6
Emma nods her head humming a mmuhhm. She didn’t notice the vine at all
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Post by BurgundyBoa on Aug 9, 2019 1:37:31 GMT -6
"All right but remember that I mean you no harm," Celine said.
The large flower opened slowly to reveal the alraune. Celine tried to put on a friendly and calm smile for the girl.
"Hello, Emma."
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