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 Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 5:40 pm
 A dark form slipped from a small hole in the ground. Once it had made its way easily through the roots of a tree that surrounded the hole, the creature shook out the dirt from its pelt.
Weak rays of early sunlight had penetrated through the thick canopy, revealing the unique markings on the female. It was a she-ringtail cat with raven black fur. Blue and green patterns swirled over her coat, accented by the small silver bangle bracelet upon her wrist and royal blue scarf around the female's neck.
"Come on Krastil," her voice sounded impatient. Dual-colored eyes flicked toward the hole as she waited for her twin to make an appearance. Her twin tails waved in the air, flicking every now and again.
Grumbling, a similar creature soon followed the female from the hole. He also shook his fur out, but then stretched out languidly. The feeling of his muscles tightening then relaxing after sleeping was a wonderful sensation to him.
Looking at his twin, the male flicked one of his tails to hit the female on the muzzle. Although their appearances were similar, with the same colors, their markings were slightly different and the hues seemed to be inverted for him compared to the slightly smaller female. Also like the female, he wore a silver wire bangle, but instead of a scarf he wore a simple black cord with a silver pendant hanging from it.
"Why so impatient, Lyssie?" He asked teasingly.
Before the other could respond, he turned and bounded up a tree. His hooked claws dug easily into the bark as he scaled high up. From a branch he'd climbed out on, he jumped to another tree. Ears flat as he repeated this, the male worked his way forward quickly and gracefully.
Lysia gave a laugh before darting after Krastil. She made the jumping look effortless as her slim body flew from branch to branch in the canopy of the trees. 
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Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 7:53 pm
 Hermes was a fairly unassuming ringtail. Many he had met considered him soft. He was light pink in color with a white flower and stars on his tail. In his mouth one could often find a stick from a tree with flower or buds on it. He rather liked pretty things but would defend his friends to the end...if he had any real friends that is. Hermes was most often alone, not by choice but again because of his coloring most didn't want to be around him. One morning he was taking a walk in the woods when he noticed 2 ringtails, one male and one female, jumping thru the canopy above him. My, he thought she sure is pretty. I wonder if that is her mate or just a friend..... Being rather shy but deciding that he did not want to be lonely forever he decided to say something before they got too far away... Hello up there! He hollered as loud as he could.
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 6:37 pm
Lysia's ears twitched, catching the sound of a voice from below. She paused in her jumping, clutching the quivering branch below her with small but sturdy paws. Her multi coloured eyes glimmered as they searched the ground below for the source. A patch of pale pink caught her eyes and Lysia focused on it.
It was another ringtail! Curious she slipped from her branch onto a lower one. This allowed for her to get a better view of the male, as well as the other way around. "Hello," she gave a soft laugh. "Whatcha doin' down there?"
Krastil had been ahead of his sister, thanks to the head-start he'd gotten on her. Usually she was much faster than him, so he tried to get into the trees first. He had faintly heard the voice from below, but it was only when he didn't hear Lysia behind him did the male stop.
He turned around and made his way back, a little more slowly. He spotted his sister talking to a male down below. Through narrowed eyes, he watched the pale ringtail from his higher perch - just above his sister.
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:26 pm
Um, walking around. I like to look for twigs with pretty things on the end. I suppose you find that weird he said, kinda hanging his head at the end. However he decided to try and be brave and continued speaking a little rushed Care to see the one I found this morning? I really do like it.
As he was saying all of this he noticed a second ringtail above the pretty female (he was finding it a bit hard to breathe looking at her she was so pretty). It was the one he had seen her with earlier, he wondered who it was....
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 3:53 pm
Lysia cocked her head at the male's words. She'd never met anyone who collected fallen branches - with or without lovely adornments. She saw his gaze travel above her and she looked up to see Krastil brooding silently over her.
After a sigh, she looked back down to the male. "That's cool. I'd love to see what you've goteen so far." She smiled down at the male.
Nimbly, she slipped from branch to branch before jumping to the forest floor. The few colors on her pelt shone in the spots of sunlight that broke through the canopy. "I'm Lysia by the way."
Krastil flicked his ear as Lysia looked up at him. He didn't say anything, knowing he didn't need to just like he knew the sigh would follow her glance. Jumping after his twin, the male was right behind her as she landed on the ground.
Standing just behind her, Krastil feigned interest in a cluster of berry bushes. He padded silently over to inpect the plump, round fruits while listening to the conversation.
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 11:52 am
Feeling a bit self-conscious, and a little confused, Hermes showed Lysia the branch he had just found. The little flowers on it matched his pelt but all he could think of was how pretty her pelt looked when the sun hit it. Finally remembering his manners he stammered out, My name is Hermes. Who is your friend? I don't want to be rude and not include him. Hermes had added that last little bit so as not to seem to rude or forward. He did like Lysia, or as much as he knew of her so far, but he did not wish to intrude too far if she had a mate already.
I picked this branch because the flowers matched me and I had not seen one like it before. I bet I could find something that would look pretty with your pelt as well. He was beginning to babble he knew so he decided to shut his mouth and see what she said before he scared her off, or made the other male mad.
