[PRP] Quiet Gatherings (Irem/Callisto)

[KasaiLoki]

Irem could not even think about sneaking how. His parents were ever-so-watchful, regardless of how he and his siblings tried. The constant eyes on him did not mean he didn't try. Attempt after attempt when the night rolled around, Irem found himself sneaking out, only to be dragged back in. Sometimes it was by his mom or dad, other times it was by his young uncle.

Tonight though, his uncle Nen was out, and his parents both seemed to be sleeping. It was the early hours, just a bit before day break, when the male decided to chance it. His siblings were asleep too, so he needed to be extra quiet around them. All he would want to do, is watch the sunrise, and then be back before the ball of yellow was high enough to heat the ground. It was no big deal, right?

Light eyes glancing once more as the snoozing parents, he dashed out of the den, making his way underneath a bush as he turned around to see if anyone had followed. Nothing yet. That was good! He turned around, moving further away before finding a spot with a clear view of the horizon nearby. This would be an okay spot. Plus it was close enough to get home quickly.

Alpaca Chobi

 

[KasaiLoki]

Alpaca Chobi

Irem's sense of hearing was heightened, knowing that his parents would start looking for him as soon as they realized he was gone.

His head quickly turned at the shuffling behind him. It wasn't heavy steps like an adult, but the cry out from the other caused his ears to pin back, and a hiss emit from his throat. "Shh!" Irem scolded, narrowing his eyes as they gazed past the newcomer. "You're gonna get me in trouble!" he whispered harshly, ears slowly rising from his head once he saw no sign of the adults approaching. "Phew." he breathed out a sigh of relief.

"I wanna watch the sun come up." He said, his eyes rolling slightly. "Obviously. Why else would I be out here?" Irem questioned, staring at the female. He shushed the girl again, wanting to make sure her answer was as quiet as his. If she ruined this for him...oh he didn't want to think of it. All this hard work needed to pay off!
 

[KasaiLoki]

[even=no parents/odd =uhoh!
4-Even: Irem's parents do not show up.]

Alpaca Chobi

The pale colored cub nodded. He could understand her excitement. He too was glad he managed to get this far, and if it weren't for the closeness of the den, he'd probably be babbling with thrill as she was.

"It's okay." His voice was still low, though now it was above a whisper. "I'm Irem. My den is just past the trail there. I don't want my parents to hear me or else...well..." he frowned, turning his eyes back to the horizon. The sun would be up soon. "You are?" His ears perked forward. "I think this is the best spot to watch it. I've been here during the day and it's always clear out here." He smiled, tail lightly flicking the ground as he spoke. "Where do you stay? I don't think I have ever seen you around before?" She had mentioned she hadn't seen many cubs, so was she in an area of the pride that didn't have them? Irem had seen a few others here and there, although he mainly stood with his own family. (They were just overprotective like that.)
 

[KasaiLoki]

Alpaca Chobi

Irem is a terrible liar. XD

Slave dens? He blinked at the term. his parents had never mentioned anything like that before. Did the pride...have slaves? They must've, as Callisto had mentioned her mom was one. But she wasn't? The whole world was strange to Irem. His parents were both lower-middle class. He and his siblings were the same. (He hadn't really learned much of the pride, though his parents was always trying to. He just couldn't seem to focus when they talked about it.)

His ears flicked when she stopped, "but...?" He hadn't realized another had approached. He was distracted with talking to Callisto, that the footsteps or scent of another hadn't crossed his mind.

It was when the other spoke, his head whipped around, eyes wide. His mouth opened in a silent gasp, eyes fixating on Zalediti. "Uhh...I...uhmm" an ear flicked when Callisto had come up with an excuse. His head tilted, why was she lying for him?

When Zalediti asked if that was true, Irem did not know how to respond. He could lie, agree with the other cub, but then she would get into a lot of trouble. Or he could tell the truth, then both would get into trouble.

"Er--" he slowly opened his mouth, closing it quickly as he debated in his mind what to say. "Well--..." Just from his reaction alone Zalediti could likely tell her words weren't true. "Kinda?" It was a wishy-washy answer. Irem looked apologetically towards Callisto. "I mean...We just...wanted to see the sun rise?" There was the truth.
 

[KasaiLoki]

Alpaca Chobi

"Please don't be super mad at Callisto Ms. Callisto's mom. She just didn't want to get me in trouble! and I don't want her to get in trouble either...." The white cub said quietly, shifting on his paws as he stared at the ground. It wasn't fair that she'd be grounded. Not that he wanted to be either... If Irem's parents did not find out about tonight, he'd likely get away with it. Which led him to the next question to the other.

"You...you aren't going to tell my parents...are you?" He asked quietly, giving the adult the best puppy dog eyes he could muster.

"Wait...we can?" He half expected Zalediti to drag him back to his den, and Callisto hers. He was excited, he didn't want to question her again. "ALRIGHT" he said loudly, instantly covering his mouth. Right, parents den nearby. Gotta be quiet!

"Let's!" he said his tone just above the whisper again.
 

[KasaiLoki]

Alpaca Chobi

Irem nodded quickly. "Yes m'am!" he voiced. He would need to make sure that his parents stayed away from the slave dens.

His ears flicked when Callisto abruptly stopped her mother. He had a feeling if he tried that tone with his own parents, he'd be grounded. When Zalediti called his name, his ears perked forward. "Hmm?" His head tilted. "Oh! Well, over here! It's always clear during the day, so I figured it would be a good spot too!" He trotted off, nudging Callisto as he passed her. "Riiiiiighhhhtt here!" he sat, pale eyes looking over his shoulder to the cub and her mother.

He waited, watching the dark sky slowly fade to lighter hues. "so pretty," he cooed.  

[KasaiLoki]

Alpaca Chobi

One more post with Zalediti and you can use this rp for her <3

Irem's ear flicked towards Callisto's mom at her statement. That was true. The moon needed to sleep too sometimes, so it only made sense.

"Wonder where the moon goes to sleep then. Does it have a den too?" The white male asked out loud, not really expecting an answer. He'd probably bring it up to his parents in the future if it wasn't answered here.

Speaking of. The sun was getting higher, and the lands getting brighter! His parents would be up soon and if he did not make it back to the den, he would surely get an earful! "Er---I should get going. Otherwise I uh...won't be seeing the sunrise for a very long time..." he admitted, not gazing towards the adult. "Callisto, Callisto's mom. Nice to meet you! See you around, okay?" and with that, the male scampered off, trying to beat the sun before his parents awoke.