Surprises at Dawn
03-09-2014, 05:18 AM
Dhiren had been lost in his own thoughts, surrounded by the darkness. He hadn't paid attention to the details of what was around him, whether it be the stars twinkling, or the ocean waves as they softly hit the shore. Heck, even the figure that was racing across the beach didn't register with him. Wait...figure racing across the beach?! Oh crackers, someone should have nudged him on the shoulder or something. It was too late for Dhiren to properly sidestep the oncoming wrecking ball. So, he took the full blow of her weight, making them both crash against the beach. Sand flew in different directions, of which landed neatly against the ground without showing signs of being disturbed. The outcome of what happened didn't show itself until the weight that was on him was lifted. His hind legs were splayed out on either side of him, while his front paws were crisscrossed at the upper portion (left over right). Silver and gold eyes had shut tightly from the impact forcing whatever air was in his lungs to leave his mouth by the sound of "Umph!" With his fur sticking out in various directions, Dhiren looked like a large, ebony mess. As he recovered from the sudden shock, he heard the words of apology squeaking from an unfamiliar mouth. The voice was soft, like a girl's, and had innocence ringing in it. His eyes opened, cross-eyed by the impact that she had given him. He turned his head to look at her with that gaze and saw a double image of her figure. She was claiming a stick in her mouth and he was immediately reminded of his Uncle Anthem. Did she even know that she resembled his family? She lowered the stick to his side and he was able to uncross his eyes. Thank the gods that he didn't have it as a permanent change -- he would have freaked. With his low spirits already hanging at the end of his rope, he could only sigh and let a dry chuckle escape the remainder of his full lungs. "To be fair, I thought I was alone, too...It's how I usually find myself these days." Even though he was surrounded by family, he felt like an individual in a bustling crowd at home. Dhiren then noticed how his figure looked and he successfully moved his front legs so they were straightly in front of him. He looked down to the stick and then up to the stranger.He noticed the russet fur that swallowed her face and both silver and gold orbs couldn't look away for that split minute. "Th-thanks for the stick." It was awkward to say, but what else could he voice but the manners his parents had drove into his brain? Curiosity then took over and he slowly pulled himself up, shifting his hind legs so they fell to his right side. He rolled onto his right side, belly exposed to the girl as he asked, "What were you running from -- or to -- if you don't mind me asking?" His bi-colored gaze met hers again as he pondered why she had been racing across the beach when there was no light. Speech, |