say my name you know who i am
09-17-2015, 08:38 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-27-2015, 12:31 PM by Nagendra.
Edit Reason: for marking the territory this is in, so I can keep track of his navigation shizz 8]
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He would be a great big liar if he said he didn’t spend a majority of the day preparing for this moment. He had spent the morning hunting about for a sufficient offering, finally having the luck to catch a plump rabbit some while later. He had gone to the streams in the willow grove and fretted over each curl in his fur, checked his teeth in his shivering reflection and then practiced his strut. He decided he looked good enough when he found himself smirking into the water a little longer than he ought to. A “hm” of satisfaction put an end at last to his primping and sent him on his way to Imperium with his gift and handsome self.
He wondered what Valentine would think. What was the worst that could happen? He didn’t think the other male would react violently… but then again, he supposed he hadn’t gotten to know him well enough to say for sure. He guessed that realistically, the worst that could happen would be that Valentine would be upset, and wouldn’t let him back again. What a tragedy that would be. He worried over the fact. He felt nervous, even – which was a strange feeling for the creature who so prided himself on being free of negative emotions. ”Ah, there are others,” he told himself, scolding nearly and smiling faintly in spite of his worry.
When Nagendra arrived outside of Imperium territory [Buffalo Knolls], the familiar sight of the gentle hills broadened his smile. He inhaled deeply, realizing then that he should have had an entirely different worry all along. What if Valentine wasn’t even there anymore?! The worry came only seconds before it was dispelled by the male’s remembered scent, although it was more of the fact that he hadn’t thought about the possibility that distressed him, rather than the actual thought. He inhaled once more – this time for the calming effect – and then set his rabbit on the ground and lifted his head to give a few modest but loud barks. Then he’d shift his weight and legs into a perfected, even stance and wait with the slightest of smiles on his face.
He wondered what Valentine would think. What was the worst that could happen? He didn’t think the other male would react violently… but then again, he supposed he hadn’t gotten to know him well enough to say for sure. He guessed that realistically, the worst that could happen would be that Valentine would be upset, and wouldn’t let him back again. What a tragedy that would be. He worried over the fact. He felt nervous, even – which was a strange feeling for the creature who so prided himself on being free of negative emotions. ”Ah, there are others,” he told himself, scolding nearly and smiling faintly in spite of his worry.
When Nagendra arrived outside of Imperium territory [Buffalo Knolls], the familiar sight of the gentle hills broadened his smile. He inhaled deeply, realizing then that he should have had an entirely different worry all along. What if Valentine wasn’t even there anymore?! The worry came only seconds before it was dispelled by the male’s remembered scent, although it was more of the fact that he hadn’t thought about the possibility that distressed him, rather than the actual thought. He inhaled once more – this time for the calming effect – and then set his rabbit on the ground and lifted his head to give a few modest but loud barks. Then he’d shift his weight and legs into a perfected, even stance and wait with the slightest of smiles on his face.
09-20-2015, 03:54 PM
And there he was. Precious as ever, Nagendra was unchanged and just as desirable as the day they'd met. The mere sight of him was enough to awaken a longing in the King, but he held himself in check. He needed to know more about why the man had gone and what had brought him back before any kind of reunion could be savored. Slowing to a halt before the slender man, Valentine hungrily studied his person but made no move to touch him, to show just how pleased he was to see him again. Nonetheless he couldn't contain the delight enough to keep it from his features so his eyes glittered with affection and the corners of his mouth lifted ever so slightly in a smile. "Nagendra," he chastised teasingly in a soft voice. Adopting an intentionally see through pout, he rumbled accusingly, "You left me." |
NOTE: Valentine has a female striped skunk companion named Lefty. Unless stated otherwise assume she's present.
09-20-2015, 05:05 PM
How foolish, that he would let the mere glimpse of a bluish shape spring both excitement and anxiety into his breast, make the breath seize up in his lungs and his heart skip a beat. The man would’ve laughed, if he weren’t feeling so nervous. He remained poised as Valentine approached – not rod-straight, but standing delicately, with grace somehow still thriving in his perfectly static position. He was silent as the hulking creature slowed to a stop before him, equally quiet and soon equally still. There was a brief moment when Nagendra felt a flash of not simple anxiety, but real fear, stealing like an inky serpent into his chest with the uncertainty of the moment.
