it was still quite dark after pupation, which was okay. i was well acquainted to the darkness at that point.

until, you know, it wasnt dark anymore. something bright purple had lit up the room, but not in the blinding way the other light before it had. it was softer. well-meaning, if that made sense.

by the time he found me, id been curled up in the corner for about an entire day, feeding on little insects that scampered across the cold stone floor. it was enough to sustain me for how small i was at the time, although it obviously wouldnt be able to to for long. i was nestled inside of my shed grub skin, like it was a blanket of some sort. i dont think hed ever seen anything like that, because he looked at me like i had 25 horns.

everyone, meet parhac, my pseudo-lusus before pounce de leon came along. i never found out why he willingly entered the place i was in at the time, seeing as it was so dilapidated from whatever that white flash caused, but im glad that he did.