# EXCOMMUNICANT Author: LiveIron Tags: Anthrostate, Gun, Horror, Human, Pain, Size Difference, Spies & Secret Agents, Tiger, Tigress, firearm, posession No rest for the wicked. New to ND? Go here for the beginning: [https://archiveofourown.org/works/40953000/chapters/102630966](https://archiveofourown.org/works/40953000/chapters/102630966) A sequel to: [https://archiveofourown.org/works/42047733/chapters/105571812](https://archiveofourown.org/works/42047733/chapters/105571812) I know I gotta get on uploading things here proper, but I'm really, really busy. Expect a chapter of this every few days. \>You've seen it in varying degrees from all the other F.E.R.A.L. personnel. All throughout the months. \>But this is the first time you've seen it from her. \>Talia hums as she vanishes, trying to quell your worries. \>It helps. Some. \>She stays quiet as Steele pulls back and goes through the post-action report with you, her warmth receding. \>The tiger sends you away as normal, apparently satisfied with her warning. \>Your room is empty as ever. You have a bed, a nightstand, and a bookshelf -- there's little else you need. \>You summon Talia as you sit on the bed, setting her on the pillow. \>"Tired?" you ask. \>"Yes." \>You hum, pulling out a book you've been reading. An old text, detailing different demons and the ways to exorcise them. \>"You don't mind if I stay up a bit, do you?" \>"No," she says. There's a sigh to her soft voice, ringing in your head. \>You reach over and stroke her gilded slide. \>"We can work on your speech tomorrow, Talia. It's only been a few months." \>"I -- I don't know what it's like, to be in your condition. Trapped in a gun. But I imagine it'll take time for you to get to what --" \>Your chest tightens. \>Your skin burns. \>" -- What Virina could do," you finish. \>Talia says nothing. Source: https://sofurry.com/s/ZeqqVxBe Part of the series Negligent Discharge: Repent Next: https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/2056940-the-late-repentant.md