Post by Cyrus on Nov 29, 2011 11:53:11 GMT -5
Two-River Fork
Lexus - Male Wolf
Rayen - Female Wolf
Anoki - Male Adol. Wolf
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It was another day on the banks of the rivers, a cool breeze drifting lazily through the surrounding landscape. She'd been here long enough to feel finally like she belonged. She'd been out exploring further then she had been comfortable before and had been for the past day or two. She returns now, the soft thump of her paws breaking the silence, her easy lope finally coming to an end with the quick breaths issued around the rabbit gripped in her jaws. It had been a light snack but she figured she'd at least bring it with her since she didn't finish it. A deep breath is taken as she drops the kill, gaze shifting curiously around the area.
For a fellow who had become so attached to his uncle an sister's hips after returning home from that horrible summer, Anoki has become something of a wanderer in his adolesence. Today he returns from lands to the north in a slow trot, dipping his head down occasionally to sniff at the ground as he heads for his familiar river fork, having been missing for only a few days, really. He smells like the woods. And like strange wolves, if only because he's been hanging around with fellow adolesents in the Ute; which have a larger abundance of young'n's than the Cerulean have, and thus are more interesting to Anoki at the moment.
It seems to be a nice quiet morning around the pack lands or at least as nothing had so far arrived to move Lexus from his bed he was rather assuming it to be. Still lying around, all stretched out and half asleep it wasn't until he heard someone coming that he shifted at all and that was only a small glance to see who it was, until he did see who it was anyway. There was a quick wag of the tail for Rayen as he stretched out his legs and started to sit up "Morning" his smile is a little tired. His attention moves for a moment when he spots another wolf coming and a sniff of the wind works better than his eyesight at that distance. He barks a greeting to the young wolf.
Attention shifts to Lexus as he sits up and greets her, the greeting met with a happy wag of her tail. She snatches the small kill back up and trots cheerfully in the chocolate wolfs direction. As she drops it closer to the male, her gaze is soon stolen by the younger Anoki and Rayen gives him a chuff of greeting as well. Rayen's yellow-green eyes rotate back to Lexus as she regaurds him, "Hey there, haven't seen you in a little bit.. how are you Lexus?" A fond smile slips upon her features as she allows her haunches to fold beneith her.
Ears twitch, and for a moment, Anoki pauses. Now, Rayen he ... doesn't really recognize much. Lexus, he SORT of recognizes but.. well. Pups get easily distracted, y'know? He lifts his head, returning a sharp wurf of reply to Lexus, before he trots cautiously closer. This whole caution thing ends though as he makes out Lexus better, and he grins. Oh, hey, it's the OLD FOGEY. Er. His tail wags a bit as he starts to speak-- then sort of stops, watching the two from afar a moment. ... Eh-heh. Rayen seems to be fond of the old fart of the pack, and Anoki kind of gets the feeling he shouldn't intrude.
Lexus is only an old fogey when there aren't wolves he likes around, if anyone asked right now he'd probably conveniently forgotten several years of his life. He can pick up on the smell of several strange wolves from Anoki's direction so there's a small frown but he doesn't jump to bad conclusions so far "Good to see you're back alright" he yells when Anoki's a little closer but indeed, he can get a little distracted himself. Frown's gone and smile returns as he looks back to Rayen "I'm well, very nice rabbit you've caught there...er" oh darn it he's out of words already, must find more "...Been off hunting and exploring I suppose?"
Rayen dips her nose to Anoki, knowing she never really formally met him. "Your Anoki right? I'm Rayen... I never really got to meet you before," she says gently, tail tapping the ground once. Attention is stolen when Lex' speaks and Rayen can't help a small chuckle, "Ah well thankya Lex'... your welcome to the rest of it if you'd like. Just a small snack for me." Her ears rotate forwards and and she nods in agreement, "That I have been. Beatuiful lands, every bit of it around here."
