Fate Draws Us Together

As Iki motioned Deimos into the territory, he easily, and happily followed. She noted the smile on his ruggedly handsome features. Ruggedly handsome features? The thought startled her somewhat. It was an odd thing for her to even notice, but she couldn’t deny that Deimos was quite attractive. There was a confidence about him that Ikigai found to be quite agreeable. He was very large and moving along beside him made her feel very dainty and delicate. There was a confusing little flutter in the woman’s stomach but she pushed it away. It wasn’t important.

Thankfully, the brute seemed agreeable to her proposition of traveling with him. He listed the pros for both of them and Ikigai nodded as she continued to lead him into Ashen territory. “You’ll be able to relax for a few days and reunite with Manea well rested.” The pale fae grinned again, “As for protection, it’s all around us.” She motioned towards the trees with a point of her muzzle and glimpses of well muscled bodies and curled tails could be seen accompanying them at a distance. The akita’s were everywhere, including her own. That was why there was no fear within her at inviting the stranger into Ashen.

When she informed him of her future intended, Deimos repeated Poe’s name. Iki cast a glance at him, wondering if she could read his initial thoughts on the matter by his expression, but other than a flick of an ear, he gave nothing away. The man brought up their future relationship as cousins and then asked after Poe and her opinion on him. Ikigai considered for a moment then shook her head, brows raising. “I don’t have an opinion of him. I met him once and he left neither a good impression nor a negative one.” She felt the need to add, “He was Manea’s choice as her son is too young to be considered.” The young woman tried to be optimistic and realistic at once. “No matter. Things will work out as they should.”

"Ikigai"