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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:06 pm
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The older lion was wet from mane to tail, completely submerged in the calm ocean waters. He'd never seen so much water in his life! Living in the tall mountains, and built for snow, he didn't know he could have so much fun playing in the clear waters. He'd seen many things, deserts, jungles, plains, and rivers so wide you couldn't swim them; but never anything like this.
He dove down again chomping at fish as they swam, clearly missing, he threw his head back out of the water with a loud happy roar. Later in telling this tale he would probably explain how large the great fish he caught was, but for now he was happy for just the experience.
Ailani had traveled all his life, his pride disbanded soon after he was born, and he'd always had a heart filled with wanderlust, what's next, what could be over that horizon or the next. He had family out there somewhere, but he wouldn't know now how to find them. The world was family and he greeted it each day with happiness.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:36 pm
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The lioness had slept in, it was an unusual occurrence, but she had needed the rest obviously. While getting up she mumbled some excuse about 'old age' or what have you , but was soon on the go.
Since she was already late to starting her day she decided for a trip to the ocean, perhaps a quick dip or to at least stick a toe or two in. She could easily begin her hunting there and return to go else where later. Her duties were flexible and she appreciated that greatly. Especially these days.
As she approached the ocean, eyes closed and head high she inhaled deeply. Her nostrils flair and she takes in the salty tang in the air. This was life, this was her life. Eyes, still closed, she moved towards the water. Relaxed. Trusting. Nearing the tide she kept her eyes still closed.
This situation allowed her to truly feel. Feel the sand squish beneath her toes, the sensation was incredible as it pushed for position within and around her paw. It allowed her the ability to feel as each droplet splashed from the minimal waves. Felt as the water finally crept to her toes.
Felt as...
"What was that?" Her ears perked up and forward, eyes narrowed and head whirled. There was a mighty roar, a happy one, but still something she couldn't place. The sound wasn't a familiar one and so she was on guard. Had the noise maker seen her small display? Something so personal? A blush formed on her cheeks as she considered this. Still she couldn't spot the culprit, though she did spy a disturbance in the water, perhaps an individual was below the surface? Mentally, she prepped herself as she began her walk over.
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:19 pm
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Wow she seems cheery, he thought, she didn't quite seem like a threat but she couldn't possibly be happy he was here with that tone. She seemed around his age, although he was completely sure age meant nothing if you lived with childish wonder as he did.
He flopped down as she dropped her rump, half in the water and half out. The waves still lapping and tickling his back feet.
"Fishing!" He said letting a sickeningly sweet tone enter his voice, "I'm sorry if these are your fish, but I hadn't seen anyone around."
"I traveled a long, long way just to see the water, I didn't see anyone as I walked along the sands, am I trespassing?" He may be playful but he was at least sensible enough to ask.
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:32 pm
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:54 pm
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She seemed to soften a little and that pleased Ailani, he wasn't one for confrontation although he'd come from a pride that valued toughness. He just wasn't tough.
"I like the way you think, no one can own something else, you know?" Okay, he was a total wandering hippy, but he was always happy and willing to have a conversation. "My father came from the ocean, I told myself I'd find my way back to it one day, and I have."
Bahari...Ailani blinked slowly, that had been exactly where his father was from. He'd found his father's home without realizing it, how odd the way the world worked.
"I am from a little known pride in the mountains, we dispersed when I was quite young. I followed with my family for awhile, but traveling calls to my heart. I assume one day I'll find love and stay in one place. But, I'm getting a little old for that." He chuckled lightly. He felt old sometimes, he wasn't as young as he was when he'd started his travels and at times he did feel the need to settle.
"I've traveled a long time and wanted to find the sea, and here it is." He said slowly, "And here you are! I am Ailani, by the way. It is a pleasure to meet you...?" She hadn't said her name and he frowned at that.
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:17 pm
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The irony in the situation was incredible, what were the chances that he'd stumble upon his Fathers home like this? Perhaps the chances were higher, given the body of water, but still - she flicked her tail again.
"We have common views, fantastic."
The pale lioness took to her paws and stretched them as she pulled herself to full height. She was small, not incredibly tiny, but just lightly framed. This allowed her to be agile, which was useful during hunts. Yawo moved her slender frame to be a touch closer to her companion and also the ocean, this was a much more comfortable way of spending her time. She wasn't on edge anymore and didn't see any reason to continue the distance.
Chuckling herself she grinned broadly. "Ah, I understand, a hopeless romantic." Yawo teased smoothly. Who didn't have that dream? Though she hadn't traveled a day in her life she did hope that some day love would strike her down, take her out and perhaps she could live happily ever after. Those were just dreams though.
"Aren't we all?"
She mused about their age briefly and looked to the ocean. "So, since you're Father was from here, do you plan to stay a while? Perhaps learn a little bit about your heritage?"
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Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2016 9:39 am
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