Ears twitch, and Anoki gives Rayen a sheepish smile. "Yeah, I'm Anoki. Niyt's brother, an' Tariro's Nephew," he says, as he looks between the two older wolves. Yeeeeah, from that goofy look on Lexus' face, he might be interrupting something. Wups. He grins at Lexus, too, remarking, "Just wandered off to talk to the Ute for a while.. wanted to apologise to Ikuna for the whole.. leaving him to possible death... thing that happened, and also wanted to.. y'know, spend a little time around wolves my age." He sniffs the grass, then flops over, rolling in it, "But oh-oh man, am I tired, so uh, don't mind me, I'll just uhm. Nap." Yeah. And maybe watch what these two are up to.. It would certainly bring new light to thw whole thing where adults go all.. weird around each other.
Lexus looks faintly surprised at Anoki's reasoning for being away but not unhappy and he nods slowly, satisfied "Good...very well done Anoki, I hope you had fun then" he watches the wolf flop with a little more scepticism but it is a long way "Hm, well maybe you should take the rabbit then" because as far as he's concerned if they're tired they're probably hungry. He looks back to Rayen, then Anoki, then Rayen again. Yeah this isn't going to work with a youngster right there watching him "Er, perhaps we should leave him to his rest, if you're not too tired for a walk?"
Rayen listens to the young male however says nothing, after all she wasn't around for whatever it was that Anoki may have been caught up in though she'd heard a few whispers; nothing she really understood that happened. The female tilts her head curiously before her attention is stolen and Ray' looks back to Lexus. She blinks curiously before shaking her head, "No no, a walk would be fine." She smiles gently before nodding her head, "After you?"
Aw man, so the adults were scared away by little ol' him? Anoki siiiighs, and closes his eyes, stretching out in the grass, and making for every inch of it that he's going to nap. although now he's thinking maybe he really should nap if there's nothing interesting to be done and his entertainment of discovering just why adults are so weird around each other is now out of reach.
Lexus is just generally more relaxed on the move, even more so at high speeds but that's not so good for talking so he'll settle for a walk and leads the way away from the pack at a rather slow pace. Sadly this doesn't automatically mean he knows the right thing to say but he waits until they're hopefully out of hearing range of most of the pack before attempting to restart the conversation "Beautiful lands then you were saying"
Rayen happily follows after Lexus, tail swaying side to side. She casts a curious glance back towards the younger male before her attention rests once more upon the chocolate wolf before her, "Interesting youngin.." she muses before his statement makes her ears perk, "Oh, yes, very." Ray' smiles gently, keeping a relaxed pace beside him, "I've seen plenty of lands.. all have beauty of their own, but there are so many different things here that can keep a wolf entertained," she chuckles.
Lexus slowly relaxes a little. Alright, this is nice, pleasant walk, little conversation and he doesn't have to look like an idiot in front of the rest of the pack. His tail starts to sway again as well and he chuckles "I've been around a few myself and I can see your point. Though I will say I think deserts are nearly spoiled by cacti and far too much sand...specially the cacti. Those things hurt to run into"
Anoki has disconnected.
Rayen chuckles, "You just have to look at the beauty of the desert.." she murmurs, eyes lighting somewhat, "The way a full night sky of stars makes the sand of a desert seem like it's glowing... how a full moon can turn the sands into an ocean of snow that doesn't slush into your fur. The little gifts the desert seems to reward worthy travelers with like oasis' and their secrets.. after all only an oasis' knows the secret of surviving and flourishing in a world where there's little life.." She drawls off thoughtfully before blinking and glancing back at the wolf beside her, "Ah.. sorry," she chuckles, "I get carried away.."
Lexus' eyes by contrast soften a little as he watches her talk, his smile growing until she apologises "No, carry on, I like it. Seeing those things others wouldn't try to look for is...a wonderful thing" a small pause and he looks away to clear his throat for a moment "Erm, look, you probably had a slightly uncomfortable conversation with Coinin recently...Sorry about that"
Rayen shakes her head, "There are to many souls who's eyes are blinded by only what they can see right infront of them, they get lax in trying to see past it.." She shrugs gently as she walks beside him. When he clears his throat and begins to speak again Rayen's brows furrow and then one arches, "Uncomfortable conversation with Coinin..?" she starts, head shaking before realization dawns on her and her eyes widen, maw opening in a slight "Ohh.." Her walking faulters slightly, "It was you? That he was asking for... the hypothetical wolf?" A slight smile itches at the corner of her maw.
