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::the sun was shining, the birds chirping, all was right with the world as it slowly woke up. Jyns eyes slowly opened on the new day, an arm around cala's waist, the other brushing against her head ever so slightly. Somehow...this seemed...very familiar:: Not again! ::he groaned, shifting again. Wait a minute. Not...so...familiar...he jumped back, clamering away from the bengal as fast as he could:: WHY AM I STILL NAKED?! ::his eyes widened in horror even further. He had left a very important blanket behind::

::Calanthia yawned slowly as she turned and rubbed her eyes, to look at him:: "Good morning to you too Jyn. What are you yelling about th-...." ::Her eyes just blinked and she turned BRIGHT red.:: "Um... Jyn... this is what I call MIXED SIGNALS!" ::She turned her face away, BEAT red as she grumbled getting up:: "Doesn't want me to kiss him, but willing to sleep naked with me. I know I couldn't have done anything since I'm still clothed. Maybe a secret pervert deep inside of him?" ::She rubbed her eyes and pointed to a corner as she moved out:: "Your pants are over there." ::She yawned and headed towards the lake. Bath. Needed bath after that kind of wakeup call::

::he was quick to spin around so his back faced her, fluffy tail wrapping around him in an added sheild:: I was tired, YOU took off MY pants and YOU decided to fall asleep after me. NOT MY FAULT! ::he shouted back massaging his face with a hand::

::Cala called back:: "NOT SCARED OF YOUR BODY LIKE YOU ARE OF MINE!" ::She growled and undressed as she moved into the water quickly, scrubbing at herself muttering:: "Ugh the things I do for that man always get me screamed at in the morning. Why do I bother?"

ugh...the things I do for that woman always get me in horrible situations like this. Why do I bother? ::Jyn grumbled, slowly standing. He took one step and crumbled back to the ground:: well...this will be interesting:: he grunted into the ground, REALLY wanting his morning bath after missing it yesterday. He started to slink against the ground over to his pants, almost as if stalking it::

::Calanthia stared at the reflection of herself in the water. Particularly her eyes. He didn't love her. Good. Her secret would remain. He didn't have to know anything about her now. As long as he didn't love her, she wouldn't have to try and deal with it. After washing out her hair, she washed out her clothing before putting all back onto herself. Her clothing and hair wet clung to her body, outlining it. She came back into camp to see what had happened to Jyn::

aha! ::he yanked it triumphantly off of the ground, picking it up into the air...only to find out that he had completely soaked it with blood and it was now stiff:: stare ::he reached over and yanked a blanket back over his lap::

::Calanthia sighed and with a mature look, she came over to him. Her hand reached out to him. Her voice was somber:: "Jyn, your pants please? I will wash them for you so you don't have to remain under there for long. Though I honestly do not mind nor care if you did." ::No blush, no laugh, no.. anything. Just her staring at him in a calm manner::

I can do it. You just need to turn around. ::jyn spoke in his characteristic stubbern streak to be independent::

::Calanthia sighed and turned around:: "I do not see why you are so shy. After what I went through to dress your wounds, I think vision would be your least of concerns now."

doesn't mean I can now go waltzing around the camp naked. ::He slowly stood up, dropping the blanket in favor of wrapping his tail around his lower parts:: I've seen you naked and probably wouldn't either in my position

::Calanthia blushed lightly:: "I'm a different person then you Jyn. I wasn't the one who had my foreleg over your shoulder!" ::She then covered her mouth and mentally kicked her arse. She then slowly inched away::

::his eyebrows climbed up his forehead:: Thats certainly an interesting position for me to be in. I am certainly glad you're not a sex-crazed feline ::he took a step forwards...good. The male slowly started to walk, legs shaking::

::Calanthia scoffed as she was happy enough that he took that position so lightly:: "Hardly! Just because I don't care about the days of the past doesn't mean I am a slut. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to go gather some firewood." ::She was alittle huffy and her tail slightly poofed as she headed towards the forest opposite of him::

alright, but if you see another bear, just keep going! Concidering last time worked out SO well! ::he called back, stumbling slightly as he made his way to the river with his bloodied pants::

::Calanthia twitched and whirled around stomping at him with a glare:: "Well yeah, this time I'll let the damn bear eat me! It would be a much faster, less painful way to die then bloodloss from ripped out tubes!" ::The bengal turned, flicking her wet hair so that it thwapped Jyn as she turned to head in her own direction. She did not even realize she disregarded his want of privacy::

saves me from saving your arse and getting mauled! ::he growled right back, stumbling to the right just in time to dodge her wet hand. She would be the death of him yet::

::Calanthia growled:: "I never asked you to save me! You made that stupid move on your own!" ::She walked into the forest and sat down against a tree, panting a little. So tired.. just a small rest here.. Jyn would be forever washing his pants and no one would mind.. just a rest.. She fell asleep there for a good long while::

Well, I guess that just makes BOTH of us complete morons! ::he slowly made his way to the river where he collapsed onto his knees. He cleaned his pants and slowly made his way back to camp to toss them up on a branch to dry and walk back to the fire circle. He flopped infront of it with a sigh, feeling weary to the bone...but...where was cala?::

::Cala was asleep on the ground, shivering through her wet clothing and wet hair. It was like this she woke up an hour later, slowly. Where was she today? The smells of the forest reminded her. She curled up tightly. The terrible things she had snapped at Jyn. She sighed. Should she even bother to go back there?::

::it wasn't long until he got back up and slipped on his damp pants, growling. He was fairly bristling, but went into the forest, looking around for the bengal that had left him so::

::Calanthia heard steps approaching her ball of cold fur. She slowly got up just in time to stare up to see Jyn. She blinked at him:: "Jyn you shouldn't be walking yet.. You should be resting."

I'll do whatever the hell I want to. ::he retored angerily, covering the relief. If she seriously had run into another bear, they'd both be S.O.L::

::Calanthia sighed and whispered as she stared at the ground:: "Okay then, what are you doing out here instead of resting?" ::Her voice regained its patience. However, her skin was covered in goosebumps from the cool winds::

getting you obviously. ::he leaned now heavily on a tree trunk, trying not to look like he had to and more like he just wanted to::

::Calanthia stood up and looked into his eyes:: "Jyn why would you want to get me? All I did was be a bitter hag to you this morning. Anyway, what time is it now?" ::Her eyes turned to the sky::

I was wondering if you really would continue to crawl away from a bear the second time 'round. : surprised h he could do this all day:: I don't know...tenish? You gone for a while

::Cala rolled her eyes and stepped into his personal space leaning in her face close to whisper evilly:: "You just want me down on my hands and knees. You are really perverted you know that?" ::She then poked his nose and stepped out of his space as she yawned:: "I better get that firewood huh?"

I'd rather hog tie you and leave you for the foxes. ::he spoke while moving even closer to her face as if daring her to do something before she stepped around:: And yes, unless you want cold soup for dinner

::Calanthia twitched at that and turned to look over at him. She then moved over to his personal space, and unclasped one of her belts from her waist:: "Now you speak to me about bondage? What is ten your hour or something?" ::She then handed over the belt to him:: "You really should learn to control those urges of yours, Jyn." ::She then hurried to get firewood and kindling::

Not my fault you'd be so much easier dead. ::he looked skeptically at the belt in his hand, wondering what in the world he was supposed to be doing with it:: -.-

::Cala stopped and looked at him wide-eyed:: "Necropheliac?! Are you serious? Jyn, thats just wrong. Thats a playing field no one should enter." ::She sighed shaking her head:: "Can't get them alive so you gotta have them dead."

I'm not playing this game ::he rolled his eyes, shaking his head::

::Calanthia sighed:: "You never play any games with me Jyn. Makes me a sad little kitty you know." ::She then glanced over to him:: "I'm heading back to camp. Might I recommend you come with me so you can get some food?"

Last time I played with you, my hands got torn up so badly I had to sleep on the ground. ::without telling him twice, he started back towards the camp, wincing slightly with every step on his right leg::

::Calanthia twitched:: "Wasn't that done on your own trap?" ::The bengal looked down at his right leg and sighed:: "Does it still hurt?"

just so anthros like you wouldn't bother me. ::he glanced at her and nodded:: A bit. I'll probably sore for a while yet

::Calanthia looked up at him:: "Not a very good trap if you have me sitting right here beside you and you're the one who got hurt on it." ::She then pouted a little at it:: "Maybe some ointment. I could run home and get it for you." ::As she entered the camp, she immediately ran over to start the fire:: "However, I refuse to tend to that wound again if I can help it. I'm sorry but there are some places I rather not be on other people's bodies. I do believe in privacy."

I made them when I first came here. I was paranoid incase someone caught onto that there are land traps everywhere. ::he walked into camp much slower then her, taking deep breaths:: But I have no complaints about binding myself. No ointment though. I still have some disinfectant stuff...I think.

::As the flames licked up Cala sighed with relief. She then scooted FAR away from the fire and curled up in a ball in the shadows. She stared at the ground, quiet. A thought hit her that hurt her deeply. Only out of promise did she not run away::

walking over to the fire, he reached into the plastic bag for one last item. A thing of minestrone soup. He opened it up with the left out can opener and poured it into the left out bowl. He had been lazy the other day hadn't he?::
EternalxMyth: ::Calanthia whispered softly to him:: "May I do anything for you Jyn?"

Cala...WHEN have I answered that question with anything but No? ::Jyn sighed, putting the pot on the burning sticks::

::Calanthia stood up and spoke in a calm but firm voice:: "Jyn, yesterday was botched because of your second injury. However, at the end of dinner tonight, I need an answer. I'll go and try to check your traps to see if anything was caught in the ones I know about." ::The bengal anthro moved away into the forest's shadow::

::The male winced and looked into the flames, torn. If he was who he had been a week ago, he could tell her to go no problem. Why was it so hard now. He brought up his legs and stared at the fire without staring, gaze going unfocused. Why was nothing ever simple?::

::It had been almost forty-five minutes before Calanthia came back but her arms held a large item. It was a catfish but it was huge, at least eight pounds heavy. She smiled softly to Jyn:: "Think this will be alright for you to eat?"

::he looked up with a snap to stare at cala...or more specifically...her fish:: I make us soup and you bring me the biggest catfish I've ever seen. sweatdrop of course.

::Calanthia looked at him:: "You can't just have soup. You need protein after all that bloodloss. This should provide it. If this doesn't do it, I don't know what would Jyn." ::She handed it over to him and whispered softly:: "And when you are done, I will know where I will be sleeping tonight." ::She then moved away back to sit in the shadows of the camp. She dreaded the end of dinner. Dreaded to feel forsaken. But it was his wish and she wouldn't stop him::

I wont be able to eat all of it. And you only had seven spoonfuls of soup yesterday. : surprised h yes...he remembered:: You're eating some of this too

::Calanthia glared at him:: "You can't make me. I won't eat it. You need it much more then I do." ::She spoke quietly trying to not let him hear:: "Besides, it wasn't yesterday, Jyn, it was two days ago."

Then I'm not eating it at all. You can't make me. You need it just as much as I do. ::His ears flicked, catching her saying something else, but not making out the words:: and what was that?

"Oh, I WILL make you. I will feed you like a child if I must! So you better eat it or I promise you will regret it. You don't want to see how I make people eat. Its not good for the innocent at heart such as yourself. I don't need anything." ::Calanthia sweatdropped and laughed a little nervously:: "Oh nothing.."

Try whatever stunt you want, only one thing will ever work. I will NOT have you going through another sick run through. That honestly scared me cala. ::he didn't even touch the fish::

::Calanthia shrugged:: "Fine, I'll cook the fish and force it down your throat." ::She stood up and grabbed her pan, coming over and setting down the fish inside off the fire. She cleaned it and then began cooking it. She glared over at him:: "If I get warmed this time, I am blaming you."

I'm not eating it. I don't care how stubbern you are ::he crossed his arms, settling against the trunk::

"Oh you WILL eat this. Just know I cannot be held accountable now. And no screaming. I want that as a promise. You've hurt my ears enough for the last two mornings." ::The smell of cooking catfish flooded the area. She then muttered evilly:: "Besides, I don't see how me getting sick scared you."

I will hold no such promise. ::he COMPLETELY ignored the getting scared topic, not wanting to touch it. He'd just sweep it into a corner for now::

::Calanthia twitched at him. She then finished cooking it and placed it on a plate. She came over to where Jyn sat and without warning, straddled him down and glared at him, plate infront of his face:: "Eat."

::he firmly shook his head, not even opening his mouth to say no incase she shoved a forkfull in anyway::

::Calanthia smirked evilly:: "I was hoping you would make this fun for me Jyn." ::She then tore off a piece of the fish and held it to his lips. If that didn't work, she would try to pinch his side, non-injuried of course::

he simply tore off a piece of fish himself and held it to her lips instead, looking at her evenly::

::Calanthia took her piece away from him, and slipped it into her own mouth. She then took his piece of catfish and without warning, kissed him roughly, prying open his lips and forcing the food into his mouth with her tongue. She quickly sealed his lips, and covered it with her hand, other hand rubbing his neck:: "Swallloow it!"

::he glared right back, reaching up to grab her hand and harshly pull it away to kiss her back. Very rough to transfer the bit of foot back, his hand keeping an iron grip on her wrist::

::Calanthia glared evilly, and her tongue shoveled the food back into his mouth, and a fight broke out. She tried to keep her tongue within his mouth to deny the food easy access back to her own::

::his free hand slipped to her back, keeping her steady as he pushed on her mouth and tongue to relinquish the bit of fish to her::

::Calanthia had not expected the hand on her back and it had distracted her long enough to allow the food to slip into her mouth and down her throat. She broke the kiss and glared at him:: "You are pure evil you know this right? Well I just had a piece so its your turn!" ::She took a piece with her free hand and held it out to his lips, seeing as his hands were busy::

::he took a slow breath before eating the bit of fish from her without complaint:: Just be happy you got ANOTHER two kisses from me.

::Calanthia smirked at him:: "You know you enjoyed it. Now you better get ready to eat the rest of this because you only won from distracting me. That was completely not fair, by the way." ::She pulled off another piece and held it out to him:: "Now will you take it easily or will we have to share another moment together?"

::he picked up another peice of fish, an eyebrow raising skeptically as he held it out to her. He wasn't going to give up any ground with this::

::Calanthia glared at him but sighed:: "You just are enjoying this way too much." ::She took his food, and ate her own, then grabbed his free hand with her own before repeating as she had before, kissing him roughly prying open access to his mouth to slip him more food::

::this time he took it easily with cala eating her own peice, letting the bit of fish slide down his throat and ending the kiss. his hand caught by hers turned to grab her wrist as well, so he was holding both hands and she, one:: All I want is for you to eat too.

::Calanthia was not a happy camper as it was not working out as she had hoped:: "Your well-being is the only reason I am doing all this. You need this more then I do. So what if I'm alittle tired? Now please, Jyn, eat more."

you eat more. The last time you skipped dinner I had to run to town and back thinking you were going to die at any moment. I at least had some orange yesterday. Now we eat the fish togeather, or this is going to be a very long night

::Calanthia glared at him:: "Have I gotten sick yet, Jyn? If anything I think I am doing very good at running on nothing trying to watch after you. But if you really insist," ::She sighed muttering like an unhappy child:: "I'll finish eating with you."

Good! ::he sighed, slowly letting go of her hands to pick up a peice of fish. He picked it up to his lips and waited until she did the same::

::Calanthia unhappily picked up a piece of fish and slipped it passed her lips glaring at Jyn.::

::and as she ate her peice, he ate his, letting even a bit of smile onto his lips. But damn it all, he not only let her kiss him, but kissed her right back! Sure, it was wrestling for food, but still::

::Calanthia sighed softly and stared away from Jyn. She then slowly slid off his lap and sat down beside him. The plate of food was on his other side and it was here she pulled her legs up to her chin and awaited the horror of food::

::he picked some meat up in both hands, offering her one while holding his. He was completely serious about sharing at least. That tongue wrestling match just wasn't because he wanted to kiss her::
EternalxMyth: ::Calanthia took the food. However, she just sat there glaring at the fire. She was unhappy but she wasn't about to eat::

::he didn't eat his peice of meat either, settling against the tree trunk for the wait::

::Calanthia grumbled at him:: "Jyn. Eat. Please."

I'm waiting. ::He spoke offhandedly, looking at the bit of fish meat in his hand::

I'm waiting. ::He spoke offhandedly, looking at the bit of fish meat in his hand::

"If you are waiting for me to eat, that means I'm going to have to come back over there and we're going to have another showdown. Please don't make me do that, Jyn. You already are starting a kiss tab on me as it is."

That is your own fault. I do what I have to. If we have another showdown, lets just hope your other side doesn't creep out and ruin dinner

::Calanthia rolled her eyes and glared at him:: "That is the problem Jyn. It already tried. Do you honestly think I would be this miserable if it hadn't? I am hardly the kind of person I am tonight. But between not feeling like myself, being too warmed, and you, I'm really not in the mood to eat." ::She set her head down on her knees.:: "Just please eat."

He sighed, tossing the bit of meat down onto the plate:: Guess thats the end of dinner. Though the foxes will love this...

::Calanthia growled and once again, she was straddled over him, her violet eyes glaring:: "I did not spend half an hour in a freezing lake for you to not eat more of this fish, Jyn. Now you will eat this and you will have some descent dinner and you will get better already." ::Her voice softened at the last part and she shook her head. The same process began as before, with her inserting her own food into her mouth, and kissing him to get the food into his::

::What a way to eat. He took hold of one of her hands, his free one going to her back to keep her steady while he kissed her back. He refused to let this go without a fight::

::And once again, the touch to her back had completely caught her and she ended up eating the food. She broke away glaring evilly:: "You gotta stop doing that." ::She then picked up the food and held it up to his lips::

but it works so well. ::he ate the peice she offered, chewing and swallowing slightly. It was pretty good catfish really::

::That made Cala mew helplessly:: "You are more sadistic then any other person I know. You're the only one who likes to torture me with food; you realize this right?" ::She held up another piece to his lips::

::he shook his head, looking at the peice of meat. Once she ate, he ate. That was the deal::

::Cala glared at him. Leaning over she took a nibble of the piece she offered to him and left the rest up to his lips::

::he shook his head again. Not good enough in his book::

"Hey I ate now you eat! That was the deal!"

::the hand on her back slipped away to grab the hand by his mouth, slowly lowering it so he can speak:: The deal is, you eat a peice, I eat a peice. That wasn't a peice, that was barely a skin. You ate one eigth of a peice

::Calanthia glared at him:: "You never specified! Unless you specify it counts!"

I don't play by those rules. Call it a quirk of mine ::He huskily whispered, tilting his head up slightly::

::Calanthia blinked at him. Something about that whisper.. made her bring her hand up to her lips and eat the piece with a stare at him. She then grabbed a piece and offered it to him, watching::

::His hand slid up hers to take the peice from her fingers and pop it into his mouth, eyes never leaving hers::

::Jyn had her full attention. Uh-oh. That look.. her already uncomfortableness from cooking near the fire. Her violet eyes stared and she took a another piece for herself, before offering another to him. She was on full alert. What was his game here?::

::he silently just took his peice and ate it after seeing her eat her peice, slow and deliberate. He hardly blinked, dark eyes glinting in the firelight::

::Calanthia was so confused. She didn't know if this was to toy with her mind or to absolutely frighten her but nonetheless it confused her! The bengal slowly slid off his lap and reached over him to grab the plate. She held it up to him, appearing rather shy and timid as her ears fell back in a submissive stance as she took a piece for herself and waited for his action::

::he reached up, took a peice off the plate and ate it, neither taking the plate nor pushing it away. He followed her with his eyes, everything around him seeming to almost stay still in quiet seriousness::

::This was the way she stayed, and worked, until nothing was left, and it was only then that she slowly asked:: "Are you okay? Would you like your soup now?"

::he slowly let out a very long breath, shaking his head vigorously:: I can't believe, that actually worked. ::jyn rolled his shoulders, smiling lightly at her:: the catfish was good

::Cala blinked. She had been dooped. The bengal then grew very annoyed and huffed as she turned away from him:: "Hmph! Get your own soup then." ::She grumbled softly:: "Mademeactuallyworrythereorfearyouwouldtrynonsense."

I'm not eating it unless you have some too : surprised h yes, he could be evilishly stubbern at times. She had pulled quite a stunt with the french-kiss-food-passing technique. He was seeing this through::

"If evil had a picture in the dictionary, it would be of you right now. You made me eat far too much and your soup will go bad if you don't eat it so do yourself a favor and eat it."

Hunters can't always be nice. ::he picked up the pot though with a spoon, dipped it in and held it out for Cala::

::Calanthia turned her head away. She glared up at him:: "After that little stunt you just pulled, the least you could do is have the first bite."

fine fine fine ::he lifted the spoon to his mouth and slipped it in and out again, chewing and swallowing. He grimaced:: not often I have vegetables.

"Not a veggie eater huh?" ::Cala wouldn't know since she never ate them much erself either.::

its not like I can grow a garden out here. ::jyn dipped the spoon under again and held it back out for cala:: now its your turn

::Calanthia whined alittle and looked up at him as if he was asking for her first born son.:: "Do I have to? Are you really going to make me do this?"

yeah. This is for all those little kisses you like to steal. ::his forehead, his nose, his hands...::

::Her violet eyes glared:: "Not like you didn't enjoy them! I'm not enjoying this just for you to know." ::However, she did take the soup from the spoon, and ate it and swallowed, all the while glaring evilly:: "Sooo going to kill you for this you know that right?"

I didn't. ::he dipped the spoon back in again and took his own bite before refilling it and offering it to cala:: And if you kill me, that would be sort of counter productive of all of this

::Calanthia just gave him a look. It was a flat, serious look:: "You did not enjoy a single one of those kisses." ::Her ears flicked upward to hear this answer.::

and why would I? Typically, friends don't go around kissing other friends. Then you have to slip on 'with benifits' at the side. ::he spoke dryly, spoon still held out::

::Calanthia stopped as she stared up at him:: "If you didn't just call me your friend in that sentence, Jyn, I would have just gotten up right now." ::She then glared down at the spoon:: "For your information, Jyn, friends kiss one another more often then you realize. And as for the benefits comment.. I feel that was out of place. I've been nothing but good this whole time." ::She turned her face away::

I live in a forest. You have to think my sense in relationships is a bit outdated and blurred. ::he sighed, lowering the spoon back to the bowl and closing his eyes:: but I've always been a bit...old fashioned I guess...

"I'm not saying that its bad. I'm saying to even mention the 'friends with benefits' is not fair considering how much I've kept my hands off you. But.." ::She sighed and shook her head:: "Never mind." ::She glanced down at the soup spoon expecting it now::

But...? ::he continued, setting the bowl of soup completely down. He was full anyhow::

: ::Calanthia stared down at the ground as she whispered softly:: "None of that matters now." ::Her voice grew hurt as she whispered:: "I do need an answer, Jyn. I need to know if you were serious to send me away from your life for good." ::She leaned over and against him:: "I spent a lot of time today realizing I've been acting childish and unfair to you. So I will do all you ask of me and wish of me without question."

::his eyes flashed open, looking at her as his heart skipped a beat::...I was serious. I am all in all...a serious guy. It was how my father raised me. ::his eyes flicked from her to the fire as he repressed a sigh:: whatever I say next will not have any good out come...no good outcome at all...

::Calanthia looked at the ground disheartened at this. Her voice was soft:: "Jyn, I am ready. I am ready to be left behind and forgotten. Just go right ahead and say it." ::She turned her gaze over to him slowly but she stared up at him with her eyes sad but paying attention::

::slowly he shook his head, wanting to cut out his heart already:: I don't want you to go cala. I don't want you to do.

::That she was NOT ready for. She just blinked, eyes wide as she tilted her head slow-motion style to the side to tilt. Her jaw dropped alittle:: "..." ::She was left speechless::

I'm sorry....I really don't. ::he sadly smiled, glowing in the firelight:: I told you I was selfish. They'll kill you without a thought...but I really...don't want to say goodbye to you cala.

::Calanthia looked at him absolutely stunned. The shock wore off her and she smiled to him. She hugged him carefully and whispered quietly:: "Good. Because I didn't want to leave you forever Jyn." She came to rest her head on his shoulder:: "If they come and kill me, at least I died with you as my friend and knowing your friendship." ::She smiled warmly:: "And that is enough to let me be at peace."

You are such a stupid bengal ::he growled, not looking at her with a flush of warmth over his face. Things could only go downhill from here. He was already attatched...there was no escape::

"I may be a stupid bengal to you, but that doesn't change that I am also a loyal friend." ::Calanthia smiled and released him. However, a yawn escaped her.:: "I better get some rest. Goodnight, Jyn." ::She slowly got up, her exhaustion making her tail drag behind her as she moved over to a dark, shadowy corner of his camp to curl up there:: "If you need anything of me, please wake me, Jyn. I'll be more then happy to get up and help."

Your other friends must hate me. ::he yawned himself, already knowing that he wouldn't be waking her. He fell down onto his side, once again waiting until the flames burned down on their on for lack of strength to get up. Even then he stared at the ashes for a long time unil he at last, drifted alone to sleep::

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I can't just...rest here for a moment? ::he spoke with a sigh, looking up at her::

::Calanthia sighed and came to lean herself against a tree, before stretching and sitting herself down with a smile:: "As you like Jyn." ::Her eyes turned to stare up at the sky.::

::Good...he didn't have to make a fool of himself quite yet. Jyn fell back down into a laying position, closing his eyes. He wanted to just sleep again and it wasn't even 2 o'clock yet::

::Calanthia moved to play with her own hair, as she sat there waiting. Her eyes drifted over to where he laided, and she watched him there for a while. What a day. However, she was sad at the same time. This was another time she had wanted to give him something she made for breakfast, and once again, it was botched. Breakfast was cursed. That was the only reasoning behind it. Her eyes turned back to the sky to monitor the time::

can breakfast be saved? ::he murmered quietly, not looking at the female. He did care that it was sort of ruined...kinda. It wasn't his fault!::

::Calanthia spoke in such a gentle tone, her voice displaying her softer side:: "No. Not by now. Please, do not think about breakfast. I will prepare lunch for you when we return instead."

