|
Post by Ashe on Jul 27, 2021 5:55:38 GMT -6
Daksha put the name game to rest for now. He didn’t like her suggestions, and she had to agree, naming things was not her strong point, either. Maybe if she was as smart as a shayala, she could do it. Oh well. She eagerly accepted his offer to join him in the water, also standing and stretching herself after being still for a while. Her wings once again found themselves moving like pinions capable of flight; again she ignored them. She led the way into the water, taking note that the stream was plenty wide enough, but rather shallow, and it was moving water flowing from a stream uphill, and going downhill through their cave. Her claws and feet felt the chill and welcomed it. She crouched so her belly could feel the coolness as well, her tail dropping to land in the water with a splash as well. How nice and refreshing! She found herself sighing with relief.
|
|
Jinx
New Member
Posts: 46
|
Post by Jinx on Jul 27, 2021 5:56:01 GMT -6
As dragons, Spyte knew they were less affected by the heat of the world around them. Sure, some had preferences here and there - like he could probably handle heat better than her, since his clan was Flamecrest, but she would be able to handle the pressure of the earth and the strain of hard work more than he. What an unlikely friendship, he mused, between a fire dragon of the air and an earth dragon! He followed her into the water, feeling the chill seep in through his clawed feet. It felt wonderful, refreshing in a way he didn’t know he needed right now. It was almost magic, what it gave him! He hunkered down like she had, and noticed they both took opposite sides of the wide stream, to give each other room to share. Both had big bulks enough that they could stem the flow! And he didn’t want to hog the water from her, and she surely didn’t want to hog from him.
|
|
|
Post by Ashe on Jul 27, 2021 5:56:26 GMT -6
They laid there quietly together for some time, before Daksha broke the silence. ”So, tell me something about yourself. Siblings? Hobbies? What do you do when you’re at home, with your human and family?” Daksha looked at him, taking in his lovely purple scales. She wondered how they would mesh with her own, when they had babies together… She let her mind wander briefly, thinking about eggs and what they were really here to do. She had started out not caring much for the Lashak, but that had changed as she’d gotten to know him. It wasn’t love, by any means, but she liked him and could certainly tolerate him for their dance. She hoped, for their sake, a few of their clutch would inherit the wings, so they could fly! But she also hoped for a Malavos child of her own, to show the legacy to. His purple was certainly lovely, but she figured it would be lightened up by her pale scales.
|
|
Jinx
New Member
Posts: 46
|
Post by Jinx on Jul 27, 2021 5:57:01 GMT -6
”I live with A Shayala named Alkatraz. He’s fine, he’s from a Makiyan, I think his father is Santiago. My mom was a Makiyan, too, but we aren’t real full siblings. And then there’s Starburst, she’s a Devaros. She’s nice. I kind of keep to myself, though, practicing flying on my own. They both seem so good at it! But they are both more delicate, so we don’t play much. I’m too rough.” He shrugged his shoulders a bit. They weren’t that tight knit, though he did enjoy their company when he wanted it. On his own terms. Even his human was nice - besides giving him that name, Jinx spent time with him and let him do what he wanted, but offering her help in case he wanted it. His hobbies weren’t too interesting; though in reality, they were more suited for helping him improve and survive physically, if he had to do strenuous work. ”How about you?”
|
|
|
Post by Ashe on Jul 27, 2021 5:57:37 GMT -6
Something he said sparked a reaction from Daksha. He said she lived with a Devaros named Starburst? Daksha had been told that that was her mother’s name, though she hadn’t met her mother since she was in the egg, and of course she didn’t remember back then! ”That’s my mother’s name…” She said suddenly. ”Starburst. She was a Devaros, though myself and my siblings were all Malavos, like my father.” She was a little rocked at this prospect. She couldn’t believe spyte lived with a family member of hers! She had thought their humans were a little friendly, as if they knew each other, but she hadn’t realized that their families… Wow! ”Maybe I can come and visit sometime! I’d love to meet her - them - in dracon. Face to face! And, perhaps… check on you and our babies, if you… take one home with you…" Part way through that, she realized she probably should have stopped, but then it would be even more awkward, hanging between them like a presence. She cleared her throat and looked away, suddenly shy. "Anyway…"
|
|
Jinx
New Member
Posts: 46
|
Post by Jinx on Jul 27, 2021 5:57:56 GMT -6
Spyte was struggling to keep up with the back and forth without getting whiplash. Starburst was her mother?! That was wild! Imagine that! Draconics from two families meeting again… or wait, that was probably the human connection and not as much fate. But still, it was exciting! And then she dropped the comment about their future offspring and that brought him back to the now. The present. And what the, erm, goal of this place was… Why they had met at all. He, too, cleared his throat with a low Growl, his tail tip twitching anxiously. It wasn't that he wasn't looking forward to having a clutch with her, because she was pretty cool! It was just a little embarrassing to talk about it. They hardly knew each other, they met with this purpose… would there even be an amicable friendship after this? Or would they just part ways? "You're welcome to visit whenever you like. I can tell you where to find it, if you want," he said gently, trying to make sure his nerves didn't interfere with his words.
