


Wooing||Naletha
Avec||Ekeli & Tafari
By||Anarchy, Inc.
The sun was hot, scorching down upon the backs of the two Ahzenai, reflecting of their fur as if they were prisms. Tafari took great, bounding strides towards the vortex, excitement shining in his eyes and anticipation fueling his approach. "Come on, we're late!" he spoke, barely able to keep his voice below an excited shout. Ekeli rolled her eyes as she trailed along behind him, noticibly less excited. "Plus lentement (slow down)! I'm coming. They aren't going anywhere yet," she sighed, her bi-colored eyes scouting the gathered trio. Tafari ignored her plea, instead pounding even quicker up to the gathered crowd, entranced by the commotion. "There they are," he sighed, eyes alight. He grinned, tawny ears twitching to catch all the sounds, his tribal marking rippling along his muscular shoulders as he approached. Ekeli rolled her eyes, her swirls making her seem all the more lithe and graceful. "Which one do you fancy?" she sighed, watching her mate. Tafari examined them all, starting first with the black one. "Not Sang," he said, shaking his head. "Too quiet and hard-hearted." His gaze traveled to Persica. "Pretty, sweet, but too shy for our adventures, I believe. Too reliant." Lastly, his gaze found the cranberry coat of Naletha. "Her. She is perfect- see how she reassures her sister? She is brave. She will do."
Flicking his tail, they wove through the crowd like a snake, their heads low and muscles coiled. Finally, they reached the shady spot where the two sisters rested. "Naletha," their voices joined in unison, creating a melodic cadence. "Welcome," Tafari spoke confidently. "Interesting turnout, yes?" The male smiled at his mate, who produced a small brown sac. "Spoils from our latest travels. I couldn't help but think of them upon seeing your coat." Ekeli rolled her eyes once more, obviously a little jealous as she unpacked the leather satchel. "The sun is warm today," she spoke at last, giving Naletha a glance. "A cup of iced raspberry tea to cool you?" Tafari grinned with pleasure, taking a cup for himself and setting one in front of their guest. "So, dearest Naletha- sip now, it may be a tad bitter- I also have a proposal for you- oh, do you take sugar? Ah Ekeli dear, give our guest a lump or two- anyway, a proposal about your future. See my mate and I are travelers, and upon meeting you, we could see your explorer potential! The way you comfort your sister, you are brave, yes? I believe you are." His tail switched lazily, leisure etched into his frame. "So yes, your lotus pattern reminds me of the middle-east, Asia perhaps. Would you like to come with us? As it seems, we're almost out of tea."
Tafari then winked, rising to his paws. He scooped the tea into the satchel, grabbing it with his mouth and standing swiftly. "Consider this offer," he spoke, voice muffled. "And if you enjoyed the tea, and perhaps our company, you'll come find us, over there, yes?" he asked, pointing to a patch of wildflowers. "We'll be gathering things for more tea."
And with that, the duo padded away, tails intertwined.