Lexus really wishes for some of that youthful confidence he used to have but then nothing seemed to matter as much back then. At least he's grateful that he doesn't have to explain which conversation it was, for a moment he worried he might but she does remember "Yeah, that one" he smiles a little apologetically "I am sorry for the whole 'sending a friend' thing, it was just...too important to mess up...Though I realise you could have been hoping it was someone else, which would mean I'd already messed it up...Which is fine! You should like whoever you like" he huffs out a sigh for his rambling "Now I'm the one going on"
Rayen listens as he speaks and slows her walk to a stop, head tilting to one side, "Why are you so hard on yourself Lexus.." she asks gently, "And you don't have to say sorry for anything." Rayen stands quietly, thoughtfully, as she waits for him to finish. "So.. you like me?" she questions as if to finally peice it all together.
Lexus slows to a stop just a step after her, his ears tilting back a little, so many reasons why he's hard on himself "I don't know, because I used to be an obnoxious little twerp when I was young?" he makes it sound almost joking even if it is actually true, lucky no one who'll remember that is still around, except perhaps Haben but he didn't get to see much of it. Alright, seriously, he sighs and flops down to sit, looking anywhere other than her "Because I'm the silly little runner. I just like to run...and so far that has never proven to attract that much attention when compared to the rest of the pack" he takes a deep breath and soldiers on "Not that that generally matters, I have always considered myself a very fine wolf...just not when it comes to finding a mate" his failed attempts were so bad no one even noticed them. He finally looks back to her "...Yes I like you, a lot...You run like the wind and you're the only wolf to ever keep up with me and I love that"
Ears rotate forwards alertly as she listens to him speak. Her gaze is easy though there's that glint of amusement in her eyes. She's quiet for a long time, not just because she wasn't used to this sort of thing but because she was actually thinking things over. "So your a runner.." she muses gently, the hint of a smile peeking at the other corner of her maw. "Lexus.." she drawls softly, eyes searching his thoughtfully, "I was the quiet, withdrawn.. does what she is told, should be seen not heard but only seen when wanted to be seen.. that doesn't normally attract much attention either." She chuckles and shakes her head, "And I also believe.. I can still outrun you.." she throws him a gentle wink and smiles, "Relax," Ray' drawls trying to move in his line of sight instead of letting him keep her out of it, "I like you too.." A phrase she's never thought she'd say to anyone honestly.
The silence while she's thinking is very unsettling for Lexus and he grows uncomfortable, looking away again and shifting his paws but all he can do is wait until she finally speaks again and he quickly looks back. His head tilts to her description of herself. He finds it hard to believe but he certainly knows how a wolf can change. He doesn't interrupt though until she says she can outrun him. Even nervous that prompts a smile "Now I said you could keep up, you only wish you were faster" he has quite the competitive spirit when it comes to running but even it gets pushed aside with her last words. He freezes for a couple of seconds, surprised enough to mentally replay the words a few times just to check again. He's still not entirely convinced, though his tail is starting to wag again and a grin is sneaking in "Seriously?"
Rayen laughs, "/You/ only wish you were faster, If I was it would ruien your whole reputation." When he seems to ease into disbelief she smiles fondly, "Seriously." The wolfess laughs lightly, "I mean if you don't believe me I can always keep it to myself and then go ask Niyt to ask a certain someone in the pack that if, hypothetically, one were to like them.. how should they go about it?" She winks, a wide smile spreading across her maw, "Yes.. seriously." She lowers her head some, ears twitching to the sides as she leans across the short distance between them and noses his shoulder gingerly, tail thumping.
