Birds chattered above Dómari's head as his muscular legs coiled. Crystal blue eyes sized up the water in front of him and with calculated precision he launched himself toward the water in a magnificent leap that was slightly spoiled by his joyful yell. He crashed into the water, sending sprays of it up into the air. For a moment he was completely submerged, enjoying the coolness and the strange echoing quiet of the water for just a second before he broke back through the surface. Grinning he swam back to the shore, his tail slowly waving in the water.

Dómari had needed a break from the life of a Celestial paladin. His thoughts had grown distant and faded and he was more and more unsure of his path with each passing day. He delighted though in Justice's company and he trusted her. Surely, everything was going to work out. He would grow in knowledge and wisdom and then… his thoughts drifted back to his family. And then?

He let the thought glide through the air for a moment. His gaze grew distant before he shook his coat, discarding water and memories as he trotted back up the little hill for another running start.

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After the scouting mission to Lirim, all that was left was to return to the Empire and report their findings to Pyralis. Razi wasn't quite sure where Astaroth got off to, but she herself was taking a much needed detour to relax a little. Scouting was a good way to distract herself from her own thoughts, but not that it was over she had to actually put effort into keeping her mind busy. Honestly, until now she could so easily have forgotten it was her season... Ah, well, she'd just have to occupy her mind.

Making her way through the desert wasn't Razi's idea of a good time, and especially not in spring and summer. With her darker coat and thick fur, this was not her weather. Hot and mildly irritable, she thought she might actually shout for joy when she saw the lake up ahead. As soon as the woman reached it she would swim out to the rock in the center. Oh, how good the cool water felt! When she pulled herself up on to the rock and looked across the other side of the lake, she was amused to find someone running and jumping in. Gold optics followed his path as he went to repeat the action, and sweet lyrics fell from the goddess's lips, "Having fun?" her words were meant to be a bit derisive, but came out more curious than anything.

Sitting quite regally atop the boulder centered so perfectly in the now slightly churning waters, her skull pulled upwards, holding her head at a regal height so she might look down her chiseled muzzle at the man. The rays of the sun were cast along her back, catching the orange-gold fur there and lighting it like pale fire. Would this man with his silly game prove to be entertaining? Razi secretly hoped so.

Dómari stood for a moment, eyeing the path he would take and mentally marking out a spot in the water he would land in. Calculation was key, he knew that now. Before when he was just throwing himself forward he would occasionally mistime a take off and end up belly flopping in the water like a dead fish. It hurt! Now he was getting a system down. His legs coiled, his tail twitching a bit as he readied himself to run but just as he was about the take off a feminine voice called out and he yelped in surprise. Where did she come from? He gazed out to see her perched out on a boulder and for a moment he wondered how long she'd been there. Had she been watching him? Dómari grinned shyly at her. "Um, yea, I'm having fun. The water is really nice and cool. Feels much better to get wet so the breeze can cool you off. Especially after battle-training all morning."

He grinned, resumed his position and took another running start, this time determined to land perfectly. This time when he landed he slipped smoothly into the water, front legs first, followed by his head then his torso followed by his back legs. He resurfaced and paddled toward her so that his front paws were just resting on the edge of the boulder. "Did you come out here to cool off to?"

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She smirked at his earnest response, amused by this straightforward man.He sure was literal, wasn't he? Leaning forward a bit, she studied him and purred, "Oh? Do you train often, then?" She could appreciate a warrior, though this guy did seem a bit... squishy? Somehow, as odd as the word was, it felt appropriate for describing the guy. He certainly didn't come off as at all imposing, or have much presence to him.

Tail flicking side to side, the woman eyed him cautiously with her liquid gold gaze as he approached. When he came to rest his paws against the boulder she found herself smiling faintly, coyly, as she replied easily, "I sure did, it seems this is a good place to do just that." Maybe it was the faint presence of her heat, but whatever it was she found herself compelled to draw the man in. Leaning closer towards him she would beckon, "Why don't you join me up here? It's a very nice spot, and there's plenty of room for two."

