Okay, where the hell am I?
The frustration in her voice was evident, though her comment was directed at none but herself. Lainie was completely and utterly lost. The storm had really turned her around, and to top it all off, she was pretty sure her ankle was broken. It had swollen so thoroughly she hated to look at it, and would stand for no pressure at all.
She wasn't aware she had company until after she'd blurted her irritable thoughts, however. The wayward Tauhou turned just in time to catch sight of another through the darkness. The figure was cloaked in shadow, but under the faint moonlight Lainie could tell the stranger was slim, and very red. Uh... hello?
She called out, ears already pinning to her head in embarrassment.
The answer erased any hope doubt Lainie had as to whether or not the stranger had heard her. Fortunately, she seemed kind enough— even if that was a strange question. Nothing right now,
She answered with a snort, gesturing slightly with her muzzle to her swollen ankle. I'm lost— well, obviously.
I just got used to being on that stupid island and now I'm not anywhere near the coast!
The words spilled from her unbidden, and she took a few limping steps to close the distance between them. If the red girl hadn't wanted to hear all her woes, well, too bad. Shouldn't have asked what's good when everything was shit. There was no unfriendliness to her tone, though; only frustration and self-pity. My ankle hurts and I'm hungry. So, nothing is good— it's all shit and I hate it. Nice to meet you.
Lucky for the red girl, Lainie actually hadn't dumped her entire life story; just the past month or so. She was still too strung out and, honestly, hangry to feel bad or embarrassed yet, but she was grateful for the other girl's offer. She nodded slowly. I— I'd appreciate that. Thank you.
What was it with every stranger she met being ridiculously helpful, anyway? Maybe the wolves around here all shared a savior complex; not that it bothered her too much. Lainie plopped herself down a little ungracefully, studying the stranger. Oh, uh... I'm Lainie. You?