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 Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:00 am
Takai smirked at the falcon, partly because she was glad she was able to recognize it, and partly because it didn't seem the least bit interested in her, and for some reason that made her chuckle internally. "Stubborn indeed." She muttered, shaking her head. She turned away from the falcon to focus on Kirwan talking, before he was completely interrupted by the little red and brow flash that circled around him three times. It reminded her of a hello, how are you, goodbye, type thing, before it came to land easily on her shoulder.
Several blinks of surprise later, the most uninhibited emotion Takai had shown the entire time, the robin was suddenly picking at her hair. The woman bit down hard on her lip as the corners turned up ever so slightly. I will not giggle. I don't giggle, damnit!. Her head tilted away a little bit and her eyes narrowed lightly at the Robin. "Hey, that tic... feels weird!" She muttered, but she really didn't make a serious move to stop the little thing.
The robin, for her part, paused for a moment to look at Takai in an almost motherly way that said 'deal with it', and went right back to preening the wet strands of her hair. Great. With a sigh, that wasn't entirely unpleasant, Takai turned to Kirwan. "How much? And what do I need to get for her so she'll be comfortable at the apartment?" She had a pet, though she felt oddly uncomfortable calling the bird a 'pet', a companion, maybe? Certainly not a friend but... maybe someday. Either way, she wasn't planning on sparing any expense on taking care of the little thing, it wasn't like she couldn't afford it. And some small part of her wanted to make sure the tiny thing never regretted her decision. "And does it have a name?"
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:09 am
Kirwan was pleased, and was sure Shanuh and the others would be delighted. Another home for one of the guardians. How fantastic! Their numbers were growing, and before long, they all would be able to be returned to their final forms. What a glorious day it would be when Kirwan and the other "Keepers" could finally close up shop and return to their own lives and destinies. How Kirwan secretly yearned to be rid of his child-like body and the laws of physics, to go back to where he (and the others) came from.
It would be a glorious time, but it wouldn't happen anytime soon. Their job was over only when that of the Birds was complete.
With the Robin's accepctance of a Companion, that meant they were one more Guardian closer to reaching the end of the game.
"She doesn't need much," the dark haired boy responded, giving a curt nod for emphasis. "She'll take care of herself when it comes to food, shelter and a demand for attention. Like all of our Birds, she's very independant and adaptable. Don't be surprised if she makes a nest or roost somewhere in your home, and don't fret if she disappears for a few hours or days. She'll be back. She won't be leaving you anytime soon, I can guarentee that!
"As for a cost," Kirwan gave a smile. "She's free. You'll pay the price by what's to come, caring for such a special Bird as she. Taking on this responsibility is payment enough, since we find such pleasure in our animals finding good homes."
And wasn't that the truth. The robin would be paid in full once the the Guardian took her rightful place in the final return.
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:37 am
Takai lofted a slim, curved brow at Kirwan as she studied him a bit more closely, suddenly feeling on edge. Something felt really weird about all this, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it and that bothered her. Still, it was a bit late for her to be worrying about weirdness, she'd just have to hope that she didn't make a horribly wrong decision by coming here originally. "Well, alright, just hope my tiny apartment is enough to handle her." He never did say if she had a name, so she merely assumed that she didn't, she'd have to come up with one for her, eventually. When she had the time and energy to really think about it.
"Guess that's it then. Thanks, and hopefully I won't be bringing her back except to visit, eh?" She grinned, though it was a bit forced, and made her way towards the door.
The robin chirped happily as they started to leave, her wings fluttering a bit as she settled close to Takai's neck and dug her tiny talons a bit harder into the trenchcoat to hold on for the ride. Flying could wait for a nicer day when it wasn't so wet.
((Feel free to post once more if you'd like or leave it here, either's fine with me. ^^ ))
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