[ Thankfully this is via text because Ethan stares down at the phone for a good fifteen minutes before replying. Good that Nikolai specified too, as his mind immediately designated him as a victim. The sigh of relief he gives is a shaky one. ]
Over confidence is what led to this. I thought if I dealt with it on my own terms, no one would be any wiser or get hurt. I underestimated the wolf, and it isn't something I intend to do again.
With that in mind, I think it would be a disservice to the other residents if I didn't at least hear you out. What did you have in mind?
[ He was about to ask him how he felt confident enough to undertake this, but Nikolai beats him to the punch. He feels a pang of sympathy almost immediately but, after Dorian, he's still hesitant to try this again. Maybe he'll talk with Vanessa first when he's able to locate her.
But Jesus. Every night? He can't imagine that horror. ]
Do you know what happens when you change? Can you remember the night's events? You don't have to answer my questions, you're just the first person I've met here who might understand. I wouldn't say it's reassuring, I wouldn't wish my curse on anyone, but it's something.
Then let me extend you the same invitation. I know I've done things I can never take back, having someone there who understood might have made a world of difference.
text; username: mr. chandler
Over confidence is what led to this. I thought if I dealt with it on my own terms, no one would be any wiser or get hurt. I underestimated the wolf, and it isn't something I intend to do again.
With that in mind, I think it would be a disservice to the other residents if I didn't at least hear you out. What did you have in mind?
[ He was about to ask him how he felt confident enough to undertake this, but Nikolai beats him to the punch. He feels a pang of sympathy almost immediately but, after Dorian, he's still hesitant to try this again. Maybe he'll talk with Vanessa first when he's able to locate her.
But Jesus. Every night? He can't imagine that horror. ]
Do you know what happens when you change? Can you remember the night's events? You don't have to answer my questions, you're just the first person I've met here who might understand. I wouldn't say it's reassuring, I wouldn't wish my curse on anyone, but it's something.
Then let me extend you the same invitation. I know I've done things I can never take back, having someone there who understood might have made a world of difference.