Dómari nodded eagerly. "Oh yes, I train all the time. That's why I needed a break. I have to be ready in case there's another raid or something." She'd come to the water to cool off to and he nodded in agreement that the water was an excellent place to escape the heat of the day. "Sure!" Pulling himself gracefully up onto the rock he spread his legs and shook out his coat before grinning at her. "Sorry about that. Just didn't want to drip more than necessary." He padded toward her and sat down near her. "My name is Dómari Xanilov. Paladin of Celestial. How about you?"

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OOC: hope you don't mind me pushing this forward a bit faster, and sorry for the long wait!

There was the slightest lift of a brow as he babbled. My, what an odd creature this was. He was tall and well built for sure, but his toned body and large stature didn't quite fit his bubbly personality. Or maybe she was just too used to her kin and such a thing seemed alien because of that. Either way, she'd force an amused smile and cant her head. "Sounds like a wise choice, then," she mused, curious to know about this raid he spoke of but not enough to actually ask. Her thoughts were being muddled by her heat. Such an inconvenient thing. Eyes of liquid gold slid shut as she pulled her head towards her chest, ears flattening and a glowering stare overtaking her expression as water droplets rains down all over the area near the man when he shook, her being one of the things in that area. If she was a bit more prissy she'd be angrier, but she'd already swam over here so a little more water wouldn't ruin her day. Expression lightening she sighed, "Better to receive an unexpected shower than to overheat, I suppose." Yawning, she'd stretch out her shoulders for a moment, leaning into her stretch and enjoying it. "Razi Abraxas. It's good to meet you." Before now, she's always been to serious, too picky and careful to concern herself with doing anything about her heat. It never really appealed to her, and like her kin she wanted to be selective with who could potentially sire any... byproducts of a good time. Today though, well, now that she'd gotten him close she was feeling quite intent on making something of this encounter. Rising to her paws, she padded around him in as tight a circle as he'd allow, but give the available space they'd be close no matter what. "So, Dómari, I think i have a problem you can... help me with." her words were spoken in a soft coo, tail flagging high, aiming to brush under his chin. There was no stopping her now. Walk, "Talk" Think

Dómari blushed at her words. "Oh shoot! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get you wet." He'd been on his own so much he sometimes forgot to think ahead to the consequences of his impulses. She introduced herself as Razi Abraxas and he grinned. "That's a pretty name, it's good to meet you as well." He rolled his shoulders elegantly forward and stretched his muscular frame as he prepared to relax. There was nothing better than soaking up the aura of nature. Perhaps even better to sit next to a pretty girl… his ice-colored gaze slid sideways for a moment then he swiftly focused at his paws. Oh, spirits, what was he doing?

Dómari took a deep breath of warm summer air to settle himself but it came with something else, a rich, heady musk that settled in his brain and made his whole body seem to jitter. Wow it was getting hot out here. She got up and for a moment he felt his stomach twist at the thought of her leaving but instead she started to walk around him. He gazed at her curiously, but what was a simple look of acknowledgement grew longer and more intent as he took in her form. He was so caught up in watching her that he failed to notice her circling growing tighter and tighter.

She spoke and he gazed up at her and stood gracefully, his powerful legs pulling him up in one smooth motion. "Oh? I'm always happy to help a lady. What do you need help with?" Maybe whatever it was would help him get his mind out of this fog and cool the blood that was thrumming impatiently through his body and pounding in his heart and his ears.

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Razi hid her vexation quickly as he apologized, shaking her head, "Worry not, I'm sure I'll live" Likely his saving grace were those bright eyes that flickered nervously. A strong man with the look of a fighter, and yet so lacking in confidence. Luckily Razi didn't think she needed to care too much about the pitfalls of his personality.

