134 Such beautiful weather today (2/2)

\”Wait, wait, wait! It's not because of that... Fuck, I will just tell you and get this over with. But let me lit one up first\” Linri said after taking out a pack of cigarettes from his backpack. He took out and lit it with a fire bullet. It actually looked cool in a way.

\”You should stop smoking that damn thing it will- ah\” said Brie while sitting next to him. Then she noticed her mistake and shut her mouth.

\”No worries. I don't mind dying that much. I already knew this would happen when I signed up\” said Linri was patting her head.

\”So you really are gonna die huh?\” said Brie with a sort of melancholy in her tone.

\”Who said anything about dying? I never make a losing deal. If I want I can cure myself tomorrow\”

\”No need to lie to me.\” Brie hugged her legs and lowered her head. He really didn't think she would be this upset. He took a puff from his cig.

\”I wasn't lying. Anyway, where to start. How about I tell you about my illness. I promise at the end everything is going to tie up to why you shouldn't date that blind bastard\”

\”Okay\”

\”So, you remember about how I told you that I was a Kitsune right? Well, that was somewhat of a lie\”

\”Huh?\”

\”I said somewhat! I am actually a half-kitsune and a half-werewolf. Normally that's something that shouldn't happen. Even if they have kids, they either shouldn't have any powers or have one of the two. But I possess both of their powers. Do you know why?\” Brie shook her head.

\”It's because I made a deal with ancient deities. In exchange for power, they would give me part of their own. However, the powers they bestowed me actually awakened both of my bloodlines. And the more I use my powers the stronger they get\”

\”Isn't that a good thing?\” Linri took another puff.

\”*Exhale* No. Because the Fox and the Wolf can't coexist together. They are constantly fighting inside of me. If they get strong enough their fight will kill me. That's why I only have a month left at most\”

\”So that's why\”

\”Don't be so downcast. Haven't I told you that I have a plan? You see my mom is a genius in magic. She is devising a ritual to combine both bloodlines and make a brand new race. I decided to name it Woxen. Since you know wolf and a fox become wox, and someone who comes from a wox would be woxen. See, I told you I won't die\”

\”But what if your mom can't create that ritual?\”

\”No worries, I am sure she will because I wrote it that way. I am actually one of the people that created this world\”

\”Yeah, right. That would make you a god wouldn't it?\”

\”Actually I thought so at first but it doesn't really work that way. Anyway, let me tell you a story. I used to be a college student named Maxwell Walker. In my teenager years, I RP'ed in an online club. You know what RP means right?\”

\”Nope\”

\”It means roleplaying. You know like those games but instead of with visuals we control our characters through words. Basically, we would write down what our character would do in any given situation and others would also do the same. Name of the club I played in was Autumnfall Highschool and my character's name was Linri Harclaw. Can you guess where I am coming from?\”

\”Pfft, so you are saying you are like a main character from those reincarnation novels\”

\”Not exactly. Because I technically didn't die. My body was high jacked by the OG Linri. So now he is living as Max while I am inside his body\”

\”So you are trapped inside this world?\”

\”Maybe? Who knows? He and the others got strong enough to steal our bodies so shouldn't we be able to do the same?\”

\”There are others like you?\”

\”Yeah, and you already know two of them. For confidentiality sake, I can't give others' names but Jaime and Fosse are also like me. That's why you can't date Fosse. He is actually too old for you. Oh yeah, fun fact; Jaime was also the one who created you\”

\”I don't believe you one bit but let's say what you are saying is true. Does that mean my life is like this because of her enjoyment?\” Brie looked a little angry when she asked that question. I guess this was the natural response when you learnt that your whole life was written for someone's entertainment.

\”Not exactly but she had a part in it. You were actually conceived when another friend of ours Diego wanted to make a joint character. Meaning two characters with intersecting backgrounds. You and Jaime can be called one. Since you know, you grew up together. It was Diego who created Tory. He was somewhat obsessed with demons you see. All of his characters had something to do with them. At first, Jaime didn't know it would be like that. Though considering the other two she should have guessed\”

\”Why are you telling me all this?\”

\”Because I need someone to lend me an ear\” Linri's eyes looked empty like he had given up on his life.

\”I can't trust the others because they each have their own agenda. I can't talk with Jaime because she is angry with me and as for Kris? Who would take that old fart seriously? So that only leaves you. Actually, if you hadn't called me today we wouldn't even be having this conversation. I guess it was a spur of the moment decision. I might come to regret it in the future\” said Linri while smiling. It was a lonely smile. He was honestly sick of everything. His will was slowly crumbling away.

\”So that was why?\” replied a melodious voice. Linri's back instantly covered in cold sweat. His face paled and his hands started to shake.

\”That would explain your soul\” the same melodious voice talked again. His mouth became dry and he had a hard time swallowing. He should have noticed. The connection he had opened at the class was still open. How could he make such a crucial mistake at this moment!

\”H-hi Solas? Such beautiful weather we have today isn't it?\”