::the genet sighed, shaking his head:: You're going to spoil me rotten and I don't even get to reap the benefits

"Spoil? How is cooking for you spoiling? You do cook for yourself when I am not around, do you not?" ::She was curiously now watching him::

not like your cooking. I normally eat jerky and cooked meat of some sort. I never buy eggs because they'll go bad too quickly ::he shrugged, wincing slightly::

"Please do not move too much. Just rest and relax. It is alright for you to sleep if you want. I will get you up in an hour. We really need to take care of your legs, though." ::Calanthia smiled.::

I'll be fine...And I don't want to sleep ::he opened just one eye to look at her:: everytime I wake up you're right beside me

::Calanthia couldn't help but to giggle a little:: "Mostly by your choice. Is that what you want now?" ::Her voice grew low and mature:: "Is that what it takes for you to sleep so soundly? If so, I'll come over there to keep you company." ::She then snickered and smiled to him playfully:: "I promise I won't be right beside you. I'll stay right here. Now if you get up in your sleep and drag me over there with you, there is nothing I can do about that, because I refuse to argue with your sleepy side. Its more powerful then me."

I told you I'm not playing that game ::he spoke with a groan, closing that eye again with a yawn:: And I'm only that strong because I don't hold back. ::it wasn't some unlocked hidden side, just one carefully placed in check::

::Calanthia merely turned her gaze away from him, to stare down at the ground. Her voice had stopped its playfulness, and its fun sound, and now only resounded with a simple:: "I see." ::The bengal anthro mainly stared at the ground now as she whispered quietly:: "Whatever the case may be, you can trust me to be good and stay put if you are tired."

good. ::with that bit of reassurance, jyn settled down. He took a deep breath and let himself drift off to sleep::

::Calanthia stared up at the sky. She could accept Jyn for all that he was, even when he was a jerk. Would he ever accept her other natures beside the understanding and caring? Even though she had been more then on her best behavior this whole time, there was never any rest for her. Never a break. Always having to make promises to be good. She was growing weary. As hours passed, finally Calanthia came to stand up, and walked over to Jyn to check on him, her violet eyes staring down at the genet male::

::relaxed, wounds eventually stopping, jyn for once slept normally. Tired enough to fall asleep immediatly without the tree behind him. Days seemed to be blissfully short the past few days, it almost seemed dream-like in themselves. It...was nice::

::Calanthia knelt down and shook his shoulders:: "Jyn? Its time to get up." ::Her voice was gentle and yet firm as well. She wanted concious Jyn to come out not sleepy Jyn because Sleepy Jyn got her introuble with concious Jyn too much::

::he reached out and...patted her head with a yawn:: fine...fine...has it...been an hour already? ::sleepily he blinked open his eyes, focusing on her::

::A sigh of relief slipped from her lips and she smiled to him:: "Its been around three actually. I figured you could use the rest. Let me know when you're ready to go okay?" ::The redhead then scooted away from Jyn, demonstrating how she was not there for anything more then waking him up::

::he grunted while sitting up, knuckling his back with a hand:: Nows as good as a time as any... ::he blinked some more at her, still waking up:: are you okay?

::Cala smiled to him as she stood up:: "I'm being good as promised to you Jyn." ::Otherwise, she had the deepest urge to just hug him tightly, and nuzzle him. He looked so cute when he was tired and just waking up! The female came over to his side,a nd held out her hand, offering her help to him::

::his ears flicked slightly at that and eyed the hand before slowly getting up on his own. Some things would never change:: Good...as it...should? ::he didn't know what exactly to respond to that

"Not as it should be, Jyn, as you wish it." ::She corrected him. The anthro moved on ahead, and twirled around, and with her one belt unclasped, the one flap flew up more then usual, flashing him unintentionally with a glimpse at her underwear. She wanted to make sure he could walk::

eek ::he jerked his head down, taking a slow breath before following at his own, very slow pace. Two days left, and yet it seemed like so much longer::

: ::Calanthia moved to stand right beside him, walking as if she had not noticed anything at all. Which, she hadn't or else she would have freaked out. She also was there to catch him at a moment's notice:: "Did you sleep well?"

mmm...yeah. Didn't dream at all. ::he glanced at her, fully aware that she was right there incase he fell. Now he was even MORE inclined not to fall::

"You don't like your dreams that much, I take it." ::She however slowly drifted a little further away from him as she stared at the ground, her hands clasped behind her She did not look up at him as she was afraid her eyes would betray her::

more times then not, they're not exactly...pleasant. ::he shrugged, wincing again. He REALLY should stop doing that!:: You?

::Calanthia smiled softly:: "I only dream of the lands I have traveled, and the others that I have never visited, imagining what they must look like. My dreams are rather dull as my past is truly unimportant." ::She left out the details of that however. She then smiled up to him:: "I'm happy you had a few hours of peace." ::Her eyes turned back down to the ground:: "Have you thought of what you would like for lunch?"

if you remember it at all, then I wouldn't think it was that unimportant ::he glanced at her again just as she looked back at the ground before doing the same:: uh...jerky?

"Are you sure? With you not hunting now, wouldn't you prefer to save that?" ::The bengal glanced up at the sky as she thought:: "I could try to make you something. You must be sick to death of fish. What else would you like?"

in the forest, there isn't that many options. Fish, rabbit and deer are the main food. Maybe a fox...I stay away from skunks... ::his face grew serious in thought before slowly nodding:: I could take you out someplace to town if you'd like...

::Calanthia gasped and looked up at him:: "Only if I get to pay and only when you are feeling better, Jyn! You've already spent so much on me and your legs bled quite a bit." ::She smiled to him softly:: "But, I would like to go there with you Jyn."

You're not paying ::he softly growled, plainly embarrassed now:: But when I'm feeling better, yeah. ::he winced:: not like I'm not feeling good right now

::Calanthia smiled and without warning, she leaned over and kissed his cheek:: "Thank you Jyn." ::She then looked back up at the sky:: "You need more of those pills when we get back. Getting thrown off the back of a bear has not helped you recover at all from the first bear visit this week."

eek ::he stumbled, arms wheeling and quickly stood straight again to walk as if nothing happened, a hand rubbing his face:: You've GOT to stop doing that. ::jyn muttered, eyeing a rock he could have fallen onto before stepping over it:: If the bear attacks aren't going to kill me, you are

::Calanthia just giggled a little before sighing:: "You are impossible and terrible to me, Jyn. You really are. Makes me wonder which one of us will kil the other first." ::She winked to him before moving on ahead, walking. Another sigh slipped from her lips as her tail swayed lightly behind her::

because I wont let you kiss my cheek? ::he spoke dryly, not exactly seeing how terrible that was as he slowly moved after her. He would have to re-wash his pants, then sew them up, and hope they looked alright afterwards. Did he still have that spare pair of shorts?::

::Calanthia smiled at him, acting happy to him when he came near her:: "You are so terrible and mean to me because I don't get any kind of leeway with you. You don't even touch me unless you have to or are asleep." ::Calanthia only beamed to him:: "But that is you, Jyn. I should just get used to it, shouldn't I?" ::However, her violet eyes turned to stare at the ground:: "You really should have some fruit too when we get back as well. It would help you to keep the medicine down." ::She would keep herself alittle distant from Jyn. However, deep down, she liked physical contact and to recieve so little it was wearing her down::

Typically I don't...touch...my friends...I tend to reserve myself more. ::He glanced at her as they finally walked into camp, slowly turning his head around with wearines. It may be getting to her, but it was also getting to him, trying to cope with whenever they did touch:: And no medicine. I already told you it helps tell if I'm still alive. Like when I was going numb

::Calanthia only forced herself to smile up to at him:: "That is why I said I should get used to it." ::She then hurried over to the place she had stored everything. There by what was now a dead fire, was a plate full of berry crepes, and frnech toast, long now cold. As she pulled out a pear, she hurried over to Jyn, handed him the fruit and came over to the plate> She sighed:: "Another offering to the animals." ::She picked it up and smiled to him:: "I'll be back in a moment. I just need to get rid of this" ::She turned to head back into the forest::

I told you not to fake emotions ::he grumbled as if it was the only thing in the world he ever asked of her. Jyn tossed the pear up and down in his hand before falling onto the tree trunk and biting into it. Breakfast had looked nice....and now he felt guilty. Just great. He took another bite before standing and walking to a storage tree, rumaging around the numberous holes he had carved inside before pulling out a pair of shorts. The genet bit into the pear to hold it in his mouth as he wiggled out of his chain pants and into the much shorter jean shorts that cut off an inch from the knee with a wince. Barely fit. Key word...barely::

Calanthia had walked intot he forest and let out her emotion, groaning:: "This is not fair! I would just be satisified with a hug! But noo.." ::A deep sigh escaped her:: "Only two more days. Only two more days of minimal to no physical contact at all." ::She found a nest of squrriels, and came back to the camp:: "Okay, Jyn, I got rid of it now back to the discussion of lun.." ::She twitched a little with her one ear as she looked up to see him in these tight shorts. She just stood there, staring at him with her one ear twitching::

::he looked up from buttoning it to cala, blinking:: Mmm? biggrin id...he do something wrong again?::

::Calanthia took in a deep breath and she just sighed:: "Jyn.. oh dearest Jyn.. those are AWFULLY tight. Are you planning on having children one day? Because that won't help you at all. We need to get you clothes." ::SO was not what she needed to see at this time. But enough she felt emotionally pent up. She just moved to begin cleaning up her mess from earlier::

Its just temporary while I wash and sew my old pants. Typically whenever they get torn I just fix it without the shorts. ::good thing he hadn't gained any weight though...else he would be in some trouble::

::Calanthia sighed and shook her head once more:: "You don't listen to me well at all. Don't worry though, no one does." ::The bengal glanced over her shoulder to him:: "How about I go and help you tend to those wounds then leave to wash these up?"

I listen fine, I just choose to ignore what I don't want to acknowladge. ::he moved to another tree, picking out the remaining bottle of disinfectent:: But I can do... ::was...it just him...or did she seem...sadder, more...detatched then usual? His ears flicked in slight irritation:: I can do my thigh wound ::he revised, mentally hitting himself. He surely must be getting soft::

::Calanthia's face immediately reddened at that mention and coughed a little, smiling wearily:: "Yes, please do that one yourself. Not that I mind or anything, I just don't think me being THAT close is appropriate." ::The bengal anthro stood up, setting together a pile of things by the dark circle and headed over to him her eyes watching. She only made her way passed him to get her own first aid kit from the storage. and she turned to look at him. However she was quiet::

::he didn't get it. He felt like he did something wrong, but didn't know what, or how to fix it. The male moved to the trunk again, sitting down with a sigh. No, no this was good. Distance was good, he needed distance to avoid...getting closer goes without saying. Deep inside though, Jyn sort of wished...that he at least knew what was going on::

::Calanthia blinked at his sigh:: "Are you okay? Are you sure you wouldn't like some kind of medicine?" ::She followed after him, kneeling down beside his legs and looking down at them to study over them to see what exactly needed to be done::

Yes and yes. ::Nothing was really bleeding anymore, though his legs were fairly covered in smeared blood mingled with dirt, leaves...and a few splinters:: Are you okay? ::for someone who supposedly didn't give a damn about cala, he was sure asking that alot today::

::Calanthia glanced up and gave him a soft smile:: "I will be alright Jyn. Nothing for you to worry about. I better get you some water." ::The bengal anthro got up and looked around for the bucket. Where did that bucket go anyway?::

You always tell me things like that when it's too late. ::the genet spoke wearily, pointing to the bucket at the end of the trunk::

::Calanthia smiled and bowed her head to him in gratitude as she turned her back to him:: "Its never too late, Jyn but its nothing you will fix either. Really, though. I will be alright. I'm just a very high maintance feline is all. I like to be hugged, and touched and to go so long with so minimal contact is taxing." ::She picked up the bucket, and turned smile sadly to him:: "Its nothing you would fix so please don't worry about it. I will learn to deal with it." ::She then walked passed him to head to the river for the water::

::so it WAS his fault, but nothing...that he could really do anything about. It was difficult to put into words how exactly he felt towards the bengal, though he knew that it wasn't what it should be. He was getting really tired of all this running, his body and mind yearned to just stay still or better yet, just let himself be caught. Jyn stared at the palms of his hands, the cuts already almost completely healed. And in a year or two, the scars would fade. Granted he lived that long::

::Calanthia dumped the tainted waters out on random plants, and cleaned the washrag. She then filled the bucket and carried both back to the camp. She came to kneel down beside his legs. She began to wash his legs away, saying nothing, and just watched herself carefullly. She was being good.. she was being.. good..:

::Jyn watched the bengal carefully as she came to kneel beside him and work at the cuts. Very carefully, very...:: I'm...sorry Cala ::he whispered, shifting his gaze from her to his hands again::

::Calanthia blinked and glanced over to him from the corners of her eyes:: "What are you apologizing for Jyn?" ::She was confused by this. However, she went back to work, cleaning up the scrapes, cleaning all she could::

You know why. ::he slowly exhaled:: else you listen just as bad as I do. ::he almost smiled at that, but didn't want it to turn out fake:: Because I don't want you to go, I've put you in direct danger. Anything dealing with them, is my personal responsibility

::Calanthia sighed softly:: "Jyn, what have I told you over and over again? Please. My life, my safety, my past, my future... none of that matters to me. I do not care what I miss out on. I care about here and now. Right now, I am with you, trying to enjoy my present being with you here in your home. Please, do not say sorry for my decision. I asked to be here. Its where I want to be."

You really don't see, do you cala? ::his hands tightened into fists, eyes closing as he tilted his head away from her:: You might not care, but I do! I care about you!

::Calanthia now stopped her work and looked over to him, her violet eyes surprised as she stared over at him. Smiling, the bengal anthro turned her face forward:: "Oh Jyn.. you say I worry too much for you and yet, here we are. I care very much for you as well Jyn. However," ::She closed her eyes and clasped her hands over her heart as she leaned back:: "Whatever will be will be. If I am meant to die later as the price of meeting you and hanging out with you, it was all worth it. For these brief moments here, they are what stay with me and what I cherish most." ::Her eyes openned to stare at him with a sincere smile:: "I cherish our memories that we share together Jyn."

And if I survive again, then there's another woman I cared for die because of me. ::slowly he relaxed, eyes opening, head straightening:: there I go again. Too attatched. ::he exhaled again, shaking his head:: I have to at least try to prevent that, I have to at least try to protect you, I'll stay and fight. But I while I weild the sword, I can't embrace you. But if I don't weild the sword, I can't protect you.

::Calanthia looked at him. She then moved over closer to him, violet eyes staring into his hues, leaning in so there were merely inches between them. She whispered softly:: "You are too attached and worry far too much. Jyn, you worry so much about the future and have attached yourself so deeply in the past. If you do this with me too much, you will miss out on the here and now, that I share with you." ::Her hand reached out and placed itself over his heart. She took his one hand and placed it over hers:: "I am right here Jyn, as are you. There are no men right now right here. Just you and me. Do not miss out on that. Or else, when I wander away, you will regret." ::Her hand slipped away from his chest and she moved back to her spot beside his legs, beginning to wash them again::

Thats not what I meant and you know it ::he softly spoke as her hand touched his chest. But as she moved away, the one on hers slid up to the back of her neck to bring her up again. His lips brushed against hers in the faintest of kisses, barely making contact:: I say you'll kill me first.

::Cala was more then shocked as she was pulled down to his lips, receiving a kiss. She smiled and kissed him softly in return. She then moved away an inch and shook her head:: "Whether or not that is what you mean, sweet Jyn, you should take my words to heart. You only have me for two more days before I wander. Would you rather spend those days thinking of things past, or worrying over what may happen or spend them with me here and now?" ::Her violet eyes stared into his eyes deeply as she was so close to him::

haven't I been spending the last...5 days with you? ::granted, he was a bit...held back during those days...but she couldn't love him. Perhaps thats one of the things that got him the most::

::Cala giggled and she leaned her forehead against his as she smiled softly, her gaze staring at him still:: "Physically but you are so far from me mentally that its almost impossible for me to talk to you. Which is why I hide away things from you as you have done to me."

defense mechanism. ::he responded right off the bat. Jyn sighed. Maybe...a bit more then that:: My father was a general in the army... ::he added after a moment, looking right back into her eyes at her insistance::

::Calanthia nuzzled her forehead against his:: "Certainly explains a lot of your own behavior." ::She then moved to shift away from him with a smile on her lips:: "Were you close to him?"

One could say that. He was away a lot of the time since mom didn't want me moving all over the world. But he spent every hour he could with me. ::he tried to speak this as offhandedly as he could as his hand slipped from the back of her neck to her shoulder when she moved. But it still hinted at a touch of bitterness:: Taught me all he could before I enlisted after him. ::and then he winced, free hand coming to rub at his face. Didn't meant to tell her that...::

::Cala smiled and was about to say something when her violet eyes caught sight of his wince and his reaction. Only a small smile graced over her lips as she shuts her mouth. She returned to wipe the last of his wounds:: "Sounds like an interesting past you have left behind, Jyn." ::was all she said on the matter. The bengal then set down the cloth and stared at his legs:: "They should be okay in the air to finish healing. What do you think Jyn?" ::She glanced over to him curiously::

I've been thinking that ever since I woke up this morning and bathed. ::He murmered, glad she let it be. Soon she could peice everything togeather...there wasn't much left to the big story...::

::The bengal anthro smiled to him gently and sighed as she came to sit down beside him. She stretched:: "I would tell you of my past if I could remember it all clearly. However, I have long forgotten most of it because of its little value." ::She then glanced over to his pants:: "Would you like me to wash those for you?"

its not really my place to intrude anyhow. ::He looked at his black pants before shaking his head:: You washed my legs, I'd like to feel a little self-efficiant again.

::The bengal anthro stared up at him before smiling softly and nodding. She stood up:: "Then I shall wash out the bear blanket." ::She moved over to grab it into her arms and turned to wash it. However she stopped infront of him:: "Maybe one day, when you come to live with me here and now, I will let you know of myself and what I really think." ::Her violet eyes stared on ahead and with that said, she headed to the river::

::lightly cursing, he stood and followed her towards the river, falling into step beside the bengal:: Even when I try you make me feel like a speck of dirt. I would have loved to show you to my father

::Calanthia looked up at him curiously:: "Do you really think your father would have liked me? Most parents scream at me that I dress like a whore and need to stay away from their families."

I'm saying my father wouldn't, but not because of your dress. You're too curious, and it would have unnerved him to have someone dig into his life...we were...secretive...people.

::Calanthia looked at Jyn with a quirked eyebrow but merely shrugged:: "I guess some families are like that. But then, why would you have liked to have shown me to him if he would not have liked me?"

because...you think I'M bad ::he replied with a full hearted grin at her, a light chuckle rising::

::Cala blinked at this and playfully huffed at him but smiled. She then stuck out her tongue at him:: "Only those that I am fond of do I shower so much attention on. Do you not think it would be creepy and awkward if I was just as fond of your father as I am of you? I'm HARDLY the kind of girl for that kind of thing." ::Calanthia smiled:: "No, I only want from you, not your father. You're your own man, Jyn, and special to me. That is why you have your own title."

you wouldn't want to be friends with him? ::This was just a simple question as they walked, but it was the very last statement that made him blink at her:: Better question...What would be my title in all of this?

::Calanthia laughed at that last question:: "Jyn, my dear, you shall never know that one. It ties into my views which you may not have. You can have those when you spend your days with me mentally as well as physically and no not in that sense of it." ::The bengal waved her tail behind her as she came to the banks and knelt down to wash down the fur:: "I would want to be aquaintanced with your father, not so much his friend. Like I said, parents don't like me much and therefore I tend to shy away from them whenever I get the chance."

Thats hardly fair. Tell me I have title and not even tell me. For all I know you could be calling me a conniving barbarian ::he spoke dryly, feeling in an...odd sort of lightness now as he knelt down by cala and started to wash his chain pants:: I think my mother would have liked you though. She...tended to like everyone.

::Calanthia giggled and smiled to him, winking a violet eye:: "That isn't your title. And its not called being fair, its called being a tease." ::The bengal anthro continued to wash:: "Your mom was friendly and outgoing?"

Tease, unfair, same thing in this case. ::he murmered, watching as the plume of red rose up and washed down:: Mother...was something else. Everyone who met her, loved her, just as she loved them back. Supposedly my father fell hard when he met her, but he was always so proud of the fact that I took more after him.

::Cala smiled to him:: "Fathers often take pride in their sons or so I am told." ::Finally finishing up with the blanket, she laid it out on a nearby rock to dry in the sunlight before sitting down beside the boulder, her violet eyes staring at him:: "I couldn't stand that about my hometown. It was a reason I left it. One of many reasons for my wandering."

That, or abuse them for lack of it. ::he scrubbed at the pants with his hands, careful of the rips to not make them worse. Slowly he stood with it, walking over to place the garment on its own rock:: So...your father didn't take pride in you? ::Jyn spoke softly, looking at her through the corners of his eyes::

::Calanthia shrugged a little:: "He took pride in the fact that the boys of our town liked me and wished to marry me. That was it though. My mother was proud over how 'pretty' I came out as well but I was never quite right. I was always alittle too fat, or my hair wasn't done right.. stupid things that I didn't care about." ::She shook her head:: "I wonder what they're up to. I haven't seen them since I was 13 years old."

thats rough. ::the genet moved back over to her and smoothly climbed up the rock to sit next to her, crossing his legs almost as if to start meditating:: I didn't think people were still stuck on marrying off their daughters ::jyn shook his head distastfully::

::Calanthia giggled:: "Oh that is how my entire hometown is set up. Women stay at home, and take care of the home. Men worked. Thats how it was. I wanted to see the world outside of my town so I left and have not been back since." ::She smiled to him:: "I have never regretted that decision either, nor I do care to go back. I do wonder about my parents now and then but they were expecting by the time I left anyway so I'm sure my little brother or sister is giving them plenty of trouble as it is."

people, plural. Its almost as they live in the 60's. In my old town, quite a few women made more then the men. Though at 13...how could you afford anything? ::He looked straight at the river, trying to seem uninterested as his ears were perked::

::Calanthia smiled brightly:: "I couldn't. I left with my inheritance, which was this sword, and lived off the land or found people who took me in for a night or two. I learned alot by the age of fourteen." ::She shook her head and smiled to him:: "I'm babbling about nothingness. So what are your plans for today, Jyn?"

No one should treat you like that ::he sharply shook his head though, knocking the thoughts out before reaching up and pointing at the sun:: Cala...it was about one when I battled the bear today...slept for three hours, then came back and had that chat with you. Its 5 sweatdrop ::hence why he thought the days were going by pretty fast...he got hurt too much and needed to sleep:: So probably, make something or other for dinner, stitch up my pants to get out of this thing and if there is possibly any light still, check some traps.

::Cala smiled to him:: "However, Jyn, that is how I am treated. Nothing more then property. Something pretty to look at, something sweet to touch, and a nice little playmate to use when needed. I don't care though because I only look at my present. Not my past or my future. I like the here and now and that is where I want to stay." ::She glanced up at the sky:: "Well then tomorrow we go shopping for clothing for you. You need some boxers or something because those shorts are done. Please please please don't wear them unless you are planning to never have children." ::The bengal yawned and leaned against his shoulder, feeling a little tired::

I don't see you as property. ::what? shouldn't everyone? Jyn reached over to lightly stroke her hair, glancing down at her:: Well fine, I'll give them to Great Will tomarrow...or maybe just burn them after all they've been through...

::Calanthia couldn't help but to have a very low purr come from within her chest as she was pet, her eyes closed:: "That is why your title is different from everyone else's. You get a title and a place in my heart because you are a rare person I can call my friend, Partner." ::She then smiled alittle:: "Give them to Great Will. Who knows? Maybe there's some male out there wishing to sterilize himself?"

I still want to know what my title is ::he grumbled, eyebrow raising at the purr but continuing to pet her:: And I was thinking more along the lines of hopefully a 17 year old or something would get them. Thats about the time when they fit me comfortably.

::Calanthia giggled and openned an eye to glance up at him playfully:: "You do not listen at all to me. I already called you by your title." ::Her purr continued in its light faint pattern as she closed her eye again and sighed:: "I will figure something for us to eat tonight. Oh, and all the things I've brought here, like the pan and spatcula and stuff, those things are for you to keep when I leave. A gift from Leena."
kttynight: my title is actually friend? ::he spoke incredously, blinking:: and I'm not keeping those. The dagger, the crossbow and the skinning knives are enough for me. And I'm not giving leena that second bear skin, that one was a pain.

::Calanthia's purr immediately stopped and she glared up at him:: "Your title is not friend but if you missed it, I'm not repeating. And why would you give Leena that bear skin? What does that have to do with you keeping what she sent over with me this morning?" ::Calanthia sighed and smiled slowly:: "Better get back and make you something for dinner. I have some items that will go nicely tonight."

::he only smiled knowingly down at her, seducing her again. It was simply too easy:: first though...you might have to get off of my shoulder

::Calanthia pouted:: "Aw but you are very comfortable." ::She sighed sadly:: "Fine." ::She moved away with a pout before she turned and held out her arms to him:: "Can I get a hug first?"

::he stared at her like death, before glancing around his person. Was...it...alright? Jyn shook his head and stepped off of the rock:: Not in your life girl!

::Cala laughed and slipped off the rock after him, taking his hand into her gloved one, intertwining her fingers with his as she smiled up at him:: "Still as difficult as ever and I wouldn't want you any easier." ::Giving his hand a squeeze, she slipped her fingers away from his and hurried back to the camp, completely forgetting the blanket. She then grabbed out a protected tupperware item. She started up another fire and slipped out the item into the now heating frying pan: italian breaded chicken, slightly oiled. She took out the spatcula as she waited for one side to cook::

::after the squeeze of the hand he looked at it oddly before looking in the direction cala had went. Females were...odd. Jyn sighed and walked over to the rocks, picking up his pants and the blanket with a grunt and starting his own, very slow way back to camp::

::By the time he had reached the camp, she already had flipped the cutlets of chicken, the smell of a spiced fried chicken wafting up from the pain and flying through the wind::

bear hides are heavy ::he murmered to himself, tossing them up into tree branches to try the rest of the way in safty of other animals. His stomach growled angerily at him, having not had anything the entire day::

::Calanthia smiled up to Jyn as he entered:: "Dinner's meat will be ready in about two minutes." ::She hten blinked as she looked to see the bear blanket:: "Oops! Kinda forgot that.. Sorry!"

