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Golden sandals padded on the ground. Blue shear fabric waved about the pale skinned hybrid. Her body shifting and moving through the crowd of people around her. Golden eyes focused on the sky where Starline was flying. The sounds of the Kinfa's calls were starting to be noticed by the various inhabitants of the city.

Teiluj had been doing a little shopping in the city only a few hours before. Having bought a new outfit to replace her older one. It was hot here in Oba, hotter than she was used to. In order to find a way to cool herself off, Teiluj had changed into it. She didn't anticipate Starlines attraction to her golden ear cuff and armbands. They had cost a lot, Teiluj was not prepared to loose them so soon after buying them.

"Come back Starline!" Teiluj shouted, desperately trying to keep from loosing track of the rather large bird. Her feet stumbled on some rocks and Teiluj found herself falling forward her hand reaching out for anything to stop her from completely falling down.

Her reach was caught, and before Teiluj knew it, she had been collected into a warm embrace. The scent of sandlewood filled the air around her. Her hands felt the firm muscles shift under soft skin. The beads in her hair clacked together against the motion of her head jerking up to see who these powerful muscles belonged to.

Golden eyes looked up into a dark face, pink stones indicated hybrid. Her heart jerked within her chest as she realized she was staring. A blush creeping across her face, whomever this individual was, Teiluj couldn't help but feel enraptured.

His voice broke through to her, and Teiluj quickly averted her gaze. Shaking her head back and forth slowly, still conscious of her hands against his dark, soft skin. "Thank you. I'm not hurt." Her eyes quickly looked back up at the man. "You're not hurt are you? I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble. Please forgive me. I mean no harm."

Starline had noticed Teiluj was no longer giving chase. Annoyed the game had come to its conclusions the kinfa swerved back. Dropping the items with the intent to have them land on the man's head. Wings flapping upon the avians decent. Starline landed within reach of Lynx. Reaching out with her beak to very gently bite on the man's arm.

How could one be stronger than they looked when they already looked, well, like Lynx did? Teiluj didn't know how to respond to that, her mouth opened and closed as she struggled to find the correct words. Just as she was about to say something, Lynx had moved Teiluj again. Her mind spinning. What exactly was going on now? Her hand rested on his firm chest.

Starline's beak rested around the mans arm. Not putting any pressure in the bite the bird eyed Lynx carefully. Her eyes pinning at the man. This was a first, most would have reacted by trying to pull away, or swat her away. Ruffling her feathers she released the appendage from her beak. Her head tilting and turning from one angle to the next, regarding the silver haired individual with interest. Her eyes never leaving Lynx.

Teiluj still blushed, it felt like all her blood was turning to lava as it coursed around her body. Shivers ran up her spine as she took note of just how close she was to this individual. Was he not bothered by her? Her eyes darted around the hybrid. He looked about as diluted in race as she did, it intrigued her.

Golden eyes moved to the items held in the mans hand. "Yes, these are mine." Her fingers slid down his chest before pulling away to touch the objects in his hand. Her fingers brushing across his palms.

"You don't smell sweaty, you smell good." Teiluj continued blushing, her hands lingering on the items. Unsure if it was okay to take them back or not. "Y-you are holding me awfully close. Does this not bother you? Men don't usually hold a woman so intimately without being... well you know..." Her curious golden eyes looked up to meet his. Teiluj remained still, there was no need she felt for her to push the man away from her. He didn't seem like the type who would cause her any harm. Her eyes shifted away before she could be considered staring

Odds - Not Injured
Evens - Injured

Teiluj pressed her body into Lynx as she caught sight of the Janarim approaching. Her mother had one of those, and it was not friendly towards anyone with the exception of Maya. Her eyes grew wide with shock, a squeak escaped her lips as she was lifted from her feet. Her mind imploding. Was HE making sure SHE was okay!? "I-i'm alright I promise." Teiluj breathlessly whispered. What was happening here? Normally she would be the one tending to someone else. With very very little care or attention afforded to her in the process.

Starlines eyes continued to pin. Regarding the man, Teiluj glanced over towards her Kinfa raising a hand up towards the bird. "It's okay Starline, stay." Her voice trembling as her other hand felt the hide of the beast she was now sitting on. She had never been within touching distance of such a creature before. Starline made several high pitched chirrups, fluffing her feathers up again. Making a grinding noise with her beak. Her eyes stopped pinning, though she still kept her gaze fixed on the man.

As if to show she wasn't hurt Teiluj attempted to move her ankles. Wincing as a sharp pain nipped at the inside of her right ankle. This wasn't good, it did hurt. Clenching her teeth together Teiluj struggled to remain composed. As if trying to stick to her story that she was alright and not injured in any way. Obvious swelling was beginning to form around her ankle.

Busted.

Whimpering as her left ankle was shifted, Teiluj grit her teeth. She couldn't show weakness not here. Least of all in front of someone like the man in front of her. Closing her eyes to keep her composure, Teiluj was almost glad that the attention had shifted towards her Kinfa. "That's Starline," Teiluj answered. Her eyes looking at the man instead of her bird. "I have had her since I was very little, my mother thought it would be a good idea for me to hatch and raise her."

Swallowing down a groan from the pain in her ankle Teiluj's leg jerked back a little at the pain. She refused to acknowledge it hurt. "She got the egg off a trader. I was very lucky to have run into a trainer who could help me get started with Starline. To understand her better, but I'm not a beast tamer. I don't have the skills or knowledge to train her properly." Feeling a little ashamed at admitting her faults, her eyes cast down towards her feet. "I'm a healer, not a warrior like the rest of the Aishan's are."

