the difference between us

A gentle smile paints the tribal man's features. This stranger had an air of youthfulness about him, of playful innocence that was far too alluring to ignore. Gently his tail waves behind him, quietly inviting him closer.   "And have you found anything worthwhile?" his inquiry came after a moment, his normally serious tones laced with a bit of warmth. There was no harm enjoying the company of another... and this was the first other in a long while that hadn't tried asking him what he was, or if he'd been born this way. Despite the obvious attention that glimmered in the stranger's eyes -- no bother to him, as he returned the stare with a curious one of his own -- he was content to enjoy his company for awhile.

"Just exploring, too," he mirrored his words with a grin. His own crimson gaze would fixate on the man, assessing him silently. He was nearly a foot smaller than himself, and likely close to half his weight as well; though Áki had grown accustomed to looking down on others, it wasn't always his preferred position, and slowly he would recline to his hindquarters, his head dipping to the earth. "My name is Áki, by the way." He offered, hoping that perhaps he might get the liberty of knowing this handsome fellow's name in return.