::two minues? Yes...he would say that had slowed him down WAY too much. He sighed and started walking towards the fire, a hand reaching up to comb through his hair::

::As it finally finished cooking, she plated the four large fried chicken breasts onto a plate and handed it up to him:: "If you are still hungry after that, I have veggies to make into a stirfry." ::The bengal set down the pan on a rock and moved away from the fire to lean against a tree, her arms wrapped around herself. Her heat reminded her how much she really wanted to be held and so she was quiet::

::he took the plate, walked over to a tree, took up a fork, and walked back over to cala. He sat down next to the bengal:: I don't want a repeat of last night ::he spoke offhandedly but looked at her very pointedly::

::Calanthia yawned and rested her head on her knees as she pulled them up to her:: "What are you talking about Jyn?"

I'm talking about that you must think I am trying to become hideously fat with four large chicken breasts. You're at least eating one. ::and he had no intentions of letting her slip by with saying that she was tired::

::Calanthia closed her eyes:: "They are yours and you won't be fattened by them. Eat. You need it after not having much all day except that pear. Which I KNOW you didn't finish."

I had two bites! ::where DID that pear go anyhow?:: And you've had nothing. Just one chicken breast, thats all.

::Calanthia smiled as she peeked out at him:: "Make me." ::She then closed her eyes again.:: "You really need your strength. Besides, Jyn, you don't want to be near me right now because I am not feeling.. uncomfortable.. from cooking that chicken."

the only time I ever see you eat is when I make you. So...yes. ::why did he get a fork now that he thought about it...he set it down and pried off a piece:: and I can always dump you in the river, the bear blanket is heavier then you.

::Calanthia turned her head away:: "Jyn.." ::She nearly whined but merely sighed:: "Just go ahead and eat."

Eat and I'll let you pay one eighth of the meal tomarrow. ::He might. Maybe. It was as likely as her getting a kiss on the cheek instead of a candy wrapper::

::Calanthia muttered lightly:: "I'll just slip the money into your pocket when you're sleeping. Nice try though."

try that and I'll end up snuggling again you like normal. Have you already right there for when I catch it in the morning

::Cala tried to not giggle.:: "I like your snuggles. But if I must, I'll slip it somewhere you can't get to without leaving me behind. And I have no problems going to those places on your being either."

I think my sleep self has SOME boundries sweatdrop Just eat the chicken. ::He wrapped his free arm around her shoulders, the other hand coming around her to hold the bit of meat to the females face:: eat it.

((Copied from IMs))

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::Calanthia usually would have woken up and gotten far away from Jyn. Or she would have awoken to get ready for the screaming or questions. However this time, she only clung to Jyn, her head resting against him. In her sleep Calanthia was a snuggler, and Jyn was in her clutches. There was no escape::

::slowly jyn woke up instead, his body fairly entwined with cala's with even a leg inbetween hers to sort of hook around one of her limbs. It was a very passionate pose with both arms wrapped around her waist, head resting on hers. Slowly his obsidian eyes opened, blinking at the blurriness and noting the pressure of another body against his. Jyn sighed, looked down and sighed again. Damn it, it seemed like every night he was in a worse position then he was before!::

::It hardly helped that every now and then Cala would nuzzle him in her sleep and murmur something so soft it was hard to hear:: "So warm.. and comfy.." ::Was a random thing she would speak in her sleep. At one point it looked as though she might wakeup but instead, she only leaned in closer to him and nuzzled him once more. She was tired and to feel so nice and warm and cozy, whatever the reason, she did not want to wake up::

::his face warmed conciderably and he swallowed a lump in his throat. The male lightly frowned before taking a deep breath:: Cala... ::but he drifted off, looking down at the bengal. Well...maybe...just a little bit longer. Just let her sleep....just a little longer::

::When her name was spoken, Calanthia let out a happy sigh and nuzzled once more, even going as far as to kiss the base of his neck as she whispered softly:: "My sweet partner..." ::Was she awake? Not at all as she nuzzled once more and rested against him.::

::his face only darkened more at that. Jyn closed his eyes, took another deep breath and settled back down again. He even gently kissed the top of her head, images of last night flashing through his head. Just a bit longer, he'll pretend to stay asleep. Just a bit longer, he'll let her continue her dream. So for just a bit longer, he could keep her in his arms::

::Calanthia purred softly in her sleep and even began to pet his back she nuzzled him once more, planting a circle of kisses along the base of his neck, even going as far as to n** and kiss his collarbone. Oh, she had no reservations in her sleep and no holding back whatsoever. However everything was so long and drawn out because she was still asleep::

eek : surprised kay...he could take this. He could take this...he could...A deep purr sounded in the back of his throat, making him swallow harshly. Jyn shifted slightly, a hand pulling away from cala's waist to gently touch her face:: Cala? Cala, wake up. You did it again.

::Calanthia barely was concious as her eyes fluttered lightly:: "Hmm..? Did.. what.." ::She then leaned up and kissed him sweetly before nuzzling his neck:: "Just five more minutes, please.." ::And another kiss laid down on his neck as she hugged to him more tightly. Calanthia was sooooooooo out of it.::

::His brain was threatening to snap at that, part of him VERY much so tempted to kiss her back. He sighed, wincing:: Five minutes? Lazy. ::Oh jyn would wait those 5 minutes, but he had an idea to wake her up should she refuse still::

::Calanthia whimpered in her sleep at that name and nibbled on his neck as she murmmered softly:: "So mean.. so sweet.." ::She then licked up his neck, and nuzzled him again before she settled down once more to soundly sleep for those five minutes::

::tongue brushing up his throat, another purr broke free in contentment. Thats it. She made him purr too much in one week. He bowed his head down to soundly kiss the sleepy feline as passionatly as he could, lightly bitting her bottom lip as he pulled back only breifly for a quick breath. Cala would be the death of him yet::

::Calanthia was so sluggish that she barely kept up with him as she was only just starting to wake up. The preassure upon the bottom lip made her come more alive, and she immediately lavished his mouth with a deep passionate kiss, a purr breaking free even more loudly in her chest. However, being that she was only half awake and so she was quick to lessen her attack on him as she slowly drifted away from him, and finally broke the kiss, coming to rest against his shoulder, returning her to sound sleep::

eek ::well...that had been the first time he ever saw someone kiss like THAT in their sleep! Shaking his head in awe and appreciation, he slipped his leg from between hers. If she didn't want to wake up the pleasant way, there was always plan b. Jyn slowly moved the hand that was on her face slip down the length of her. Down her neck, over the shoulder, across her waist, brushing her thigh...and hooked it around her knees. With a grunt he sat up more and stood up, holding the bengal::

::Calanthia was pouted when he shifted away from her, only to lean against him further:: "Warmth?" ::Was her plea. From his touch, her purr only intensified. As she was held, she hooked her legs around Jyn as she murmered softly:: "Can't you wait until I'm more awake for this? I promise to be with you for hours and hours if you wait for me. Any way you want me.. " ::She nuzzled his shoulder, her arms holding around him even more tightly::

Shut up for once, will you? ::he grumbled, hefting her up. He started his way to the river::

::Calanthia whimpered softly in her sleep and her purrs stopped in her sleep:: "So mean.. and painful.. so hurtful.." ::She turned her face away from his neck on his shoulder:: "My heart.. gets hurt.. when you are so mean.. so many wounds already.. won't you ever be nice..? Heal my wounds?" ::In her sleep she curled her body as much as she could against him::

I told you to shut up if you're going to sleep. I TRIED waking you up normally. ::Was this what he sounded like in his sleep? Scary::

::Calanthia only whimpered more and curled in more, slipping her head off his shoulder, and against his chest. He could feel her tremble in her sleep:: "Another wound.. how many more.. must I live through.. why do you.. want to hurt me.. so much..?"

I'm not hurting you, I'm waking you up. There's a difference. But...I'll be nicer. ::He stopped by the river, having had every intent on tossing her in. But with a sigh, he just knelt down, setting her on his knees to free the hand around hers. He reached in and splashed some water into her face:: For once I'm not yelling at you. Be happy

::Calanthia murmered:: "Your words Jyn.. your voice.. your words.." ::However something splashing her face immediately made Cala jump five feet into the air:: "WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT?!" ::flipping backwards, only to land in the lake with a splash, Cala was awake now. however, she swam back up to the surface to look around so confused. Spotting Jyn she glared at him:: "What was that for!"

::he watched as she flipped herself into the water, a smile spreading across his face. He wrapped his arms around himself, hearing her question but unable to answer with a fit of laughter:: C-cala! Oh-oh cala...

::Calanthia growled and swam over towards him, but sent a splash over at him with all her might:: "JYN! I swear you are terrible!" ::The bengal came out of the water grumbling annoyed as she untied her katana, unsheathing it to empty all the water out of it.:: "Are you happy? Now I have to fix this!" ::She set it down along with her hair ornament, letting her long red hair fall and cling to her body as her dress did.:: "Is this what you wanted to see this morning? Me drenched to get a better view of my body? Cause you got it!" ::She glared with violet eyes as she came over storming over, leaning over him with her hands on her hips:: "You know you could have just asked!"

::jyn managed to get his laughter to a chuckle as he was splashed, a hand going to his face to try and cover the grin:: Not what I planned cala. YOU wouldn't wake up! I was going to throw...throw you in anyway...but I wanted to be nice and...an just splash your face a bit. ::His slowly removed the hand, revealing only a faint smile now:: I think...that surprised you a little too much

::Calanthia just sighed, and turned her back to him. From her wet, yet POOFY tail, it was obvious she was highly irked:: "Well good morning to you too, Jyn. If you need me today I'll be taking care of my sword." ::She walked over and picked it up. The bengal anthro then headed north of their location, following the banks. She could'nt explain why but something was hurting her heart this morning, making her more irritable then usual::
kttynight: ::He took a slow breath, watching cala leave before stripping down for his bath. Yes, she was irritated, but Jyn was not one to apologize for something he had no control over. It was her own fault that she jumped into the river, he had been trying to be nicer. The genet tossed his clothes to the side before diving into the cool waters::

::Calanthia came to sit down on a boulder at the northern most part of the lake with a glare. She was wet, she was cold, and she was hurt. What bothered her now? After going to sleep in such a nice way, to wake up this way with him laughing.. and whatever was bothering her, it was all so frustrating for Cala, making her cry::

::the genet cat smoothly rose to the surface, scrubbing at dried blood and dirt alike. Tonight he would sleep in the trees. Tonight he would sleep in the trees. Tonight he would sleep in the trees...somehow it just didn't feel like he was going to keep to that thought. Jyn sighed, looking up the river as if he could see the bengal. What was she doing to him?::

::Calanthia cried her eyes out, her sobs unable to be stopped or controlled. Why was she feeling so lousey? Why did she feel so alone and almost betrayed? And why was she so angry at Jyn? Sure he had her at the lake and yeah she got wet, but she had no right to snap at him. Her frustration came out as she cried. She shook as she moved to try and clean the blade of her katana with her skirt, knicking her fingers through the gloves over and over with each intake of breath but she didn't care. The sword had to be cleaned now::

::finishing up he walked out, but he didn't do his usual shore drying off. No, he quickly moved back to camp, going to a tree and fishing out his needle and thread before going back to the river, tail wrapped around his waist modestly. That female had a way of popping up at the most inconvieniate times::

::Calanthia finally calmed herself enough but her fingertips were tainted red. She got up and took in a deep breath. The rivers that stained her face sparkled in the sun as she walked back. She didn't even look at Jyn as she spoke in a trembling voice:: "I'm sorry Jyn for snapping at you. I'm really upset today and I don't know why but.." ::She choked back a sob:: "I am sorry. I'm just frustated as to why I'm so hurt. Anyway, I'm going back to camp and going to lay down a bit. I'm not going to bother to make breakfast this morning." ::The bengal then dragged herself away from Jyn as she walked towards the campsite, dazed, confused, frustrated, and feeling lower then dirt. What the heck happened between going to sleep beside Jyn and the lake this morning?::

::settling on the shore, he shook his head and took up his pants. He carefully threated the needle and with a surprisingly experted ease, began to stitch up his pants, not glancing at cala as she did not to him. There were alot of tears and holes in the pathetic garment:: whatever.

::Calanthia came to the camp and found the bear blanket. She picked it up and left the clearing to hide behind a tree, where she wrapped herself up as she leaned against its trunk. Maybe she regretted the kiss last night? Was that what made her so upset? Her head slammed itself backwards into teh bark, over and over. She resolved, in a sad whisper to herself:: "I'll just keep away from Jyn until I figure out what the hell happened.." ::She laid her head back on the tree as her eyes drifted closed:: "I wish.. someone would.. help me.. understand.."

::he was quick and efficiant, using his teeth occasionally to cut the thread as he worked. Soon it was as good as new...or as least as close as he was going to get. Jyn slipped into the pants, sighing softly. Now he walked back towards camp, needle in hand::

::Calanthia came to lay herself down, covering herself completely with the blanket. She could not remember what it was that hurt her so badly, but she decided that whatever it was, it involved Jyn.:: "I will just keep a distance from him.. I must have been bad or something.. I must have hurt him.. well no more." ::She shook her head as she whispered over and over again, "No more.. no more... no more.."

::unaware of just how much he'd cut her this time, Jyn immediatly went to his storage tree and put back his sewing needle. He stepped back...and surveyed the encampment::...Cala?

::Calanthia could not hear her name called as she rocked back and forth on the ground under the bear blanket to try and calm her heart. It was being hurt so often, and so much she felt as though she was broken now. She was falling apart emotionally because now she didn't even have a reason this time. What's more, a depressed feeling came down on her as she felt so alone. WHY did she also feel betrayed? Oh the unanswered questions hurt her head as she couldn't make sense of it all::

::At no answer, he deeply growled, even bristling a bit. Well, if she wanted to be stubbern and hurt, fine. He hadn't done anything wrong. The male reached into the tree and pulled out his last pen before moving to another tree and ripping free a peice of bandage. Walking over to the tree trunk, he scribbled down a note and picked up a rock to hold it in place. Note set, he dropped the pen to leave it where it lie, and walked out of his camp::

::Calanthia had fallen asleep with this blanket around her completely. She only awoke close to half an hour later. Although she was emotionally shaking, she was able to get up from the blanket caccoon, and pick it up as she came back into the camp. She glanced around with souless eyes. No Jyn. She did spot the note and came over to read it::

Cala,
Went on to town without you, I'll be back later.
-Jyn

P.S....try to feel better, k?

::the last was dug in a bit deeper then the rest, implying the hesitance of it and needing to put it down before he decided otherwise::

::Calanthia smiled softly at the last part of the note.. but once again, she was alone. Her soul and nerves were shaken. Maybe.. he would keep her company and help her to feel better. Folding up the blanket and getting her katana, resheathing it, she turned and headed towards town after him. Her long red hair was still down and her dress was damp, and still missing a belt. With the torn edges, and red tipped gloves, Cala looked so helpless. The bengal anthro didn't care though. She was going after him, to find him, to be with him::

::Jyn was in a shop by now, looking in a few glass stands warily:: pricey pricey ::he muttered to himself, looking pointedly though at the man behind the counter before going back to looking::

::Calanthia wandered around in the town now, her tail swaying as she walked with a rather calm face. However, with her dress shortened, and flapping a little more then usual, she was already feeling watched. But she didn't care as she glanced this way and that, passing right by the shop Jyn was in. Where did that genet go?::

::at last he pointed to an item and the man rushed to take it out. Jyn sighed and fished out a few bills:: 5 skins down the drain ::he grumbled, eyes widening slightly as the man literally reached forwards to snatch it from him. He sharply pulled his hand back before remembering himself and handing it back. The man eyed him and took it to box the purchused thing and hand it over::

::Calanthia sighed as she couldn't find him. Several men were walking too close for her liking. Her violet eyes slid to the corners, as she rested a hand on her sword's hilt. She moved into a men's clothing store. Immediately she was stared at by several people blinking at her presence without a man by her side. However, she stood up straight and began to wander around::

::he walked out, lightly bouncing the box in a hand as he walked with the busy throng of people. He moved easily with them, looking around absentmindedly to focus on the titles. Aha. Mens clothing. Jyn angled his way in. Cala had said he needed boxers anyhow::

::By the time Jyn made his way into the store, Cala was already standing by a rack of boxers. However, another male was standing beside her talking to her about how he wanted to model them for her. Cala looked like she was ignoring him as she walked to the other end. He followed. Turning heartless violet eyes to him, Cala coldly called him inadequet and unable to handle her. She turned to walked away from him with a flick her tail when he grabbed her tail and caused her to glare at him:: "Let go!" ::The man of course argued that he would prove himself, and without another warning, she pulled out her katana and turned. This only made him step in towards her and she cut the man's skin lightly on his hand, enough to make him back up and off of her tail. She had curses of everykind flung at her and without warning, a slap was across her face. Cala only turned to head out of the store by the owner's request. It was one of his staff::

::As he walked in, he froze, hearing the quite loud exchange interestedly. Jyn tilted his head up and walked over to them, an arm snaking around cala's waist:: Please excuse her. When your staff member began to flirt, he had no idea that she was taken. In our religion...relationships are quite honored and sacred, so took it as an insult when he unknowingly touched upon it. ::He spoke in his most understanding voice, pulling cala close to him to signify that he was the one she had the relationship with:: She only got more enraged when he didn't take no at first. ::he spoke this to the owner and still smiled at the sales associate. But his eyes changed from calm to a cold promise of bad things to come if he so touched her again::

::Calanthia was more then surprised, but she only acted surprised to see Jyn as she acted the role, standing beside him with a souless look in her eyes ahead at them. The manager sighed and muttered that he was sorry his employee was troubling her, and he glared over to the man. The man glared so evilly at Cala but backed alittle away at Jyn's look and sighed as he whispered a sorry and headed off to the back. The manager then offered up to $50 in store credit for the trouble and headed after him. Cala glanced over to Jyn and whispered:: "Thank you.." ::She sighed and hung her head in shame. Even when she wasn't at the camp, she was trouble for Jyn.:: "I was trying to get you some clothing since I couldn't find you."

::he bent his head into her hair with a sigh:: Don't worry about it. I personally wanted to smash the mans face in ::Jyn whispered into the soft flowing red before pulling back:: and I think I might have just gotten him written up. ::He lightly smiled, hoping that he saw the man again sometime to do a little more then that::

::Calanthia smiled up at him quietly as she whispered:: "You know, violence only gets you no where. Look where it got me." ::Her playful voice turned into a grateful tone:: "Back to you." ::She then smiled up at him:: "Lets get you some clothing now. Maybe you can pick out your own style because $50 will take you places here. And no more tight shorts for better child bearing effects."

You just have to be smart with the violence. ::he glanced down at the arm around her still and lightly blushed, letting it fall away:: And that just reminds me that I forgot the pair of shorts back at camp.

::Calanthia took his hand into hers and smiled softly to him:: "Now for some real shorts for you." ::She lead him over to the rack of boxers:: "Many men like the feel of silk. How about something like this?" ::She pulled out a pair of black silk boxers. Plain but matching.:: "Though I really don't know your taste in undergarments."

it probably would be better to get plain cotton ::he murmered, following her lead to the boxers:: Silk feels nice and looks more attractive, but cotton holds up stronger and is more lightweight. ::HOW did he know this? He had a fiancee::

::Calanthia pouted at him:: "Get both? You can afford it now. You would look so cute in these Jyn!" ::She held them up to him with big violet eyes::

When would I wear the silk? Whenever I wanted to impress you? ::he silently slipped the box into a pocket::

::Calanthia rolled her eyes:: "You're right. You would never want to wear these. Unless you have some gal you see every night that I don't know about, I can't think of when you could possibly use them." ::She put them back onto the rack with a sigh. She tried. The begnal anthro went over to the plain cotton ones and stared down at them soulessly. She then stared over at him. She shook her head:: "They're wasted on you, you know that right?"

I think she would get discouraged if I did, always seeing me cuddled next to you at night. ::sighing, he plucked up the silk ones and then looked at the cotton:: now these are more practical

::Calanthia giggled and winked to him:: "She can't compete with me Jyn. I'm one of a kind." ::Calanthia then struck a pose for him lifting up her red hair, standing tall, winking at him. She then laughed as she turned and smiled as she glanced around the store:: "They may be more practical. If you like them, get them. Today is about you Jyn." ::Her voice was soft as she spoke that last part. She then glanced over her shoulder to him:: "We should also get you another pair of pants."

You keep telling yourself that. ::he picked up a dark brown pair of cotton boxers to lay ontop of the black silk:: And I said that I would be taking YOU out to town today. After these are paid for we're going to eat, so start thinking about what restraunt you want to go to

::Calanthia smiled softly to him:: "Whatever you say, Jyn." ::She turned and headed over to a pair of pants. They will similar to what he had but they had golden threading. A pair of black cargo pants. She smiled at them and picked them up. She turned and held them up for him to see:: "How about this?"

Works well enough for me. What size are those? ::Jyn spoke while examining the pockets. Very good...::

::Calanthia held them out for him to examine them further:: "See for yourself." ::She smiled. However, her eyes always stared down at the ground::

::he peeked at the tag, nodding a bit before glancing at her:: You okay cala?

::Her bangs hid away her eyes as she whispered:: "I don't know anymore Jyn.." ::She looked up at him with a sad smile, but her eyes.. She then shook her head:: "Lets get your things."

: Oh no no. ::he only moved closer to her, hands gently pulling down the shorts:: What do you mean by that. If this is about you backflipping into the lake...

::Calanthia looked at the ground:: "I'm losing my mind Jyn. I was so happy going to sleep beside you last night.. and when I woke up this morning in the lake.. I felt as though, and I know this is wrong and stupid so please don't remind me, but I felt so betrayed and hurt.. and it involved you." ::She spoke sadly:: "I'm truly losing my mind.. because I have no idea what happened. And thats what hurts me most is not knowing. At least when you wake up beside me in the morning, I can tell you what happened there. But you have no idea just like I do. Its stupid.."

::He paused, slowly frowning:: Perhaps...a bad dream? When I was carrying you to the lake, you kept talking about how I was hurting you. That, I was being too mean. ::he looked away from her:: At least, I...assumed it was a dream. ::he tacked on at last::

::Calanthia gasped and turned her head away:: "I'm sorry you heard that Jyn.. I really don't mind it.. See?" ::She did her best to smile for him:: "Its okay.."

I would have thought lying would have went alongside fake emotions. ::he looked back at her, an eyebrow raising:: if you're ever upset at me, I told you not to go running away. And if I hurt you, tell me so I don't have to find out later like this

::Calanthia put her hands over her heart as she stared down at the ground:: "I told you before Jyn.. i've let you so close to me. When you speak so ill to me, yes it hurts my heart. Then, because of my own stupidity, I worry and stress over it. But its nothing.. really. Just me being stupid." ::She tried to smile to him but only ended up staring at the ground again::

you are being stupid, but thats not completely your fault ::he reached up to rub the back of his head:: But...I wont tell you to shut up any more when you're asleep...or lazy...you...didn't really like that either. ::he shrugged a bit::

::Calanthia blinked at him now completely confused:: "You told me to shut up? And called me lazy? I'm so confused." ::She then smiled softly to him and took his hand into hers:: "Lets buy these things and get them broken in for you." ::She then blushed and sweatdropped alittle:: "I'm talking strictly about the pants here only!" ::She held up her hands in defense::

You wouldn't get up, I concider that lazy! ::he smiled though and entwined their fingers before leading her to a cashier:: and yeah, yeah. I was wondering why you wanted me to get the silk so badly. And you were calling me perverted

::Calanthia then smiled and stuck out her tongue at him:: "I like sleeping by you. Its warm. I hardly want to get up when I'm nice and toasty beside someone I care about. I only did it before to get away from the yelling or when you would let me go." ::She then sweatdropped again and blushed alittle:: "Oh hush you." ::She then smiled up at him. The manager of the store was staring behind the cashier evilly glaring down at him as the man began ringing up the things. When all was said and done, there was still a balance of ten silver that was owed. Without hesitation, Cala pulled out a coin purse out from her cleavage, and openned it, setting it down on the table and then returning the purse to rest deep within her chest as she smiled up at Jyn:: "Lets go."

that was cheap. ::he smiled at the cashier, something bright that he never shown at any other time:: Thank you Sir. ::jyn then lead cala away, feeling quite proud of himself. He could lie and manipulate things pretty well sometimes::

::Cala skipped happily beside him, her long red hair flowing out behind her like a red cape.:: "You are so evil its funny." ::She leaned over and kissed his cheek sweetly:: "Evil, cute and clever. You are deadly." ::She winked to him playfully:: "Makes me jealous of that evening gal you have."

Hey, the guy shouldn't have been pushing so much. If he gets what he deserves and a little cash for us on the side, I see no problem. ::This time, Jyn didn't even stumble at the kiss. He didn't look at her, but he didn't complain either:: But, you really shouldn't be jealous over something you have a choice in. ::The instant he said it, he wished the words back. That...sounded...pretty bad now that he thought about it::

"A choice? I don't understand that, Jyn." ::She blinked, confused. Calanthia however was easily distracted by the sky above. It was getting to be sunset soon. She sighed in awe at the beginning of colors into the sky. Her violet eyes looked over to him with a curious stare, her eager voice coming forth again:: "Jyn? Can we please go to a cafe or someplace outdoors? I really would like to see the sunset if we could. Please???"

If...you want. ::he shrugged:: I know of this sandwhich cafe thing. ::Jyn immediatly started to angle himself to the left, gently pulling cala with him::

::Calanthia followed his lead with a smile. Her tail swayed behind her happily. Yay she was going to get to watch the sunset with Jyn!:: "Have you eaten there before?"