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 3:48 pm
Lysia's eyes shone as she saw the male's flowered branch. She had stepped closer to sniff the fragile buds that so matched Hermes's pelt. Her eyes looked into his as she smiled sweetly and said, "it's beautiful."
She glanced back at her brother as Hermes mentioned him. "That's just my brother, Krastil." She shook her head. "Don't worry about him."
As he mentioned finding one to go with her pelt, Lysia chirped happily. "That's so nice!" She stepped closer to him and touched her nose to his cheek. She was oblivious to his nervousness and his interest in her and how her actions may have affected him.
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Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 10:50 am
While Lysia may have been oblivious to his nervousness Hermes nearly jumped out of his skin when she pressed her nose to his cheek. It felt like an electric shock but not a bad one.
He looked over at her brother trying to be polite and keep his voice even, though he wanted to jump out of his skin with excitement at her being so close Hello Krastil, nice to meet you. It is very kind of you to watch out for your sister.
Looking back at Lysia he decided that a branch with green leaves and bright blue flowers would look lovely with her coat. I could go look for a branch with blue flowers if you like. Hermes said to her though he really wanted nothing more right then than to stay where ever she was.
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 10:15 am
Lysia's tail waved in the air excitedly. "That's so nice of you! I'd love to help you look, if you don't mind." Her eyes shone as she spoke.
Flicking her glance around she thought for a moment. "Do you search in the canopy or for fallen branches and sticks?" Her green and blue eyes drifted back to Hermes, curiousity mingling with her joy.
Krastil flicked a glance back at Hermes. There wasn't any hatred there, but his dislike was apparent. He gave a snort at the male's compliment before walking up to the pair.
"Lyssie, we still need to hunt." He murmured quickly. His tone was soft with his twin, contrasting with the look he'd given Hermes.
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:12 pm
Looking from Lysia to Krastil, Hermes did some quick thinking. I do not want to keep you from hunting, something I also must do if I wish to eat. As for where I look it depends on what I am hunting for food. Often I find my twigs/flowers while I am hunting and have to return for them. I was on my way home to put this one away before I went hunting when I saw you. Hoping that this would keep Krastil happy and yet not turn Lysia away from him, he did find her so pretty and wanted to know her better, he continued, Maybe we could meet up later after you have eaten and then we could find a flower/branch to match your blue and green.....
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:24 pm
Krastil nodded, his expression blanking when Lysia looked to him. Turning, the male ran for a tree and climbed up it. He waited on a semi-low branch as Lysia spoke to Hermes. His tails twitched, revealing his impatience.
Lysia glanced quickly at her brother, giving him a sharp glare. Once her gaze returned to Hermes, her eyes resumed their joyful sparkle. "I guess that sounds good. Shall we meet here again?"
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:35 pm
More delighted than he had any right to be Hermes smiled brightly at Lysia as he said YES! Here, after you eat. I will be waiting for you as I live close by
Feeling rather brave, since her brother was in the tree already, he reached over and put his nose on her cheek and then backed up not wanting to leave before she did.
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:50 pm
((Aww >w<))
Krastil hissed under his breath as Hermes returned Lysia's nose-to-cheek touch. Still, though, the male ringtail didn't move and waited for his sibling up in the trees. If he got lucky, something would come up and make his twin forget the pink male.
Lysia smiled and turned. "We'll be back soon!" She followed her brother's bounds up into the tree. After flicking her tail at him, she glanced down. "Good luck hunting!" She called down to Hermes, hoping he heard her.
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 4:56 pm
You also! he yelled back as he watched Lysia and her brother bound away.
Giddy with delight that Lysia had not turned from him and had promised to meet him later Hermes went on with his day. He ran back to his den which was a burrow underneath a nearby oak tree. Once inside he carefully placed his newest branch in a place of "honor" right near his nest. It had just become his most favorite as it is what he had found when he met Lysia.
After setting everything to rights Hermes decided he better eat something and went to hunt. He chose to hunt in the treetops but went the opposite direction of Lysia and her brother. Not really knowing why just feeling that Krastil was not happy that he and Lysia had spoken and promised to meet again later.
When he was done hunting, Hermes went back to the spot he had met Lysia and looked up in the trees. Not seeing her readily he curled up at the base of the tree to wait for her and as he had a full stomach promptly fell asleep.
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Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 5:31 pm
Lysia called to her brother before bounding down the tree. She ignored Krastil's warning and began to eat the juicy berries. The last thing she remembered seeing was the vicious eyes and teeth of a predator and a black, green, and blue blur attacking it.
Krastil followed rapidly after his sister. Unlike his twin, he'd seen the coyote crouch behind the plant. He watched in horror as the larger beast attacked his sister. Lunging at the coyote, he dug his teeth and claws into the male's muzzle and near his eyes.
After being flung off and landing with a thud, the male glimpsed the predator snarling and leaving. Dragging himself to his paws, he went to Lysia. "Hang in there!" He cried in grief. The female was bleeding and panting shallowly. He could tell that she was unconscious already and he worried for her.
((Drama! Anywho, the coyote is my lovely new Garve. He shouldn't appear again, but this will leave an opening for a roleplay with him...
Let me know if you don't know what to post...))
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