Abby didn't respond past nodding yet though her breathing was becoming steadier. Another minute and she was back to a more normal state.
She didn't really know what to say yet but she smiled at Caleb for coming in.
Caleb smiled back. He warily looked at Nyt, still not completely sure of the situation.
Nyt sighed as Abby's breathing went back to normal. "Now let's patch up that leg." She said, having Abby sit back down on the couch.
”Ok.” Abby let Nyt take her back to the couch before looking at Caleb. ”I’m glad you decided to come in but next time; use the door.” She teased with a wink. ”Now, what are you doing all the way out here, Caleb?”
Nyt began to wrap Abby's leg. She figured she would let them speak to each other without her rambling.
"Scouting since you didn't come back," Caleb said, shifting uncomfortably. "Without a report, we couldn't make camp. People got worried. Since you didn't come back we thought there might be big animals or Aliens nearby." He said glancing at Nyt wrapping Abby's leg. "Well, they weren't wrong."
Abby's eyes widened before she facepalmed. ”I forgot about the report! I'm sorry Caleb. Between my leg and the storm, I wouldn't have been able to get back on my own. I know that’s not an excuse but…” She shrugged helplessly. ”Then Nyt found me hiding in her shed and let me stay the night.” She couldn't stop the faint blush at the memory.
"Well, what was I supposed to do? Leave you out there with a bleeding leg and in the cold shop." She asked as she finished wrapping it up.
"Seeing your circumstances I think it's a valid reason why you didn't come back." He said shrugging
”Hey, I'm not complaining here.” Abby smiled. ”It gave us an opportunity to talk. And, Caleb, I'm glad you understand.” Her expression turned thoughtful. ”You won't tell anyone about Nyt, right? Last thing we want is a raiding party to come to her house. I mean you can say that there is an Alien living nearby but…” Abby trailed off, running a hand through her hair.
Caleb thought over it a bit. He sighed. "I won't tell them," He said after a bit.
Nyt got up and walked off to put the supplies back away.
Abby visibly relaxed at Caleb’s words. ”Thank you. I owe you for this.” She paused for a minute before speaking again. ”I think it's time we try for peace, instead of fear.”
"Alright?" He said, not completely sure what she was talking about.
(Sorry It's so short I'm doing things.)
(It’s ok.)
Abby raised a brow. “I’m serious, Caleb. I don’t think we should have to fight anymore. The Sylvians had to leave their world because natural disasters made it unlivable. I admit I don’t know why they attacked us but…” She sighed. “I don’t know about you but I’m a little tired of letting our grandparents fear control our future.”
Caleb fiddled with his hands. "I don't know Abby. This one may be alright but what if the rest aren't." He asked.
Abby bit her lip at Caleb’s reasoning. He did have a point. ”I know it's a big risk but I… think I'm willing to take it. I'm not saying that I'm going to march straight into the center of the city and give the leader a hug. You know I'm not that stupid.” She joked, giving Caleb a playful shove on the shoulder. ”It’s going to be a long slow road but someone needs to take the first step.”
Caleb nodded. "I-I agree. We could try to start by slowly start introuncing people to Nut and then we can figure out to go from there." He reasoned.
Abby smiled with a small laugh. ”Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. Might help that Nyt is interested in humans, especially our culture. We could learn a lot about each other. She actually has a pretty impressive collection of some human supplies.” She commented.
Caleb raised an eyebrow. "She does? What kind of stuff does she have?" He asked, some excitement in his eyes.
Abby smirked a bit. ”A lot. You kinda have to see it to believe it. I was blown away when I did.” she chuckled. ”I don't think she would mind showing off her collection again. We can ask her when she gets back.”
Caleb nodded and crossed his arms. "How did you two meet? I know you probably didn't walk up to her door and knock." He joked.
Abby blushed bright red, fidgeting with her hands. “No, I didn’t knock. The door to her shop was open. I know it was stupid but there were no other alternatives. I was planning on just hiding in dark corner for the night. I didn’t expect her to walk back in.”
There goes any respect for my abilities.
Caleb chuckled. "You hide in her shed?" He asked. "How much blood did you lose to make you think that was a good idea?"
“Shut up!” She gave him another shove, though she wasn’t actually mad. “I was trying to keep from losing too much as it was. Plus, like I said, it was about to storm and I didn’t want to end up as some animals midnight snack.”
He chuckled. "Alright." He said rolling his eyes.
Nyt walked back into the room. "Do either of you need anything to eat?" Nyt asked, not knowing if they would be hungry or not yet. Sylvians have a faster metabolism than humans do so they eat quite a bit.
Abby hummed in thought. She didn't want to seem rude by refusing. ”I mean if it's as good as those Batter Buns, I could go for a bite.”
And… I think I'm blushing again. Abby sighed before clearing her throat. ”Caleb, you want something? Other than to see Nyt’s collection, I mean.” She ended with a teasing wink.
Caleb shook his head. "I ate before I left." He explained.
"Oh! So you told him about my collection." She said, Her ears pointing towards the ceiling and the tips turning slightly gray as she tail twitched a bit.
”Uh-huh, and how long ago was that?” Abby smirked turning her attention back to Nyt. ”I told him how impressive it was, I hope you don't … mind.…” Seeing the gray tipped ears Abby couldn't help but squeal. ”Oh my gosh! I was right. That is so CUTE!” She giggled.
Nyt drew in upon herself a bit, hiding her ears. "No, it's not." She mumbled, as her tail continued to twitch.
Caleb surveyed the scene with utter confusion.
”Yes, it is. I knew it would be. And your tail twitches too? You're almost like a giant cat.” Abby giggled for a bit longer. Once she calmed down, she raised a confused brow. ”You get embarrassed about your collection? Why? It's awesome.”
"Well, it's not the most normal collection." She said. "I don't think other people do this."
Caleb watched Nyt's tail twitch.
Abby shrugged. “Maybe not, but that’s one of the things that make it so cool. It’s unique.” She bit her lip slightly. “It’s something you enjoy doing, right? Collecting that stuff.”
"Yeah. I guess." She said the gray on her ears fading. "Would you like to see it…um Caleb?" She asked.
"I-If your alright showing it." Caleb said. Caleb had never been good at talking.