12-07-2016, 09:07 AM
Ruan
For a moment, she met his stare with her own and his interest peaked, dark ears tipped toward her. But there was a taughtness in her muscles, as though eager to be away or ready to flee. Contemplative caution was well and good, even necessary in some cases. Fear was not. Within the Taiga walked many species of creatures, not all were simple things interested in only grasses and berries and cuddles. A great many were predators, himself occassionally included. No, fear would not do well in his home.
Little Jinju as a child had been insecure, nearly always tucked protectively beneath his wing, showered in love and affection. She'd been through so much in her young life, but even she had a strength within her that kept her watchful and powerful against dangers. Baby Heda as well had nestled in the shelter of his feathers, though she of all his daughters was the sunniest girl with a bright face and a ready laugh. He'd found her here in the field, in fact, and what a treasure she'd turned out to be. Neither of them would stand by idly if a threat entered their forest, even despite their young ages. And both, like all others of the Taiga, loved openly all new members welcomed into the fold.
Strength, resilience. Compassion for the family. To love and be loved. Trust and be trusted. All were required, but certainly not fear. An unstable mind entering a pack would create unbalance and turmoil. He would not risk upsetting the harmony within the Taiga. Careful choosing was necessary.
"T'am looking for a residence to call home you are correct. But I am unsure yours offers what I seek."
An almost-smile tipped a corner of his lips and his eyes reflected mild amusement. Was she prey or family?
What is it that you seek? he asked patiently. Where another would take her silent question and break into a monologue of how wonderful their lands were, he only stood, watchful and probing, and challenged whether she even knew what she wanted. Whether she was looking for a solid family unit or an easy place to be coddled and eventually forgotten among the masses.
If it was a prince in shining armor she searched for, she'd not find it in his Taiga. Not if she couldn't even make it pass the borders on her own dainty feet.
Perhaps she didn't have what it takes after all.
Little Jinju as a child had been insecure, nearly always tucked protectively beneath his wing, showered in love and affection. She'd been through so much in her young life, but even she had a strength within her that kept her watchful and powerful against dangers. Baby Heda as well had nestled in the shelter of his feathers, though she of all his daughters was the sunniest girl with a bright face and a ready laugh. He'd found her here in the field, in fact, and what a treasure she'd turned out to be. Neither of them would stand by idly if a threat entered their forest, even despite their young ages. And both, like all others of the Taiga, loved openly all new members welcomed into the fold.
Strength, resilience. Compassion for the family. To love and be loved. Trust and be trusted. All were required, but certainly not fear. An unstable mind entering a pack would create unbalance and turmoil. He would not risk upsetting the harmony within the Taiga. Careful choosing was necessary.
"T'am looking for a residence to call home you are correct. But I am unsure yours offers what I seek."
An almost-smile tipped a corner of his lips and his eyes reflected mild amusement. Was she prey or family?
What is it that you seek? he asked patiently. Where another would take her silent question and break into a monologue of how wonderful their lands were, he only stood, watchful and probing, and challenged whether she even knew what she wanted. Whether she was looking for a solid family unit or an easy place to be coddled and eventually forgotten among the masses.
If it was a prince in shining armor she searched for, she'd not find it in his Taiga. Not if she couldn't even make it pass the borders on her own dainty feet.
Perhaps she didn't have what it takes after all.
