[PRP] Potential Life {Sorley & Bhumi} ~ Fin

[Big Hobbit]

Life was good for Sorley.

The days that he'd spent romping around the lands listening to tales of valor and bravery were long gone. Nowadays he spent most of his time in the forested area of the pride were he was raised. He would visit with his family members from time to time, but they were of course busy with their own lives. He himself would go out on the occasional raid and contribute in whatever ways he could.

At the current moment, he was returning from welcoming home one of his siblings home from a raid they'd been home. He couldn't believe how many nieces and nephews he had at this point. His siblings had certainly wasted no time in life. Thus far, the dark lion had been content with his solitude, but sometimes he wondered what it would be like to pursue family life himself.

He was in no rush. He was open to the possibilities though.

AstoriaFallen

 

[Big Hobbit]

Sorley smirked a bit as he heard the familiar expression directed at him. Having been born and raised in the pride, it was a phrase that he'd heard many times in his life. Turning to the owner of the voice, he stopped short before responding at the sight of the unfamiliar lioness.

"That it is," he responded in a flat but not unfriendly tone, it was his more formal way of greeting others that he hadn't met.

The dark lion had to admit to himself that the lioness was eye-catching. He was never one to ogle at the opposite sex, but he certainly wasn't blind. It was a passing observation that he quickly shook away.

"You certainly don't resemble anyone I've seen before. Have you lived here long?," he inquired directly with curiosity. An outlander perhaps?

AstoriaFallen

 

[Big Hobbit]

"I see, well the lands are expansive and worth exploring. I mostly live in the part of the lands where I was raised. Occasionally I'll venture out to see off or welcome home members of my family. Even less occasionally do I go out with the bands."

"A mother huh? It is an honorable act to raise cubs, I know my siblings and I gave our own mother a run for it," the lion laughed softly in memory of his childhood. They had been typical rambunctious cubs born of the storm with wanderlust already in their blood.

"Good to meet you Bhumi. My name is Sorley, if you'd like I could show you the forest where I live," he hoped he wasn't being too forward, but the lioness had piqued his interest and he found himself wanting to spent more time with her.

AstoriaFallen

I always saw him as a charcoal color, but my eyesight is limited lol

 

[Big Hobbit]

"It's a bit of a walk down these paths, but not very far. We can make it there, wander around a bit, and be back before the sun begins to set."

With that, Sorley began to lead her toward his forest home. It was a nice bright day today and the winds were gentle and easy. So once they began their trek between the trees, the light shone nicely through the trees and the leaves rocked back forth slowly in the breeze. He nodded and greeted those he was knew as they moved along.

"This is the area where I spend most of my time," he spoke as they approached an area with large rocks covered in plant life embedded in the ground among the trees.

"It's nice here, quiet. The forest stays warm in the night and cool in the day. This area of the pride is less densely populated than other parts."

AstoriaFallen

 

[Big Hobbit]

Needless to say, he was surprised at the lioness' request. He was thoroughly enjoying her company but fully expected to return home alone that evening.

"Well, I can't say that I'm not surprised, but I'd like to watch the sunset with you. I know a nice spot where we can see the sky better through the trees."

With that, he began to take the lioness to the aforementioned location. Sorley was glad that he decided to wander outside of the forest today. While friendly, he wasn't always the most social, but this was turning out to be a worthwhile deviation from his usual routine.

AstoriaFallen

Aw, if Sorley were human he'd be blushing! Lets do one more post after this to end