Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *stretches before resting his head on his paws*
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: *follows her nose till she spots Vermillion Ash. She grins crookedly, and waddles her pup-laden body over, tail wagging happily* ...Hello there. *She stops a short, respectable distance away from the strange male*
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *eyeing her warily, he chuffs a soft breath and closes his eyes for a nap*
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: *Whines quietly, before barking two sharp urgent notes to gain the male's attention* Hey! Red one, I'm talking to you.
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *rumbles, but without opening his eyes* And I was ignoring you. What about it?
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: *Flops down to her stomach and stares forlornly at the male* Why are you ignoring me? *she whines plaintively*
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: I ignore most wolves, usually for their own good. *He opens one eye* Why do you want to talk to me anyway?
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: *her ears twitch towards him and she gazes at him with wide eyes, noting that one of his had opened* For their own good? or for your own good? *she chose not to answer his question, for she didn't really know the answer herself*
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *grunting, he chose to ignore her question, because it hit too close to the truth for comfort* Fine. Neither of us will be getting any answers, it seems. *huffing, he rolled to his side, stretching his legs out, and still staring at her with one eye that was growing increasingly heavier as he became more and more relaxed* Where's your mate, she-wolf? *his eye flicks meaningfully to her swollen belly*
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: I guess not...*she trailed off, noting his more relaxing posture, and decided to reposition herself out a bit as well. She rested her head on her front paws and let her body cant to the side, with her back legs sticking out the the side. Much more accommodating for her puppy-bump* Mate? *she sniggered* I have no mate...but I did have a wonderful time with Bitter Frost when I was with him *she sighed dreamily* Such is life, short meetings and greetings, comings and going... hopefully I get to meet that one again someday... Yourself, Red one? Where is your mate?
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *He raised a brow, but neglected to comment on her Bitter Frost musings. He grew even more quiet at her question, feeling a tiny stab of pain at the thought that he might never have a mate* I have none. *His tone was crisp and final, making her aware that he'd rather not dwell on the subject as both eyes closed again* Where are you off to then, pup-ridden, but without someone to protect you?
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: *sensing the male's unwillingness to talk further on the subject of mates, Tiger Eye let the subject drop. She did perk up a bit at the Red One's question though* ...I'm off to...well, back to home I suppose. My Father will be my protector for the time being. Though, with his new mate, her pups and all, it'll be interesting to see how he fairs. Poor boy's already too submissive for his own good...and that new mate of his is a fierce thing. Twice my size and all teeth if you know what I mean. Luckily she actually enjoys my company and I hers, otherwise I'd probably den elsewhere... So really.... I guess she'll be my protector. *Tiger Eye let her tongue hang out in amusement, enjoying that train of thought*
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *He wouldn't show his amusement at her tangent, but he was amused, even if the talk of parents made him feel another stab of pain. The female was a happy sort, good-natured, and filled with confidence. Her pups would have a wonderful mother. Again, he kept all these things to himself, remembering his vow to keep himself secluded from others. But the urge to truly talk to her was growing stronger and stronger* Sounds complicated. Hopefully you don't have too far to go? *He made it a question*
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: *She pondered* I don't really know? I usually rove off every now and then in order to give my father and his mate some alone time. I'm usually not too far away, but this time I'm a little slower finding my way back, if you know what I mean. *she smirked at that, before yipping in pain from the kick of one of her unborn pup's* They grow faster then I thought...and I grow slower and slower.
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *The big male finally opened both of his eyes with a deep sigh. Not at her, but at himself. What was he doing?* I could . . . Escort you? Back to your father . . . *He felt...protective of her, and her unborn pups. It was a feeling that almost consumed him, this need to protect things that he felt needed the protection. And a mother with a pregnant belly topped his list* It would be safer, than you travelling alone . . .
FitzRoyal
Tiger Eye: *her ears tipped forward at his offer, and her eyes widened slightly in astonishment* Really? I'd love that *she beamed at him happily* I admit that I get a little bit lonely by myself sometimes. Would always be glad to have some company. I'm usually okay traveling alone, well except for that one time where I came across a bear just outta hibernation. Oh my, was that ever a sight...*She let her eyes drift over to the male* Yes, I suppose it would be a good idea to have a partner out here in the wilds. I'm called Tiger Eye by the way.
Ashtiel Arykosa
Vermillion Ash: *A small part of him had wished that she'd say no, but now he was committed to the task, and he rolled onto his belly again, becoming a little more alert* Alright. Don't expect me to chatter endlessly, though. You might be talking to yourself for most of the trip. *Yawning widely, he scratched idly at his ear, checking the position of the sun as he did so. It was near dark, and she no doubt had been travelling all day. It would do them good to find a thicket to bed down in for the night* Are you alright with leaving in the morning?
