10-19-2021, 04:12 AM
Ahti walks without haste, as he does approximately 99% of his time. He is of the opinion that with careful footing, one can cover about as much distance as one who steps hurriedly, but trips every now or then, or who accidentally takes a circumferential path. Exploring is an unhurried business, or it should be, for he wouldn’t want to miss neither the obvious nor the hidden details, as they could all be equally important.
As such he is easy to overtake for anyone who wants to, like Oceane. Her nicker is initially loud enough to reach him, though he doesn’t immediately turn; he is just about admiring a colourful flower, so he turns only an ear in her direction. However, it doesn’t take him another heartbeat to divert his attention and listen to her speech about borders. He nods to her, seriously as always, before admitting: ”It is much the same for me. Apparently I can teleport through the waterfall, which is a new aspect of the water element to me.” He doesn’t add that he’d much rather trade it for the song of the blood of others - telling him who was ill or poisoned had always been a great asset to the herbal healer, but he knows that most do not take such commentary lightly. Fear is often hiding in the unknown.
”I’m Ahti. A pleasure to meet you, Oceane. Quite a beautiful name to call on, I must say.” He offers a genuine smile, even though he sees her wings are not the same as his oily fur and fins. He studies her face and expression, finding her an acceptable diplomat and wondering about the small stutter. ”Is your recent move not to your liking?” he wonders aloud. Not that he is all-knowing, far from it, but she did seem a little off-put by having to correct herself.
@Oceane
As such he is easy to overtake for anyone who wants to, like Oceane. Her nicker is initially loud enough to reach him, though he doesn’t immediately turn; he is just about admiring a colourful flower, so he turns only an ear in her direction. However, it doesn’t take him another heartbeat to divert his attention and listen to her speech about borders. He nods to her, seriously as always, before admitting: ”It is much the same for me. Apparently I can teleport through the waterfall, which is a new aspect of the water element to me.” He doesn’t add that he’d much rather trade it for the song of the blood of others - telling him who was ill or poisoned had always been a great asset to the herbal healer, but he knows that most do not take such commentary lightly. Fear is often hiding in the unknown.
”I’m Ahti. A pleasure to meet you, Oceane. Quite a beautiful name to call on, I must say.” He offers a genuine smile, even though he sees her wings are not the same as his oily fur and fins. He studies her face and expression, finding her an acceptable diplomat and wondering about the small stutter. ”Is your recent move not to your liking?” he wonders aloud. Not that he is all-knowing, far from it, but she did seem a little off-put by having to correct herself.
@Oceane