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 Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:17 am
It had been quite the argument, but unbeknownst to Afina it had given Xenon considerable food for thought. He could be excused the puns in this circumstance, even as he had dined on his remaining meal and pondered over past events. What had occured had been of benefit to them both and had enlightened the older lion in a manner that had surprised even him. Without a shadow of a doubt, Afina was naive, impish and stubborn as grumpy donkey - no amount of logical or sane arguments would break through down the defences of her inner diva. As infuriating as this was, it was a quirk that he had to accept, but more surprisingly, it simply inspired a much greater sense of over protectiveness.
It was bizarre - he had never done 'over protective' before...
Still, the revelation had been one that had set a number of things into motion and rather than basking on his favoured rock, he found himself outside of Poseidon's den. Once again he was in a position that was completely foreign to him and unsurprisingly, he felt an overwhelming desire to start off on the defensive. It was a reasonable concern given that there were very few individuals in the world that would be receptive to what he was about to say, but he was a little more wary than most... After all, it had been years since he had so much encountered this type of situation. More importantly, this was the first time in which he had been the subject of it, the last time, it had been his friend.
Nevertheless he elected not to delay the inevitable and instead, he sucked in a breath, cleared his throat and knocked gently against the side of the den. He had no intentions of wandering in himself, he would wait to be greeted on the doorstep and then he would request an audience - preferrably without Afina in tow!
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:30 am
 It was Poseidons day off, days off didn't come very often, but when they did he basked in the glory of them and spent time with his family. Or some of it any was. Most of the kids were out doing various tasks, doing their jobs, fishing, swimming, the usual things. He'd watched with a very raised brow when Afina stormed in. He had attempted to ask what was wrong, and thought better of it leaving Afina to go and stew. His children, well sometimes he really didn't understand them. Especially the girls!
He was quite near the mouth of the den when he heard the tap and he got to his paws and padded along in to the sunlight. "Greetings laddy, what fetches ya here at this time 'o tha day? Thought you'd be out bathin' in tha sun by now." Poseidon pauses for a moment and licks his lips, a thought occurring to him, which he didn't air "Heard ya went out a huntin' catch anythin' good?" He smiles a light smile moving out of the den to let his face be bathed in sun, okay he had attempted some small talk, perhaps it was time to get down to business.
"Now lad what be on ya mind that brings ya to me door?"
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:22 am
Small talk - it seemed to be the bane of noth male's existences. Neither was terribly good at it but both felt obligated to partake in it in order to seem polite. It should have come at no surprise that it was exceptionally awkward and Xenon had to resist the urge to wrinkle his brow. Regardless, it was better for him to make an immediate reply in relation to the subject rather than to dwell on it for an extended period of time. After all, the response wasn't exactly rocket science and it was simply a case of stating the obvious - he had been out hunting and he had caught something of reasonable note, therefore that should be the answer right?
"I had a reasonable catch," he conceded, though he refrained from providing any immediate detail on what it was. Instead, he focused on Poseidon's primary query and fortunately, this was the real reason in which the grey lion had come. Cast aside the small talk, disregard etiquette and Xenon would find himself in a position where he would settle quite nicely. He was just going to get to the point and be done with it, or at least, this was how it worked in theory. "However I'm not here for small talk," he continued and released a sigh, seating himself in a reasonably comfortable position as he fixed his gaze on the black lion. "I think by now you should be aware of what season it is and as promised, I have come to inform both you and your daughter of my intentions," he began, pursing his lips briefly as he recalled the prima donna lioness - truth be told, he had no idea if she had chased after that accursed rogue.
"The understanding was that I would inform you both so that it was fair, if you recall..."
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:59 am
Poseidon settled on the soft sand, the sun dancing on his dark coat felt nice, not too uncomfortable. The silence and small talk was really the part he felt wrong about. Potentially Xenon was someone he should rely upon, someone he should like and he did like the older male. In fact he felt him perfectly nice, it was the thing his daughter had for Xenon that made these talks especially, inconvenient. "Good,good, yes, always good when you catch something worth the trip." He smiles in a half hearted manner.
Ah, well the rest of this conversation was clearly going to go down a little less smoothly, could anything go down less smoothly than small talk? yes, apparently it could. Talk of what they had spoken of before. His daughter. Afina. "Be that why she is in a mood? Looked like tha wettest wednesday I ever saw when she came marchin' in." He chuckles a little "Young girls laddy they ave their emotions on their sleeves." He pauses for a moment taking in exactly what was being said.
"Are ye be askin' me permission lad? Permission to start seein' me daughter?" The thought hit him quite unexpectedly, honestly, he had always expected Xenon to move on, for Afina to find herself someone more, age appropriate, but perhaps he was wrong? Dead wrong by the looks of it.
