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 Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 1:52 pm
[ Wangui 1 ]
Gods, it was freezing. Was it really this cold in Jauhar? It seemed like all of the elders spoke of a humid, hot environment, similar to their own home. But here, it was frosty, the lands covered with what looked like a dusting of the snow from Zena. Had this wretched chill followed them from the mountains?
Deciding to explore a bit while their party rested one last night, Wangui found herself observing a small Shifter settlement, one of the final outposts before the sister lands. Shivering lightly, the Vandrea shifted a bit with a frown, debating if she wanted to head back early and get close to the fire.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 2:30 pm
[ Esmeray 1 ]
She needed to go out and get more batting for her Sitara pens. The cold was causing them to get sluggish, and she was worried it might impact them in a more unhealthy way. So Esmeray did something that was rare for her - she went out to do some work.
The shifter's skin was beginning to lighten as the day turned to evening, though it was covered mostly by the blanket.
Serin, why was it so cold lately?
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 3:15 pm
[ Wangui 2 ]
The sight of someone approaching caught Wangui's attention, and her curiousity at seeing a shifter approach was palpable. She had seen a few on their trip, but all seemed constantly wary of the Aishan sisters on the road. It was hard to push closer and ask questions.
Yet here, in the cold, she caught sight of one.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 3:16 pm
[ Esmeray 2 ]
She approached some of the tall grass that had dried in the cooler seasons of winter, and it would continue to linger until it was either harvested or a new set of grass grew in the spring.
Taking out a hooked knife, she began to cut it and placed it in a bag on her side.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 3:22 pm
[ Wangui 3 ]
She jumped down from the tree and let out a soft greeting, grinning brightly against her dark brown skin.
"Hello, Shifter!"
Her hands were held up, showing she was no threat even though she knew she surely surprised the small, soft girl.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 3:23 pm
[ Esmeray 3 ]
She was just blowing against her hands to try and warm them up when a figure all but fell from the trees. Letting out a gasp, she fell back and looked up at the taller Aishan before her.
But it wasn't an Alkidike, it was much darker. Was it a Vandrea she had heard about? Curiousity filled her lightening eyes as she looked up and quickly scrambled to stand.
"Hiya." She said with a smile back, "Are you visiting?"
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:07 pm
[ Wangui 3 ]
Well wasn't this little shifter charming. Smiling in return, she found herself pleased that the thing wasn't cowering away.
"Simply passing through, heading to the great tree..." She nodded toward the canopy in the distance, before looking at the hamlet where Esmeray came from.
"I'm Wangui."
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:08 pm
[ Esmeray 4 ]
"Esmeray." She said with a smile back.
"We do get quite a few Aishans moving through here...not many stay. It's a bit boring here, so I'm not surprised..." She then bashfully looked back, "You're welcome to stay if you'd like. It's not much, but it's home."
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:09 pm
[ Wangui 5 ]
A small hum followed through at the offer, "As tempting as it is, I unfortunately must decline. If only it were a bit colder, I might take up your offer for a warm rest."
She smirked with a flirt, silently considering if she could tempt the girl into a warm body as well. Wangui wasn't shy with her interests, and this shifter was quite adorable - confidence was sexy.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:10 pm
[ Esmeray 5 ]
She caught the look, and found herself blushing in response. She had never been flirted with by an Aishan, especially not this type of Aishan.
Clearing her throat, she responded with a simple, "Shame."
Pushing her curly hair behind a pointed ear, she felt a shiver from the flush of cool air, before looking back at her stack of grasses.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:11 pm
[ Wangui 6 ]
"I can at least help you with your task. It is too cold to sit around, and to stick around, after all."
She moved closer, "Getting some stuffing to keep the place warm?"
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:12 pm
[ Esmeray 6 ]
"Oh that would be wonderful. I don't need much, just enough to keep my Sitara warm..."
As they began to gather more grass, she fell into an easy conversation, detailing what a Sitara was and even offering one to Wangui if she was interested.
"I know it's a shifter thing, but a few Aishans have taken to Sitara. They are helpful at night and tend to do well in most weather..."
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:13 pm
[ Wangui 7 ]
As she carried back some grasses with Esmeray, Wangui ignored the startled looks from the locals.
"I wouldn't mind one, actually. If you have two I could even get one for my sister...I'll pay you generously, of course. I've got some things from home."
She enjoyed this little break from the cold, and found herself warmed by the little shifter before her. Maybe she'd find a way to visit on her way out, and see how far she could push that blush of hers.
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 4:14 pm
[ Esmeray 7 ]
She nodded eagerly, and took Wangui to drop off the grasses before showing her some of the Sitara. Finally settling on two, she brushed off the offer for payment, before wishing Wangui well.
What a delightful happening. She counted herself lucky she got to meet such an interesting person in her small quiet town. Maybe the cold wans't bad after all.
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