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 Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:17 am
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Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:24 am
Florian woke with a start but then froze, feeling a warm body beside him. This was something he still wasn't used to but he looked at the small form huddled into him and gently took a deep breath, blowing it out as quietly as he could. He and Val hadn't been together for long as a couple but he loved how much she enjoyed his company, she'd told him more than once that the texture of his fur was softer than she'd ever felt and he had to admit, it's dense softness wasn't something he had discovered much similarity among other soquili yet either. He took another breath, revelling in her closeness, she had always been so timid, especially when they'd first met so this felt very special to him. He prayed he wouldn't wake her, so he stayed as still as he could. He lifted his head and looked up at the sky above him. Winter had been hard but his fur had kept him, and Valentine warm enough and now it was a new year, he could feel it in the way the air felt, the way the stars had moved above. He'd never really had a reason to acknowledge it before, but going into another year, with Valentine by his side, it just felt special and he felt honoured that she trusted him enough to sleep against him, let alone be WITH him. (236 words)
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Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2025 9:26 pm
Valentine's entire being for all of her life that she could remember was that of fear. Terror. Moving from place to place not knowing if she would survive the day. What was even more...interesting was that she didn't exactly understand what a 'year' really was. No one explained it to her, and no one stayed around long enough for her to trust them to...ask. Right now, in this moment however, was a moment of a day where she didn't feel terrified. Didn't feel the peak of fear that made her shake and hide. In fact, she really could only find one word to describe how Florian felt. Peace. He was Peace. A peaceful morning that was, by all accounts, the same as any other in the season. It was cold, but unlike winters past, she didn't awake cold. No, no, she was warm, safe, and at peace. Rian (Florian, she had to remind herself...she liked the idea of giving him a nickname in her head) had the absolutely softest coat she had ever had the pleasure of laying against. Not that she had many others to compare him to, but in her mind, her own coat was...well, it couldn't compare. Knowing that he wouldn't mind if she slept a little longer, she remained still, allowing her mind to slowly catch up with the waking world. "...chilly." She murmured, curling up ever closer instead of shying away as she normally would have. Probably one of the few times she did, in fact! (251)
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 5:46 am
Florian's ears twitched as he felt Valentine stir. He couldn't believe someone like her, had chosen him as her safe place, he was overwhelmed with love for her, she hadn't really talked much about what she'd been through, they were still fairly new to the whole relationship thing but he couldn't wait to get to know her more as they moved on, into the new year. "yea it is" he said quietly to her, curling his body around her when she quietly said the single word and snuggled into him. "Don't worry, we can wait for the sun to fully come up, we have all the time in the world" he said, grinning from ear to ear. He would stay there as long as she needed, he was in no rush, not for anything. His rabbit companion Asher let out a large, happy sigh and moved away from the protection of Florian's paws, "i'm just going to go get you guys something for breakfast" he said before bounding off, returning not too long after with some early grass and a few VERY early (or late) berries on a branch. it wasn't much but it would be enough for the two soquili to snack on when they decided to stir. "brr.. it's cold out there" he said to Florian, before burrowing beneath the large rabbit-like stallion's front paws to warm himself, having already eaten while he was out. (237 words)
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:20 am
Stretching her undersized wings out, Valentine's own ears twitched as she listened to his voice. Amazing, really, how his presence was amplified by his voice. If there was another thing she loved about him that wasn't his fur or how soft his paws were, it was his voice. As a matter of fact, his voice was so nice it caused her to purr. Which was...weird since she wasn't any kind of feline. Still, she was content, and as Asher made mention of getting breakfast, she showed her first sign of distress that morning. First of all, being cared for in such a way was new; she always found her own food, no matter how little. Probably one of the reasons she was so small, honestly. And Asher just...bringing it? Without being asked? Something she wasn't used to. Secondly...They were safe in their little thicket. Covered on all sides and shielded from both the wilds and anything that wanted to threaten them. Asher leaving meant that he would be exposed. And they would be unable to help in time if anything went awry. Her worries went unfounded however, as Asher returned unharmed, and with their breakfast. "Th-thank you..." She managed to squeak out, for now not taking a single bite. She'd wait until both Florian and Asher had taken a nibble. "I kn-know it's going to wa-warm-warm up, b-but we sh-should....um..." She wasn't sure where she was going with that, aside from not wanting to go outside at all. (248 )
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:15 am
