Unexpected Moments
06-19-2013, 09:31 PM
For any setting, the time of day is extrememly important. It helps set the moods of the characters, how they meet, and what may happen after the first set of salutations. So, the setting that was chosen for Aeil's particular day was midday. The sun was shining above in the sky, trying to have its warmth beat the cold winds that blew below it. Winter had spread throughout Alacritis, causing the atmosphere to be chilly and spine-tingling. White covered everything: tree branches, the ground, and even the tips of the numerous blades of grass that made up the plains. It was in this wide range of tall grass that Aeil could be found. Walking through the green stalks by themselves was one thing. Having to deal with the snow that weighed down their slender blades was different for her. She figured that in the spring, when the snow was swept away by the warm winds and sunlight, they would be more pleasant to walk through. Her dark form stood out against the white and green settings as she stopped walking. Aeil's blue eyes, currently the color of the ocean, were scanning the unfamiliar terrain. She figured that if she was going to be around the South more in the future, figuring out where most of the lands were was a good idea. The rumbling in her stomach made it even more mandatory to explore the grassy plains. Aeil lowered herself so her spine and the tips of her ears were the only parts of her showing. Sniffing the crisp, winter air, she closed her eyes and concentrated. About a quarter of a mile to her right was a scent that reached her nostrils. With ears perked, she turned her head and then the rest of her body in that direction. Her paws covered the ground quickly and she remained out of sight...or as best as she could. From a bird's eye view, she left a snake trail through the tall blades, but she didn't pay this any attention. Her hunger kept her going and she eagerly approached the scent's location. Aeil stopped a few yards from it and peeked her head through the blades. Who knew what she would find! "speeeeech" |