Lexus' grin widens and then she jokes about going to Niyt and he bursts out with a laugh "Alright I'll take your word for it though in fairness that did help!" it at least made the conversation a lot easier to start. His tail is almost a blur as she leans over for a nose and he lowers his head, going to give her a soft little lick between the ears. That won't do it though, he's too happy and currently all his happy energy can only channel through his tail, he just can't sit still anymore and with another laugh he springs back to his feet and practically dances/bounces his way around in a little circle before going to go back and give her cheek a nuzzle.
Rayen squeals a little at the lick and then can't help but laugh as Lexus is up and bouncing around. When he comes back and gives her a nuzzle her ears flick back comfortabley and her eyes close. She leans into the nuzzle happily before glancing to him after, "..If your tail wags anymore it may fall off.." she murmurs lightly, a light snicker coming from her after. She eyes him curiously however, ears twitching forwards, "So.. does this mean we're..?" she hesitates, the first time she's acted even mildly awkward. A small quirk of her muzzle however and the pinking of her ears gives away her actual happiness.
Lexus still feels the need to bounce around like a delighted idiot but that would mean moving away again and right now he's really enjoying being close "It can fall off if it wants to, it wouldn't stop me being happy" he mumbles back at her ear. His own ears perk to the question "Mates? It's looking like it" finally he's the one with the little bit of confidence, it doesn't last too long as his smile fades slightly "Though I should speak to Tariro about it" he knows he should have done that sooner, there was just always the possibility of having to go back and say nevermind, she rejected me.
At his answer a wide smile spreads across her muzzle, "I'd like that Lexus.." she comments lightly. When he mentions he should speak to Tariro she nods her head gently, "That would be respectful.." she drawls, "But until then, and because we're already way over here," she drawls and closes the few inches, stuffing her head under his chin happily and letting her haunches fold into a sitting position right there, content not to move until she absolutely has to.
Lexus worries about telling Tariro right up until she comes closer, his smile growing again and he tilts his head over to lick at one of her ears as he sits down with her "It can wait a few minutes" or longer since he doesn't feel like going anywhere either.
Lexus - Male Wolf
Rayen - Female Wolf
Anoki - Male Adol. Wolf
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It was another day on the banks of the rivers, a cool breeze drifting lazily through the surrounding landscape. She'd been here long enough to feel finally like she belonged. She'd been out exploring further then she had been comfortable before and had been for the past day or two. She returns now, the soft thump of her paws breaking the silence, her easy lope finally coming to an end with the quick breaths issued around the rabbit gripped in her jaws. It had been a light snack but she figured she'd at least bring it with her since she didn't finish it. A deep breath is taken as she drops the kill, gaze shifting curiously around the area.
For a fellow who had become so attached to his uncle an sister's hips after returning home from that horrible summer, Anoki has become something of a wanderer in his adolesence. Today he returns from lands to the north in a slow trot, dipping his head down occasionally to sniff at the ground as he heads for his familiar river fork, having been missing for only a few days, really. He smells like the woods. And like strange wolves, if only because he's been hanging around with fellow adolesents in the Ute; which have a larger abundance of young'n's than the Cerulean have, and thus are more interesting to Anoki at the moment.
It seems to be a nice quiet morning around the pack lands or at least as nothing had so far arrived to move Lexus from his bed he was rather assuming it to be. Still lying around, all stretched out and half asleep it wasn't until he heard someone coming that he shifted at all and that was only a small glance to see who it was, until he did see who it was anyway. There was a quick wag of the tail for Rayen as he stretched out his legs and started to sit up "Morning" his smile is a little tired. His attention moves for a moment when he spots another wolf coming and a sniff of the wind works better than his eyesight at that distance. He barks a greeting to the young wolf.
Attention shifts to Lexus as he sits up and greets her, the greeting met with a happy wag of her tail. She snatches the small kill back up and trots cheerfully in the chocolate wolfs direction. As she drops it closer to the male, her gaze is soon stolen by the younger Anoki and Rayen gives him a chuff of greeting as well. Rayen's yellow-green eyes rotate back to Lexus as she regaurds him, "Hey there, haven't seen you in a little bit.. how are you Lexus?" A fond smile slips upon her features as she allows her haunches to fold beneith her.