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:44 pm
Xenon wasn't one for tact and he pulled a face at Poseidon's query - it was true that Afina had been in a mood with him but it had nothing to do with love and affection, in fact, it had everything to do with lust and the fact he had intervened in a potentially horrible tryst! His discontent was visible in these moments and for a time he simply chewed on the inside of his cheek, pondering over the best manner in which to explain why Afina was in such a cranky state. Finding no diplomatic approach he elected to be just as honest as he had been with her, minus the rather harsh tactics he had used to get his point across with her.
"I believe she was furious with me for intervening in an encounter with a rogue," he replied smoothly, an expression upon his features that indicated he had absolutely no guilt. "The male she was conversing with had an eye for her and seemed intent on having his way - I simply put things into perspective for the pair," he clarified and furrowed his brow. He had admittedly, held nothing back when lambasting the lioness but she had still managed to completely ignore the point he was trying to make anyway.
"She believed herself invincible and I disagreed," he murmured softly. It was at this point that he glanced away briefly, sucked in both cheeks and then returned his attention to Poseidon. Suffice to say that Poseidon's pre-emptive strike in relation to what he was here for did rather take the wind out of his sails, but he'd come here for a reason and well... He wasn't about to back down now.
"Truth be told I was still determined to leave until that happened, I was of the same mindset that you are. I'm too old and that she needed someone who was younger and more sprightly to keep her happy," he pursed his lips and slowly shook his head, his disagreement with his own statement now clear. "I can now wholeheartedly say I disagree - she needs me, a younger lion wouldn't stand a chance of doing anything to keep her safe," he pointed out.
"...And more importantly, I want her." He stated bluntly.
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 1:20 pm
Poseidon sighs heavily. His daughter was nieve, "I'll be owin' you a thanks then. She's strong minded, but not too wise with the world." The thought that a rogue had wandered close enough to the borders to speak to Afina worried him more than it probably should have. She could care for herself, at least to a point, the pride wasn't as strong as it was though and if she had gotten in trouble. Well it seemed that Xenon would have had it covered.
The black and white male laughed lightly "She definitely needs some reining in lad, you think you can handle her?" He smiles a little, it seemed that Xenon had finally realised what Afina had assumed, she would eventually get what she wanted and it seemed all it had needed was a little push. The need to protect her.
Poseidon shakes his head, the smile lifting his lips. "Aye lad, I don't be blamin' ya, she's a good un. Ya best be tellin' er ya self though. I'll be givin' ye the nod lad so don't be hurtin' me gal none." He takes a deep breath. "Ya can be goin' in, foller ya nose and you'll find 'er, aint no one in but me 'n er so ya best be movin' on in afore tha rest o' tha family shows up." He nods and gets to his paws. "If ya hurt 'er lad there will be trouble. Big family she 'as, jus' remember that."
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 2:31 pm
"She won't have a choice on whether or not I can handle her," Xenon replied coolly and drifted passed Poseidon. Now that the lion had made up his mind, he would put the lioness in her place. Oh he wouldn't harm her or abuse her in anyway, but he would be just as stubborn (if not worse) than she could be. Hell, Xenon wouldn't have even been surprised if the lioness fled frequently back to her father's den to huff because she couldn't have her way! Ah yes, unfortunately for Afina, the hissy fits probably weren't going to work on the older male 90% of the time.
...Well, they wouldn't unless they were over something completely irrelevant, in which case he would concede defeat and zone out like a normal male!
Nevertheless, with Poseidon's permission granted, the lion slipped into the den and carefully navigated his way towards where his pouting 'bride' was hidden. It didn't take him long to locate her either, both smell and noise were a rather good indicator and after a minute or so he appeared in her 'doorway' and examined the huffpot that was Afina - really, was there ever a time when she didn't look like a snotty, petulent child? It took all of his self restraint not to laugh but unfortunately it wasn't enough as he did release a snort of amusement. She just seemed so... indignant.
"Are you done huffing yet or should I come back in a few hours to give a proper farewell?" he enquired wrily.
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:58 am
Afina turned to him and glared her best most death wishing glare. "You can't gripe at me enough outside of my home you have to come here to gloat?" She huffs and gets to her paws. "I didn't go after the stupid rogue if thats what you're thinking..." She trails off, why hadn't she gone after him? Well, Xenon had said not to and despite every little cell of her very being telling her to rebel, she just couldn't argue with Xenon. He was usually right and that rankled her all the way to the core. She just wanted him to approve of her.
"I am not huffing! I am sharing my anger with the wall obviously!" She glares at him, her anger melted though, turning in to sadness. "Yo're going?" She squeaks her big golden eyes welling with tears. It was so much easier to be angry at him for being a big, meanie, meanie head than to be sad about him. She tried to grasp at the anger she had been holding on to so tightly, anger towards him for being so mean and cruel and down right...well right all the time, but it slipped through her paws before she could get hold of it properly and felt the rush of sadness. She never thought he would really go no matter how much she wanted to hate him, she didn't want him to go.