Not really. I've only seen it on the way to sell my furs, but it seems like it would be a good place. You can eat on the second story patio thing, should be high enough to watch the sunset alright. ::he smoothly wove throughout the crowd with the female, sharp eyes looking about. Watching a sunset with cala...not something he exactly forsaw::

::When they moved through the crowd, Cala's demeanor changed, a rather calm but content look on her face as she now walked tall and had her back straight as she moved. She still could make heads turn here and there but they turned away with a grumble when she hugged onto his arm and smiled up at Jyn. Oh she was flaunting him now as the girls who passed glared evilly at her too. She only smirked at them and kissed Jyn's shoulder possessively. It was too much fun!::

::he blinked down at her as they walked, of course oblivious to the feminine glares all about:: Is there something wrong? ::he made a left now to a large white building, potted plants hanging and ivy curling around the fences tastefully outfront::

::Calanthia giggled wildly as she nuzzled his shoulder and smiled brightly up at him:: "Oh its nothing. I just think its really fun to walk with you in the town." ::She glanced up at the building and wondered what kind of dishes they served here.::

odd females ::he muttered under his breath, walking now into the building. Immediately they were greeted by a hansome young man, flashing both of them winning smiles. The young man guestured for them to follow them to a table:: Someplace up on the second story patio please. ::the man paused, nodded, and changed directions with a 'right this way'::

::Calanthia was too busy staring at the scenery to pay much mind at all to the man or whatever it was him and Jyn were talking about. There were shiny glasses, and interesting scents everywhere. She slowly began to move in the direction of an interesting smell, slipping away from him.::

can't do that cala ::he quietly chastened, catching her hand again and pulling her away after the young man. He sighed, he was concidered barbaric and knew that::

::Calanthia was just about to wander and mewed a little as she was dragged away from the direction she was heading. However, she smiled to Jyn and followed after him. His sigh was an action that brought about the reaction of Cala's hand squeezing his, and her smile offered to him so sweetly. She didn't understand it but she was there for him either way::

::up the stairs they went, past white clothed tables and light chatter. With a small smile the man lead them to the patio, now almost golden with the suns rays. He moved them to a table towards a corner, away from most of the other people around, it fairly obvious that there was at least SOMETHING between the two of them:: wow...this...is fairly nice.

::Calanthia gasped and looked up at Jyn:: "Oh wow, Jyn! Look at that beautiful sky!" ::The bengal anthro however did not run off to the edge. More like she looked at the edge then at their table and she smiled up at Jyn, reassuringly to show she wouldn't run off. She came to seat herself, and smiled up at Jyn, waiting for him to join her:: "This place is very nice. You've never eaten here before?"

::he settled down in a seat opposite of her:: I thought I already answered this ::he nodded thanks to their guide before the young man went away and a very...blonde...waitress stepped in his place, handing them menus and eyeing jyn slightly. With a very sweet and smooth voice she proceeded to tell them...well, moreso the genet...that her name was Crystal and that she would be their waitress for the evening before asking if she could get him-oops, she ment them, anything to drink::

::Calanthia merely smiled over to Jyn with a wink of her violet eye:: "I would like some milk please." ::She kept it simple. She was never one for luxerious items. However, her smile to Jyn spoke of her amusement::

::he sighed, rubbing the back of his neck as the waitress glanced boredly at the bengal and wrote it down:: Water for me. ::the waitress nodded and recorded that too, immediatly smiling and saying if there was ANYTHING that they needed to not hesitate to ask her. She giggled and left leaving jyn to shake his head:: It seems like whenever I do go out they give me the big-breasted blonde with the low IQ as a waitress

::Calanthia giggled and set down her menu to beam at him:: "She seems nice and very interested in you Jyn. Maybe you should throw her a bone and ask her something about herself." ::Her violet eye winked as she stared up at the sky::

yeah, maybe then we can exchange phone numbers and start going out. Who knows, we may hit it off and get married ::he sharply shook his head at the thought and opened his menu::

::Calanthia laughed and smiled:: "As long as I'm allowed to be your mistress, that works for me." ::Her violet eyes turned back to stare at him:: "What's wrong? Don't like blonde girls? They are cute."

Oh? You thought I was joking? She does seem nice ::he shrugged, scanning the different food options::

::Cala smiled and clasped her hands together:: "Oh, thats wonderful Jyn! When she comes back, I'll tell her you would like. But I still want to be your mistress. Gotta break in those silk shorts of yours." ::She winked playfully before giggling::

don't think that would work too well. I'm a one girl type of guy. ::at that point of time the waitress came back with their drinks, setting the water and milk down before asking if he-they, knew what they wanted to eat. Jyn looked at cala questionably::

::Calanthia shook her head to Jyn, smiling softly to him, her violet eyes staring at him so endearingly. She then whispered softly:: "I will need afew more minutes. But, Beloved of Mine, you are more then welcomed to order if you know what you would like. I won't hold you up." ::She then hid behind her menu, trying to hide her amusement:::

::the waitress blinked at jyn and cala back and forth:: don't mind her...I haven't a clue where that nickname came from. ::he smiled at the waitress:: we'll be ready to order in a little bit. ::the female deeply blushed and nodded, scurrying off again:: ...why does that keep happening

::Calanthia now couldn't hold it back anymore as she laughed and set down the menu:: "Because you are such a catch and everyone sees how handsome you are." ::She then smiled coyly to him:: "I still want to be your mistress. I promise I would be a good mistress. Won't ever get in the way of your future children with Crystal." ::The bengal then smiled::

thats just a flat out lie ::jyn closed the menu:: and you wont ever be a girlfriend, lover, mistress or wife to me. As I said before, you're not my type.

::Calanthia sighed sadly and pouted at him playfully:: "Jynnnn... you are very handsome. Even though I am not your type, you are certainly mine. You're smart, clever, handsome, athletic, and sweet. If I must, I'll take a survey here right now of all the women in this place and show you how many would agree about your looks." ::She then openned up her menu and stared at all the different foods. She picked out something small as she didn't feel like having a big meal::

I'll agree to the first two and the fourth. I'm a selfish, scarred man. You're the only one who doesn't seem to notice this. ::Jyn took a sip of his water::

::Calanthia blinked at him:: "Scarred? I don't see any scars. Just your handsome face. I feel lucky to be just sitting here with you. Selfish, I don't know about. You have been more then sweet to me, putting up with me even when I was stupid."

::he held up his hands:: Scars? And I know you've seen my legs. And yes, quite selfish. Everything I do is what I want to. Like how I'm going to pay for dinner tonight. ::Which of course brought out the waitress again, all smiles:: I'll have the grilled chicken sandwhich without the lettuce, mayo and musturd.

::Calanthia could look so soft, and regal. She spoke quietly, her eyes focused only on Jyn:: "May I please have a chicken salad sandwich, toasted?" ::The way she stared at Jyn only to blink and glanced over at the waitress with a smile. She held out her menu to the woman::

::the waitress scribbled it down, her mouth opening again:: That'll be all, thank you. ::shot down, she turned and walked off again after taking the menus::

::Calanthia looked to Jyn. She reached across the table take his one hand into hers. Her other caressed over his skin with her gloved digits:: "Jyn, the marks you bare I do not see. Your handsome face is even blinded to me. I do not care for you out of what I see. I care merely and only on your soul within. It is your heart, Jyn, that I see when I look at you. This heart tells of the story of your markings, and while you try and hide it away, I can always see it within you." ::Cala smiled softly before moving her hands away.:: "You bought those silk boxers even though you didn't want to. You are not selfish to me, Jyn. You are sweet and kind." ::She stared into his eyes before staring up at the sky::

::Jyn deeply sighed:: I was thinking you were going to say something like that. As for the silk boxers, maybe I want to know how they feel? ::He shook his head before pointing to the side, right at the horizon::...Your sunsets here cala.

::Calanthia gasped and leaned over the table, using her elbows to prop herself up as she gasped. Her violet eyes sparkled in the light. There, colors of pink, orange, red, yellow, blue and purple had gathered. Her tail swished behind her happily:: "Its so pretty Jyn! Look at all those colors!" ::She was so happy and in such awe. A childish nature was once again out::

::he lightly chuckled, nodding as his eyes focused on the barray of colors:: Its nice ::his head turned, gaze now on cala, lips twitching almost as if wanting to smile:: very beautiful.

::Calanthia sighed with a smile as she was unaware of Jyn's attention:: "Such many colors.. all blending together in such a way only the sky could make something so nice." ::The bengal stared up intently to the uncoming darkness:: "Nighttime will be coming soon. Then we can look at the stars. But, they are probably a lot nicer your way, Jyn." ::She turned her head to smile at him.::

The lights tend to kill some of the stars. ::He shrugged and looked back at the dying sun just as their food came. Jyn smiled at the waitress again and picked up his sandwhich, taking a bite as she quickly spoke to just call her if anything was wrong or they wanted something:: we'll manage, thank you though ::it was odd how he picked back up please and thank yous again when in a public place. Sort of creepy::

::Calanthia reseated herself and smiled to Jyn when the waitress was away. She glanced down to her sandwich and took a small bite of it:: "So where were you when I was in town? I looked for you long before the clothing store."

just a store ::he spoke offhandedly taking another bite of sanwhich. It was pretty good::

"I'm sorry I wasn't at the camp when you came back. I needed to try and work out in my head what happened." ::She took a bite of her meal, enjoying it. Only after she swallowed her bite, she whispered:: "When I came back to find your note, I had to come find you.." ::Her voice drifted away::

Told you not to apologize. ::he took another sip of water, looking down at his meal:: Why?

::She sighed lightly as the bengal stared at her milk, her violet eyes drifting over the surface of it:: "I missed you.. when you leave I feel so alone."

I'm not that good of company. ::he spoke softly, the golden slits in his eyes catching the very last of the suns rays::

::And it was at that moment that Cala looked up to stare into his eyes. Of course, she felt she might swoon so she took a sip of milk to control herself:: "You are good company to me. I wouldn't have offered to stay with you as long as I have if you weren't. I like when you are around and miss you when you leave." ::The bengal anthro shrugged a little as she took another bite:: "I know, it all seems stupid. But that is how I feel."

::he took a bite of his own, eyes flashing up to hers:: Well...at least you're not too bad of company either. ::a corner of his mouth pulled up slightly in an almost-smile::

::Cala now blushed at that and hurriedly took a bite of her sandwich. In the fading light, her red hair shined around her body and she looked so innocent. She then smiled to him:: "If I am ever bad company to you, please send me away immediately. I can't stand staying places that I am not wanted."

::pretty...pretty...he tightly closed his eyes and looked back down to his plate:: I keep trying that, but it never works out....besides...we only have tomarrow left togeather.

::Calanthia smiled softly:: "I will go when you look me in the eyes and tell me so. However, I am a wanderer so I leave for good that way." ::She took another sip:: "Will you miss me when I am gone?"

...::he took a sip of his water::...no. ::jyn took another bite of his food::

::Calanthia smiled brightly:: "Good. That is very good." ::She ate at her sandwich again:: "I don't like to make people feel sad, even in leaving."

you really don't mind if people don't care enough to miss you? ::this time he carefully kept his eyes down, not really wanting her to even catch the hint of the emotion behind them::

::Cala had a soft expression her face:: "No I don't. I wander so often that I don't want people to miss me. If they don't miss me, they won't get hurt and that is what allows me to wander freely."

if someone... ::he cut himself off with a sigh, finishing off his sandwhich:: ...nevermind. ::jyn looked to the side, the sun now completely gone, the little lanters slowly coming on around them::

::Now her look appeared exotic and mature. Cala looked up at the sky:: "Please, go on Jyn. I'm listening." ::She drank her milk once more after a bite, allowing Jyn time to speak::

its nothing ::now he picked up his water to sort of nurse his drink, never allowing himself to look at her. Of course it was impossible for him to ever think...:: Just one more day Jyn. Just last through one last day. And you wont have to worry about it again. ::he quietly thought to himself::

::Calanthia ate another piece to keep herself from saying smomething more on the topic.:: "Jyn? Being that tomorrow is our last day together, do you think I could make breakfast for you then? And you actually get to take a bite?"

::he was quiet for a moment, lost in his own thoughts before slowly looking at her, nodding:: yeah...I'll eat your breakfast tomarrow.

::Calanthia smiled brightly and drank some more of her milk:: "Then I will pick up lots of supplies today before we go back. I want to make all our meals tomorrow very special. But will you please tell me the things you like and such, and help me go shopping?"

Yeah, just be careful. Guys get bolder during the night and sooner or late I'll run out of smart skits. ::it was interesting...how she seemed to swing from childish to innocent to mature to exotic to...anything really::

::Calanthia smiled softly to him and in a rather aged voice she spoke:: "I can take care of myself, Jyn, when it comes to men. So please do not worry. Besides, if you are coming with me, you can help keep an eye on me right?" ::Her eye winked::

Sure, take care of getting kicked out of a store. And I still don't have my katars. ::though he wouldn't be totally against a fist fight or two:: Besides, mr. sales associate from earlier might have friends.

::Calanthia looked up with her violet eyes shimmering in what was the starlight now:: "I leave when I am not wanted. It is not the first nor the last time I was thrown out of a place for rejecting someone. I don't mind leaving either." ::She then ate at her sandwich, coming to the end of it.::

but they might include me in that batch. I do rely on this town time to time for things like disinfectent, rope, bandages, pens... ::almost as if on cue, the waitress showed up again, staring at jyn as if he somehow looked different without the sunlight. She jumped out of her thoughts and asked if they wanted any dessert::

:Calanthia smiled to Jyn warmly:: "Would you like to share a dessert with me, My Dearest?" ::She was having far too much fun::

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::Calanthia awoke in the early morning. She had almost no memory of where she was as she blinked a there being a scent in the air so strong. Why was there someone in her arms? Slowly, she came to see she was sleeping beside Jyn. All the memories flooded back to her of before. Slowly, she kissed Jyn's neck as she rested back beside him::

::jyn didn't wake up 'early in the morning' he woke up at dawn. Cala typically woke up, way too soon for him. So he remained snuggled up next to the bengal, a soft, unconcious purr coming at her kiss. So peaceful...the battler in him never showed in sleep, his features gentle::

::Calanthia smiled softly at his purr. Such a lovely sound. He should purr more often. She wondered.. time to experiment since he was asleep. Behind him, her hands ungloved themselves, and she began to scratch his back::

::his body arched at her touched, straightening out as he nuzzled her head happy:: yes... ::he murmered. Concious yet? Not by a long shot::

::Calanthia was more then stunned at his response. Even his word... She was careful but as she then scratched his back, she kissed the nape of his neck to see what kind of response she would get then. She was fully prepared to be mauled to death::

::he softly groaned, head tilting up as if to let her have an easier access to it. His tail wrapped around the both of them, body pressing against hers as he continued to purr. All those hard put up restrictions on reactions when awake...completely gone in sleep::

::Calanthia moved into a massage from her scratching his back, first the shoulderblades then inbetween. All the while, she kissed his collarbone, playfully nipping, then kissing once more, even a playful lick::

Tease...::his body relaxed as he tried to straighten even more, a hand around her waist slipping under her undershirt to slide up her spinal cord and back down to curve around her hips, onto her stomach. Up to the bottom of her ripcage then turning to move to her side again and onto her back::

::From within her own chest, he could feel a purr from within her. Cala's inner voice yelled at her that she was horrible for doing this to poor Jyn in his sleep. Not to take advantage of him. She had to stop this. However, she gave his back afew more scratches before kissing his neck one last time and resting against him::

::and leave it to jyn, for his eyes to flash open just as she was pulling her hands away from his back, feeling the imprint of her lips on his throat:: ...what the hell happened this time.

::A deep blush ran all over her face, down her neck. Her violet eyes were wide. Oh crap. He woke up. Calanthia immediately released him and scooted far back blushing brightly:: "Sorrysorrysorry! I really.. I mean.. I.. SORRY!" ::She hid away her face in her hair as she turned her back to him, beat red::

::he slowly sat up, rubbing his face:: That doesn't answer me. ::he yawned, blinking before rolling his shoulders:: don't tell me I made a move on you...

::She blushed even more and quickly shook her head feverishly. She held her hands up infront of her face::

::jyn lightly frowned, looking at her:: then...that was a move on me. ::it wasn't a question, but more so a dry statement::

::Cala mewed like a kitten who was about to be dropped in a river to die. But slowly she gave a nod:: "SORRY!" ::How could she resist?::

right. I'm...going to take my bath now. ::he smoothly stood, shaking his head before moving to the bag of mens clothes, fishing a pair of boxers out along with the shorts and walked towards the river again. Every morning. Every. Morning::

::Calanthia hid herself away when he moved in shame. She sighed. Thank goodness it was the last day or else she might not have been able to respect his space. She wrote a message in the dirt with her katana. Sighing, she headed back to her home to get some clothing::

::walking to the river, he took off his pants and jumped into the cool water. How was he going to get through this day? This last day? He just sat at the bottom of the river, none too pleased at himself::

::Calanthia came back dressed up in a silk white dress, her hands covered by white laced gloves. Upon coming back, she looked to see what groceries had survived the night. She then started a low fire and took out some uncracked eggs, and got to work on some dishes for him with what was left. Her milk was gone and it was a sad blow::

::by the time that cala had came back, jyn was starting to get dressed again. And go figure...the silk boxers. Shaking his head at the irony he slipped them on along with the new shorts, hair and upperbody still glistening. He reached into his chain pants, pocketing the box again before picking them up and heading back to camp::

::By the time he was returning, the smell of hashbrowns, and sausage lingering. Now she was cooking the sunnyside eggs by the fire when he had returned. She smiled at him:: "Good morning Jyn."

mornin ::he grumbled back, folding the pants and moving them to a storage tree:: like the dress ::jyn pulled out the crossbow and arrows::

::Calanthia blushed a little:: "And you look very handsome in your new shorts." ::The eggs finished, she added them to his plate as she set down the frying pan on a rock. She came over to him with a plate full of breakfast sausage, sunnyside up eggs, and freshly made hashbrowns:: "The first and last breakfast." ::She giggled a little at the irony::

hey, I ate your eggs last time ::he smiled though and took the plate. He seemed to...be smiling a whole lot more around her:: and you know you're going to be eating some of this with me ::jyn dropped off handedly, an eyebrow raised::

::Calanthia gasped and her ears fell backwards:: "Aw, Jyn, must I?" ::She hand her white-laced hands clasped infront of her::

yes. you're enjoying this experience with me ::the genet though couldn't help but pop a sausage into his mouth, eating it happily::

::Calanthia looked at him with a smile. He seemed to be in a good mood this morning. She wondered why, completely forgetting the earlier embarrassment on her behalf:: "How about this? You eat to your fill and then I'll what you don't finish?"

that sounds reasonable. ::he moved then to the trunk, settling down to devour the eggs and hashbrowns as promised, occasionally popping in a sausage::

::Calanthia smiled brightly, relieved. As he ate, she began to gather all that was hers into a pile. She then went to get the bear blanket and rested it all together. Her bag sat ontop of everything as she then moved to put out the fire with a sigh::

::as she put out the fire, he stopped, holding out the plate to her. One egg, two sausages and a neat little mound of hashbrowns remained. He had made sure that she at least gotten something:: your turn

::Calanthia pouted and sighed, looking up at Jyn as if he was really going to make her eat all of that::

Yes. ::he didn't move the plate from its holding out position, looking at her as if daring the female to go against their agreement:: its very good

::Calanthia bit her bottom lip at that look. Oh she didn't like that look. Slowly she took it from him and smiled a little:: "I'm glad you are getting to eat it." ::She then came to sit herself down away from the black circle of what had been the fire and slowly ate with her eyes focsued on the ground::

::as she ate, he picked up the crossbow and notched an arrow in, gently hefting it:: And after you're done we can go practice. I was serious about teaching you.

::Calanthia glanced up at him and smiled sheepishly:: "I have no idea how to work that thing so you'll need to start from the basics with me."

I can do that. ::he lowered the weapon, looking at cala with a nod:: it'll be...interesting though.

::She had finished the egg as she looked at him curiously:: "How so?" ::She then went to work on the hashbrowns. Now she was cursing herself for making so much food for him. Next time, just enough for him alone to eat!::

it's been a while since I've taught anyone anything about any weapon, though I was frequently sought out with questions, so it should be fine...for the most part. ::he rolled his shoulders again. Why was his back feeling so good this morning?::

::Calanthia sweatdropped at the 'most part' he threw in there:: "What could the worst injury here be? Self inflicted?" ::She had a knack for those kinds when learning for the first time. Finally, she ate the sausage and sighed, feeling awfully full::

oh no, no injury...if you're a good shot. The recoil though may come as a shock though. ::he smoothly stood with the crossbow when she finished, looking at her:: ready?

::Calanthia only gave a nod as she stood up in her white dress, brushing it off as she fell intstep with him after setting the plate down.:: "Now I am."

alright....I know of one other clearing in here that we can use. ::he hefted it onto a shoulder:: Its not that far away really.

::Calanthia only gave a nod as she stood behind him. Ready to follow him to the end of the world and back it would seem. The red haired feline stared at the ground as she had thoughts roaming her mind, saying nothing::

::he nodded, walking straight forwards, flashing a look over to her:: Comin cala?

::Shaking her head, she smiled and followed after him. To keep herself from not following him again, she took his hand into hers and allowed her mind to wander once again::'

::walking into the forest, he took a slow breath. Calm. Calm. He gently wove through the trees with her, stepping over random traps and the like with a mental map of the surrounding area in his head:: you know...the waitress from last night...you should have seen it. She actually gave me her phone number at the end

::Calanthia came back at the sound of his voice. She smiled up at him warmly:: "Did you take it?"

course not. I'm a one girl kind of guy ::with that he lightly chuckled, glancing back at her::

::Calanthia laughed and smirked at him:: "Not like you could have called her anyway. Though, if you did go see her, you be awfully bad to your gal of the night, whom I still need to meet." ::Her violet eye winked to him::

I don't know if you can meet her. She's kind of shy and she still doesn't like you. ::jyn lead cala into a clearing, just as he promised, with a single tree right in the middle, fairly carved up:: Thats where I know this from...practice. Though I stopped because the trunk begant to distroy my katars.

"Aw but I would probably like her! And how could she not like me? She doesn't even know me." ::Releasing his hand as she studied the tree carefully:: "It must be a rather sturdy tree to have made it this far."

I didn't want to kill it. ::he eyed it. Tall oak...he was actually surprised it was still alive after the three days he spent practicing on it. Unmoving targets...not good for dodging::

::Cala smiled and stood beside Jyn:: "So how do you work that thing?" ::Her gloved hand pointed over at the weapon::

well, since I've already have an arrow in it...watch carefully ::he lifted it to his shoulder to align it with his eye. Carefully he aimed it at the unfortunate tree:: You try to line up the arrow with where you want to hit...and just pull the trigger back to fire. ::he pulled, jerking slightly. The arrow sped forwards, digging in juuuusssttt off center of the trunk. He'd have to practice more with it to get it perfected. Jyn walked over to the tree and pulled it out before walking back. Now he crouched down:: And to load it, you put the bow on the ground to steady it, put the arrow in... ::he slipped the peice in:: and crank the bow string back until you hear a little bit of a click and the string doesn't resist anymore. ::he didn't pull back so he could lift the weapon up to cala:: try it

::Calanthia took it carefully from him and set it down. She did was she was told but slipped and the string snapped away from her fingers, hurting the tip of her fingers. She winced but tried again and managed this time get the string back as he showed her. She then lifted it up only pointing it at the ground for the minute:: "How do you line it up correctly?"

okay... ::jyn stood and moved behind her, arms slipping down hers. Like a second skin, he lifted the crossbow up and back to her shoulder, the other hand having hers reach up to support it underneath:: the arrows notched, saftys off. For now, just make like where your arrow points is where it hits, don't bother with approximations

::Calanthia only smiled at the physical contact as he helped her to lift up the crossbow. She took aim and just for added flaire, stepped back alittle so that her back was against him:: "Like this?" ::She asked, allowing him to see her alignment to the tree's trunk::

::he nodded, looking down the weapons neck:: exactly. Now you want to keep it firm against your shoulder, it can have a bit of a kick to it. Its like a mixture of a bow and arrow and a gun

::Calanthia without hesitation, shot out at the tree. The arrow flew and stuck into the bark near Jyn's shot. The recoil however hit her shoulder hard and she winced as she pushed back against Jyn. She blushed a little at being so close:: "First time firing a weapon."

::his grip on her arms tightened slightly, steadying her as she pushed back on him. Jyn eyed the spot where she hit though, nodding:: very good aim though...you're picking this up at a startling rate.

::Calanthia smiled at him nicely but glared down at her shoulder:: "Firearms are nice.. but I think I prefer my controlable katana." ::She then moved to the tree to grab the arrow::

::as she moved to the tree he let go and took a step back:: its good for when you want a powerful ranged attack. Crossbows are also nicer then guns in a way that they don't make as much noise if you don't have a silencer. ::Jyn walked a bit to the side now:: see if you can load and fire on your own

::Calanthia looked over at him sadly:: "Do you really want me to fire this thing again?" ::She took out the arrow from the tree. She set it down on the ground, and reloaded it, this time fixing it up easily this time.::

want to see you line it up right. Practice makes perfect...well...close enough. ::He did slip behind her again though, there incase of the recoil again::

::Calanthia sighed a little. She would do it just for him. Repositioning so that she was just as Jyn had helped her do before, Calanthia fired it again, and again the same effect only this time it was right next to Jyn's first mark. She was still knocked backwards and came against Jyn. She looked up at him with a blink. Was he standing there before?::

::he nodded as she fell against him again, one arm going around her waist in reflex, the other on her shoulder:: Don't worry...I wont ask you to fire it a third time. ::he understood the force of the kick, how it had managed to jerk him a little. It hurt::

::Calanthia smiled up at that:: "I don't think I like these ranged weapons much. I much rather be there infront of my opponent."

personally, I much prefer blades myself. Hence the katars. ::he smoothly slipped from her then, stepping back::

::Calanthia smiled and handed over the crossbow, before she headed back over to the tree to grab the arrow. When she turned, her violet eyes stared intently at Jyn::

::he gently took the crossbow, a thought coming to him as she looked at him. He...hadn't expected anyone to take to the crossbow so quickly. Either he was a really good teacher, or she picked things up instantly. But now...what were they to do for their last day? Everything looked sort of...unimportant in sight of things::

::The bengal noticed that Jyn was also in just as much thought as she had been in the beginning. So she came over and handed over the ammo to him with a smile:: "What would you like to do today?"