As she moved with slow, graceful steps Razi watched the man's gaze grow unwittingly more intent. Good. She was hardly practiced in the little game she was playing, but Razi had enough natural talent and intelligence to know just what to do. Humming softly as if thinking of how to answer, she waited until her circle brought her into the perfect position. Attempting to move and brush against his side as she moved with slow, calculated movements, she murmured, "Mh, you see, I'll need your company a little longer at least. Oh, I think you'll catch on quickly if you just... go with it." Her voice was saccharine in it's sweet and gentle lyrics.

Then she would aim to press herself against his right shoulder, head angling so she could attempt to plant a few firm licks under his chin, each more certain than the last. Hopefully her scent and actions would help him simply let go and allow the moment to take him with it. If he didn't take the hint? Well, she'd just have to try harder. Her tail sought to sweep gently against his haunches, further communicating her intentions.

Gaze intent he continued to watch, his mind whirring along softly as his body started to take control. He was suddenly jolted back to reality as she brushed against him. He gasped as an ear flicked back and his gaze shifted from intent to questioning. He was frozen like a startled deer as she pressed against his right shoulder and her tongue slid under his chin. Once again the air left his lungs in a forceful, gasping whoosh. "I uh…. what are you… hnn." He found he rather liked what she was doing but she was making it very difficult to think. Subconsciously he found himself leaning to his right wanting to press his muscular shoulder back into her, enjoying the closeness even if he wasn't entirely sure where this was going. Her tail swept across his haunches and he took a few steps forward as he craned his neck to look back. Ooooook…. what was that?

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A sense of self-satisfaction was written all over her features. Razi wasn't normally one to act like this, but now that she'd started she found it highly entertaining to watch him go from uneasy to sort of melting under her calculated attentions, every movement seeming to succeed in drawing him into the carefully crafted haze. There was a purr-like growl rumbling in her chest as she pressed on, licking and nibbling her way down his throat, gentle but firm and insistent.

Feeling the man responding positively to her actions, Razi smirked at he leaned into her. After pressing her muzzle against him and nipping lightly where his jaw met his throat, she grew braver. Bolder. The woman ducked her head and lowered herself just enough to try and slide her front end under his chest, nose snaking forward and up to brush lightly against his chin if he so allowed. Her voice was an intoxicating coo and she whispered, "Don't think, just go with the feeling. You'll like it." Would he relax and let the moment consume his better judgement? She sure hoped so, it'd be a shame to have wasted all this effort.

ooc: hope it's alright if I speed this up, these sorts of posts are always so awkward for me, lol xD not to mention the seasons are passing pretty quick.

Dómari's heart was hammering fast, he could hear his blood echoing in his ear and churning farther down. Every second his rational mind was fading int a dull echo in the back of his head. Thoughts and doubts were trying to warn him against this. Trying to pull him back to his sense. Whispering about the consequences. When had he become so weak-willed. Somewhere along the way his body won and he moaned as she nibbled at his neck. He really liked that… he reached out to lick slowly along her jawline, suddenly interested in tasting her.

Dómari stopped pulling away and found himself wanting to press against her. He didn't know this woman hardly at all. They'd just met and yet he found himself trusting her words. She wasn't wrong after all. He was enjoying the feeling. She shifted to try and push up his chin but he found himself suddenly grabbing her scruff possessively. Instinct somewhere kicked in and he went with it. Trying to shift himself on top of her. He could hear nothing but the sound of his own blood thrumming through his body.

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She'd be lying if she said she wasn't terribly amused by the man's reactions. Her entertainment at his expense was short lived as he began to react further to her touch and the woman let out a soft breath. About damn time. She was beginning to think her efforts might be a waste after all, but she was soon proven wrong. Then she too was lost in the depths of her instinctual mind, reason fading out entirely in favor of what the raging hormones demanded of her. There was no fighting, only surrender to the all-consuming moment. Briefly she did find herself wondering, before the last light of her focus was swallowed in it's entirety by this impulse decision. Was she standing on the threshold of a new part of her life? Maybe it was a faint glimmer of her siblings' premonitions surfacing in her own mind, but somehow the dark woman felt it. Something might just come of this. -fade-