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[PRP] When in Rome [Caius x Salix]

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Chobi_Chocobo

Distinct Lunatic

PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:38 pm


It had been a while since Caius had actually been with his brother. The laid back gladiator had not snuck away on purpose. Just chain of events tended to happen and one thing led to another...before you knew it, Caius had wandered off on his own with out a care in the world. Sure he meant to eventually go back and look for that stick in the mud of a brother of his but now was not that time. Nor the time to think about any of his past.

The sun was setting now making it the perfect time to prowl. Or rather begin to prowl. Hunting at night was usually ideal as the savanna usually came to life with all sorts of things. The biggest problem one could run in to were other hunters just like him. Or worse, an entire group of hunters. Caius was pretty good at weaseling his way out of things for the most part but that didn't mean that even his clock wasn't ticking. It was.

His muscular frame hugged the ground as he continued forward through the thick of the grass. Every once in a while a breeze would pick up causing the grass to sway. At this point in time was when Caius would stand perfectly still. No target was in sight just yet but you could never be to careful who else could be watching. Be it prey or another on the prowl.
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:44 pm


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Another night arrived. Another boring and ultimately meaningless hunt to prolong her existence. Salix sighed and squinted away from the red disc of the setting sun. Accustomed to the dark as her eyes were, even this was painful. But she had to start moving at sunset, or she'd never budge from the crack in the rocks she used as a den.

Still, once the leopardess got moving, she was able to continue moving, to hunt, to eat, to survive another night and live another day.

Not that she really cared to. She'd lost her will to live along with her mate in an earthquake that had tumbled the rocks that formed their den, burying him alive. Salix had dug frantically, stubbing and dulling her claws on the stone, trying to save his life but to no avail. Since then, she'd given up. Life had no meaning for her without love.

It didn't even matter to her when she spotted something odd in the grass. She simply sighed and began to make her way to it. Stealth was a matter of habit and training, and it was more trouble than it was worth to break those now.

mouselet

Obsessive Bookworm


Chobi_Chocobo

Distinct Lunatic

PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:54 pm


Caius had really yet to spot anything. It was as if the herds had possibly moved on or something. There was no giving up just yet though. The need to feed him self was to great to just give up. No, Caius was not on the brink of starvation or even close. But that didnt mean he didn't experience hunger pains.

Something in the distance caught his attention though. From the far off shape the leopard could tell what ever it was it had to be feline. The slender size and slow cat like gate it possessed was evidence enough. The shape was getting closer and closer and ... then it occurred to the male he'd been spotted. Caius sat up right with his ears poised up. There was no sense in hiding now.

"Evening," The greeting was simple and polite enough at the very least. The fact that Caius was confused was pretty clear by the look on his face.
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:58 pm


...it talked. The shape she'd seen resolved itself into a leopard. Male. Thank the gods he looked nothing like her lost beloved. That would have been too hard to bear. Still, it had spoken to her. Once, Salix would have replied without thought, for that was simply what one did. Now, however, she hadn't spoken more than a handful of words since she'd screamed her throat raw on that wretched day.

So she ignored him and walked onward without even a backward glance. This talking leopard wasn't food. Wasn't a friend. Wasn't any of the things old instincts long forgotten insisted he was.

And damnit, he wasn't attractive either.

mouselet

Obsessive Bookworm


Chobi_Chocobo

Distinct Lunatic

PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:04 pm


Caius sat very still as the female just walked on by. He was frozen with trying to figure out just what happened or what was happening so there was quite a bit of a pause. That was until it really hit him that she was being a complete cold ice queen. He turned to face her backside.

"Oi there ," He tried once more. An attempt was made to make his tone all that more friendly, "Thats no way to greet some one now is it? Come on now don't walk away. I wasn't gonna harm you if thats what you think." The male was already on all fours and in a scramble to catch up the this mystery females side. The rejection was doing wonders to the male ego right now.
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:15 pm


It was talking again. It sounded agitated. Good. She was annoyed by the fact that there was some stranger trying to talk to her. The leopardess continued walking. But now it seemed that not only was the leopard still talking to her, it was following her.

It seemed to be interpreting her silence and actions in ways that had absolutely nothing to do with her own logic. Did it have to find some explanation for what she did?

She did not want company, did not care to explain herself. Did not ever want to be reminded of what she had lost forever more. So the leopardess finally stopped and turned to face the stranger. She still refused to speak, but her purple eyes blazed with rage towards him.

mouselet

Obsessive Bookworm


Chobi_Chocobo

Distinct Lunatic

PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:18 pm


Still it was a no go. Caiuses face fell a little but not all the way. That was only a semi frown perched upon his maw. The frown was quick to fade and replace it self with an even friendlier smile. He wanted this girl to at least greet him instead of this disrespect. Growing up as a high up gladiator in his pride made Caius unused to being ignored. He had women hanging off of him for Mkodi's sake. Now this?

"You're not the sort to talk much hmmm?" His tail flicked a little as he kept his pace beside her. "Its alright. But maybe give me a smile? At the very least so I know your not brain dead or something," There was a teasing grin. A very cheesy teasy grin.
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:22 pm


The anger slowly faded. Instead, it was replaced by disdain. What was it with this leopard, that he thought he could walk right up to her and...and just insinuate himself into her life? Did he think that everything female on four legs was simply going to fall over herself fawning over him? What did he take her for anyway?

Her beloved had never treated her so basely and carelessly. He had been kind without oppressive, loving without clinginess, and always there when she needed him. But not anymore. She was alone, forever, and doomed to deal with idiots like this for the rest of her day. Sometimes Salix thought it would just be easier if she jumped off a cliff.

But then she would get distracted. Occassionally in the pleasure of the hunt, the peacefulness of the night. Tonight, it was anger and frustration. The leopardess turned her tail once more and stalked off, tail lashing.

Who did he think he was!?

mouselet

Obsessive Bookworm


Chobi_Chocobo

Distinct Lunatic

PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:28 pm


She was stalking off. Her tail was lashing. It was clear to Caius he wasn't wanted now and that she was indeed being an ice queen. This only further made her a challenge and something to be won. Originally he was not intended on any sort of thing but now he felt compelled to get this females attention some how.

He hurried on after the female.

"Hey come on now. I m sorry if I've offended you miss," There was a charming smile given, "I promise I won't bother you any more tonight if you give me a grin. Promise." Well he did say tonight. Not for ever.
PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:32 pm


He was still talking. Why did he still want her attention and interest when she'd made it perfectly clear she wasn't interested? Salix would have been happy to keep stalking away from the leopard all night until he kept speaking.

A grin. From her. To him.

She who had not spoken, who had not even smiled since the last time she'd seen the face of her beloved. And he asked her to grin at him.

Her eyes were too dry to tear up, but the leopardess picked up her pace and bounded off into the rocks, seeking tight paths, miniature canyons between the gigantic stones that she knew better than any other. No one had yet to find her in this maze if she didn't wish them to. She doubted this foolish stranger could ever manage to see her again.

mouselet

Obsessive Bookworm


Chobi_Chocobo

Distinct Lunatic

PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:35 pm


She had taken off and left Caius in her dust. The mysterious stranger of a girl who didnt even give him the kindness of a simple smile. The male sat there a little dumb founded but not hurt. He'd get a smile and maybe a name even. Some day at least.

For now he was left to him self and his own devices to finish what he'd started. A hunt. Later there would be time for a completely different sort of new hunt. Something compelled him to get that females attention.
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