Lonesome Dogs [Lola/Zari]

[Lola]

As soon as Zari picked dare Lola shot up from her chair in excitement, her hands resting on the leaning of the empty chair before her. Her eyes were scouting the train for inspiration of dares to choose from. The wagging of her tail increased in speed when he allowed her to pick a heavy dare, eliminating her fear of scaring him off with a crazy dare. His word use setting her on a trail of thought.

I could make him walk to the end of the train and fart on his way back to our seat… She snorted at her own thought, thinking it would be hilarious. She looked at him with a smirk, verifying if this was a suitable dare.

Hmm.. no, I need something better. Something.. Her attention dropped to the medical bag on his lap, the idea for the perfect dare coming to her in an instant. It wasn’t hard to spot that her dare was going to be medic related, it written all over her face as she looked at the bag and back at Zari. “I dare you to.. treat people’s stinky feet with your doctor skills!”

Lola stepped into the hallway, one hand still leaning on the chair while the other moved to her mouth to amplify her voice. “Anyone got foot problems? Fungus? Foot-cheese? I have a medic over here who can help!”

[Zari A'Soul]

"...Lola." Zari whispered harshly before standing up and walking into the center isle. The tall and handsome man towered over all the other passengers. Feet. Why in the world did Lola have to pick feet of all things!? They were nasty and gross. Only time Zari every touched feet was for extreme medical reasons or to wash his own. "I hope you aren't sensitive with your ears." The man continued before an elderly woman placed her hand up into the air with a tired motion.

"God help me." He muttered as he slowly made his way towards the old woman. Her skin was like a raisin and smelled of rotten fruits. She addressed him as deary before slowly slipping off her footwear. Once her shoe came off, a pale foot with inch long nails was revealed. A hawk's talon's would have difficulty challenging.

Right between her toes were masses of yellow-brown pus. Underneath blisters littered her skin. The sight of which cause Zari to twitch. If Zari had a second eye-patch he would have hastily strapped it on in a comedic display of disgust. However the man choice this path and was going to hesitantly walk along it. Grabbing his bag and taking a knee before the woman the healer took in a deep breath from behind; Away from her feet. He began to wipe them down with alcohol and a rag. Disinfecting the over sized and swallow limbs. After words he did his best to pop the elderly traveler's blemishes. He offered some casual conversation. As casual as it could have been. Regarding his current task. After he popped her pus filled sacks, he looked to the blisters and prescribed a number of things. Walking less for starters. And taking a bath! Oh god she needed to bath more, he thought. Or wash her feet often. However he would recommend two medicines for the short term. In order to prevent further complications from developing.

[Lola]

Hearing Zari whisper her name to catch her attention filled her with glee, and also the fact that she thought of the brilliant foot treatment dare. She moved to the side to let Zari pass through with ease, her ears twitching when he warned her. At first she didn’t know what he was talking about. She moved back to her seat, but didn’t sit down. She held on to the back of the chair in front of her, watching Zari from afar as if spying on him.

He approached an old lady who asked for his medical assistance, the mere sight of her foot ruining Lola’s appetite. She felt sorry for Zari, not imagining anyone’s feet could be this bad. How did this lady even manage to walk!? He hand covered her mouth in shock, the other still clinging to the chair. She observed the treatment process with a pained expression, and there it was. The sound of the pus popping out of her feet. Lola shivered, goose bumps all over her body. She quickly sat down in her chair, knees pulled up high to hide herself in, and covered her ears, unable to observe any more of the mage’s medical prowls.

When she opened her eyes again after a bit she noticed he was finished with the procedure. In relief she got up and approached him. She smiled at the old lady “Well, wasn’t that nice of him. But now I have to take him back to his seat.”

She heard some people complaining about wanting to be next, but she knew exactly what would quiet them down. “First one was for free. Anyone else that wants foot treatment will have to pay up, he wants like, a lot of jewels, no cheques!” she announced.

After this she guided Zari back to the chair, still a bit shaken from the horror. She looked at him apologetically “I didn’t know it was going to be THAT bad… Anyways..”

She was terrified that he was going to take this opportunity as a pay back, so picking dare was not an option. “I guess I’ll go for truth.. Don’t want to end up touching dirty feet” she chuckled as she finished the sentence.

[Zari A'Soul]

His body shivered when more people wanted his medical expertise. And while he loved how Lola handled the situation, he was not a fan of the fact everyone had to be turned down. "A free tip! Wash your damn feet please!" Zari said with great disgust. Even when he sat down in his seat he was still quivering. Taking his bag, he stripped his gloves off his hands before tossing them away for a wash. Later when he made it to town.

"Well I am not sure how much I like this game now." He admitted before looking to Lola. The dog-spirit would take dare to avoid a similar fate huh? She was a smart girl. A trait Zari liked. "Truth huh? That will be tough." He said with an honest breathe. He tapped his chin in thought. The mage knew she was touchy about her dog parts and her background. So he would avoid those at all costs. Even if Lola had put him through that short hell.

"Okay then. Is it true...Ugh...Is it true..." Zari was stuck on what to ask. "Damn it. Is it true your tail wags when you are happy? Like how a dog does? Please don't let that seem racial or prejudice."

[Lola]

The way Zari built up his question had her aching with curiosity. She attentively looked at him with big eyes, biting on her lower lip, and her tail wagging. Finally he managed to spit out the question, Lola’s cheeks turning red. She managed to get flustered no matter how often she was asked about it, especially with younger children her tail drew a lot of attention. It was a part of her that could give her away as a spirit, something she didn’t want to admit. She looked down and nodded, not embarrassed to admit it, but flustered about having a tail in general.

She looked away “But.. it’s also when I’m excited”

It took a while for her blush to fade, pushing away her negative thoughts towards her tail. She was anxious to change the topic again and turned her attention back to Zari. “So now it’s your turn! Truth or dare?”

She winked, pretty sure he was going to pick truth after what she made him do. There was plenty she wanted to ask him, but she was also inventive enough to think of more funny trials to put Zari through. Her tail wagging in a slow pace as she awaited his choice.