Under the Bush
He kept low to the ground, the frail bush he was under concealing the boys similarly colored pelt. He was such a small thing, he could be easily mistaken for a rabbit...hopefully, someone would know he wasn't a prey animal though. As he scooted his nose across the ground, he heard and scented something coming towards him. The boy froze, nearly holding his breath as he peered beneath the bush. He saw legs, and they were close...too close...before he could back peddle away, a loud "lo there" followed by a name came forth. Gah! He'd been discovered! His breath quickened in slight panic as his tail instinctively curled beneath him, ears flattening as he remained there a few moments. To flee? Or not to flee? The question weighed heavily on his mind...then again, the strangers voice didn't show any hint of threat, but it was rather...kind.
Swallowing, he slowly pushed out from beneath the bush he was hiding under, golden gaze peering at the taller, darker male. "H-Hello.." His voice was meek, soft, trying to not sound scared and failing. He would remain half under the bush, just in case this guy was tricking him and tried to attack. Well, if he did try, then he would get a face full of brambles and sticks. That would show him! Not that Shiki wanted that...as the boy kept his stance low and submissive, he was a little curious about this fellow. Since the man had introduced himself, then he figured he should at least give his own name in return. "S-Shiki Avion Kedieo...you're not going to hurt me are you?" eh, dumb question. If someone were out to hurt him, they wouldn't tell him would they? |
