Lost

Chapter 19

*~ Lost Appetite ~*

- Ranboo's POV -

The world around me slowly fades away as I fall out of dreamland. It was soon replaced by a cozy cave being lit by the soft glow of a campfire. I think back on the dream I woke up from as my mind slowly starts to clear itself of the fuzziness of sleep.

It was nothing more than blobs of colors and shapes to me now. But it was probably a pleasant dream based on my good mood. But then again, any dream is good to dream compared to the nightmares I usually have.

The nightmares I usually have...

I was suddenly hit with the memory of the last nightmare I had. A heavy uneasiness slowly crept into my mind. I felt like someone was watching me, so I sat up to look around.

"Hey, you're finally awake." I jumped at the unexpected noise.

"How was your sleep." I looked over at whoever spoke to me. It took me a moment to remember who they were, but the memories of them quickly came back to me. I guess I accidentally fell asleep on Technoblade's shoulder.

"Um... it was nice."

"That's good. I'm glad you finally got some decent sleep."

"Yeah, me too."

"We should probably eat something before we leave." I nodded in response to Techno's statement. I am kinda hungry, so food would be great. And with that, Techno opened their inventory.

"Is there anything in particular that you want?"

"No, I'll take whatever you'll give me."

"Okay, then." Techno shrugged and grabbed a couple of pork chops from their inventory and handed one of them to me. I looked down at the pork chop and back up at Technoblade, who had already started eating.

"Did you just hand me a pork chop?"

"Yeah, what about it? Do you not like pork?"

"No, it's not that."

"Okay then, what's wrong with the pork chop?"

"You're a pig, doesn't eating this make you a cannibal?" Techno looked down at the piece of meat they were eating.

"I guess." They took another bite of the pork chop before continuing.

"To be fair, pork tastes really good." How did I get myself into this situation? This guy is insane.

"Also, I'm a piglin, not a pig, don't mess that up again." I handed the pork chop back to Technoblade. It felt like I was going to be sick. Did Technoblade seriously see nothing wrong with this situation?

"I don't think I can eat this."

"Why not?"

"It feels wrong to eat this."

"Why though you had no problem with the chicken I gave you."

"Because you are a piglin, and this was a pig."

"If it makes you feel any better, most is not all piglin tribes hunt down and eat hoglins on a regular basis." Techno's willingness to eat pork makes more sense to me now, but it still feels wrong eating pork. I wonder why that is? Maybe that's because Techno is so similar to a pig? Or maybe, it's out of respect to Technoblade? I'm not quite sure, but it doesn't really matter.

"It still doesn't feel right to me."

"Then don't eat pork. I won't force you to do anything that you don't want to, just don't try to get me to stop eating it, and we'll be fine."

"Did I sound like I was being rude? Sorry, I didn't mean to. I just think it's a little odd that you like pork so much."

"It's fine."

"Are you still hungry?"

"No, not after that conversation."

"Fair enough, just tell me when you are, and I'll give you something to eat."

"Okay, just as long as it's not pork."

"Okay then, I think I can manage that." There was a momentary pause before Techno spoke again,

"I think it's about time we left. Don't you think so Ran?" I nodded, and Techno blade got up. They then turned and offered me their hand. I took it, and they pulled me up.

"I'll pack up you can just stand there. Just make sure you have my cape. You're probably going to need it once we get outside."

"Okay, I will."

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