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The days that passed by for Ty were enjoyable ones. Eotei, for all he seemed a solem male, had found little ways to integrate into the band of nomads. Ty could spend hours watching Eotei doing little things. Learning little things that any male should, did he notice that those things were mainly subtle training for future kids. Maybe. He went through the same things with his own Mother. The female was always ready to teach him little ways on how to handle a kit. Speaking of...he looked down to the small kit he held as he fed them. His cousin. Cooing at the infant he chuckled rising, "Auntie, its my task to fetch water. Here." He said handing the child back to his Aunt. The elder female took the child then shooed Ty off to do his chores.

He shook his head as he walked, recalling his usual wake up. Courtesy of his baby cousins jumping on his nest. He smiled fondly. He had gotten ready for the day, stopping only for a second shorter than he had been lately to peek in on Eotei. Making sure no little ones disturbed his friend he had then spent most of his morning entertaining them. He went down to the watering hole. Taking up a cup for himself before filling the first of several trips. As he turned his foot caught on a rock earning a high pitched yelp before the dark pelted male went top over tea kettle into the water. He came up drenched and pouting....

"Just great."

Ty was wondering how to climb out with he saw Eotei come into view, oh the male was stunning in the light like that. He shook his head to clear his mind of odd thoughts before chuckling, "Wanted to see if the water was warm!" He joked.

The smaller male took the hand of the larger brown pelted male, hoisting himself up to the shore he glanced shyly up at the other. He nodded, "Thanks. Shall we get these up to the others? We have several trips to make..." he held up the bucket of water he had dropped to the ground.

Ty watched the other male, after gathering a bucket. There were several buckets usually kept by the watering holes to make it easier on the carrier. Once one bucket went up, it stayed there till after the evening meal. He filled one bucket then caught Eotei's words, "Mhmm, lovely day for more dancing lessons." he teased, his sister had started to teach Eotei how to dance alongside Ty. Odd how the elder female seemed to be teaching them paired dancing. He pushed the thought aside, before answering Eotei's question; "I believe we'll be close to the forest this time. Near where we first met."

When their hands met, Ty blushed indigo again; "I-Its alright." Funny how they always held hands during lessons, but right then...was more. Intamient. Ty looked up at Eotei, just wondering to himself: What would Eotei look like without his mask? Ty and his clan kept theirs on out of tradition...was Eotei the same?

Ty didn't miss the little bit of light which sparked in his friend's eyes. Giggling the smaller male nodded as he reflected on how fast his family took to this male. It was heart warming since he noticed little things which told him they were treating Eotei like family instead of a guest. He blinked...almost like his Family was hinting at something. Shrugging he smiled up at the male. Standing he brushed his harem pants off glancing up at Eotei the sand falling in small wet clumps; "It has. I can't wait, we usually hold a big celebration. That forest is where many of the elders grew up."

He enjoyed this time he had with Eotei, no younger cousins to distract them. He inhaled softly, "Can I see you without your mask?" he clapped a hand over his mouth as soon as that left him. Uncovering it halfway he sputtered out, "I-I-I mean...when there's no one else around that is..."

Ty was curious about the silence the other male had taken, did he say something wrong. Oh crap! What if he screwed up and Eotei was going to run from him now. He looked up to where his family were bustling around...he bit his bottom lip thinking that when he looked back Eotei was going to be gone. His head snapped to the other male as Eotei grabbed his hand. He followed after the taller male, glancing back in pure shock as no one saw them disappear. As they came to a stop he glanced back to where the family was, looking back he was about to speak. When he watched Eotei remove his mask, Ty felt his breath catch in his lungs. When Eotei reached out to remove his mask Ty felt something flutter in his stomach. His eyes blinked a little before he felt the kiss. The smaller male's hands slipped up to hold the sides of Eotei's face out of instinct. His eyes closed as he let the warmth flow.

Ty knew full well what he was feeling the small male could see the slight confusion in the other male's eyes. Smiling Ty reached out to caress the other male's face before leaning in to kiss him gently, "Its all right Eotei. Come, lets go back to the family. We have a task to complete."

Ty picked up their masks, smiling as he held them side by side. Reaching out he placed Eotei's back on him before replacing his own. Picking up Eotei's hand he stood and started to guide him back to where the buckets laid. He looked towards the family before looking back and saying with all honesty, "I love you Eotei."

Blushing indigo again Ty quickly pressed a light kiss to his beloved's cheek before dragging him back to the stream. As he started wading back he glanced up to see one of his older cousins taking up a bucket, "Ah...." he squeaked, "Cousin Neith! Did you...?"

Neith looked over his shoulder, the male's long frame built for hard work. He smiled, "I figured you two could use some time...that and I made you get them last time it was my turn. Debt repaid."

Ty giggled as he looked back to Eotei, "So...what now?"