I was just thinking that. ::he muttered, taking the arrow:: ...well...later...I'd like to show you someplace...special...to me. But, not until later. ::he looked up at the sky:: around...dinner

::Calanthia smiled warmly to him:: "Alright then. So until lunch would you like to go on a hike with me through the forest? Away from your trapt lair?" ::An idea came to her as she smiled to Jyn:: "How about a nice hike and a picnic?"

hike? sweatdrop ::he knew everything that there was to see in the forest...but then again, she didn't:: I suppose I have enough jerky... ::yes, he DID like his jerky meals::

::Calanthia sighed and stared at the ground:: "I was hoping to cook all your meals for you today being that its the last day. However, if you prefer the jerky, fine." ::She turned and started to head back to the camp:: "You are strange."

I'm practical. ::he responded lightly, starting back already:: Though if you really want you can cook again. I'm already spoiled from breakfast.

::Calanthia glanced over at him:: "I'm going to make you some interesting dishes that were taught to me by someone from an interesting land in the middle east. Have you ever had bahklava?"

::he slowed a bit so that she could catch up, shrugging:: better question, whats bahklava?

::As she caught up she smiled warmly to him:: "Its a nice light pastry with honey and nuts. Its very good and nice and warm."

I've had a crusaunt with almonds before ::he spoke after a bit of thought:: does that count?

::Calanthia smiled and shook her head:: "If you like honey you'll like the dish. I'll make some for the dessert. What would you like for lunch?"

I like honey...I think. Beehives are sometimes worse then bears appearently ::he looked at her and then out infront again, shaking his head:: and you don't want me to answer that

::Calanthia sighed:: "You are almost impossible to cook for, Jyn. I'll decide that one too I guess. How does a nice rainbow trout with italian dressing sound?"

::he glanced at cala when she sighed, rolling his shoulders a bit:: I've lived the past 5 years on the basics. I'm not that picky...though I don't believe that river has any rainbow trout.

::Calanthia sighed a little:: "Oh yeah.. that was one of the many items that were destroyed last night.." ::Her violet eyes became blank as she walked, her mind zoning out to the horrible things that occured::

::eyes still on cala, he quickly looked forwards, tone becoming offhanded:: don't worry about it, I can always fish something out of the river. I'm always up for fish

::Calanthia spoke as if she was in a dream, sounding distracted:: "No.. had to be rainbow trout for the rescipe.. took me.. ten minutes to find.. so much money for them.." ::And as she spoke of the money part, Calanthia's foot got caught on a root, pulling her down to the ground face-first::

hey! ::he sharply barked, freezing at the jerk out of the corner of his eye. He leaned back, crouching slightly to catch cala by the waist a foot above the ground:: you alright?

::Calanthia slowly came out of it as she blinked afew times. Something around her waist. She glanced over to see Jyn:: "Huh?" ::She looked dazed::

snap out of it ::he grumbled slowly straightening with the female and gently lowering her feet back to the ground:: this is not the place to lose concentration. Traps or no, there are rocks, holes and the like that you have to look out for

::Calanthia looked at him innocently before giving a nod. She spoke with a soft voice that sounded as if she were disturbed:: "Go ahead and bring jerky for yourself to the picnic, Jyn. I will make the bahklava.." ::She sounded distant from him as she started to walk again::

::jyn shook his head, moreso frustrated that he suspected what the problem was, but not knowing how to fix it then her tripping everywhere. He started walking:: You should have some jerky too. Deer jerky is good.

"Never had it.." ::Calanthia, without notice, moved next to Jyn, and took his one pinky into her hand, squeezing tightly to keep her from drifting away again as she had done before.::

all the more reason. ::he glanced at her as she fell beside him, shifting to take her whole hand instead of just a pinky. Jyn moved close enough to the bengal that their shoulders brushed:: we can swap.

::When he took her whole hand, Cala looked like a moving doll, unchanged. The same reaction was presented when her shoulder was brushed:: "Okay.." ::Her tail dragged behind her as she had no will to even bother holding it up from the ground::

::he gently bumped into her shoulder, frowning now even with the seemingly playful motion:: it...will be good...

::With the playful bump, she just moved in that direction only kept from going further by the hold on her hand and slowly coming back to where she was:: "Yes...." : biggrin id she even know what she was talking about by now?::

::he stopped them right there, his hand leaving hers to lightly tap her cheeks:: the capital of france is spain right? ::he didn't like this, not at all::

::When he stopped, she kept going, stopped only by the tap to her face:: "Yes.." ::Her violet eyes were nothing more then hues, as she had checked out::

no, that is WRONG. The spanish would kill you if they heard that. ::he grumbled, dropping the crossbow and moving infront of her to gently grip her shoulders. He shook:: You're starting to freak me out now cala

::With the shake, Cala was like a ragdoll he shook, only to have those souless violet eyes staring up at him. She didn't answer as she looked through him, memories flashing through her mind::

::he stopped, glaring. Maybe...he...could fight shock with shock? How could he shock her? Throwing her in the river would be dangerous, the spain-capital question didn't work...well...why not...No, he seemed to be using that one quite a few times. But she was such an affectionate creature...confusing. Stop, wait. No doubts. Jyn reached up to gently hold cala's face as he leaned down, deeply kissing the ragdoll that was cala. The hands slid down to her arms, lightly pushing her backwards into a tree, his hold firm and sure. If this didn't work though, it was off to the river::

::Calanthia was yanked back into reality as she found herself against a tree by Jyn, being kissed. What just happened? When did this happen? Why wasn't she there for the act sooner!? She kissed him back shyly as she was confused but it was obvious from her kiss that she was back now. And thoroughly enjoying her presence back again as he heard her purr for a fleeting moment::

::relief flooded through him as she at last responded, so much...he only kissed more passionatly. Oh he'd end the kiss in a bit, but...not right now. Jyn pressed close, eyes closed as his hands fell down even more to rest on her waist::

::Calanthia had NO idea what was going on but heck if she would argue now. Her arms came around his neck, eyes closing as she realized that she was going no where fast. Now fully back to her being, her own passion, which she had put on hold from this morning, came running back. Behind him she slipped off one glove and slipped this arm away from his neck to around his torso, slowly beginning to scratch his back.::

::nails slipping over his back, he let a bit of a purr come before ending it...along with breaking the kiss. His obsidian eyes flicked open, his breath a bit ragged from the lack of oxygen:: and don't you...ever...tell me that spain...is the capital of france again!

::His ragged breath was only joined by a soft pant from Cala who looked up at him with violet eyes.:: "I told you what?" ::That slow purr had made her smile as she slowly dragged her claws away from his back::

you were completely...zoned out...I asked if spain was the capital of france...I knew something was wrong...when you said yes. ::he let his head fall on hers with a deep breath:: I was about to throw you in the river.

::Calanthia only gave a giggle and kissed the tip of his nose:: "I was merely stuck in my thoughts was all. If you had just dropped me in the river, I would have drowned." ::She smiled sweetly::

'stuck in your thoughts'. I thought you were going into shock on me. ::he shook his head, almost a nuzzle:: But I wouldn't have let you drown. You still haven't met my night time lover.

::Calanthia whispered softly:: "You mean I can meet her tonight? And ask her why she doesn't like me?" ::She sounded alittle excited about it. She then whispered softly:: "You would save me if I started to drown?" ::The way her violet eyes stared at him she looked up at him with such a sweet gaze::

we'll see. I'll have to go over some groundrules before hand. ::slowly a hand left her waist for the back of his knuckles to brush against her cheek:: I saved you from a bear, of course I would save you from drowning. It would be an insult otherwise.

::Calanthia nuzzled his knuckles, purring, and she shifted her face slightly to kiss each of his knuckles:: "What would I do without you, Jyn?" ::She hugged him and whispered softly:: "We really should get to that picnic before your nighttime gal finds you here like this with me."

Be at home with leena, safe? ::He softly kissed her forehead then before stepping back, arms falling from around her:: I like it when she's jealous.

::Calanthia giggled a little and she moved to stand beside Jyn, hugging onto his arm, her laced hands coming to hold his upper arm:: "Oh trust me, if I wasn't here with you, I would be somewhere else getting into trouble." ::The bengal anthro slowly began walking back towards the camp:: "And you call me a tease." ::However, just as she heard it slip from her lips, she blushed and quickly spoke to cover up what she had said, nervously laughing:: "So, what were we talking about before I slipped away into my mind."

How comforting to know ::jyn murmered as they started back towards camp, feeling his face warm when she clung onto his arm. He'd just leave that tease statement be for now:: I believe...we were talking about you trying my deer jerky. Now you already said yes, so you're still having some.

::Calanthia sighed with relief and looked up at him. She then nodded and stared at the ground:: "Fine, but I am going to make you such a large dinner to make up for being lazy with lunch." ::The bengal petted his arm:: "What should we bring for lunch to drink?"

Only if you eat dinner with me. That means, eating it too. ::he glanced at her as they entered camp, thinking quickly:: Mmm...Water?

::Calanthia immediately released him and sprang over to the fire's side as she began to work:: "Well Jyn, you really want me to eat? Make it worth my while." ::Her violet eye winked at him playfully:: "I guess water should work but if you want there is a bottle of wine for dinner."

I'm NOT going to mouth transfer it again. Last time it seemed I offended you. ::That had been surprising enough. First time someone had jerked that violently away from his kiss. He walked over to his second storage tree, pulling out a town-bought liter container:: I'll be back

::Calanthia mewed:: "But Jyyynnn... I only was trying to get away from the food not you! This morning should have been proof enough of that!" ::She sighed sadly and went back to work, layering honey and nuts on the pan over the fire::

Excuses excuses! ::he called over his shoulder, walking to the river::

::Calanthia mewed and huffed plopping herself down. She was now going to protest! Food strike! That was what she would do. As she finished cooking, she couldn't help but smile::

::jyn crouched down by the freshwater, opening his container and dipping it in. He used the river for alot. Washing, drinking, bathing, cooking, eating...Good thing it was fresh::

::Calanthia wondered if Jyn was plotting to kill her or something and was trying to make her last few hours alive nice or something, because he wasn't yelling at her or anything. Ah well if he was. She might as well enjoy it. Finally, she took the sweet pastry, placing it inside of a box.::

::Just get through this day. Just get through this day. It was like his mantra. Just get through this day. He sighed, smiled and stood to walk back to camp with the water::

::By the time he was back, she had placed a wooden basket in her hand, with a blanket and stood up smiling, looking so angelic in her white dress with the sun shining down:: "Ready to go Jyn?"

You got the jerky? ::if he believed in god he'd be wondering if cala stole one of his angels bodies. Jyn tossed the water container to her:: catch

::Calanthia leaned forward catch it and when catching it she moved backwards letting her hair fly foreward, and she smiled to him:: "Where can I find the jerky?" ::Her eyes were staring intently at Jyn. His face.. could always look so handsome to her.::

I'll take that as a no. ::he walked back up to his three storage trees, expertly jumping up into one. He sat down on a branch long enough to slip back on his black gloves and katars before swinging up even higher to a basket. He slipped the basket off of its leather cord and slid down the tree. Yes. Slid. Down the branches and jumping off at the trunk::

::Calanthia watched him. Oh that athletic body of his, made her blush so badly with bad thoughts. She turned away and asked softly:: "I see you can wear your weapons once more."

::he nodded, walking over to her with the basket of meat:: yeah. My hands are pretty much so healed, no thanks to swinging around trees and riding bears. Plus...we don't know what we're going to run into on our hike

::Calanthia took afew pieces, for what she estimated that he ate, and one piece for her own being, quickly placing them to avoid Jyn's attention:: "Do you really think we'll encounter anything Jyn?" ::She moved towards the exit of the camp::

Normally I would say no. But in this past week I've been proven wrong alot of times. ::he quickly jogged back to the tree, sticking a few peices into his pocket before simply putting the basket into a storage hole. He jogged back:: ready?

::Calanthia smiled to Jyn and once again took his arm to intertwine it with her own, finally ending with her hand holding his:: "So where shall we have our picnic?"

::after a minute he entwined their fingers, walking into the forest:: Well...we could make our way up the mountains to the left. Its also the place that I want to show you. Hit two birds with one stone

::Calanthia rested her head against his shoulder.:: "Whereever you would like. This whole day is all about you. Whatever you want to do today." ::She smiled up at him.::

::he shook his head:: you keep trying to make the day all about me, it doesn't work like that. I'm selfish enough WITHOUT the adding on of the day. ::Jyn glanced at her:: so its our day

::Calanthia blushed a litttle and kissed his shoulder as she looked up at him:: "What if I let you be selfish for all of today as a way of making up for all the trouble yesterday?" ::She had a hard time thinking of the last day as theirs::

I'd be selfish even if you didn't want me to be. ::he almost smiled, turning left:: And I don't care. Today is OUR day whether you want me to be selfish or not, because I'm going to anyway.

::Calanthia followed after him and couldn't help but have a faint cherry kiss across her cheeks as she smiled and stared at the ground:: "Alright Jyn. I still can't promise to eat though."

Then I can't promise that I'll be entirely good tonight. ::he walked slowly with her, enjoying the walk for once. It was pretty out, with the occasional spotting of animal tracks on the soft ground. Maybe if cala was lucky she'd see a live deer which he didn't have to kill::

::Calanthia looked at him curiously:: "How do you mean you won't be entirely good? Am I going to be punished for this morning later tonight or something?" ::She felt a little nervous. She knew what it was when she was bad and what that meant but for Jyn it usually meant a horrible nickname and screaming or scolding later::

Calm cala. ::he shook his head:: I ment the same method we've developed for force feeding. Unless you'd prefer I'd try a different method. I'm still fond of that one where I just had to look at you and you ate.

::Calanthia blushed even more as she huffed a little:: "You gave me bedroom eyes and confused me! What did you want me to do? Jump you instead?" ::She then glanced over at him as she smiled up at him:: "As long as you aren't cruel to me I can handle that."

Would you prefer that I'd jump you? ::he spoke with a raised eyebrow at her, a sort of faint smile on his lips. Today was such a...nice and light day compared to yesterday::

::Cala's jaw nearly fell off as she looked up at him with big violet eyes:: "I-...!!!!!!!!" ::The bengal glared up at him with her face completely red:: "Jyn, if that was an option from the very beginning, why didn't you say anything before?! YES is that answer! Infact, why would you even bother stopping to tell me and just DO instead!" ::Calanthia huffed a little, all flustered now. Oh she was wrapped around Jyn's little finger in the emotional game::

::he full heartedly laughed, more so at her actions then her words:: Cala, I'm not going to jump you. It was just a...teasing? Question

::Calanthia regained her breath and sighed:: "Don't scare me like that Jyn! Raising my hopes up. Cruel." ::She then blinked as she glanced over to him:: "Question? What is it Jyn?"

I don't have a question, I'm saying that the 'woud you prefer that I jump you?' was a teasing question. ::Jyn shook his head:: but you've yet to see a cruel tease from me really.

::Calanthia sighed and she looked almost sad:: "Yeah yeah, and I bet I never will, because I'm not your type.." ::She sounded so depressed. As if she was never depressed, she looked up at him curiously:: "What IS your type anyway, Jyn?"

You know, you've asked me that before. ::He lightly squeezed her hand:: You remember, from back when you cut your hand on the skinning knife?

::Cala looked at him curiously:: "I do not remember. Was that when I was warmed up? Because if so, I do not remember anything from those times. Only the look of those I am near." ::She nuzzled his shoulder:: "If I remember right, you looked very handsome."

::slowly he nodded:: Yeah, when you were 'warmed up' as you call it. ::Jyn now flashed a smile at her as they moved around a bear trap:: don't I always?

::Calanthia giggled a little and smiled up at him with her violet eyes sparkling with a mature stare:: "Oh, trust me, Jyn, you are more then handsome most of the time. If I didn't think I would get killed, you would have been jumped at least twice by now."

I wouldn't have killed you... ::he winced. Okay, maybe just a little bit. Morale values and all that::

::Calanthia glanced over at him with a smirk:: "So if I just threw down this basket right now, pushed you to the ground and had my way, you wouldn't kill me?" ::And from the look in her eye, it was VERY hard to tell if she was kidding or not::

::he looked right at her, obsidian eyes on hers:: Nope. ::he responded simply, expression unchanged::

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::That made her heart skip a beat as she blushed instantly and she smiled up at him nuzzling his cheek as she squeezed his hand:: "Thank you. I'm keeping you to that." ::She would trust him even to the point of walking into a blazing fire::

::Jyn walked into the darkness, only dimly illuminated by greenish yellow blobs on the walls. He stayed close to cala as they moved, one hand wrapped around hers, the other holding both katars:: Don't worry, it's not that long

::Calanthia squeezed his hand tighter the deeper in they went. All she could respond was a higher pitch:: "Mhm." ::She never revealed to many people how much the darkness bothered her::

Close your eyes, and think of something else. ::he murmered softly:: your favorite place. We'll be out before you know it then.

::Calanthia closed her eyes as she rested her head on his shoulder. He could hear her whisper softly:: "In Jyn's arms.." ::As she thought of it, she squeezed his hand tightly. She hated the dark even MORE when her eyes were closed but she trusted Jyn fully::

::he smiled softly, leading her forwards before stopping completely. Jyn tilted his head around, softly kissing her lips::

::Calanthia was alittle surprised when they stopped and was just about to ask if they had arrived when she had recieved the kiss and couldn't help but to nearly melt as she kissed him back, hand squeezing his even more tightly. She pulled back only to whisper:: "Are we here?"

yes. ::he spoke softly as he moved out of her direct veiw. The cave let out into another opening, on another ledge that peeked out from the rest of the mountain. Far below a stretch of trees, almost directly under the ledge the river Jyn used snaked around, gleaming in the slowly fading sunlight:: We're here

::Calanthia's eyes openned slowly and she gasped out as she looked around. It was amazing and breath-taking. She had to move away from him to get close to the edge to look out over the scenery below:: "Oh Jyn.. this is incredible..." ::Her hand was over her heart as she looked out across the landscape::

::he moved back beside her, nodding as he looked out:: I was traveling up the river when I looked up and saw this outcropping. I got curious and went to check it out. The way up from here is a lot more difficult then it is from where we tried sweatdrop

::Cala couldn't help but to glance over at Jyn with wide eyes:: "You are kidding me right?" ::She then smiled as she looked out over the scene below:: "This is worth it. Worth it all. Thank you so much for showing me this, Jyn." ::she smiled warmly to him::

I wish. I fell off. Twice. Nearly broke my arm the second ::that hadn't been a very fun experience. He shifted slightly:: don't mention it...I wanted to

::When he said that, Calanthia turned away from the scene as she looked at him with violet eyes full of care. She asked quietly:: "Which arm?"

Which arm? ::he repeated, thinking quietly before raising the one she had just been gripping:: this one. Had to pull it back into its socket. Hurt like hell for a month

::Calanthia set down the basket on the ground. Without looking up at him as her gaze fell onto his mentioned arm, she moved over and took it into both of her hands with the softest touch she could. Carefully, she laid a trail of kisses starting from the fingertips to the palm of his hand to his wrist, up his forearm, up his upper arm and ending on his shoulder where she nuzzled him. She then moved away from him and twirled as she smiled brightly:: "Shall we have our picnic now? Are you hungry?"

::he felt his face heat a bit at the trail of kisses, looking away slightly:: Its okay. Had worse. ::Jyn grumbled in his normal 'tough guy' persona before flicking his gaze back up to her. He nodded:: hopefully that bread...honey...thing you made is alright

::Calanthia giggled at his reaction and came back over to him, to caress his chin and she laid a kiss on his lips before she came back to the basket, and pulled out the blanket to place it across the ground::

::he managed a quick kiss back before she moved away to pull the blanket out. Jyn settled on it, lightly pulling out the corners to straighten it a little more. Now...why didn't he check the basket EARLIER for a blanket?::

::Calanthia smiled as she came to set the basket down in the middle. She pulled out his jerky and checked on the box:: "Ah the bahklava is alright." ::She set herself down across from him with a smile as she gave over his jerky. She then took out the single piece she had grabbed for herself::

::he nodded, picking up a peice of his jerky:: You're going to try it right? ::he spoke slowly, watching as she picked a peice for herself::

::Cala glanced down at it and she asked quietly:: "You are the one who made this right?"

::Jyn tilted his head slightly:: yeah, of course. Store bought jerky...tastes weird.

::Calanthia sighed a little and raised it up to her lips, tearing off a small piece with her teeth and chewed on it::

::he paused, watching her carefully for the females reaction. Jerky wasn't exactly easy to make, but it was a good substitute for a meal::

::A smile was slow to form as she glanced up at him:: "Very good." ::She then took another bite and chewed at it again::

::he nodded and took a bite of his own peice, chewing and swallowing:: its difficult to find deer jerky in down, they normally only sell beef

::Calanthia smiled to him and continued to eat that piece, eating mainly in silence as she stared at the blanket. The bengal anthro seemed serene as she took in all the sounds and smells::

::the genet was perfectly fine with the silence, surprised to find someone to share it companionly. Jyn looked out the opening as he ate, tan fur soaking up the warmth and making him quite comfortable. At last...a peaceful day::

::The warmth of the sun was nice on her. Calanthia, after finishing her piece, laid herself down on her stomach as she looked down at the ledge:: "Jyn..? You never answered when I asked why it is you felt you need to act for me.."

I did. ::he looked down at the piece of jerky he held with a sigh:: I'm not even supposed to be friends with you. I tried so hard not to get attached. ::Jyn slowly lowered the meat down, closing his eyes:: do you know how painful it is to love someone, knowing that they could never return your feelings? It was best if I kept my distance

::Calanthia glanced over to him with her violet eyes. Slowly she got up onto her hands and knees, and crawled over to him. She sat back and hugged him as tightly as she could, nuzzling him. What trouble had she brought to his heart?::

::at the slight shifting he opened his eyes only to get hugged. He sighed and gently returned it, resting his head on hers:: Its okay...really.

::However, her hug only tightened more and she nuzzled under his chin. She felt bad for putting him through so much. And even now, how was it she felt to him? She had no idea. The best she could do was tell him of her fondness of him. But that still wasn't fair to him. Was it hardly enough for someone who declared their love? This only caused Cala to kiss his neck and nuzzle him once more, arms holding him to her hug::

::yes...it hurt. But he had already lost the battle. There was no turning back, he could only hope. Jyn lightly kissed her forehead, opening his eyes:: Don't worry about it cala...it's okay ::he'd been dealt worse. Perhaps he was sort of masochistic in this sense::

::Calanthia looked up at him with her violet eyes showing her sorrow. She whispered softly:: "You deserve so much Jyn.. You deserve someone who will treat you kindly and fairly. Someone who can love you back as you deserve to be loved, not my uncertain feelings and my fondness. Why do you let me be near you when you know you deserve so much more then me?" ::Her hand reached up to pet the side of his face::

Believe me...I tried and tried pushing you away. Multiple times. But you always managed to stick until the night I asked you to leave. ::Jyn let his eyes move to hers, lightly smiling:: I don't want someone 'more deserving'...I want you.

:: Oh that was too much for her as she kissed his lips, sweetly and innocently, her eyes closed. Jyn could be so cute to her and to feel wanted was a nice pace for her. Jyn made her feel like she was worth something and even if it was just one person who wanted her, she felt loved and truly appreciated his heart.::

::He softly kissed her back before being the one to break it. He had realized that. For a very affectionate feline, cala most of the time was the one who broke the kiss. An odd quirk she had:: So...am I going to have this 'bahklava' or are you honestly going to try to con me into a second round?

::Cala gave a playful gasp:: "Why Jyn! I would never con you into something like that!" ::She then giggled and winked at him:: "I take what I can get and as long as you are here for the taking.." ::She then shook her head and scooted away from him before bringing out the box. She took off her gloves and openned it to a flaky pastry smothered in honey. It had a crust of nuts held together by more honey. Carefully, she took out a piece and came back to Jyn's side, holding it out for him::

I'm not so sure. ::he lightly smiled and took the pastry, looking at it curiously before looking at cala beside him. He looked at it again and then back to cala. Jyn took a bite::

"Oh, you really are too much, Jyn. Thinking I would have such little standards as to actually have to con for that." ::Calanthia said with a smirk. She then watched him carefully to see what he thought of the dish::

::he chewed, swallowed, and nodded thoughtfully:: Pretty good actually. ::he never was much for sweets, since they were expensive and not very filling, but it really was good::

::Calanthia smiled softly:: "Oh good. That was my first time making the dish like that." ::She then went back to get her own piece, sitting there staring at meal. She then took a bite and stared up at the sky as she ate. She then quietly asked:: "Jyn? Do you think your traps have been able to catch anything for tonight?"

::the light thing was gone in no time, devoured. He blinked up at her, nodding:: Probably. I've placed enough of them around

::Calanthia glanced down to see he had already finished his:: "Would you like another piece?" ::She had only had her bite by the time he was done::

::he shook his head slightly:: no, I want my hands free. ::Jyn reached into his pocket and took out the box. It was slightly bent from the harshness of being around the hunter, but for the most part was in one piece. Though the little green bow was hanging pitifully off on the side:: a parting gift you could say. ::he gently offered the box to her::

::Cala set down the pastry back into its box, licking her fingertips and wiping them away on a napkin. She took the box blinking as she looked up at him in surprise:: "Thank you Jyn.." ::She was confused. She didnt recieve gifts like this and it was obvious as she stared at it for a long time before taking the bow and setting it on her lap as if it was the gift itself. Then she slowly openned the box to look inside, violet eyes staring curiously::

::what laid inside with gentle care, gleamed in the sunlight. A silver necklace pressed in cloth, picked after long thought. And on the lid in flowing hand was a simple message::
To my Sapphire

::Calanthia's eyes only grew wide as her jaw hung open. Inside of this box was something she couldn't even begin to imagine ever getting in her lifetime. Slowly she found her voice again as she looked up slowly at Jyn. She couldn't even find her voice as she threw her arms around him, and smothered him in kisses. Tons and tons of kisses as her hand held onto the necklace's box.::

eek ::all he could do at the attack of kisses was chuckle, hands coming loosly around her waist at the barrage:: You're welcome, you're welcome!