Turning her gaze back to Starline Teiluj's voice remained low. "I've a Radaku as well, but hes waiting back at my lodgings. I'm Teiluj, by the way." She added.

Teiluj was taken aback at Lynx's comments. He was a beast tamer!? Of course he was, that would explain his figure. Her heart jumped again in her cheat as her golden eyes were met by his pale ones. Her entire demeanor brightened, pure joy radiated from her. "You can spend all the time with Starline that you want. It would be a pleasure to have someone who could train her properly. Does that mean you have other companions as well? What are they? What are they like? Can I see them?"

Completely ignoring her injured ankle Teiluj shifted excitedly. She now had a name to go with the paradoxical gentleman. Her disposition diminished slightly at the mention of her healing herself. "I might, but maybe wrapping it and waiting would be a better solution. I don't want to get too dependent on healing."

Her eyes made sure to stay locked with Lynx. Leaning forward just enough that she wasn't going to slide off the janarim. "It's a pleasure to know your name Lynx. There's no need for any honorifics in front of my name. I'm not worthy of such things. I'm just Teiluj."

Watching Lynx interact with Starline made Teiluj relax a little. The fairly large bird continued to sit there her feathers soft and relaxed towards Lynxs hand. Touching the tip of her beak against the male hybrids fingertips. As if she were testing to see how he would react. Soft chirps welcomed him.

"I don't think she's ever had treats. She hunts for herself." Teiluj mused quietly. Feeling a bit ashamed that she hadn't thought ad much about working with Starline as she had with Tao.

At the sound of the janarims name Teiluj glanced across out of the corner of her eyes. Banshee? She smiled a little at the name, it wouldn't surprise her if she was a 'banshee' on the battlefield. It was hard for her to imagine a janarim even allowed inside the house. Though she supposed, that was probably no different than her Radaku. Teiluj secretly wanted to meet all these creatures. Though she kept that to herself. It would be rude of her to ask, considering she had only just met Lynx.

The mention of several other companions had Teiluj tilting her head to the side. These were names of creatures she was not familiar with. Her antenna vibrated excitedly as he spoke. She could feel the passion and enthusiasm in the topic. Her eyes followed Lynx with interest. Turning to look up at Starline to see what her reaction would be.

The large birds eyes returned to pinning once again. Her focus was on Lynx and the unknown object in his hand. Readjusting her wings and feathers with a shake, chirping a couple times but would not approach. Unsure of what the man was doing. Lifting a wing Starline pretended to pay no attention to Lynx. Instead turning to preen her flight feathers.

Her attention was grabbed once again when Lynx contradicted her. She didn't consider herself beautiful. She was horribly insecure in her own skin. It made her feel like she really couldn't belong anywhere. Not that she would voice that to Lynx, she could tell by looking at him that he was likely just as mixed as she was if not more so. "I'm not beautiful..." Teiluj trailed off. Golden eyes snapped back to look at Lynx. Shock registered on her face. "Well... y-yeah... there have been quite a few alkidike who... saw me as an enigma to aisha."

An arm crossed over Teilujs chest. Her hand holding tight to the opposite arm. Her memories of running into an alkidike with strange red markings and a fiery temper made her shiver.

Thankfully for the change of subject the hybrid woman groaned as her ankle shifted painfully. A deepening blush returned to her face as Lynx mentioned wrapping her ankle himself. Then even redder as he offered to carry her. "N-n-n-no I d-d-do-dont need t-to be carried." Now she was completely flustered. Stammering over her words as her heart thudded in her chest yet again. "Besides, a g-girl could get the wrong idea. Being treated like that. What would your wife say?"

Teiluj's head tilted to the side as she regarded Lynx carefully. He disagreed that she wasn't beautiful? Her beads clacked together, dancing in a breeze that swept up in the cooler night air. The sun obviously setting in the distance. Golden eyes transfixed on the male hybrid in front of her. Shifting her hand along the scaled hide of the beast she currently sat on. He didn't consider her an enigma either? The hybrid girl struggled to fight back tears. Why was it that someone she had just met, seem to regard her with such esteem?

Lifting a thumb to quickly wipe away a loose tear before it could be seen. Teiluj looked up towards the setting sun. "D-do you have a large family?" Teiluj asked timidly. "I just have me and my Mom. Though Mom's gone now."

The large avian creature snapped her beak twice with impatience. Ruffling her feathers with a squawk she took back to the air in search of a higher perch. With the sun setting it was time to find a safer place to nest for the night. Being as large as she was, she was still a bird. Birds were vulnerable at night.

"How is it that someone like you, isn't paired up with anyone." Teiluj whispered. Almost to herself than to Lynx. "I mean look at you..." Teiluj trailed off. Looking towards the direction Starline had taken flight towards. "A girl might think that... w-w-well that you might be flirting with her..."

Looking up towards the sky was helping her hold back her fluctuating emotions. Why was she like this, she was embarrassed about herself about how she couldn't keep control of her emotions like her mother could. An eye twitched at being called 'miss' again. Truly she didn't deserve such an honorific, but her breath caught in her chest as he offered to help escort her where she needed to go.

To be honest, she really didn't know where she needed to go now. She was lost to the wind, aimless, searching for a place to belong. That included accommodations, shaking her head Teiluj struggled to find the proper response. "I... I don't have anywhere to be. To be honest, I'm just wandering. I was searching for something, but, it's gone now." Another tear threatened to escape her eyes. Her face still holding firm to her blush. She had come to terms with N'koles absence. Though it left her lost, struggling to find a new path in life.