"Listen to me talk," 'but read my thoughts.'
The femme would rise that morning with a mission. Today she was going to get to know one of the members of the pack better, though who it was she wasn't sure. She was happy that she had been able to spend a little more time with Leo as well, though with Korrin about it had been, well, not the easiest thing. The little fox always seemed to be up her butt about what she was doing with the male. But Svetlana honestly didn't mind. It was nice that someone cared about her well being and happiness and truthfully Korrin was the closest thing to family that she had.

She would wander through the mangroves, her head held high. Somewhere she would cross paths with a Fiori wolf. Things would be wonderful, she thought, especially since Korrin was away on a solo mission of her own right now. It was a good thing Svet had some ideas to keep the fox busy.

A particular scent had caught Svet's attention -- a feminine one. It belonged to Arivae she believed the girl's name was. So, trying to hunt her down, Svet set off on a mission of her own.

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Flowers, flowers, flowers. She loved flowers. They were so bright and pretty, they smelt extravagant, and they were so soft! If only she could make a den completely out of flowers. Now that would be a good birthday present. She was busying herself decorating her den with a new bundle of white, purple, and yellow snapdragons when the thought crossed her mind. These were her absolutely favorite...the way they grew together and their smell. Oh so pretty, oh so lovely! Arivae hummed a little tune as she worked, when a slightly familiar aroma--- besides the ones belonging to flowers, came across to say hello to her nose. It wasn't anything bad...like a land shark, or a bear. It was a wolf. But something about it made her belly tingle with worry. She stopped her work for a few minutes, lost in thought, before setting her flowers down and turning to gaze into the trees. It took a while for her nose to get used to the smell. And once it did, she figured out who this woman might be. Oh boy. Arivae nosed her chest anxiously. Was the dame coming to explain why she had been glaring at her during the meeting a while back? Maybe about Leo? Maybe she was a friend of Tiburtius? The dark girl sighed. Right now she wanted to finish her decorating. She really, really did. But she wouldn't be so rude as to ignore Svetlana. Arivae threw her head up and let out a slow, calming howl, summoning the woman to her. She didn't quite feel like leaving her den. If she just wanted to chat, being available to continue working might be pleasing.

"Listen to me talk," 'but read my thoughts.'

Svetlana would blink as she heard the summoning howl. It wasn’t necessarily an order, but it seemed that Arivae had noticed that she was out and about. Seeing the other woman could certainly quell some fears she hoped. The easiest way to get knowledge of something was to talk it out, and she was truly hoping there had merely been a misunderstanding at the meeting. Svetlana didn’t want to make any enemies, and, with a bit of worry in her heart, she’d set off for Arivae’s den.

When she arrived she would hesitate. What if the other femme would blatantly tell her off? She hadn’t exactly been the kindest... Glaring at her at the meeting without even first hearing her side of the story. Svet would breathe out. Here went something.

“Arivae?”

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Before long, the larger, much broader figure of the familiar woman appeared into the sunlight. The canopy of trees basically avoided her den, so she got the luxury of being exposed to the sky instead of lurking under the trees like a crocodile. Instead of doing what she would usually do to her enemies, which was giving them the cold shoulder, she smiled gently and nodded her head to the dame. She couldn't quite say she meant the polite greeting...she didn't know what this was yet. But she wanted to be welcoming either way. Besides...what good would it do her to be rude? "That's me!" She giggled sweetly, her tail waggling back and forth as she stood and trotted toward the multicolored woman. "And you are...Svetlana...? Leo's friend- er, girlfriend? Mate?" Oops, oops. Arivae felt like retreating into her den. She basically made it clear that what Svetlana had done (growling at her) offended her. Or maybe it was just her inner anxiety trying to beat her into a soggy pulp? The dark girl swallowed and continued to smile with ease.

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"Listen to me talk," 'but read my thoughts.'
Svetlana would keep a small smile on her face as Arivae approached her. Oh boy, this sure was awkward. She could feel the other girl’s anxiety, mingling with her own. Was this meeting truly to end before it even begun? Svetlana would lower her gaze somewhat, trying to defeat the feeling of nervousness within her. It was her fault that she felt this way. By the words of the other young woman she could tell that her actions at the meeting had offended her. First step, she supposed, was apologizing.

“Look... I’m sorry about my actions at the meeting. I know it was a bit rude I just...” Svet would advert her gaze. “I... I feel really overprotective of him.” She would confess. “I hope you can excuse my child-like behavior.” Her voice got quieter the more she spoke.

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Arivae tilted her head slightly as the gaze of the masked woman traveled away from hers. She must have been just as anxious as she was. Maybe this all was a misunderstanding, and Svetlana had gotten a little confused with her and Leo. Yeah...that was probably it. But it certainly surprised her when the ashy girl apologized. Svetlana looked like a pretty bold dame that didn't like looking back and regretting things. She was tall, beautiful, strong-looking. And here she was admitting that she was overprotective of the pack Sovereign. Arivae appreciated the apology, but couldn't help but break out into a wild, excited grin. Ahaha... Leo was considered Arivae's good friend and well-respected leader. So seeing him happy made her happy, which made life happy, etc. Was Svetlana his possible love interest? Future wife, maybe? Arivae wiggled like a thrilled puppy, all her anxiety flying away. "You guys...are actually a thing!" Arivae exclaimed with a yip, jumping to her paws, her tail continuing to waggle frantically. "No wonder you got overprotective...you like him! Aaa, I'm so happy now!" The little dame began to hop around in a circle, little giggles often escaping her lips. She was so happy for Leo and Svetlana. She didn't know whether or not they were official-official...but being overprotective of one another was close enough!

"Listen to me talk," 'but read my thoughts.'


Svetlana would blink with surprise at the sudden change of emotion that came over the femme. Bouncing around, almost like a puppy, the other girl’s actions would catch Svet by surprise. She would find herself smiling though, her tail wagging back and forth as her own anxiety melted away. Thank goodness the confrontation was over! “Yes... We are.” Why did her cheeks burn with such heat when she said that? Was she embarrassed?

“I really, really do. He’s an amazing wolf.” Svetlana would glance towards the ground. It felt strange having the subject be focused on her. “Do you have someone you like as well?” She would shuffle on her paws. “It’s not Leo... Right?” The last thing she wanted to do was steal someone else’s mate.

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