And then it vanished, cleansed by the divine light that was the faintest of smiles and the warmth that radiated from ice-blue eyes. Nagendra beamed. This time he could not carve that usual sultry, confident edge into his grin. It was just happy. He swallowed when Valentine said his name, and tried to calm his grin – tried to look more composed and less silly. It was easier to do when Valentine’s next statement followed, for although it might’ve been intended to be softened by his play-pout, it still rang true. Nagendra felt guilty.
He glanced to the side briefly, his smile fading as he tried to make the glint of regret in his eyes less apparent. It survived for only a second before he was able to cleanse and restore his expression. There was the slightest of smirks – only even visible to one side of his mouth – as he replied, ”I warned you. At least, I think I did. I’m not terribly good at staying in one place.” He had said something about poor commitment skills, hadn’t he? He thought so. ”Of course, that had little to do with it. I was going to get you breakfast one morning, and well, this little devil just kept running and running. Led me all over the place – I might’ve crossed an ocean or two… But I finally got him,” he said, lifting a single brow as he tipped his head indicatively towards the rabbit, humor in his tale where his voice had evaded it. He’d lean down to nose it towards Valentine before standing up straight, his slender face painted in a flattering seriousness once more. ”I am sorry though. I’ve missed here… I’ve missed you.” It wasn’t as if he’d known Valentine for years and been desperately attached, but there was certainly something he felt – a wisp of something potentially strong between the two of them, and he had missed that and the interesting wolf he’d begun to know.
And then it vanished, cleansed by the divine light that was the faintest of smiles and the warmth that radiated from ice-blue eyes. Nagendra beamed. This time he could not carve that usual sultry, confident edge into his grin. It was just happy. He swallowed when Valentine said his name, and tried to calm his grin – tried to look more composed and less silly. It was easier to do when Valentine’s next statement followed, for although it might’ve been intended to be softened by his play-pout, it still rang true. Nagendra felt guilty.
He glanced to the side briefly, his smile fading as he tried to make the glint of regret in his eyes less apparent. It survived for only a second before he was able to cleanse and restore his expression. There was the slightest of smirks – only even visible to one side of his mouth – as he replied, ”I warned you. At least, I think I did. I’m not terribly good at staying in one place.” He had said something about poor commitment skills, hadn’t he? He thought so. ”Of course, that had little to do with it. I was going to get you breakfast one morning, and well, this little devil just kept running and running. Led me all over the place – I might’ve crossed an ocean or two… But I finally got him,” he said, lifting a single brow as he tipped his head indicatively towards the rabbit, humor in his tale where his voice had evaded it. He’d lean down to nose it towards Valentine before standing up straight, his slender face painted in a flattering seriousness once more. ”I am sorry though. I’ve missed here… I’ve missed you.” It wasn’t as if he’d known Valentine for years and been desperately attached, but there was certainly something he felt – a wisp of something potentially strong between the two of them, and he had missed that and the interesting wolf he’d begun to know.
09-20-2015, 09:26 PM
Thinking he was in for a serious tale, Valentine cocked his head to the side as Nagendra began to explain what had pulled him away. Quickly the humor in it was revealed and the corners of Valentine's mouth rose further. And Nagendra bent to nose the rabbit to him, Valentine stepped closer in the hopes of shortening the distance between them to a more intimate one. With an apology on his tongue Nagendra straightened and Valentine was quick to try to silence him with a kiss aimed at his dark lips. Carefully he took a step over the rabbit. "Apology accepted," the King murmured. A heads up, should there be a next time, would be greatly appreciated though. "I've missed you too," he admitted. Valentine's grin grew lopsided. "In a few different ways." |
NOTE: Valentine has a female striped skunk companion named Lefty. Unless stated otherwise assume she's present.