[His and Nekane's home wasn't far from the center of the city. He's not sure if it was in the range or protection by the gods or if it survived out of sheer dumb luck. Honestly, it still feels like they all survived out of sheer dumb luck.
But then, they didn't all survive. There were plenty of robotic residents lost to the worms. He doesn't even know how many offworlders might have been killed. And that thought sticks with him, with a few faces in mind but just one in particular.
There's a scratching at the door. He goes to it with one hand on his knife at his "belt". With the other hand, he opens the door up. There, on his doorstep, is a wolf.]
Cliff...!
[His face immediately breaks into relief, almost looking like he could cry. He steps forward, automatically reaching out, remembering himself and what they both can't stand, and then he draws his hands back to his heart.]
Terrible Twos
But then, they didn't all survive. There were plenty of robotic residents lost to the worms. He doesn't even know how many offworlders might have been killed. And that thought sticks with him, with a few faces in mind but just one in particular.
There's a scratching at the door. He goes to it with one hand on his knife at his "belt". With the other hand, he opens the door up. There, on his doorstep, is a wolf.]
Cliff...!
[His face immediately breaks into relief, almost looking like he could cry. He steps forward, automatically reaching out, remembering himself and what they both can't stand, and then he draws his hands back to his heart.]
You're alive. I was so worried.