songbirds & snakes

With a serene and purposeful gait, Aurelia approached the slithering snake, her unwavering gaze fixed upon its sleek and supple body. The creature, initially cautious, slowly coiled itself in preparation, its forked tongue darting out to taste the air. A respectful distance was maintained between them as Aurelia approached with a small field mouse in her jaws, prepared to use as bribery for the beautiful serpent in a gesture of peace.

Aurelia moved with fluid grace, lowering herself to the ground in a calculated manner. Her eyes remained locked onto the serpent's gleaming orbs, daring not to break their intense gaze. In a soft and soothing tone, she spoke, "Easy there. No harm intended." The field mouse hung limply from her jaws, its small body serving as a peace offering extended to the wary creature. Aurelia inched closer, every movement deliberate and purposeful to convey her non-threatening intentions. The tension between predator and prey was palpable in the air, but Aurelia remained calm and determined in her approach.

The snake, with its wary movements and calculating gaze, seemed to sense the lack of aggression from the wolf. Aurelia approached it carefully, her paws making light imprints on the soft earth beneath her. In her jaws, she carried a small field mouse, offering it as a gift to the snake. She nudged it gently towards the serpent with her nose, her voice quiet and soothing. The curious serpent eyed both the mouse and Aurelia, its initial apprehension fading into intrigue. Its tongue flicked out inquisitively as it considered this unexpected encounter.

Aurelia's words flowed like honey, a soothing balm to the wary snake before her. "There's plenty more where this came from if you decide to come along with me. We could form a partnership, of sorts. You would have access to food and warmth whenever you please, and in return, I would have your venom at my disposal. A fair trade, don't you agree?" With careful movements- mindful of the snake's space, she extended an unspoken invitation for companionship. The air was thick with anticipation, as if nature herself held her breath in anticipation of the creature's decision.

The serpent, its sleek scales glinting in the dappled sunlight, was enticed by the irresistible scent of the field mouse and seemingly swayed by Aurelia's reassuring presence. With noticeable caution, it slithered closer, its narrow head bobbing as it tasted the air with a flick of its forked tongue. Aurelia stood her ground, her calm and composed demeanor betraying no fear as she extended her hand towards the serpent, inviting its choice.

After a moment of contemplation, the snake made a subtle movement, coiling around the field mouse. Aurelia nodded approvingly, a silent understanding passing between them. The bond was forming, and the serpent seemed receptive to the mutually beneficial arrangement Aurelia had proposed. With a slow slither, the snake began to close the distance. She took a sturdy outstretched paw and planted it firmly against the ground in an offering. Her beautiful new companion wound its way around her forearm, and moved to a more stable position up her shoulder. With enthused confidence, she looked up to find Sephiran. Offering him a genuinely enthusiastic grin- even more so to see his method fail almost instantly.

"Sephiran Saxe" & "Aurelia Veratti"