::Calanthia's tail wiggled and finally she stopped only to nuzzle him over and over and over, purring so loudly. She then smiled up at him.:: "Would you please help me put this on?" ::She handed him the box and backed up enough to pick up her still loose hair with her arms::

::he gently picked up the sapphire encrusted necklace as she backed up, unclipping it. He slowly lowered it around her neck, fingers whispering against her skin. Jyn slowly opened the clip and closed it again in the little circle before the genet moved back::

::In Cala's current state of euphoria, she couldn't help but to shiver at his touch. Normally she could keep herself under control and keep herself in check but she turned around to smile at him as she let her hair fall down around her:: "How does it look?" ::Being withtou a mirror she had to go strictly by his word::

::he looked at her:: Beautiful-::he jumped:: oh, you mean the necklace? Pretty...you picked a good outfit with it.

::Calanthia couldn't help but to laugh and with that she pounced him, latching around his torso, looking up at him with violet eyes:: "You are too much, sweet Jyn." ::She then leaned up and kissed his adam's apple:: "And I wouldn't like you any other way." ::She then nuzzled under his chin once more before she let out a loud purr::

oh no-! ::he rocked a little at the pounce, gently reaching up and petting her:: Not sweet. Selfish. I'm very selfish! ::somehow he didn't think cala would listen to him this time either::

::Calanthia giggled, closed her eyes, and kissed him with such a passion and fire that it was hard to believe that their first encounter had even happened. There was such a built up fondness for him that she could give this poor man a run for his money. However she backed off alittle as she whispered softly:: "Always nothing but sweet to me, handsome clever Jyn."

::Nope, not a word was heard. He sweetly kissed her back, a hand reaching up to brush against her cheek caringly:: except when I shove food down your throat

:: Oh that killed her mood and she sighed sadly:: "But you wouldn't do that for me today. So mean." ::Calanthia then smiled up at him and kissed his nose:: "I forgive you." ::And with that cocky statement added, she moved away from him to go grab her pastry. She brought it over to him and broke off a piece for him, offering it up as a sacrifice::

I wasn't asking for forgiveness ::and of course, jyn being jyn, as she extended the peice of pastry, he dropped both katars. One hand took hold of the sweet as the other her shoulder, deeply kissing her::

::Calanthia was more then less surprised. Jyn was full of surprises to her as he was acting so different to her. She knew it to be him because she could see Jyn in his actions. However, to be so affectionate with her was new. And she liked it! Immediatley her eyes closed and she began to return his kiss, her free hand with sticky tips now coming up to hold the side of his face. HA! Stickified! Take that Jyn!::

::prolonging the kiss a few moments more, he slowly broke it and turned his head to lick one of her sticky fingers. If she was going to be touching him with that hand, he could at least stop himself from getting sticky as well:: Yeah...I still like honey ::he whispered, glancing down at her::

::Calanthia couldn't help but to blush at that. Her fingertips were so sensitive. She was going to have to pay him back. She smiled at him and purred, leaning over to lick his cheek where she had left the honey on him before kissing him to give him back the honey all over again. She then slipped herself away from his mouth as she nuzzled his forehead with her own:: "I figured you would like natural flavors over artificial sweetners."

::he lightly smiled, licking his lips slightly:: The harder you work for something, the more rewarding it is. ::that have hidden meaning in it? Naah::

::Calanthia sighed softly:: "You are a tease. The pot calling the kettle. And here I thought I had to worry about behaving myself." ::She smiled at him and kissed his nose as she nuzzled under his chin. However, being as she was playful, she nipped his neck after nuzzling::

::he blinked, a sense of innocence settling around his shoulders:: A tease? You're talking about...me right? I haven't a clue what you are talking about. ::jyn plucked the pastry out of the captured hand and popped it into his mouth::

:: Oh he was asking for it. Calanthia smirked up at him, and her hand moved over his chest, caressing his muscles, tracing along them as she whispered softly:: "Oh you don't do you. You flaunt your incredible body and act as though you don't even notice. You make all the young girls swoon for you in town. Must I go on?"

::he raised his own hand up to her, index finger starting at the base of her neck and trailing up her throat to raise her chin up at the end, an eyebrow raised:: Oh...so you prefer if I cover up more?

::He had her in his grasps with that simple touch, making her body shift up and her chin lift upward. She then purred out a simple:: "I barely want you to wear pants again but its not up to me is it?" ::Calanthia reached up as if in a desperate attempt to regain somekind of control as she combed through his hair, and caressed over his ear::

I suppose... ::he lowered his face to hers, so close that as he spoke again, his lips brushed against hers with every movement:: You could always ask though. ::a slow sort of half smile appeared, making him seem boyish and dangerous at the same time, eyes locked on hers::

::Calanthia couldn't help but to be stuck in his gaze.:: "This is so unfair, Jyn. This is what I mean by teasing. " ::And then in a begging voice, she gave him big eyes:: "Please, dear Jyn?" ::Her lips then brushed against his very sweetly::

::he gently kissed her back before deepening it, a hand falling onto her waist in the passionate display. That hand in turn slid around to her back and up her spine to play with the top of the zipper, teasing it in a hand. Slowly he broke it to brush his lips against her cheek to an ear, voice a low whisper:: nope.

::Calanthia was at his command, returning his passionate kiss with her own as she fell into his trap, eyes closed. She could feel him play with the zipper and when he broke away to whisper that cruel statement, she visibly had her right ear twitch. Calanthia glared at him with a very serious look:: "Those pants are coming off, and either you can be nice and remove them yourself or allow me. One way or another, I demand." ::Her arms wrapped around his neck, hands in his hair as she kissed him once more. However her tail flicked in dominance now as her desire for his pants to be removed grew within her::

eek ::he blinked, mouth opening to only have it be filled with cala. Well...this was certainly interesting. though he supposed he deserved this after that display. Jyn fully kissed back only to break the kiss again, the hand not occupied with the zipper dropping down to unbutton his shorts:: Just because you asked so nicely

:: Oh that was all Cala was waiting for before she immediately pounced her entire body onto his, her lips crushing his for a kiss fired by her warmth, her hands running down his sides to help him with those shorts. Cala purred loudly at winning over the shorts when she felt them slide off of him. she broke the kiss and headed to his neck kissing softly over his pulse. She was a happy bengal::

Whoa-mm! ::was all he got out as his back hit the ground. At least they had a blanket this time. As she broke the kiss, went to his neck and kicked his shorts off, he slowly unzipped that pretty dress. Where she was fast, hot and insistant he was slow, careful and gentle. The hand that had previously worked on his pants moved to rest on the back of her neck as he moved his head down and claimed her lips again::

*Blackout*

::Calanthia was panting herself and curled up against his body, hugging him tightly and nuzzling him as she kissed his neck. It was all she could do to to remind herself that he would not chase her off. She stayed because she was certain he wanted her there. However, being a creature of some habit, Cala's mind was screaming at her that she should just get up and run away. This only made her hug him even more tightly, eyes closed as she clung to his form::

::swallowing, he wrapped an arm around cala's waist, keeping her close even as she clung to him. Jyn closed his eyes, waiting for his body to cool down and his heart to slow again. It felt nice...to just sort of lay there. He tried not to think, that this was their last day::

::Calanthia only gave him a soft purr that he could feel through her chestas she laid with him, cuddled close. Only after some time did she slowly slip away from Jyn to get redressed. As she reassembled herself she spoke softly:: "Have you put any thought into what it is you would like for dinner tonight?" ::Calanthia turned to smile at him from over her shoulder. However in the back of her mind, she was tracking the hours. Midnight was when she was to leave. Would she feel bad for leaving him? It was something she was uncertain of until the night came.::

::As she stood, he sat up, fluffy tail once again coming ontop of his lap. He blinked at her:: I thought we were going to eat whatever I found in my traps

::Calanthia blinked.:: "Huh?" ::It was obvious from her vacant stare before shaking her head and smiling:: "Oh thats right. I'm sorry I can be a little forgetful." ::She playfully winked at him as she pulled her hair up back into the ornament:: "Well how does some mashed potatoes and string beans with that sound?" ::Most meats went with those side dishes::

String beans? ::how long had he had those? Somehow a picture of him as a child feeding them to his dog at dinner, flashed in his mind. Jyn reached to the side and took ahold of his silk boxers:: Sounds alright ::whatever happened to that dog?::

::Calanthia came back over to his side as she was now once again in her lovely white dress. Her hand came over to his side where the bear had left a terrible wound. She inspected it with care to see if it had healed alright, now gloved hands tracing over gentle touch:: "At least I won't need to ruin another pen today." ::She said quietly to herself aloud with a smile::

::Jyn slowly stood to slip on his boxers, glancing down at cala:: It would be in vain anyway. You've given more then enough blood to me in this lifetime.

::Cala looked up at him with a pout:: "I was worried. Its very upsetting to see you fall from concious with bloody wounds. I don't even like blood all that much." ::The bengal stood up with him and hugged his arm as she nuzzled his shoulder:: "I rather you had all of my blood then see you hurt like that again." ::She then moved away from him as she went to gather up all the stuff that was left over back into the basket::

::he shook his head slowly, knuckles brushing against one of her cheeks as she started to move away again:: you worry about me too much. ::the male finished up getting dressed then, ending it with combing his fingers through his hair to sort of brush it:: If you really are concern of my well being, take better care of your own.

::Calanthia sighed softly:: "There is only so much I can do for you Jyn. That is one of the few things I cannot promise to do for you." ::She sounded a little saddened by this. She lifted up the basket and set it aside. She picked up an end of the blankets, and waited for Jyn to move to take it up.::

Figured as much ::he stepped off of the blanket and took up the other side, gently shaking it a bit to get rid of the crumbs:: And why I say you'll be the death of me. Bear attacks, thug attacks, heart attacks...

::Calanthia mimicked his motion and smiled to him softly as her violet eyes stared up at him. However, a sorrow played in them. If she had her choice, she would offer another apology but he would only grow annoyed. All she could do was remain silent as she began to fold her end, waiting him to do the same::

::Jyn glanced up as he stopped shaking and started to help fold up the blanket as well. He sighed:: Its fine, really. I chose to get involved with any bloody incident concerning you. I wanted to and typically I like doing what I want. No big deal

::Calanthia stared at the ground however and as she stepped towards him to finish folding up the blanket. As she stood infront of him, Cala leaned over and shyly kissed Jyn's cheek. It was all she had to offer::

::the genet lightly smiled, gently reaching up to stroke up her throat with an index finger to her chin. He lifted her head up slightly with that simple touch and kissed her forehead back:: Ready to head to camp again?

::Cala smiled up at him softly and nodded and sighed:: "Though I don't think I'm going to like going back through that cave or down the side of this mountain again."

mmm? ::he blinked slightly, tilting his head:: well...we could always jump... ::Jyn pondered slightly, moving to the edge of the cliff and looking down to the river below::

::Cala let out a squeak and clung to his arm as looked up at him and shook her head viciously:: "Please don't make me jump Jyn! I really dislike heights when I'm falling through them!"

Really? ::He tilted his head towards the cave, looking down at cala:: Then...pretty much the only way back is where we came. fall or climb...I can't really fly.

::Calanthia sighed and lifted up the basket as she moved away from him:: "Back the way we came I guess." ::Though it was obvious from the sound of her voice she really disliked the cave.::

sweatdrop Well, if you want we could try climbing down from this end...completely skip the cave. ::Yup...jyn was too soft for his own good::

::Calanthia looked up at him, down the edge, then took his hand into hers, and began to lead him towards the cave but it was obvious from the way she walked she was nervous::

::honestly, he hadn't been looking forward to try take two of breaking his arm with this side of the mountain. So Jyn moved back beside cala easily, looking into the incoming darkness:: just remember your treasured place ::he murmered softly, refering to his advice from earlier::

::Calanthia took a gulp and bit her bottom lip. Her eyes were growing wider and wider with the uncoming darkness and her hand squeezed his tightly as she could feel the darkness::

Don't forget to close your eyes ::and then they were enveloped completely, jyn gently squeezing back:: and I wont let go ::yeah, he could be a cold jerk at times, but he wasn't as bad as to make a fear worse then it already was. He'd also promised that he'd never let anything hurt her, as long as he had something to say about it::

::When they were engulfed she closed her eyes and remained so close to him that she could have accidently cut herself on his weapons. She couldn't help but feel so uncomfortable in such darkness though she was only there because of Jyn, for Jyn.::

::Maybe? nah, that wouldn't help. But it could...no, he'd never. It might...that part of him was dead. Or at least frozen in stone. He shifted his katar slightly so she wouldn't p***k herself, trying to move as quickly but carefully through as he could::

::It got to a point where she was struggling to keep up with him and Cala tried her hardest to keep herself from falling. However it was no use at one point and she tripped, causing her one hand to slip the basket handle around her wrist and she used her other to hold onto Jyn's arm. Or what she imagined was his arm except it was cold steel that met her. She made no sound as she removed her hand away once regaining her footing and acted like nothing happened as she winced in the darkness::

::He immediatly stopped when she tripped, wincing a bit guiltily with his free hand already raised as if in an attempt to stop her from falling:: Are you alright?

"Fine fine, just really want to get out of here is all." ::She hid away her pain as she ducked her cut hand behind her back. Her one hand that was gripping his squeezed as if encouraging him to continue::

::He frowned and started to walk again, slower this time. Jyns sensitive eyes glanced at her time to time to see any irregular movement. Cala had hid an injury from him before and he doubted it was the last time either::

::Calanthia rested her head against his shoulder above the tainted blade that held her red liquid. The smell was sickening to her keen smell however, she played it off as if she was just scared and seeking more comfort through contact as she nuzzled his shoulder, following him once more. Behind her back she gripped up her hand::

::it wasn't long until they broke out into the sunlight, the cave not terribly long. He blinked a few times in the light, adjusting his eyes before looking at cala:: that wasn't so bad was i- ::something moved on his katar, making his eyes flick to it. A drop of blood? His eyes widened a hair as he sharply let go of her hand and fairly yanked off the weapon to the awaiting ground:: Show me.

::Calanthia sighed with relief as she slowly openned her eyes into the sun. She smiled warmly to Jyn before shrinking back alittle as he demanded to see another stupid thing she had done. Sheepishly, her ears fell backwards, and she slowly revealed the arm from behind her back that held the basket. However her hand was clenched tightly shut.::

::He slipped the other katar off and took ahold of her arm, looking up at her:: let go of the basket cala. I can't gauge the damadge like this. Stupid stupid stupid!

::Calanthia took the basket off her wrist, only openning her hand with the back facing him. However doing so let droplets fall to the ground and quickly as it was off, she clenched back her hand from him and looked away:: "I'm fine, Jyn." ::She tried to offer him a smile::

Really. ::he spoke dryly, turnin the arm over in his hands so the gripped palm faced the sky:: And how do you suppose you're going to climb down a mountain like this? ::Jyn sighed and let go of her arm to take hold of the basket in her other and pull it free from her grasp. He stuck his arm through the handle bars and surprisingly, kneeled before cala...promptly turning so his back was facing her:: get on.

::Cala's eyes widdened:: "Jyn.. how do you think you are going to possibly get down this mountain with the basket and me on your back? Seriously, I am fine and I can climb like this."

Oh yeah, because we all know that rocks, dirt, sticks and who knows what lives in this hunk of stone is just perfect for cuts. But...you're right. ::he sighed and straightened, slipping off one of his black gloves and capturing her wounded hand again:: open it. I'll go down first again and catch you if you fall. This'll at least keep things from getting into the open wound

::Calanthia looked up at him shyly as she slowly openned her hand, wincing again as the slice was revealed. Cala looked at him as she whispered softly:: "I won't fall. I will be fine I promise that much. Please don't worry about something so small as this."

::he slowly wrapped the glove around her hand, shaking his head:: why do you insist on hiding these things ::he grumbled, tying it up. Jyn leaned over then and slipped his katars into the basket::

::Cala looked at the ground:: "Because they mean nothing and so are not worth mentioning." ::Her voice sounded sad and she wanted to apologize but kept herself from doing so.::

I just think you're trying to kill yourself or lope off a limb. ::he moved to the edged and turned to lower his body down until his feet caught a hold:: You'll only have to wait for a minute

::Calanthia followed after him and looked up into his eyes:: "I am only trying to live without worry or care." ::She then waited for his signal as he climbed::

By causing more to everyone around you? ::he called back, nimbly moving down the rock face::

::Calanthia glanced over the edge calling down:: "I cannot help if people refuse to believe me when I tell them that I am fine. That is their choice to worry."

Simply because half the time, you're not fine! You're going- ::for one thing, chatting while climbing DOWN a mountain without any safety ropes was in no way shape or form the word 'intellegent'. The dirt and rock foothold he found while lowering himself immediatly gave way and he clutched at the rock even as he started to fall::

::Calanthia gasped and without thinking of anything but Jyn's safety, she began climbing down as fast as she could, and she extended out her hand to try and catch his hand before he fell. She felt a shooting pain in her injuried hand as she offered out her good one, leaving it to hold herself up. But she was determined to stop what she had started.::

::he was too far down, and gravity too quick. His lips parted with surprise as he plummeted towards the ground, a hand extended toward her. The man met the ground in a sickening heap, laying still afterwards some thirty feet below::

::Calanthia screamed out with her voice echoing:: "JYN!!!!!" ::The bengal anthro was fast to climb down the rest of the way, jumping down a part of it to kneel at his side to inspect his body:: "JYN!" ::She was first to check his head to see if there was blood, then over his bones::

I think...::he whispered, eyes slowly opening to stare at her knee when she had appeared to him, out of no where. A trickle of blood ran down his forehead, touching an eyebrow:: I cracked a rib...or two...

::Tears peaked out over the corners of her eyes as she ripped off her bandage, her gloves and moved his hair to examine the source of his cut. Her voice trembled with her tears:: "Oh Jyn.. look at you. How can I help you out here?" ::She couldn't help but to kiss his forehead with droplets leaking over her eyes, rolling off her cheek and chin to hit his face:: "Do you think you can get up?"

heh... ::jyns eyes slipped closed again, his breath barely stirring the bit of grass infront of his mouth:: I don't think so...not this time. ::His head was the only thing that hurt now, a dull throbing. Had he hit it on something?::

::Calanthia immediately came to lift up his head and carefully laid him on her lap as she inspected it more closely:: "Whatever pain you are going through, you aren't allowed to fall asleep on me okay?"

::he swallowed as a rush of nausia came with her moving his head, but didn't resist:: not sleepy...just...tired. : surprised n one spot of hair was matted with blood, having it hit a rock upon impact. The skull had been cracked open, how bad the damage unknown::

::Calanthia glared down at the injury and she growled lowly before she looked into his closed eyes.:: "Jyn, this is serious. You may NOT sleep, do I make myself clear? You.. may.. not.. sleep!" ::She was in trouble and of course she hated to do this but she was in a position where she had no choice. Lifting up her head, she sounded out a strange whistle and it echoed around them. A spy came out from its hiding spot from a nearby tree. A beautiful white wolf came running out and came over to Cala and Jyn. It was massive with the face almost larger then Cala's as it leaned down to sniff at Jyn. Cala looked the canine:: "Inform Leena there's been an accident and get help. Jyn needs help." ::Without another sniff, the wolf turned and dashed back towards her home. Cala was carefully petting the side of his face with her uninjuried hand:: "Jyn, talk to me.. please talk to me."

::the faintest of smiles flickered on his face for an instant before disapearing again. He was completely calm, not delerious or struggling with her concern. Then again...that could also be a very, very bad sign:: don't worry...doesn't...hurt so much. ::body completely relaxed, it was hard to tell if he was sleeping or not whenever he didn't speak with his soft, almost nonexistant breaths. He didn't even notice the wolf that had come and gone::

::Cala sighed and pet the side of his face:: "Jyn, please tell me about your home before the one you have now."

::he softly sighed himself, feeling a thick drop of blood slide down his cheek:: I don't...have homes...just places I live.

::Calanthia winced and without hesitation, she tore a piece from her white dress and wiped the droplet away:: "Tell me about them, Jyn. What were they like?"

after seret...cold. ::now he shuddered, the words spilling easily from him. At that moment cala could ask him anything, and he would answer with only the truth:: cold stares...ran a lot...couldn't talk...

::Calanthia winced and without hesitation, she tore a piece from her white dress and wiped the droplet away:: "Tell me about them, Jyn. What were they like?"

after seret...cold. ::now he shuddered, the words spilling easily from him. At that moment cala could ask him anything, and he would answer with only the truth:: cold stares...ran a lot...couldn't talk...

::At his shudder, Cala grew even more worried:: "Are you cold now, Jyn?" ::She then whispered softly:: "Why wouldn't you be able to talk?"

::Jyn swallowed, his eyes tightening breifly before relaxing:: they'd find me...couldn't trust... ::he whispered up at her. He couldn't talk to anyone...anyone could be working for them. Because of his silence, he was resented. Always the black sheep of the village::

::Cala leaned down and nuzzled his cheek before she drew back to whisper softly:: "Will you stay in the forest now? What do you plan for your home now?"

I stay...until they come. ::as it always was. It was taking longer then normal for them to find him...but it was only a matter of time. Then he'd have to run again, like always, leaving everything behind, as always:: cala...

::Cala reached up to release her long red hair to pour down around her form:: "Yes Jyn?" ::She asked curiously as she moved her hair to have it flow around his face and down his neck and over his chest::

heh... ::he forced his eyes to crack open, looking at her blurrily:: sorry. ::they slipped closed again, his world plummeting into the abyss::

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Of course I was...I didn't know any better then. ::He stumbled back into the house, a faint trembling in his legs:: And don't worry about food...there's still a lot in cala's room left.

::Jonathan came to his side and swooped Jyn's arm around his neck to help him walk. Similar to how Cala had during the attack. Maybe this was were she had learned it from:: "You know.." ::His voice spoke low as if trying to approach a difficult topic:: "If her childish behavior is really too much for you, we do have other rooms in the house for you to stay in."

I'd rather have her throw pillows...or darts...at me. Make me feel better ::He gently leaned on jonathans support as they moved, not too thrilled with the idea but not wanting to fall flat on his face either:: Do you know any cures for amnesia?

"There are both natural, and herbal remedies but none that would guarentee your memory returned. However, from how Cala speaks, I think it best if you just leave what happened between you two in the past." ::The way he spoke of Cala, he was obviously not her number one fan and if this was a way for Cala's spell to be broken on one person, so be it. He couldn't stand the little flirt.:: "Cala's childish behavior states that should someone forget her part in their lives, she leaves them be and the past alone. You would be free without a single attachment. This is an option for you, Jyn."

I have never been one to flee from commitment ::he spoke sharply then suddenly froze, blinking. Jyn looked up at the naga, completely shocked:: I'm...sorry...I don't know...where that came from. That...was strange. ::he shook his head and continued walking:: I'd like to at least try the remedies. I want to have the full story before completely abandoning her.

::Jonathan arched a single eyebrow at the man when he froze and his statment. The naga only shook his head:: "Do not worry so much over this. And please, do not hesitate to leave Cala either. By even her own rules, there is nothing left for her to bind you two without your memories. I am surprised she has stayed this long, quite honestly." ::By this point they had returned to the room:: "I will have some of the remedies ready tomorrow. Until then, please sleep well. If you need anything I will be out here." ::He left his side to stand at his post.::

Thank you for your help. ::he gently handed back the staff before slowly walking back into the room. Leave cala either...heh...the naga made it sound like they were dating::

::Calanthia was, by this point sitting on a bay window's seat, with her long red hair flowing as it was openned so that she could look out at the sky above. Her voice sang out to the stars above:: "Tell him to find me an acre of land. Parsley sage rosemary and thyme. Betweeen the salt water and the sea strand." ::She sighed softly and stared out into the forest:: "Then he'll be a true love of mine." ::It was obvious from how she sang that she had never noticed Jyn had returned. Her voice was sad as she finally sang the last verse slowly:: "Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage rosemary and thyme. Remember me to one who lives there.." ::Her bare hand reached up and came over her heart as she closed her eyes, ears folding back as she sang:: "He once was a true love of mine." ::The bed was remade and the tray was on the end of the bed. In a corner of the room, she had made a makeshift of bed and from the pillow placed there with a sheathed katana, it was where she planned to sleep::

::he quietly moved to the bed, picked up the tray and sat down on the makeshift one to eat:: Sorry, I think the forest is a bit more then an acre, is that alright? ::Jyn quietly spoke, taking a bite::

::Calanthia slowly openned her eyes. She smiled over to him as her hand slipped away from her heart and she slipped from the window sill, shutting the glass as she shook her head:: "Jyn you are too much." ::Her back was too him as she muttered:: "Why are you eating in my bed? I made your bed up all nice for you and you have to bring crumbs into mine."

Simple ::he took another bite, shaking his head:: I AM eating in my bed. Didn't want to bring crumbs into yours. ::Another bite. Jyn smiled at her back::

::Cala huffed playfully and placed her hands on her hips:: "Now, Jyn, you've been sleeping in that big plush bed for the last four days. As far as I am concerned its your bed. Besides, I slept there, except it was by the bed, all that time."

I was in a coma, I hardly had a choice. ::He continued eating, still smiling:: Besides, I've lived in the forest all my life. That is too comfy in comparison to a tree.

::Cala had openned her mouth and shut it again blinking a little at him. Instead, she whispered softly:: "I could prove you wrong but I shall not." ::She came over to where he ate, and knelt down infront of him. ARound her neck was still the lovely silver necklace he had given her four days ago.:: "Please, Jyn, sleep in the nice bed? Please give back mine?" ::Her finger pointed at the one he was in::

I'll just end up on the floor. Then no one gets the poofy bed. Please, you take it. ::Jyn finished off the plate and slowly took a sip of orange juice:: Because I'm just selfish like that.

