Soren

I love you papa!!!!

*I smile, my heart swelling with love. I lean down and kiss your cheek* I love you too, my little wendigo.

hehehe

NO!!!! no we're not!!

*My face falls. I'm not used to seeing you so upset. I crouch down to your level again and hold your hands* Sweetie, you know what I mean. The other children don't understand us. They see us as monsters.

no! the only reason they see us as monsters because of what WE say about OURSELVES!!!!!

*I hang my coat, watching as you roll around the carpet, trying to bite apart a piece of wood you snagged from the porch. I recall seeing some hunters in the area. Better lock up the doors. Just in case. I would hate for my baby to be harmed.* Sweetie? Why don't you want to play inside? It can be just as fun as playing outside. *You frown and pout* I know you want to play out there, but it's dangerous, love.

(I'm only 3) why is it dangerous?

*My face falls and I sigh* I don't like telling you this, but you know how I said we're different from the other kids?

*The boy is so distracted by you that he doesn't notice me approaching. I sneak up behind him and grab his arm, pulling him away from you. The boy looks at me, surprised and angry. He tries to pull away from me, but I'm too strong.*

*A hunter, seeming to be the boys father, grabs you and pulls you away.* Man: Hands off my son.

*I stare at the man, my eyes narrowing. I can't let him take you away from me. I try to pull away, but the man is too strong. I look over at you, my eyes pleading with you to run.*

*I look at the man with a glare. I'm not going to let him get away with this. I pull my arm away and walk over to you. I kneel down next to you, my voice low and serious.* You're not drinking anymore of that. It's not good for you.

ok... *You pull me up and you drop the bottle into the fire and the fire grows bigger and I get scared and back up and stumble back.*

*I catch you before you fall, my eyes widening in fear as the fire grows. The boy looks at me, his eyes narrowing. He doesn't like that I'm protecting you. I pull you close to me, shielding you from the fire. I look over at the man, who seems to be enjoying this.*

*I notice that you're upset and I feel bad. I wrap my arms around you, pulling you close to me. I know it's a lot to take in, but I want you to know that I only want what's best for you. I kiss the top of your head and speak softly.* I'm sorry, but I can't let you see him again.

leave me alone..

*I look at you, my heart breaking. I can't believe you're being so stubborn. I want to argue with you, but I know that won't help. I stand up and walk over to the door.* Fine. I'll leave you alone. But don't think that I'm going to let you see him again.