"Why?" She whispers. "Is it because of me? I promise I won't talk to any more rogues! I didn't go after him I promise, I did as you said, please don't go because of me!" Her bottom lip without any resistance behind it pouted out. "You aren't really going are you?" She sniffles a tear rolling down her cheek. Why was he being so mean? Leaving her so suddenly, she wanted to hate him so badly, but she just felt a gaping hole open in her chest where Xenon should have been. Where all the anger hatred and pain for him just melded together in to this want, no, need for him to be there beside her. "Please don't go..."
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:55 am
"I do not do 'gloating'," Xenon replied smoothly, permitting the lioness to express her discontent with him. She was very tempermental when she wanted to be and was most certainly a diva, it was quite amusing to watch for the older lion. She always made such efforts to appear more mature and then she would slip up, revealing that deep down, there was a childishness to her that she was unlikely to ever get rid of. Nevertheless, after waiting for a considerable period of time, it seemed that the young feline had quietened and instead, was now firmly focused on his revelation that he was 'leaving'.
It came at just a slight surprise that she was so distraught with the concept of him disappearing, especially when she had seemed so determined to despise him and to disobey him despite his greater knowledge of the situation. Deep down, he couldn't help but feel slightly amused by the entire thing and tilted his head to one side as she welled up with tears and proceeded to apologise. It was only a matter of time before the snot bubbles would appear again and at that point he was liable to roar with laughter.
...She really didn't make for an attractive creature when upset.
"Oh but I have to go because of you," he replied wistfully and released a sigh, backing out of the entrance to the hole. It was at this point that he twisted around and began to shimmy through the tunnels towards the exit again. "Truth be told, you're leaving with me," he continued, his voice quietening as he placed distance between himself and Afina.
"After all," he called back, glancing over his shoulder just a touch. "It would just be awkward for someone my size to live in such a tiny home," he concluded and padded the rest of the way back outside.
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:49 pm
"Huh?" She sniffles getting to her paws and following him out. "I'm coming with you? Where are we going?" A frown creases her forehead,s he was feeling very confused but a little snap made her heart leap happily. He had said we, he had said WE, he had said she was going with him.
She shuffles behind him for a few moments until the sunlight hit her face and she raced to walk at his side. She was feeling very confused. "I can't leave the Bahari..." She blinks owlishly her golden eyes looking up at the big male, her stomach doing several flip flops. Was she getting her wish? Did Xenon finally want her?
"You..wha.." She didn't quite know which question to start with so she leaps in front of him and plants her butt on the ground firmly. "Where are we going Xenon?" She whispers an airy smile raising on her maw, her young gaze filled with laughter. She wasn't exactly sure what was happening but something had happened. Something had changed she just didn't quite know what had changed Xenon's mind.
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:11 pm
She really was a touch dense sometimes and he really shouldn't have been surprised that it took her a little while to clock on to what he had said. Eventually she did and it was with a soft chuckle that he glanced over his shoulder, marvelling at how quickly a disgruntled and childish mood could transform into a benevolent and almost mature one. She was slowly but surely beginning to piece the various bits of the puzzle together - well, she was beginning to piece some of it together at least.
...Right up until the point that she thought he was going to make her leave the Bahari. Unsurprisingly, his brow furrowed just a touch and he unceremoniously pointed towards Poseidon. Admittedly it hadn't been his intention to drag her father into the proceedings but he was the unfortunate individual who was in Xenon's immediate line of sight and to be honest, it would be quite entertaining to turn the tables on Afina. For once, the males were going to be in charge and Xenon was curious as to how she'd react.
"Poseidon, would you be so kind as to inform this lovely young lady that she will be leaving with me?" he enquired loftily, pursing his lips as he glanced between the pair. "Regardless of where I choose to go," he added. Granted, he had no real intention of leaving the Bahari, but a small part of him wanted to tease and torture her for a little while longer...
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:05 pm
Posiedon had been watching the mouth of the den, well partly watching it, he was enjoying the sun on his fur and letting them get on with it. He wasn't sure exactly what Xenon was doing. Afina seemed, to be up to her usual tricks, trying to take charge of a situation she wasn't in charge of. Of course when he was dragged in to the conversation he blinked owlishly and chuckled. "Aye lassy, 'e be takin ya wit 'im" He chuckles, he was considering how far in to this conversation he was going to have to go before Xenon clued her in. He could see his daughter had made the right choice for her. She'd wrangled someone possibly more stubborn than her.
Afina raises a brow, what exactly was happening here? "You've been talking about me without me here?" She puffs out her cheeks and turns her attention to Xenon. She smirks a little. "Maybe you can come with me instead." She flickers her tail and glares at Xenon daring him to object. He was leading this conversation, leading what was happening here, she wasn't about to let all of her choices taken away from her. "I know the perfect place." She smiles innocently.