::Such words caused the bengal to sat back and her gaze to to fall to the floor:: "I will share my bed then." ::Shaking her head a little she came over to whatever little space was left, and sat there, near him:: "You didn't always live in the forest Jyn.." ::Her voice was shaking as it was obvious she was scared::

::he crossed his legs, holding the orange juice to lightly frown into it:: What do you mean? I've lived at camp my whole life.

::Calanthia sighed as she closed her eyes:: "No Jyn.. You had homes outside of the forest. You only came to live there in that forest as of late. You had a house and all..." ::She clenched her eyes shut as she turned her face away from him:: "And a love"

::now he sighed, shaking his head:: I'm sorry but...that...just seems too big for even me to forget. If I had multiple homes, that means that this encompasses years. That makes no sense

::Calanthia looked sad as she turned a sad violet gaze to him:: "Jyn, it has been many years... please tell me you did not forget.. forget Seret..?" ::Her bare hand was over her heart as the other clenched tightly::

::slowly the male looked up at him, obsidian eyes catching her violet:: ...Who is Seret?

::Calanthia winced and looked away. She took in a few deep breaths. THis was so hard for her to do. She came even closer to Jyn and looked up at him:: "Please do not hate me for this.. but no love should be left behind in the past.." ::She took a deep breath:: "Seret, your Nightflower, was your first love. I did not know her personally for bad men who are after you burnt down the home you two shared, leaving her trapped inside, or so I gathered."

::his head lowered back to the orange juice before taking a slow sip. He lowered it again and forced his eyes back up to hers:: That sounds...terrible. How had I manage to escape? ::Jyn obviously...still had no recollection of it::

::Cala looked at the ground:: "I do not know. You did not wish to speak of it too much and so I did not press as it was painful for you." ::She sighed and slowly she whispered:: "I am sorry Jyn."

Don't worry-wait...are after me? ::his gaze sharpened on her, body a bit tense:: Does that mean, that I am currently being hunted?

::Cala gave a nod as her violet eyes glanced over at him:: "According to you its been quite some time since they last found you but you always move when they do. You begged me to leave your side so that I wouldn't be mixed up but I refused to go." ::Calanthia looked at the ground:: "And even though I hold you to none of your previous promises to me, I will never give up my promises to you. I promised you wouldn't be alone and you won't be. Not even when it comes to them."

...Why? ::a hand reached up to comb through his soft midnight hair:: Why are they so determined to find me? What exactly did I do? ::jyn sighed, and finished off his orange juice as if it was alcohol::

::Calanthia curled her arms around her bent knees that were pulled up to her chin. Her eyes closed:: "You had been part of the military and was ordered to kill a man. After completing this, these men desired revenge and therefore they look for you."

::He shook his head:: Who was I sent to kill? The pope? No, wait. Don't answer that. ::Jyn slowly closed his eyes, jaw tightening at a picture. A little girl in the hallway, cheeks streaked with tears as she clung to her teddy bear. Who was- the picture flashed away and he blinked open his eyes:: Better not be the pope

::Cala smiled as her eyes openned:: "I could not tell you. You didn't say." ::She then carefully rose from her sitting position, careful to make sure her nightgown remained descreet at as she moved over to the vanity mirror and sat down. Her fingers began to weave her red lockes:: "Jyn, I know your memory is obscure from you beyond your control. I know this means you will porbably forget me and leave. I accept this. There is something though that you cannot forget. You may not forget Seret." ::Her eyes stared sincerely at him through her mirror::

::he gently rested his head on the wall behind him, looking up at the ceiling:: I can't even remember her to forget. All I know is that I was in love with a woman named Seret whom I can only assume I called Nightflower. How can you even be sure all this really happened?

::Cala sighed as she looked at the desk with such distaste:: "Because, Jyn, it is the past. It is not mine but your own. Something you yourself had told to me. You need to remember Seret Jyn, above all other things." ::She closed her eyes:: "For she truly loved you."

::Jyn didn't dare close his eyes again, though he wanted to. His past already sounded...terrible. Unbearable...and yet he probably didn't even know the half of it. How was he still breathing to fall off the mountain in the first place?:: And yet I as good as killed her.

"You did not kill her." ::Cala's voice was serious and she looked up with a rather stern expression:: "These men murdered her and took away your home and your love."

Again, as good as killed her. It sounds to me that if I hadn't tried to kill this man, they wouldn't have been angry at me, and then burn down our home. But I just had to make my father proud ::He clenched his teeth slightly. Why was he getting so upset at this?::

::Finishing the weaving of her hair into a large braid that hung down her back, she tossed it behind her, afew strands and her outgrown bangs hanging around her face. She rose from her chair and came over to Jyn. She knelt down infront of him and took his hands into hers, her violet eyes just as serious and stern, almost sharp, as her voice:: "Jyn. You did what you thought was right and best. You couldn't have ever predicted what was to happen. Please, Jyn."

::he looked down at her to lean forwards and rest his forehead against hers:: I don't understand any of this cala...and I'm not liking this past. Isn't there something good there? Where are my parents during all of this?

::Calanthia whispered softly:: "Love is truly the greatest thing you had found through your past. Your mother sounded nice and your father sounded a little stern. However, I do not know or remember what you had said had happened to either of them. All I remember is about the event that caused your life trouble and your lost love. That is all I remember you speaking of at this very moment." ::Her one hand released his to stroke his cheek consolingly as she whispered:: "But please.. give it time. Just promise me to try and remember that you had love and her name was Seret."

Figures as much... ::he reached up, covering her hand in his own. If he stayed like this...he almost...what was it...a nagging in the back of his head:: The wheels of life keep turning, spinning without control...::he softly whispered before drifting off in a hum. He paused a few times and started over, trying to grasp the odd song before sighing and pulling away:: it doesn't matter.

::Cala looked at him with sad violet eyes:: "Jyn, it matters to me that you remember Seret." ::She sighed and looked at the ground, looking defeated:: "Please.. please.. remember Seret; for her sake please remember her..."

I meant the song didn't matter ::he spoke with a sigh:: is it okay if I go to sleep now? Maybe the doctor'll poke some lose memories back into place

::Cala only gave a small nod as she stared at the ground. She only moved to sit down on the ground infront of the nice bed that no one was using, resting against it as her violet eyes stared at the wall:: "Goodnight Jyn."

::the male settled down under the covers, closing his eyes and immediatly feeling the pull of sleep. He had rested alot...but walking around had nearly killed him again. That old song played in the back of his mind as he drifted, a nagging reminder of...something:: The wheels of life keep turning, spinning without control; the wheels of the heart keep yearning, for the sound of the singing soul. And nights are full with weeping, for sins of the past weve sown; but, tomorrow is ours for the keeping...tomorrow the futures shown...

::Cala only started to sleep when she was certain he had. In her sleep she shivered from both fear, sorrow and the chill of the room. In her curled position on the floor, she looked truly lost. The moonlight was quick to fade away that evening::

::dreams filled with distorted images, jyns sleep was anything but calm. The last scene shown a blurry image of a burning house, a scream peircing the air. Who was screaming? Make it stop! The genet jerked into a sitting position harshly, the cry dying from his throat, leaving it raw. His hands reached up to take his head, shoulders shaking even before the now silent tears began. Each picture burned in memory, the burning home engraved perminatly again in his skull as if by a torch. He didn't want it. If everything was so painful to live, he didn't want to go through it again::

::The screams in the night had thrown Cala far from her dreams and she immediately sat up and looked around with dangerous violet eyes to see if there was danger. Seeing none but Jyn awake and upset, Cala slowly crawled over to him as she whispered in a tired voice:: "Jyn?" ::The room was dark with only starlight to highlight his tears. Cala came to sit a foot away from him, worried now::

Don't! ::he sharply commanded, looking away from her as if to hide what had already been seen:: I don't want it... ::Each time he blinked, a different face, a different place, a different life so alien to him. He had amnesia! Why were they attacking so viciously? Memories didn't return so suddenly!:: I can't close my eyes for a second...a mili second, half a mili...WHY did I have to fall?

::Cala backed a little away at his sharp command before looking at him with sad violet eyes and crawling a little closer:: "I'm sorry Jyn.." ::Her voice shook alittle as she reached out a bare hand to him, offering her palm to him::

::He only scooted further from her, his hands falling from his head to criss cross at his chest and grip his shoulders:: Who is the crying girl with the teddy bear? Why didn't I tell Seret what me and my father did? What made me so special? ::he felt currently insane with voices bouncing in his head, broken conversations he could have sworn he never had::

::Calanthia stared at him. Were his memories returning? The bengal sighed. She only came to take in a deep breath and crawled over to him, wrapping her arms around him tightly as she spoke in a soothing low tone:: "Jyn."

I don't want it ::he whispered, slipping his arms around her as well:: not like this cala...I feel like I should be run off to the crazy house. Everythings broken, nothing is clear, I don't even know if my brain is storing them in the right order again.

::Cala nuzzled him and whispered softly:: "Its okay Jyn. Everything will be alright." ::She sighed and hugged him tighter:: "I wish I could stop it for you, Jyn. To stop your memories so that you were happy and without pain again." ::Her hands were rubbing his back soothingly::

I'm sorry... ::He still didn't dare close his eyes, frightened of what he may see again:: I'm sorry I can't be you you remember...I don't think I could handle being him. I can barely stand the little I know now. ::His hands slid up her back to take hold of her shoulders, gingerly pulling her away from him::

::Cala was pulled away and she stared at the ground:: "Actually Jyn I was thinking about this. I tried to hold on to you for far too long. I don't know when.. or how.. but.." ::Her tears spilled over her cheek as she looked up at him, looking pathetic:: "I grew attached and broke my own rule. I'm sorry. But that was you before the fall. That is in the past now. And I leave the past where it belongs." ::Her hands slipped up and she unclasped the necklace he had given her. She took it off, reclasping it and she took hold of his hand:: "I'm so sorry I clung to you." ::Her fingers slipped the necklace into his palm:: "I'm so so sorry."

"Please forgive me for getting attached Jyn."

It's alright. I...I... ::The instant it touched his hand though, something...snapped. His hand tightened on it, a sense of pain entering his eyes stronger then she had the misfortune of seeing before:: No ::he spoke flatly, his arms slipping back around her to embrace her once more:: I keep telling you...don't apologize to me. I don't want you to go. ::There was the faintest trembling in his arms, eyes focused on the window behind her:: I dont remember everything...but I remember you. Clearest of all...clearer then me...I remember you. I remember fighting a losing battle, not wishing to become attached. I remember falling in love anyway, and hiding it from you. I remember trying so hard to get you to run from me and damn it all cala, I will NOT let you just waltz away like this.

::Calanthia was just about to to back away when he embraced her again. The bengal looked surprised as she glanced over at him with violet eyes filled with confusion. However a phrase stuck with her 'I don't want you to go.' The bengal seemed to sigh with relief and she wrapped her arms around him tightly and nuzzled his shoulder:: "I will stay if you want me to stay. But earlier... you made it sound as if.. you didn't want to try anymore..." ::She sounded confused::

I'm going to be a bit indecisive until all my memories come back, just bear with me. ::he tightly hugged her:: each bit hurts...I don't want the pain...but if it means being able to take you, I'll take it. I'll try my best to be the cold and cruel jyn you care for so much. ::the male murmered into her hair, feeling a few strands stick to his still drying face:: If we seperate over something as simple as this after all my previous effort, I really will go insane.

::Calanthia nuzzled him and whispered softly:: "Jyn, all I want is for you to be you. If this is you now, Jyn, I accept that. I will be at your side for as long as you allow me to be, even if I cannot give you what you wish most of me." ::Her heart panged at her with this line. However, she kissed his cheek and stared at him with such a sweet gaze:: I will never abandon you Jyn."

::he softly sighed:: its probably for the best that you don't. Appearently I'm on the run from the military, only I don't think running to canada would save me. ::Jyn tilted his head back and gently kissed her cheek in return. What had he sentenced himself to THIS time?::

::Cala smiled to him gently and whispered:: "Jyn, don't worry. no matter who comes for you, I will be right there to do whatever I can, even if it is just to stand there and look pretty to distract them long enough to forget about you." ::She giggled and winked::

Yeah, but what if that distracts me too eh? ::he spoke dryly, lightly stroking her back:: Then you'd have a hoarde of men chasing you, and I'm afraid that I get jealous easily.

::Calanthia laughed and smiled up at him:: "Oh you do, do you?" ::She nuzzled under his chin:: "Surely by now you should be immune to my appearance."

oh yes. ::jyn kissed her forehead lightly:: Genet cats are preditors, and since I'm male, thus preditorial. ::a soft kiss on the nose:: and I think if you really tried, you could still make me freeze ::he leaned down and gently claimed her lips. It was still firm, but held a deeper tenderness. It could have been because of his shaken state...but it was more or less as it was before::

::Cala purred as she returned his kiss, happy that some of him had returned to his affection. Her hand combed through his hair and she broke away slowly as she whispered softly:: "I care so much for you Jyn. You do need to rest though. Why don't you try and get some sleep?"

::He nodded, slowly letting his arms fall from her. He glanced away, a touch embarrassed:: I...don't really want to sleep again though...I'm not sure what I'll see this time.

::Calanthia gave him a soft quick kiss before she smiled softly:: "What if I lay here beside you? That way, if you have a nightmare, I don't have to crawl all the way over here next time." ::She hugged him tightly before letting him go to sit back down::

I'll be fine... ::he embraced her again though and laid down, making her fall back next to him:: But this atleast makes me miss our nights back at camp.

::Calanthia seemed a little stunned when he took her into his arms and she looked up at Jyn with a blink before she smiled, and curled up beside him, wrapping her arms around him:: "Back at camp, we had a nice warm blanket. Oh!" ::She released him and jumped up from Jyn coming over to the pile of things she had from earlier. Pulling out the bear blanket, she came over to Jyn and flicked it out over to lay over him. She then laid down beside him ontop of the blanket, rubbing her nose with his::

Still wont get warm with me either I see. Regardless of blanket ::Jyn lightly nuzzled her back, freeing his arms from under the skin to hold her close. If he ignored the fact that she couldn't love...it didn't hurt as much. If he didn't address it head on...he could deal with it::

::Calanthia looked at him with a smile:: "Its HARDLY me not WANTING to get warm with you Jyn. Its more worry and dread over your bruised and broken ribs that keep me at a small distance." ::She hugged him and rested her head under his chin:: "Someone has to look out for your well-being if you won't do it yourself."

Its only one or two. I've got a few others still intact ::He slowly closed his eyes, surprised to find darkness waiting there for him:: And if you're going to take on such a bit task, I fully expect you to be there so I don't accidently kill myself.

::Cala giggled and kissed his adam's apple before whispering:: "You need to rest. I promise to take very good care of you. Now sleep, my handsome partner." ::She rested against him and closed her eyes::

yeah...yeah. ::He took a slow breath and let himself drift off again, holding her tightly even as he slept. Unconcious jyn remembered::

::Calanthia cursed herself in her mind. He was there for the taking and this was twice now she had rejected his advances. She would have to make it up to him after he was healed. Being close to Jyn, she took in his scent and smiled as she slowly fell asleep once more::

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Why do females always ask why?...Don't they know its the hardest question to answer? ::he combed through his hair with a hand, the limb coming away soapy:: I don't know...maybe it's because you saw me when no one cared to try. Maybe its because you accepted me for who I am, and appearently whatever I did....Maybe because on some level we're so alike. ::he let his head fall forwards, chin lightly touching the top of his chest::

::She now visibly trembled and she used her one hand to hold her other arm still as she whispered softly:: "So you honestly do not know why you love me?" ::She took in a a breath to try and restart her heart as it had stopped. Maybe Jonathan was right.::

Are you saying that there is a clear cut reason as to why you care for me? Beyond the fact that I am your friend? ::He spoke quietly back, raising his head again::

::A tear was already beginning to spill from her shut eye:: "Because of your soul Jyn. That is why I care so much for you.. and I am so sorry.. I-i.. I never meant to.. to do that to you.. " ::She turned and she hurried out of the bathroom, shutting the door behind her and coming face to face with the naga as she openned her eyes, tears pouring down her face:: "I'm sorry Jonathan. I really never meant to do that.."

::Jonathan smiled to her gently and took her with one arm into a hug:: "Hush, Child. It is alright. I will fix everything now that you know what you've done against this poor man." ::The naga took her chin into his hand to have her look up into his kind face:: "Come, why don't you rest?" ::WIth her weak nod, he escorted her back to her room and shut her door after she had entered and he remained outside the room::

::he'd done bad. He didn't know what he did...but he had done bad. Slowly jyn stood, washing the last bit of soap out before turning off the shower, not even bothering with the conditioner. His hair was soft enough even without shampoo. The genet picked up a towel and dried himself off before putting on his boxers, the black pants and the white dress shirt, leaving the belt and vest alone. he undid the first three buttons and walked out, a plume of steam rising behind him::

::And who should be waiting for him but Jonathan with a large smile:: "Ah, Jyn! Did you have a good shower? I am sorry for the girl interrupting your shower like that but I see I was able to break her spell over you. Where is your belt and vest?"

::And just who he least wanted to see. Even less then the guys who were after him. The males eyes narrowed, a soft growl forming in the back of his throat:: so it was your doing. ::simply put...it was hard to tell which was more terrifying...how he looked, or how he sounded:: I thank you for your hospitality. I thank you for watching over me in my coma. And I thank you for your concern but that gives you no right to ruin the single good thing left in my life. This is between me, and cala.

::Jonathan blinked:: "Dear Man, you were lost in her charm. Please feel no shame from it, many men come across her path and fall just as you had for the trap. This is why she wandered here for a haven to stop herself from performing such evils. I have ruined nothing, merely stopped her evil works."

That is NOT for you to decide! ::jyn snapped back, a fist clenching:: Unless you are in love with either of us, this is none of your concern. If it ends, it ends. But I will not let you of all anthros end it before we are ready. You don't get that right.

::Jonathan once again blinked curiously at him:: "Jyn, I am saving you from a terrible life of lies, and betrayal. Are you not grateful for such? While I am hardly inlove with you or Cala, I cannot just stand by and watch her lead you on into something that will end in tragedy. It is not fair to you."

No, I'm not grateful. I didn't want to be saved in the first place. ::He shook his head, walking past jonathan towards Cala's room:: And how is this not a tragedy...how is this fair?

::Jonathan shifted and stood in his way:: "This is saving you from yourself and her spells. This is more then she will ever do for you Jyn because there are others in her life, beyond you, who suffer with your very affliction."

yeah...I know. ::he reached out, taking the naga by the shoulders:: but I'm going to beat them all by claiming her heart first ::muscles flexing, he jerked jonathan out of his way to continue:: I don't have time to banter with your stubbern hide.

::Jonathan moved out of surprise and shock and just glared at him:: "Foolish man! You are fighting a losing battle already!" ::However he stormed off, leaving her room available to him::

::Calanthia was on her stomach, crying into her pillows muttering over and over that she never meant to charm anyone. How she only wanted Jyn happy for a change, and that she was wretched for torturing Jyn so. All through sobs and into her pillow, completely unable to even hear outside of her door::

Already did that! ::he called back, but never broke his strides towards cala's room. Jyns hand lighted upon the door nob and he silently slipped in, quickly closing the door incase the naga changed his mind:: ...room service.

::Calanthia tried to stiffle her sobs and she only muttered as she lifted up her head just barely from the pillow to whisper:: "I never meant to.. I am sorry Jyn.. I.." ::She only was able to exhale her breath and bury her face once more::

shut up ::he spoke softly, walking over to the bed and sitting down at its corner:: I did not nearly get into a fist fight with Jonathan just to hear the same story, different side. There was no 'spell' involved unless you spiked the vegetable soup.

::Calanthia sniffled alittle before she sat up and stared blankly at the covers:: "Why would you get into a fight with Jonathan? He was right. He said that I must have done something to make you like me and since you have no real reason for liking me.." ::Her hands fiddled with a strand of her hair that had fallen over her shoulder from her ponytail::

Because he's a stuck up a**hole that refused to listen to anything I had to say? ::Jyn sighed, moving over closer to her, their thighs brushing:: I'm not...that grand with expressing feelings. I don't really like feelings, as they often complicate the normally simple. So chances are, I'm not going to be able to say the magic words that'll make this all better. ::he looked at her, a hand reaching up to lightly touch her cheek:: but I can say that the only part you played in all of this, is being yourself.

::Calanthia looked up at him with such innocent violet eyes:: "So.. its not like Jonathan said?" ::She sniffled and her ears fell backwards, eyes big and pupils wide::

::He shook his head, looking down at her:: I'm surprised you listened to him in the first place.

::She sighed and looked at the ground:: "Jyn.. I know you don't remember much of things before.. but there's something wrong with me. Jonathan has lived longer then me and is the only one here who has time for me. I already burden you enough. He's all I have to give me advice."

Keep your friends close but your enemies closer. ::he folded his legs ontop of the bed, shaking his head:: You don't take everything into account from a guy that honestly dislikes you. Of course he's going to see everything in bad lighting. Like appearently he thinks we've had sex multiple times in less then twenty four hours.

::Calanthia sighed sadly and muttered:: "Oh I wish." ::She then looked at the ground away from Jyn:: "He is all I have though through a time where something is terribly wrong with me."

::Jyn himself looked away from her to the opposite wall, shaking his head:: well...you could always come to me. I keep telling you this.

::Calanthia looked at him and sighed:: "You'll laugh at me."

Cala...out of the straight week we've been togeather...how many times have I laughed at anything? ::Came the dry response, obsidian eyes flicking back::

::Calanthia slid of the bed and came over to her door. With her back facing him she asked softly:: "Would you lke to see your room?"

::an eyebrow rose and he slipped off to walk over to her:: Yeah...just one last thing ::Jyns arms slipped around her waist, head resting on her shoulder:: am I cruel and mean yet?

::Calanthia nuzzled him her hands resting over his arms as she whispered softly:: "Always sweet when cruel and mean Jyn." ::She then openned the door and took his hand into hers as she began to lead him down the hallway. She moved to rest her head on his shoulder as they walked down the hall. He was five doors away from hers. Upon openning it, a lush warm brown color smothered the walls with a deep green trim. His bed was a four-post bed with beautiful green sheets to match the trim. There was a marble fireplace to the south end of where his bed was, and a couch. It was truly massive with a bookcase lined with novels of new and old. His katars were hanging on the wall with a newly installed hanging rack. There was a small table before the couch and there was even a small bathroom joined on the opposite side of the fireplace. Cala smiled up at him:: "Like? Leena had fun." ::If he looked closely at the warm brown, little trees were painted randomly and on the ceiling was a lovely evening sky painted with the faintest hint of twinkling stars::

::following her into the room, he immediatly blinked and tilted his head:: with a bathroom and jonathan to check up on me while bringing meals, I'll never have to leave the room. ::jyn moved more inside, looking around more closely with a faint smile:: though I guess leena was thinking I was getting camp-sick.

"Oh Leena's very good at guessnig small details. Not to mention she likes painting trees." ::Calanthia followed him into the room with her back to the door, her hands reaching back to shut it behind her:: "I wanted to speak in private because Jonathan would be eavesdropping outside of my door. He respects you much more then me." ::With as little noise as possible, her fingers made the lock click. She wanted no distractions::

::he stopped, slowly looking behind him....oy, he truely was a male. It was just going to be a chat. Jyn sighed, mentally cursing his ribcage:: What about?

::Calanthia looked at the ground and she let out a deep sigh:: "Maybe you should sit down for this one. Its rather lengthy."

::the genet looked at her for a moment, his tail flicking before walking over to the bed, and sitting down on it:: Satisfactory?

::Calanthia took in a deep breath and slowly took a step forward towards him after each thought:: "Well you see Jyn, I am a wanderer. My creed is there is no day but today. I forget the past and yesterday and leave everything behind me." ::She now was standing before him and she began to pace a little left and right infront of him:: "There's something wrong though in this land with me. I've been ignoring my creed, my call to wander, and all that I stand for." ::She stopped and looked at him:: "Its highly confusing to me and frustrating at why people here matter enough to me to make me stay." ::With that said, she came over to stand infront of him. Her gloved hand reached out to his face fingers caressing along his cheek, trickling down to his chin where she tickled him a little as she leaned in close, her eyes staring into his with a sincere look:: "Why is it that I cannot take leave of this place without feeling some remorse for those I leave behind?"

::He silently listened, watching her until her ending question. Jyn took a slow breath, looking back into her eyes:: You're mortal like everyone else Cala. When you become attached to someone, you want to see them. You enjoy their company. But you know that if you leave, you wont see us again. You're like me. ::He almost smiled...almost:: Its going to be an interesting day when I have to run again.

"No." ::Her gentle touch to his chin slipped down his neck to his chest where she roughly pushed him backwards onto the bed, where her body leaned over his, using her hands to keep herself above him, but her face low to his, eyes never once breaking their voilet stare. She whispered quietly:: "Why am I attached now? I've been to many lands and seen so many. Why do I feel unable to ever leave? What makes me wish for such attachment now? Why? What?"

eek ::he went down easily, looking up at her while trying to put togeather his thoughts into something coherent. Jyn didn't look away, didn't make any move as if avoiding her, keeping straight on:: Because eventually every wandering soul must settle.

::Calanthia lifted up her one hand and her gloved fingers petted his chest:: "What makes you so special? What makes the others so special? There are two others beside yourself that I stay here for. Why? Why is it that you three leave me with these feelings? What is it that I feel? Why all each of these feelings just slightly different from one another? What is it that is happening to me, Jyn?" ::Although she was in a very unlady-like position, she was hardly about to do what he was most likely fearing would happen. And her last question truly revealed her innocence. It was asked with such a pleading, weak submissive tone that one could hardly guess it to be from Cala:: '

::He'd be lying if he said that didn't hurt. The others that Jonathan talked about...heh. That was a thought. Slowly he reached up and touched her cheek. He wasn't strong enough to take that yet. Not yet. He didn't want to answer why she cared deeply for two other guys. He couldn't even tell her why she cared for him:: Sometimes things happen...even when you don't want them to. You're becoming normal...or at least more so. ::the male softly sighed:: My guess...is that your bodies settling though your mind resists. My suggestion...don't resist. You're not going to win it.

