By Your Side
The morning had been spent laying out in the sun and enjoying the new season that spread over the lands, clear blue skies, sun nice and hot but the wind keeping a steady cool breeze so you didn't overheat. This would be nicer weather for the two yearlings, able to stay out longer than they usually do and having more prey to replenish themselves. The girl would make a mental note that after a day out with Mingan and some talking, then they would start heading out in search of her family once more. Perhaps go farther than they did last time, being stronger now actually giving them that push. |
He approached onward, walking back over to the cave that occupied his lover, a small smile stretching across his maw. There was a lake nearby that was unoccupied, and they could have as much fish as they wanted until their bellies were full.
He nudged her muzzle, a smile still staying there, "If we go for a meal, I would suggest fish. There is not that much prey around here as of yet," he explained.
Mingan came in with a nuzzle to her snout, making the girl return the action and adding a lick to his cheek. Ears perked up as he spoke, nodding her head and stretching out her legs. ”That sounds fine, I could work on my fishing skills anyway.” She chuckled, standing up and rubbing along the male's side as she exited the den. Once out Zisa would give herself a quick shake and stretch her back legs, jaws opening in a wide yawn. ”Nice today, don't you think?” Purple gaze looked over her shoulder at the boy, smiling as she turned away, ushering him to follow with a flick of her tail and roll of her shoulders.
”Perhaps we could go for a swim too, that would be nice.” She spoke aloud, half to herself and half suggesting to her companion as they walked towards where the lake was located. Fish should be around the waters around this time she hoped, and if they didn't find much then surely they could hunt some squirrels to snack on then possibly swim. She looked towards Mingan with the smile still there. ”Keep an eye out for squirrels too!.” |
"I'm sure the squirrels would fear you, Zisa. To me, you seem like the type to take chances and have fun at the same time," a look of happiness surrounding him as he nudged her and took in her scent. He soon walked onward and smiled, looking at her, "Also, maybe i can even teach you fishing unless you have already learned the skill." He smiled.
It wouldn't take long for them to reach the shoreline, Zisa bounding forward a few paces then stopped to look back at Mingan with a big smile. "Yeeeah, you'll have to show me. I kind of, just, flail around till I'm lucky enough to snag one." Head tilted to the side, a paw lifting off the ground and rubbing at her chest. The girl knew nothing about fishing, sure she tries a few times but more time was spent getting soaked than actually catching anything. "Lessons would be appreciated, especially by you." A shyness made its way into her voice at that, ears moving to the side in a bit of embarrassment.
"Go ahead and eat, Zisa. It may be different than squirrel or dear, but it fills you up just the same," he laughed and lied down, watching the water and the sky, "It sure is beautiful, but, not as pretty as you," he spoke, his voice rather shy yet flattering.
He would lay the fish down and tell her to eat, that it was still good even if it was different from what she was used to. Hesitant at first, the girl didn't want to eat the fish since he had caught it, but once he lay down and looked to the sky she just shook her head with a smile and dug in. A few good sized chunks had been pulled by time Mingan spoke again, complimenting the weather and then herself. Quickly Zisa looked over, a little surprised and embarrassed at the flattery. "Th-thank you..." She said softly, clearing her throat before pushing the rest of the fish towards him. "You look nice too..." She said softly, feeling a bit awkward for not coming up with something better to say.