About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

The chapter begins with Orson and Lappland in a tense confrontation. Orson is invigorated by the thrill of combat, while Lappland showcases remarkable fighting instincts shaped by her training. However, their duel is abruptly interrupted when Lappland coughs up blood, revealing her deteriorating condition related to Oripathy, a sickness that affects their world. Orson's concern for her well-being, despite their earlier battle, prompts him to rush to her side, identifying her collapse as a symptom of her illness rather than an injury from their fight. Lappland dreams of a gruesome scene where she is surrounded by corpses resembling her own face, and upon waking, she finds herself confined in a small room with a collar around her neck and an IV of blood connected to her. Orson, the boy from their previous encounter, is present and explains he moved her to a remote inn to care for her after she fainted. Misunderstandings arise, as Lappland initially suspects Orson's intentions are sinister, but he clarifies he does not wish to harm her. Orson reveals that the blood from the IV is his own, which has properties that may prevent Oripathy, and outlines how he tried to help her despite the risks it posed to him. As they converse, Lappland questions his motives, noting that he could have killed her during their earlier encounter but chose not to. This intrigues her, prompting a shift in dynamics where she playfully threatens him but ends up being restrained instead. As their banter continues, Orson expresses concern over Lappland's mental state and the sense of despair he perceives from her. They share a moment of revelation where she reflects on her life and aspirations, hinting at a deeper struggle against her circumstances. Lappland ultimately dismisses Orson, finding him unexciting and boring compared to her previous expectations, which leads to a more honest exchange between them about their burdens. In an unexpected turn, Lappland's demeanor softens, indicating a complex character torn between her past as a fierce fighter and her current state of vulnerability. The chapter ends with her giving Orson a seemingly mundane response while revealing hints of her true identity and connections, particularly to Texas, leaving Orson with more questions about her character and the hardships she endures.

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