Poseidon chuckles quietly and shakes his head. "I'll leave you to it lad, you asked for 'er."
The young blue lioness giggles. "You asked for me?" She smiles a flattered smile, her deep golden eyes dancing happily. "Where are we going Xenon?" She asks, feeling a gentle skip of her heart. He had gone to her father, he had asked for her, asked for her to be his? She wished she knew what had changed his mind, not that it mattered, it seemed he had finally come to his senses.
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 2:39 am
Apparently, Poseidon wasn't inclined to torture his own child quite as much as Xenon was and the male quickly dropped out of the game. Nevertheless, Xenon possessed the ability to keep going for the pair of them and turned his gaze towards the lioness who was bravely attempted to regain control of the event. Unfortunately for Afina, Xenon had no intentions of allowing the blue lioness to regain any footing and instead he shook his head slowly and walked forward, his lips pursing just a touch as though he was considering the best way to refuse her proposition. Truth be told, he already knew how he was going to refuse her proposition, he was just going to wait it out!
"Contrary to belief, creatures do speak about one another behind their backs, particularly when making secret or private arrangements," Xenon pointed out smoothly, glancing over his shoulder so that he could eye the female. He then swept his tail around, lightly pushing it against her rump to move her forward. "Unfortunately, in the given circumstances you have no place in asking if I'll go with you - you made it quite evident that I should take charge... so I am," he continued and quickened his pace, padding away from Poseidon's den with a smile.
Admittedly, he was a touch curious as to whether or not he could get her to panic and change her mind about her choice, but the other side of him would sooner he didn't tempt fate!
"Of course I asked for you," he said finally and heaved a sigh, "I'm the only one who can keep you out of trouble, hissy fits and all," he explained and shook his head before smiling just a touch impishly. He'd keep at least one thing a secret, and that happened to be where he was leading her. "As for where we're going...oh, I figured a walk would do us both good." He concluded.
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:43 am
He was taking charge. It made her smile, a silly sort of smile when he nudged her along. She didn't need much convincing, the tail against her rump was only a little nudge and she quickly shifted to walk beside him pressing her shoulder against him. Attaching herself to him in a way, her deep blue fur mingling with his gray. She looks up at him, an innocent glint in her golden eyes.
"I don't get in to trouble or throw hissy fits." She pulls a tongue at him unable to resist a moment of pure childishness. She was still caught up in this wave of, being chosen. He had asked her father and he had said yes. Everything seemed to be moving so quickly, apparently her father didn't mind and she was being directed by the older male. It felt strange not being in charge for a change. It felt nice too being directed though a part of her rebelled about being directed and nudged down a path.
A path she had to remind herself she wanted. She wanted to be with Xenon and he had finally decided he wanted to be with her too, hissy fits and all, apparently. She giggles to herself looking back at the den she had lived in with her family. She wasn't going to live there any more,s he would be with Xenon, where ever it was they were going. They, together, we, us, finally he had come to his senses.
"A walk?" She raises a brow curiously, fine he was being secretive. It made her feel a little naughty, she was escaping with her lover, the male she had chased and harassed. She wondered what her mother would say, when she found out she was betrothed. The thought sent a wide smile across her maw. "As long as its with you." She sighs, a truly unbelieving moment passing through her mind, maybe she was dreaming? no, the sun felt real his fur was soft and warm against her shoulder as they walked. This was real, she was finally getting what she wanted.
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:57 am
"You get into plenty of trouble and throw just as many hissy fits," he pointed out wistfully, glancing towards the lioness. She was very much like a kid in a candy store, or the cat that had gotten the cream. To say she was delighted would have been an understatement, but even he could appreciate that the female had gotten her way to a certain extent. She'd wanted him from the beginning, had lambasted him into the position and while he had held off for a considerable amount of time, fate had ultimately decided Afina was entitled to what she wished for.
Oddly enough, he wasn't terribly annoyed by this either, particularly when he had grown accustomed to the Bahari lands and now regarded them as his home. Hells, if he wandered too far away from them or for longer than a few days, he began to get that grumble in his belly that indicated he was uncomfortable. Homesickness, that was what they called it, and he got it bad - thus, the most time he could spend away was the amount of time it took for him to hunt for a sufficient meal and then eat it.
"The only difference is that it's now my job to make sure you don't get yourself killed," he pointed out. It was at this point that he fell silent and kept walking, keeping the young lioness in the dark as he wove through the forests and up a small cliff face. It was only when he reached the top that he came to a halt, swept his tail round and pointed to a rather interesting looking cave - large enough for him to get in and out of and shielded from the worst of the weather...suffice to say that he had learnt from the tsunami and picked his homes carefully!
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