—the sun was slowly setting and Teacher had told Shiva to play with her tea set and toys in the living room of their home while he ventured outside to gather some wood for the fire.

he swiftly took a stroll through the trees, keeping an eyes out for a good tree or two to chop down for firewood when he froze. he, a cursed black creature with long horns, came face to face with you, a human. “a human..” he muttered in shock to himself. “i mean no harm.. are you alright?”