Ears twitch, and for a moment, Anoki pauses. Now, Rayen he ... doesn't really recognize much. Lexus, he SORT of recognizes but.. well. Pups get easily distracted, y'know? He lifts his head, returning a sharp wurf of reply to Lexus, before he trots cautiously closer. This whole caution thing ends though as he makes out Lexus better, and he grins. Oh, hey, it's the OLD FOGEY. Er. His tail wags a bit as he starts to speak-- then sort of stops, watching the two from afar a moment. ... Eh-heh. Rayen seems to be fond of the old fart of the pack, and Anoki kind of gets the feeling he shouldn't intrude.
Lexus is only an old fogey when there aren't wolves he likes around, if anyone asked right now he'd probably conveniently forgotten several years of his life. He can pick up on the smell of several strange wolves from Anoki's direction so there's a small frown but he doesn't jump to bad conclusions so far "Good to see you're back alright" he yells when Anoki's a little closer but indeed, he can get a little distracted himself. Frown's gone and smile returns as he looks back to Rayen "I'm well, very nice rabbit you've caught there...er" oh darn it he's out of words already, must find more "...Been off hunting and exploring I suppose?"
Rayen dips her nose to Anoki, knowing she never really formally met him. "Your Anoki right? I'm Rayen... I never really got to meet you before," she says gently, tail tapping the ground once. Attention is stolen when Lex' speaks and Rayen can't help a small chuckle, "Ah well thankya Lex'... your welcome to the rest of it if you'd like. Just a small snack for me." Her ears rotate forwards and and she nods in agreement, "That I have been. Beatuiful lands, every bit of it around here."
Ears twitch, and Anoki gives Rayen a sheepish smile. "Yeah, I'm Anoki. Niyt's brother, an' Tariro's Nephew," he says, as he looks between the two older wolves. Yeeeeah, from that goofy look on Lexus' face, he might be interrupting something. Wups. He grins at Lexus, too, remarking, "Just wandered off to talk to the Ute for a while.. wanted to apologise to Ikuna for the whole.. leaving him to possible death... thing that happened, and also wanted to.. y'know, spend a little time around wolves my age." He sniffs the grass, then flops over, rolling in it, "But oh-oh man, am I tired, so uh, don't mind me, I'll just uhm. Nap." Yeah. And maybe watch what these two are up to.. It would certainly bring new light to thw whole thing where adults go all.. weird around each other.
Lexus looks faintly surprised at Anoki's reasoning for being away but not unhappy and he nods slowly, satisfied "Good...very well done Anoki, I hope you had fun then" he watches the wolf flop with a little more scepticism but it is a long way "Hm, well maybe you should take the rabbit then" because as far as he's concerned if they're tired they're probably hungry. He looks back to Rayen, then Anoki, then Rayen again. Yeah this isn't going to work with a youngster right there watching him "Er, perhaps we should leave him to his rest, if you're not too tired for a walk?"
Rayen listens to the young male however says nothing, after all she wasn't around for whatever it was that Anoki may have been caught up in though she'd heard a few whispers; nothing she really understood that happened. The female tilts her head curiously before her attention is stolen and Ray' looks back to Lexus. She blinks curiously before shaking her head, "No no, a walk would be fine." She smiles gently before nodding her head, "After you?"
Aw man, so the adults were scared away by little ol' him? Anoki siiiighs, and closes his eyes, stretching out in the grass, and making for every inch of it that he's going to nap. although now he's thinking maybe he really should nap if there's nothing interesting to be done and his entertainment of discovering just why adults are so weird around each other is now out of reach.
