During the daytime, when Clove wasn’t out exploring the neighboring territories. She enjoyed spending her time in the common areas, to participate in the hustle and bustle of castle life. Today, she found herself in the lounge- having collected a bag full of supplies, and setting it down at a table near the roaring fireplace. Pulling a chair up, and leaving another open - just in case someone wanted to join her - she emptied the contents of the bag onto the table. Looking down at the thin roll of tanned animal skin, pens, measuring apparatuses, etc. Was this everything she needed? Moving the items around with a paw, she was lost in thought. Tongue poking out from the side of her mouth, brows furrowed, as she tried to figure out a game plan. After her journey to the bamboo maze, and her wonderful day with Akito. She’d been determined to jot the bamboo's location down on a map.
But how the heck do you even make a map? Maybe she should have asked her mom or dad for help.
The tone throughout the castle was relatively gloomy these days, and for good reason. Sota was trying his best to bounce back, but grieving was a slow process. even for him, as overly optimistic as he was. He saw things that reminded him of Audra everywhere, but he tried to think fondly of her rather than continually remind himself that she was gone. Death was something to be celebrated as much as it was to be grieved, though doing such a thing didn't always happen so easily. He knew in time things would get easier for all of them.
Hopping down the castle steps and making his way into the lounge, Sota was glad that he wasn't the only one there. He recognized Clove, though he'd never quite spoken to the young woman before. A warm smile spread across his features as he drew closer to her, giving his characteristic low bow, head sweeping low to the stone floor of the castle before rising again. Upon further inspection, he noted the supplies she had with her, wondering just what she was up to. "Mind if I join you?" He asked, happy to make his exit if she preferred solitude instead, though her location in the common area told him that was unlikely. "I'm Sota, by the way, if you hadn't caught my name before."
Sota has a male bamboo lemur companion named Kaito, he's sometimes nearby but usually only if stated!
The tapping of claws against the stone floor of the hearthstone caught her attention- ears twisting toward the door of the lounge, heterochromatic eyes following as a silhouette slipped inside. A tiny man, even smaller than herself, by the name of Sota- one of their renowned navigators, who was older than her parents. She didn’t know him personally- in fact, she only knew of him, having seen him in passing and heard stories from her Father. Still, being the socialite she was, she’d never deny company- especially a packmates.
Offering him a warm smile and a nod, she almost giggled when he bowed to her. He was being so proper!“Of course, please do.” She said, motioning toward the empty chair across from her, and silently praising herself for setting it out when she first arrived. “I remember who you are. It’s nice to see you again.” She added, after he provided his name. “I’m Clove- but, you might know that already.” A lightheaded laugh followed, before she turned back to the materials strewn out across the table. She'd gotten lucky to have one of their best navigators stumble across her trying to make a map. And, if he wanted to join her, maybe he'd want to help her while he was here. “You might be the perfect wolf to help me with this.” Warmth spread across her cheeks, as a sheepish expression overtook her face. “I’m trying to make a map, but I don’t know where to start.” Hopefully, Sota would be willing to provide some insight- perhaps it would be good for him too- perhaps give him something to keep his mind off the passing of their loved one, Adura.
His expression, already quite bright, only further brightened at her attitude toward his potential company. "Oh, splendid," he said softly, moving around the other side of the table and making a graceful leap up onto the chair. Sota was always glad to spend time with anyone who seemed receptive to it, never wanting to even begin to force his company on someone who might rather be left alone. But he always, always preferred being around his packmates when he was able, no matter who that might be.
"I thought that was your name. I try to remember names, if anything," he confessed with a soft chuckle. If anything, Sota was observant and attentive, wanting to know everyone even if they didn't really who he was. It didn't bother him if someone didn't; he'd never cared much for attention, even as social as he could be. His own smile warmed as she explained what she was doing, adding that he might be able to help. "What a good project!" He commented, genuine as his eyes brightened at the prospect of being able to help. "Let's see..."
He leaned forward, sliding his paws up onto the table to get a better look at what she had. His eyes roved over, taking mental inventory of what items she'd collected. She had the right things to start, though he wasn't necessarily skilled at creating maps himself. He hoped he knew enough about navigation in general to be of substantial help to her. "How big of an area are you wanting to map out? Are you thinking about just mapping out the castle and its grounds, or even further than that?" He tilted his head, glancing across the table at the yearling with inquisitive eyes.
Sota has a male bamboo lemur companion named Kaito, he's sometimes nearby but usually only if stated!