|
|
|
Post by Ashe on Jul 27, 2021 5:58:21 GMT -6
"I'd like that," Daksha admitted. She gave him a look, catching his eye when he next turned to face her. He also acknowledged with that comment that he still wanted to do what they came here to do. That was nice. She shifted a bit, one of her front legs stretching out just enough to touch one of his, though his were curled in toward his chest. The water splashed around them as she moved, and as her tail thumped down onto the pebbles and shallow water behind her. So they were really going to do this…. "Have you ever…" she started, but then trailed off. She tried again. "Have you ever had a clutch of your own? With someone else. Before." a little bit of nervous stammering, a bit of the bravado from earlier gone. They were alone in a dimly lit cave, just the two of them and some water.
|
|
Jinx
New Member
Posts: 46
|
Post by Jinx on Jul 27, 2021 5:58:35 GMT -6
It was strange, this feeling coming over Spyte. He felt a little protective of her now, almost like she was his responsibility. Was this what happened? He as the father would protect the mother of his eggs, even without the pledge of living a life together? While she sidled close, he sidled closer, to where he could lean forward and nuzzle against the side of her neck. He felt compelled to touch her, and wanted to feel her touch on his scales as well. Their front claws touched, but that wasn't enough. He wanted more, he wanted to be closer. And then - her question. He felt a ripple of emotion go through him and it took him a second, due to the feelings induced by his current thoughts, to realize what it was. Embarrassment? Maybe tinged with a little shame? Silly combination, but he felt like...he should have more experience. He should know what he was doing. But he didn't. "No, I haven't… just you…"
|
|
|
Post by Ashe on Jul 27, 2021 5:59:10 GMT -6
She was certainly too young to have had any before she'd met him, but he was older than her. And for some reason, she just assumed that because he was bigger than her, he was more mature. But she was pretty big herself, too, huh? What if he thought she had had others? She had to admit, she was kind of relieved at his confession. On second thought, she kind of wished at least someone knew what to do next because she for sure didn't! But on third thought, she was happy to be able to explore this with someone else who also didn't quite know what to do. If they both stepped together, there would be no expectations unmet. She was reassured by this, and his touch, and she stood up. Assuming he stood up with her, she would lean her body against his, in a feline like way. Leaning, pressing, nuzzling. It felt good, this instinct, and she decided to let it be her guide.
|
|
Jinx
New Member
Posts: 46
|
Post by Jinx on Jul 27, 2021 5:59:28 GMT -6
Spyte was startled when she stood up, and slightly concerned he had done something wrong. He leapt to his feet as well and - oh, she was showing his some affection. This was nice. He nuzzled her back, lifting his head to allow her to go under. As she snuggled against his chest and pressed against his side, he shifted to allow one wing to pry free. He lifted it up and over her, then curled it, pulling her close to his side and keeping her safe tucked alongside him. "This is nice," he crooned softly to her. He wanted to make sure she knew he was pleased to be here with her, to be spending time with her. That they were here without longing to be with another elsewhere. "But… what comes next?" he hated admitting he was at a loss. His brain was telling him things, but his gut was telling him others. He didn't know which to believe.
-- c
|
|
|
Post by Ashe on Jul 27, 2021 5:59:53 GMT -6
Daksha was getting more and more certain that her actions were leading them down the right path. He was leaning into her, touching her, just like she wanted. And he was enjoying himself which meant she was enjoying herself too. "I'm not sure," she admitted. "But we'll figure it out together." Of that, she was confident. Their Instincts would take over and their desire for a family would lead them down the correct course. Together, they wound around each other, soft touches and caresses igniting small fires. The Malavos and the Lashak stopped trying to think, stopped trying to plan ahead, and let themselves succumb to feelings neither had felt before. All thoughts of names, humans, and even outside families faded from their minds. All that mattered was what they were creating. Ashe, and surely Jinx, would be waiting outside the cave for quite a while! And if they weren't careful, they'd be getting an earful of just what was going down.
-c
|
|