Lexus is just generally more relaxed on the move, even more so at high speeds but that's not so good for talking so he'll settle for a walk and leads the way away from the pack at a rather slow pace. Sadly this doesn't automatically mean he knows the right thing to say but he waits until they're hopefully out of hearing range of most of the pack before attempting to restart the conversation "Beautiful lands then you were saying"
Rayen happily follows after Lexus, tail swaying side to side. She casts a curious glance back towards the younger male before her attention rests once more upon the chocolate wolf before her, "Interesting youngin.." she muses before his statement makes her ears perk, "Oh, yes, very." Ray' smiles gently, keeping a relaxed pace beside him, "I've seen plenty of lands.. all have beauty of their own, but there are so many different things here that can keep a wolf entertained," she chuckles.
Lexus slowly relaxes a little. Alright, this is nice, pleasant walk, little conversation and he doesn't have to look like an idiot in front of the rest of the pack. His tail starts to sway again as well and he chuckles "I've been around a few myself and I can see your point. Though I will say I think deserts are nearly spoiled by cacti and far too much sand...specially the cacti. Those things hurt to run into"
Anoki has disconnected.
Rayen chuckles, "You just have to look at the beauty of the desert.." she murmurs, eyes lighting somewhat, "The way a full night sky of stars makes the sand of a desert seem like it's glowing... how a full moon can turn the sands into an ocean of snow that doesn't slush into your fur. The little gifts the desert seems to reward worthy travelers with like oasis' and their secrets.. after all only an oasis' knows the secret of surviving and flourishing in a world where there's little life.." She drawls off thoughtfully before blinking and glancing back at the wolf beside her, "Ah.. sorry," she chuckles, "I get carried away.."
Lexus' eyes by contrast soften a little as he watches her talk, his smile growing until she apologises "No, carry on, I like it. Seeing those things others wouldn't try to look for is...a wonderful thing" a small pause and he looks away to clear his throat for a moment "Erm, look, you probably had a slightly uncomfortable conversation with Coinin recently...Sorry about that"
Rayen shakes her head, "There are to many souls who's eyes are blinded by only what they can see right infront of them, they get lax in trying to see past it.." She shrugs gently as she walks beside him. When he clears his throat and begins to speak again Rayen's brows furrow and then one arches, "Uncomfortable conversation with Coinin..?" she starts, head shaking before realization dawns on her and her eyes widen, maw opening in a slight "Ohh.." Her walking faulters slightly, "It was you? That he was asking for... the hypothetical wolf?" A slight smile itches at the corner of her maw.
Lexus really wishes for some of that youthful confidence he used to have but then nothing seemed to matter as much back then. At least he's grateful that he doesn't have to explain which conversation it was, for a moment he worried he might but she does remember "Yeah, that one" he smiles a little apologetically "I am sorry for the whole 'sending a friend' thing, it was just...too important to mess up...Though I realise you could have been hoping it was someone else, which would mean I'd already messed it up...Which is fine! You should like whoever you like" he huffs out a sigh for his rambling "Now I'm the one going on"
Rayen listens as he speaks and slows her walk to a stop, head tilting to one side, "Why are you so hard on yourself Lexus.." she asks gently, "And you don't have to say sorry for anything." Rayen stands quietly, thoughtfully, as she waits for him to finish. "So.. you like me?" she questions as if to finally peice it all together.
Lexus slows to a stop just a step after her, his ears tilting back a little, so many reasons why he's hard on himself "I don't know, because I used to be an obnoxious little twerp when I was young?" he makes it sound almost joking even if it is actually true, lucky no one who'll remember that is still around, except perhaps Haben but he didn't get to see much of it. Alright, seriously, he sighs and flops down to sit, looking anywhere other than her "Because I'm the silly little runner. I just like to run...and so far that has never proven to attract that much attention when compared to the rest of the pack" he takes a deep breath and soldiers on "Not that that generally matters, I have always considered myself a very fine wolf...just not when it comes to finding a mate" his failed attempts were so bad no one even noticed them. He finally looks back to her "...Yes I like you, a lot...You run like the wind and you're the only wolf to ever keep up with me and I love that"
Ears rotate forwards alertly as she listens to him speak. Her gaze is easy though there's that glint of amusement in her eyes. She's quiet for a long time, not just because she wasn't used to this sort of thing but because she was actually thinking things over. "So your a runner.." she muses gently, the hint of a smile peeking at the other corner of her maw. "Lexus.." she drawls softly, eyes searching his thoughtfully, "I was the quiet, withdrawn.. does what she is told, should be seen not heard but only seen when wanted to be seen.. that doesn't normally attract much attention either." She chuckles and shakes her head, "And I also believe.. I can still outrun you.." she throws him a gentle wink and smiles, "Relax," Ray' drawls trying to move in his line of sight instead of letting him keep her out of it, "I like you too.." A phrase she's never thought she'd say to anyone honestly.