Asher tilted his head "no worries Val luv, truly no worries" the rabbit said to her, with a wiggle of his ears, he was smaller than val sure but he was tiny compared to the giant rabbity stallion. The aforementioned stallion tilted his head as he listened to her, ears twisting in much the same way a wild rabbit's would. "How about some stretches or a jog to warm up, then we'll have an appetite for breakfast?" he suggested, not moving until she did, in case she wanted to stay cuddled instead. (92 words)
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:55 am
Like with anyone else she spent a decent amount of time with, Valentine had picked up on some of 'Rian's quirks, such as how he moved his ears. While her ears weren't quite as long, she still managed to perk and swivel them, mimicking his movements. While she wanted to stay and cuddle and remain warm, it wasn't the smart decision. It was cold, and they needed to move and remain active, lest their joints get stiff. Not to mention, Asher had only really brought them what amounted to a small snack and they would all have to find a proper meal sooner rather than later. "Sh-Shenron? A-are you o-okay?" She asked as she started to stretch her limbs out, preparing to get up fully. The only reply from under a pile of leaves, shed fur, scavenged cloth and other materials that made the warmest nest possible was a soft grumbling. Valentine's own familiar did worse in the cold than she did, being a creature who greatly preferred the warmth. "...I th-think he's g-going to s-s-stay here for a bit." she chuckled, standing up fully and stretching her wings out once more. The cold really made them crampy, and even though she couldn't fly for anything, it still hurt a bit when they cramped. (214)
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:07 am
Asher immediately volunteered "I'll stay with the sn...uh little Dragon" said the little rabbit, hopping over to the pile that the green reptile claimed as a nest "dunno why he don't just come over and get under Florian, he'd be warmer" he rolled his eyes but settled near Shenron, sharing his rabbity warmth "just don' eat me" he mumbled. Florian laughed when he watched the interaction between his mate... (his MATE... Val was his mate... his heart swelled again with love for the tiny mare) and her familiar, who was clearly a snake but claimed he was a dragon, which was fine, Florian guessed, everyone had their own identities. "That's ok, it's a safe enough place and Asher can look after him" his voice, and laugh was a low, deep rumble but a comforting kind. (191 words) Once Val was stood up, he followed, stretching his long legs, his fluffy toebeans separating as he did the full body stretch, blunt teeth showing in his wide yawn. "Why don't we go look for something you like today?" he suggested, his favourite were clovers and dandelions but he wanted to learn what her preferences were.
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:35 am
Another grumble and a green snoot poked out of the nest. "Hrmph." was all that was 'said' before the snoot disappeared once again. With a soft chuckle, Valentine finally let out a small squeak of a yawn, once again mimicking 'Rian with her stretching and spreading of paws. Unlike him, she had claws that extended, but unlike when he first met her, she didn't hesitate to claw into the ground. She was finally more comfortable with herself, with her body. "A-alright. P-please stay warm a-a-and don't eat A-ash-asher." Val did her best to sound firm, but the undertone of a laugh ruined that. Shenron simply rumbled from within his nest. Another chuckle and Val finished her stretches, letting out another yawn and flashing her own sharp teeth. Another feature about herself that she'd recently made peace with. Though when asked about what she'd want, she hesitated. Would he find her weird? Would *he* be scared of *her* for her answer? Surely not, because as much as she loved eating sweet berried and the tender grasses, what she really craved was- "...F-fish..." she murmured, almost too quiet to hear. "f-fish...w-we can...w-we can get th-them f-f-from under th-the ice..." Lowering her head, she gazed up at him, hoping he wouldn't be angry or...disgusted. (211)
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Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:28 am
Florian nodded at the familiars, watching in admiration as she stretched and clawed the ground, his paws were soft and fluffy and not nearly as impressive as hers were. He waited, just watching her while she did her morning routine before poking his head out of the cosy den they'd made. "whew.... frosty" he said, fully leaving the entrance to allow the tiny mare through and giving himself a full body shake, ears flopping about comically. "Fish? can't say i've ever tried it myself but if that's what you want, that's what you get" he said, simply accepting it like everything else about her, it didn't phase him in the slightest, he accepted everyone was different and she liked fish, fine with him. He gestured with his head "to the stream then?" he said, trot/hopping off towards the nearby water source before tilting his head "show me how to do it Valentine?" he asked her, smiling brightly. "Oh and Happy new year my love, im glad im starting it with you" (172 words)
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 1:04 pm
"New year..."
A new year had never been a thing for her, she wasn't even aware that a thing called a 'year' existed. But now, she was starting one with not only her new familiar, but someone new in her life who was just so. Everything. 'Rian was everything new and good.
The trip to the stream was their first trip together in any capacity of the year. They fished, she ate, they found a meal for him, they walked.
They faced the new year together.
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