Chapter 15- Worms
"Look at the skin of her hands," another chimed in, "Maybe she can keep us company tonight," he suggested excitedly.
I winced, trying to ignore the pain in my cheeks. There was also some weird sensation that made me rub my cheek against the cloth.
I looked down and realized that half of my face was covered with the cloth.
I scrambled to my feet, placing my hand against the trunk, "Stay away from me," I croaked, struggling to speak through the dryness in my throat.
"Stay away? Ha-ha," One of them laughed loudly, "That’s what we have been doing all this time, love."
"Yeah," another one scratched his crotch, "We hardly came across a she-wolf. This shows Moon Goddess loves us equally."
They were all nodding their heads at this stupid theory.
One of them held my elbow and yanked me towards him, "Her hair is red... but... short..." he completed it with a frown, "And... she is partially bald."
"Honey!" One of them got closer, "We already like you, but you need to change your hairdresser," they all started laughing at this.
My mind was racing with all the possibilities. I needed just a few seconds to myself so that I could apply the potions.
Another one held my other arm, drawing me closer. This time, I could see lice swarming his beard.
All of them were dirty, in shabby and torn clothes. They had weird beards that never got trimmed. An odd stench was emanating from their bodies.