::Calanthia nuzzled him softly:: "Jyn.. why am I having such a hard time becoming more normal? And is it truly normal to be so troublesome when it comes to loving someone? What does it feel like to love?" ::With that last line she kissed his forhead:: "How does someone know when they love?"

No one is ever completely normal. And yes...it is very...very difficult when it comes to love. But in the end, worth it. ::jyn wrapped his arms around her, pulling her down closer:: You just know when you're in love...you can feel it grow in you. Its very warm...very high maintenance...and very frustrating.

::Calanthia was a little surprised to be pulled into his arms, her own no coming to cradle aorund his head as she whispered softly:: "Jyn.. I have so many new feelings that are turning within me, and such confusion because I don't know what they are or why they exist. All I know is that.. I don't think I could leave your side even if you were to send me away right now." ::She kissed his lips sweetly before she whispered softly:: "Please forgive me.."

I'll let you apologize just this once to me. ::he lifted his head again to claim her lips back, arms tightening around her. Slowly he broke it off though, settling down. One. He didn't want to be rejected for a third time, he's ego would just go straight to hell then. And two. He wasn't going to take advantage of her, the Bengal in a state of emotional confusion. Hesitantly he pushed up, bringing them back into a sitting position:: better?

::Calanthia purred to him, her purrs vibrating through the kiss he gave to her, that she returned. However, when he sat them both up, her legs were now straddled to either side of him and she nuzzled him affectionately:: "Jyn.. how is it you know how to be a cruel meanie and a sweetheart all in one being?" ::Behind him, as her arms were now drapped over his shoulders, he could hear her gloves being pulled off and flung away off the bed. She nipped at his ear before she whispered to him:: "You know, Jonathan really does think I've truly corrupted you. That you were such a sweet innocent soul before I came along."

*Blackout where Jonathan took the Skeleton Key and walked in on something he really didn't want to see and Cala screaming*

::he grunted with her, the scream making his ears fall back again:: cala! ::and that was the end of it, the female quickly hiding under the blankets. Jyn slowly got off of the bed, rubbing his face and getting dressed. He walked out of the room:: Oh Jon-athan....


::Jonathan was down the end of the hallway, shaking, as he was sputtering to Leena about the horrors of Cala and how she should be thrown out for bringing such disgrace and were those tears in his eyes? Oh the burning!::

::Leena sweatdropped, blushing alittle at the graphic details he was spewing out:: "Jonathan please! I don't need to hear this!" ::And with that, the cat-girl ran back into her room leaving Jonathan to a stalking Jyn::

::Jyn walked over to the naga, placing a hand on his shoulder. The genet was panting now after that, covered in a fine sheen of sweat. It only served to make him look even more dangerous:: Didn't I say that we were busy?

::Jonathan's face was dark and he glared at him, as he smacked his hand away from his skin:: "Do NOT touch me after you had your hand on that vile girl! I tried my best to save you from her clutches but THAT was too much!"

is it SO horrible to you for me to be in love?! ::he shouted back, ringing out his hand as if jonathans germs were the one he was more afraid of::

"You don't get it you're not in love you're in a SPELL! That girl sleeps around with whoever so wishes and you should not taint yourself so!" ::Jonathan was glaring with golden eyes but his face still spoke of his earlier embarrassment::

why do you care? We're not hurting anyone! ::his eyes narrowed, the golden slit in them barely seen now:: Just leave us alone already. This isn't your place.

"I care about the poor men's lives this girl has ruined and I won't stand by as yours is ruinned too! Just ask her yourself how many men thought they were inlove with her! Just ASK! The little whore will tell you herself of the countless people! I won't just let her make a fool of you! You're the first one I can do something about and I intend to!"

::he sighed, looked at Jonathan and smoothly stepped forwards to punch him in the gut. Nothing to hard, not even enough to bruise. But enough to get his attention:: I am tired of trying to convince you. I am tired of your stubborn hide and I am sick of you insulting her. My past isn't exactly all sun shine and honeybees, though you don't go around calling me a murderer. ::Jyn stepped back, every movement fluent grace even in his tired state. A creature with the attitude of a soldier. Both deadly, both unafraid to kill:: If it makes you feel any better, I've sentence that girl to her deathbed, but she didn't want to walk away. Anything bad she has done, I can probably match it. I don't even know all of my past and I know this. ::He cracked his knuckles:: You want to give it a shot?

::Jonathan's gut was defined by muscle but hardly enough to keep him from leaning foreward from the hit and have the wind knocked from him. Taking in a deep breath, he looked up with golden eyes glaring:: "You have respect. Dignity. However, to strike a man in his own home.." ::He growled and hissed angerily as he came to stand to his full height, staff in both hands with golden eyes glaring:: "How dare you. Illness and bewitchment matter not! You have NO RIGHT TO STRIKE ME IN MY HOME!" ::And it was at that point that a Leena popped out of her room, snatched up Jonathan's hand and was told to come with her. His anger died out of sheer surprise and he was led away by the neko girl::

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::A day had passed since the fighting and the falling out. When Cala had gone a day in her room without any word from Jyn, the bengal grew worried. She only could find the strength to sigh and whisper:: "He really is like the others." ::However, she would not let it go. So she got together a parcel of food, and attached it to the white wolf. Being sent out, the white wolf followed after Jyn's scent by the second day of his absense from Cala's home::

::the second day, jyn was sitting by his darkened circle, holding two stones togeather as he tried to figure out how to spark up the fire again. It wasn't working. He sighed, stomach growling at him as he knew that there was jerky SOMEWHERE but didn't know exactly where. Yeah. He was a dead man::

::It was at his camp the wolf found him. The white furred creature came over to him, and nudged his shoulder with its muzzle. Around its neck hung a large bag. It bowed its head over Jyn's lap, letting it down onto him as it backed away from Jyn, red eyes staring::

...::he brought down both katars as he saw the creature advancing, sharply standing. Wolfs were NEVER this bold! But...wait. He slowly sat back down, looking at the bag around its neck and all the while tense as the beast dropped it off. He jerked the katars back again and opened the bag hesitantly::

::Within the bag was bread, cooked bacon, oranges, apples, a new canteen full of ice water, strawberries, jerky for laughs though it was only beef, and a small box of bahklava. The wolf only bowed its head and turned, heading back to its task of keeping watch over those in the home of Leena::

...cala. ::he softly sighed and stood, moving after the wolf:: hey hey, wait up. I need you to get back to her house. ::Jyn spoke while taking out an apple and biting into it. Eating on the run::

::The wolf stopped and looked back at him curiously. Red eyes had questions but always unresponsive. So te white creature now walked beside Jyn, heading back to the house. Of course it looked the same and was a good fifteen minute walk from his campsite heading northwest. The home was the same and all the wolf did when they arrived was paw at the door. A small black feline anthro openned teh door, blinked as she saw Jyn, then shrugged, her wings fluttering a little as she left the door open and walked away. The wolf stepped inside::

::along the walk, he ate the apple, two pieces of jerky, some strawberries, and a bit of bread. All in all, a good make up meal. He folded up the bag and left it in the doorway as they walked in:: thanks ::he murmered to the wolf before breaking off from it to walk silently towards cala's room, paying no mind to the black feline::

::The wolf merely stared as it headed off to the kitchen. In Cala's room, she could be found, sitting there brushing out her hair. She was singing to herself:: "I hear your Voice on the wind. And I hear you call out my name." ::She smiled as she sang:: "Listen, my child, you say to me. I am the voice of your history. Be not afraid, come follow me. Answer my call, and I'll set you free."

::He stopped infront of the door, and looked around. Slowly he took a deep breath, took hold of the doorknob and stepped inside:: ...room service.

::Calanthia stopped her song and looked up with a smile:: "Hi Jyn." ::She rose and left her hair down. Unlike before, she remained where she stood with a smile only on her lips:: "How are you?"

can't complain. Been through worse...I think. ::he softly closed the door behind him, obsidian eyes flickering to hers:: smart wolf you have.

::Calanthia turned to stare at the mirror, that smile still on her lips as she pulled her long red hair up into the ornament:: "That wolf remembers your scent very well. I was hoping you did not mind my sending some food to you as I do believe we ate so much of your jerky beforehand. At least I think. I cannot remember clearly anymore." ::She spoke that last line softly before turning to face him, slipping on her gloves:: "So what may I do for you today Jyn? Would you like some company on a walk perhaps?"

::He paused, lightly frowning:: You cannot remember clearly? You can start...by telling me what is going on here cala.

::Calanthia blinked at him a little:: "What do you mean Jyn? Don't you remember what I've told you countless times about the past and my rule on it?"

::He crossed his arms, leaning against the door slightly:: That you forget about it and live in the future, right?

::Calanthia smiled at him and gave a small nod:: "I always leave the past where it belongs and live in the present and the here and now. Never in the past." ::She then moved over to where she had her katana set down and began to tie it to her waist:: "I've answered your question and you still have not answered mine." ::Never a moment now without that smile::

::he sighed, almost growling in it:: damn cala, I left just the other day. It's not exactly the 'past'. ::He'd be lying if he said he wasn't getting a bit edgy about all of this:: But no. I don't want to walk with you. I'd like to talk. Here.

::Calanthia grew a little sad:: "Yeah.. you did leave.." ::She shook her head and smiled softly:: "Alright." ::She came over to her bed and sat down on the foot of her bed:: "What would you like to talk about?" ::She smiled, leaning back enough to swing her feet, watching him with violet eyes.::

about what we have been ::he pushed away from the door to walk towards the bed, sitting down beside her:: You wanted me to.

::Cala turned her face away from and she whispered softly:: "I wanted you to have the freedom to leave me. But no, I didn't want you to leave. I never wanted you to go. And it was selfish of me, and out of frustration, I pushed you away so I could try and let you be free." ::She sighed and glanced at the ground:: "I am sorry for that. But," ::Smiling, her eyes closed, and she faced him:: "That was the other day. Not today. I just hope you can forgive this silly selfish feline."

cala, stop that! ::jyn gently took her by the shoulders, making it so she couldn't turn away from him again:: Live in the present sure, but take in account the past too. ::the male took a slow breath, calming himself again. He was getting too emotional with her. Soldiers didn't get emotional...but dammit, that was in another life!::

::At his touch, her eyes openned wide and she looked up at him, almost helplessly. Her voice was soft:: "Jyn..." ::She bit her bottom lip before speaking slowly:: "If I always worried about my past, I wouldn't want my future. I would be scared. I would be sorrowful. I would be alone." ::Her face turned from him to stare at the ground::

::He shook his head:: I keep trying to tell you this. If you feel upset, don't hesitate to come to me. You don't have to be alone...I want to be there for you, okay?

::Calanthia started to slowly look over to him with her violet eyes saddened. So many tears she cried for this man when he was gone, out of missing and worry. How could she possibly go to him now? She whispered softly:: "You left me though.. yelled at me.. .. hurt me.. " ::She bowed her head shamefully at her admitting to him::

I do that a lot. ::he spoke dryly, looking back at her:: I left because I didn't want to get you into any more trouble. I yelled because I was confused and frustrated that you didn't care to follow. But I never meant to hurt you.

::Cala spoke almost in a low voice:: "It wasn't out of apathy that I didn't follow. It was wanting to let you be free if that was your choosing. I wanted you to have the choice. To not feel weighed down with me as a burden." ::She sighed and turned her face away::

::Jyn softly sighed himself:: Dispite what Jonathan may say, I like your company. I prefer being with you as opposed to being alone...which really is saying something. I don't want to be away from you any more then I have to.

"Then.." ::Her voice trembled:: "Why didn't you come back until today?"

...I don't...remember how to get anywhere ::he at last murmered, now looking away from her:: I had to follow your pup to get here. I didn't arrive back at camp until nightfall.

::Calanthia twitched her ear a little at that:: "If you needed help to find your camp again, why didn't you just say so?" ::She spoke slowly::

Why did I want to sleep to get more strength back the second bear fight instead of letting you help walk me back? ::Jyn looked back up at her now, obsidian eyes looking through midnight bangs:: Male stubborn streak combined with a desire to be self efficiant. Have to do things the hard way.

::Calanthia sighed:: "My punishment for being a caddy, silly female huh?" ::She offered him a playful smirk::

you could say that. ::he lightly smiled before brushing his lips against her forehead:: good thing I like this caddy, silly female

::Cala's eyes widdened at the kiss to her forehead and she whispered softly:: "Oh please don't Jyn. If you do, I won't be able to let you go anymore.." ::Would he hear what she just said and understand what she meant?::

::well, he heard what she said, and thought he knew what she meant. Either way, he dipped his head and kissed her softly, hands slipping from her shoulders to embrace her in a hug::

::Calanthia gasped against his lips and tears slipped down her cheeks and she closed her eyes, kissing him back, trembling a little in his arms as she slowly embraced him with shaky arms::

::Eyes closed, grip tight, he probably would have killed jonathan at that moment if the naga tried to seperate them. This time, he gave her free reign of the kiss on the intensity, simply holding her through it. Cala had some bad abandonment issues if he ever saw them, but she'd take her as she was::

::Calanthia only kept the kiss so sweet and innocent and yet a longing to it as well. She broke free to whisper sadly:: "I'm sorry Jyn. I'm attached now. I can't ever let you go.." ::Tears were streaming down her face::

good. ::a hand moved from around her and wiped at her tears:: That makes two of us then.

::Calanthia smiled up at him softly and nuzzled him affectionately. She hugged to him so tightly that if he didnt break those ribs during the fall, she was surely trying to do so now. She then leaned upward and placed a soft kiss on his lips. If Jyn looked closely, he would see the faint signs of the marks he had left on her, peeking out from her clothing::

::he softly groaned at the hug but returned the guesture, tightly embracing her before kissing the Bengal back. This all could have gone very very badly...a lot of their situations could have gone...very very badly. Then again...it made the situations that he got it right, all the sweeter. slowly he broke the kiss to softly lay one on her cheek, right below the eye:: better?

::Calanthia eeked a little at his groan from her hug but thought nothing more of it when he returned it. With the kiss to her kiss, she giggled a little and smiled, nuzzling him affectionately as she purred. She gave him a nod:: "Now lets see how long you really can put up with me." ::She gave another playful wink to him::

ah, I think I can put in a good run. ::he slipped a hand away from the hug and under her knees to pull her onto his lap:: just as long as Jonathan doesn't kill me beforehand. I'm sort of scared to try his home remedies now for my memories.

::Calanthia smiled upon his lap and hung her arms around him as she laughed:: "Oh wait until you see what Leena is making him do! You're going to love him. When Leena heard that he stole the skeleton key from her room to 'watch over you', she had a field day. Oh! Leena also wants to apologize to you and give you presents. LOTS of presents." ::she had to giggle at how many she saw::

::he blinks and quickly shook his head:: oh no no, it's bad enough I took your gifts. Just seeing Jonathan moping around will be fine with me.

::Calanthia giggled and muttered softly:: "Wait til you see him in the lace and frills. He's so unhappy." ::She smiled and nuzzled under his chin:: "But Jyn! Leena wants to give you nice things. She felt bad when I told her what happened and she called you a poor soul for dealing with Jonathan."

Why do I have the feeling I'm never going to shake the name 'poor jyn'? ::the male rested his head upon hers, looking at the door:: Would she be happy if I just accept ONE...just one...gift?

::Calanthia giggled:: "She said it out of spite infront of Jonathan, and you would have loved to been there for it." ::Her hand began to caress his chest:: "Well I think so, but you will have to see for yourself. There might be some there you won't be able to say no to very easily. Its her way of making up for Jonathan angering you and meddling between us, as she put it."

I can't really have that many nice things though, I live in the forest. Not exactly the best place during the seasons. Water damage is almost impossible to fix ::the male let out the softest purr before shutting it up again at her light touch. He was quite looking forward to seeing the naga in lace and frills though::

::Calanthia giggled and kissed his chin. She enjoyed his purr so much and she thought it adorable the way he fought for it to be silenced. She smiled up at him:: "You'll have to talk to Leena then. Never know what that woman has and the pile was so much I didn't even bother to look at it all."

::Jyn smiled a bit, giving her a small squeeze:: I will!...Later. ::he tilted his head to his cheek was resting on hers::

::Calanthia giggled and smiled up at him as she nuzzled his cheek as she rested against his cheek, her hand reaching over to his upper arm, massaging the muscle before slowly gliding up to his shoulder:: "I missed you." ::She admitted in a low tone::

thought you said you wouldn't ::he murmured back softly, lightly kissing the corner of her mouth::

::She sighed softly:: "I did try not to. I can't help it though.." ::She sighed and looked at him with a soft violet gaze.:: "Its part of the reason I can't let you go anymore." ::Her hand that was massaging his shoulder reached out to Jyn, to brush away afew strands of his hands::

don't worry ::now he sweetly kissed her lips, one arm around her waist, the other resting on her legs:: I missed you too.

::Calanthia relaxed and smiled at his kiss and returned it quickly and her one hand came down to the one resting on her legs, the gloved digits stroking over the back of his hand:: "I'm still in a little shock you came back at all.." ::She nuzzled his cheek again:: "And I am grateful."

you have my chain pants ::Jyn moved up and nipped her ear:: AND my overshirt still.

::Calanthia let out a playful mew at his n** and purred:: "Oh thats another thing. Leena isn't telling Byakko that you have his pants. Jonathan has to. So I probably should give you back yours so you can give those back to him."

Wouldn't be a bad idea. Though I'd like to see that show as well. Jonathan probably hates me now ::he half smiled at the thought. About time. Maybe he'd let him remain 'under calas spell' finally::

::Calanthia laughed and smiled:: "Its part of his punishment that you be there for when Byakko returns home. Of course, Leena has a set of requests for you." ::She nibbled along his jawline, purring::

::jyn gave her another squeeze with one arm at the light nibbles, his tail flicking:: Such as...?

::Calanthia purred at his squeeze. Her one hand had to pet that fluffy tail of his:: "Well, like being there for when Jonathan faces Byakko.. Something about promising to be nice to me. Lets see, what else.. OH! And making sure I don't get myself killed." ::She worked her nibbled down his neck between thoughts::

::Jyn lifted his head slightly, bringing his tail around to wrap around the both of them:: Can do, will try to do and but of course.

"I told her you might say something like that." ::Calanthia kissed, nipped, then licked all down his neck before getting to his collarbone where she gave him a bite. Ha! From last time. But of course, she licked and kissed the new wound:: "She wants to hear you say it though. And she wants to feed you. How long will you stya this time?"

::he stiffened slightly before relaxing, letting a soft chuckle slide as she made her mark on him:: for as long as you want me to...granted jonathan doesn't walk in again ::Jyn ducked down to claim those lips before they decided he needed a matching one on his neck::

::Calanthia wrapped her arms around his neck as she returned his kiss, only breaking away to whisper softly:: "Jonathan has been ordered by Leena to stay away from both you and me so don't worry about him anymore." ::She then kissed his lips sweetly::

good ::the genet managed to get out before warmly kissing her back, lightly nibbling on her lower lip as he pulled away. His lips hovered near hers, brushing against teasingly as he spoke again:: got anything planned today?

::Calanthia purred and blushed alittle:: "Well I was going to wander and see if I could run into you today but it would seem you beat me to it. So no, not anymore." ::She kissed him gently:: "You have me to yourself all day."

your pup beat you to it ::he spoke wryly before pressing the milimeter more forwards to a deep kiss, his hand lightly stroking up and then back down on her leg. Cala all day eh? He couldn't complain with that::

::Calanthia purred into the deep kiss she received and more then eagarly returned it. His hand on her leg sent goosebumps up and down her skin and she leaned against him breaking the kiss to whisper softly:: "Before my wolf found you, what did you have planned for today?"

Try and figure out how to start a fire ::he whispered back, lightly nuzzling her:: and if I solved it by nightfall...re-teach myself how to fish.

::Calanthia purred softly and whispered quietly:: "We could always go back to your place and I'll help you figure these things out.." ::Her voice was silken once more as she was getting warmed slowly by his body heat::

what ever you want to do. ::he lightly smiled, tilting his head:: we've got plenty...of time.

::Calanthia whispered softly into his ear:: "You know.. Jonathan did interrupt us last time you visited.. we could always pick up where we left off last time.. and I will be good this time too." ::She nipped at his ear::

::in response he nipped at her exposed neck, grinning:: I don't know...I think you just like all the attention.

::Calanthia laughed and purred at his n** and his words. She smiled at him and licked the lip of nose:: "Now who's denying who?" ::She then smiled, winked then gave a playful sigh and pout:: "Well, if thats how it is I guess we better get to rekindling that memory of yours." ::But she smiled brightly, and went to slip off of his lap::

nah, not today ::he smirked and pulled her back, turning her around and down to press her against the bed. the genet leaned down, firmly but sweetly kissing her::

::Calanthia was just about up when she fell backwards, well more was like was now abruptly on her back and getting kissed by the genet. This caused Cala to purr as she returned his kiss, her slowly growing arousal shooting up as she was becoming more warm with him over her. She broke free only to whisper softly:: "Jyn.. did you happen to lock that door when you came in?" ::Her hands however were already taking off her gloves in a hurried fashion.::

no....::he lightly licked her neck:: But I should think that your cries'll inform everyone what we're doing ::he spoke huskily, biting her neck again as his katars were lightly tossed off::

::Calanthia let out a soft moan as her head shifted up just enough for him to give him more and smirked as she whispered with her voice lined with desire:: "Who said they'll be my cries they'll hear?" ::She leaned just a little to n** his ear as her hands began to run along his back, dragging her nails across::

::He closed his eyes as her nails stroked his back, biting down just a bit harder before licking the just bitten area:: well...you did say you were going to be good again. ::he licked up and nibbled her jawline:: And since no more interruptions...nice and slow.

::Calanthia let out another moan at his harder bite and his licks, before she pouted playfully:: "Aww slow? You're going to tease me aren't you?" ::She asked in a rather serious tone. She then smiled and leaned forward to take his lips into a soft gentle kiss::

mhmm ::he sounded out, kissing her back as his hands found their way back to hers. He gently raised them above her head once more before straddling the female. She was his now::

*BlackOut*

::Calanthia was more then spent by the end, and was openly panting, skin glowing and she was exhausted. He had tortured her plenty and yet despite how she was normally always ready for more, she was left with nothing more to give. She could only kiss Jyn to express herself as her words were lost to her. This new side of Jyn truly had her approval now::

::he himself was left panting, glistening faintly with sweat even as he lightly kissed her back. It was a shock he wasn't deaf yet. And after all that...how mortified were the other anthros around? The male gently hugged cala close, eyes closed as he relaxed:: lesson...learned? ::turning jyn down equaled...well...this::

::Calanthia laughed a little and looked up at him with a smirk:: "Are you.. telling me.. that all this.. was because.. I said no afew times?" ::She was panting between words. Her voice was even a little raspy from all the times she had cried his name to the heavens above.:: "I think.. my housmates.. all know you now." ::She said with a laugh::

yup. ::he lightly nuzzled her:: I don't...like being...refused. ::the male softly chuckled, his tail flickering up to cover both of them at the waist:: and good...they know I've arrived.

::Calanthia couldn't help but to laugh and she smiled as she hugged him tightly:: "I will get you back though." ::Her violet eye winked at him playfully. She then kissed his cheek and giggled:: "Jonathan must be so angry."

thats what you always say ::he lightly kissed her cheek back before slowly sitting up with a grunt:: I'm half surprised he didn't barge in here again.

::Calanthia pulled Jyn to lay down beside her, taking up her sheets to cover them both up:: "He wouldn't dare after the talking to he got from Leena." ::She then nuzzled him softly and whispered:: "You're the first man I've ever had in my own bed."

eek ::and back met bed again! Jyn softly laughed and pulled her close again:: you're lucky I'm tired. ::the male murmured into her soft red hair, feeling it wisp against his face:: and lets try to keep it in the forest, your bedroom and my guestroom. ::afterall...it seemed like each time they were in a different spot::

::Calanthia giggled and hugged him as she was pulled in close:: "I'm lucky? What, would you actually tell me no to laying here with me?" ::She nuzzled his chest:: "I really have no intentions of where things happen."

no, not at all. I'd just try for round two. ::The genet spoke dryly before kissing the top of her head, body feeling akin to lead:: and then I guess I'll just have to deny in certain places then, wont I?

::Calanthia laughed and shook her head:: "After that little dance betewen us, I don't think I could go for another round." ::WIth that said, she actually leaned up to kiss his lips which she whispered against:: "Thank you." ::She then rested her head on his chest:: "Oh just try and deny me when I want you badly enough."

thats what I said...too tired ::he gently kissed her back, just a small peck:: and I will. I have before and I can again.

::Calanthia laughed and shook her head:: "You've never seen me unrestrained. I've been restraining myself around you all this time everytime I wanted you. Either for broken ribs, or out of uncertainty. But now," ::She smiled up at him:: "Now you're in for it if you deny me."

::The male couldn't help but softly laugh now, gently nipping on ear:: We'll see about that. Males can be stubborn.

::Calanthia purred at his n** and kissed his neck:: "You may be stubborn but I can be rather persistant when I want something. Only time will tell on that one." ::She curled up around him and yawned as she was beat. Her eyes began to close. Her voice sounded not only tired but still recovering from her screams earlier:: "Jyn? Will you be here when I wake up?"

::he slowly nodded, closing his eyes as well:: yeah...I'll be here for as long as you want me.

::Calanthia giggled and nuzzled as she was curled around his body, holding onto him:: "How does forever sound to you?"

::The male lightly smiled:: I'll try to live that long for ya.

::Calanthia only giggled and kissed his chest as she was drifting off into sleep:: "Silly Jyn..goodnight..my beloved partner.." ::And out she was, like a light::

::he lightly yawned, drifting off slowly himself:: Goodnight...my sapphire