The silence while she's thinking is very unsettling for Lexus and he grows uncomfortable, looking away again and shifting his paws but all he can do is wait until she finally speaks again and he quickly looks back. His head tilts to her description of herself. He finds it hard to believe but he certainly knows how a wolf can change. He doesn't interrupt though until she says she can outrun him. Even nervous that prompts a smile "Now I said you could keep up, you only wish you were faster" he has quite the competitive spirit when it comes to running but even it gets pushed aside with her last words. He freezes for a couple of seconds, surprised enough to mentally replay the words a few times just to check again. He's still not entirely convinced, though his tail is starting to wag again and a grin is sneaking in "Seriously?"
Rayen laughs, "/You/ only wish you were faster, If I was it would ruien your whole reputation." When he seems to ease into disbelief she smiles fondly, "Seriously." The wolfess laughs lightly, "I mean if you don't believe me I can always keep it to myself and then go ask Niyt to ask a certain someone in the pack that if, hypothetically, one were to like them.. how should they go about it?" She winks, a wide smile spreading across her maw, "Yes.. seriously." She lowers her head some, ears twitching to the sides as she leans across the short distance between them and noses his shoulder gingerly, tail thumping.
Lexus' grin widens and then she jokes about going to Niyt and he bursts out with a laugh "Alright I'll take your word for it though in fairness that did help!" it at least made the conversation a lot easier to start. His tail is almost a blur as she leans over for a nose and he lowers his head, going to give her a soft little lick between the ears. That won't do it though, he's too happy and currently all his happy energy can only channel through his tail, he just can't sit still anymore and with another laugh he springs back to his feet and practically dances/bounces his way around in a little circle before going to go back and give her cheek a nuzzle.
Rayen squeals a little at the lick and then can't help but laugh as Lexus is up and bouncing around. When he comes back and gives her a nuzzle her ears flick back comfortabley and her eyes close. She leans into the nuzzle happily before glancing to him after, "..If your tail wags anymore it may fall off.." she murmurs lightly, a light snicker coming from her after. She eyes him curiously however, ears twitching forwards, "So.. does this mean we're..?" she hesitates, the first time she's acted even mildly awkward. A small quirk of her muzzle however and the pinking of her ears gives away her actual happiness.
Lexus still feels the need to bounce around like a delighted idiot but that would mean moving away again and right now he's really enjoying being close "It can fall off if it wants to, it wouldn't stop me being happy" he mumbles back at her ear. His own ears perk to the question "Mates? It's looking like it" finally he's the one with the little bit of confidence, it doesn't last too long as his smile fades slightly "Though I should speak to Tariro about it" he knows he should have done that sooner, there was just always the possibility of having to go back and say nevermind, she rejected me.
At his answer a wide smile spreads across her muzzle, "I'd like that Lexus.." she comments lightly. When he mentions he should speak to Tariro she nods her head gently, "That would be respectful.." she drawls, "But until then, and because we're already way over here," she drawls and closes the few inches, stuffing her head under his chin happily and letting her haunches fold into a sitting position right there, content not to move until she absolutely has to.
Lexus worries about telling Tariro right up until she comes closer, his smile growing again and he tilts his head over to lick at one of her ears as he sits down with her "It can wait a few minutes" or longer since he doesn't feel like going anywhere either.