[PRP] Arlo x Wohla

[Vashtya]

It had been far too long since she'd had more than a passing interaction with her pridemates (the sole exception being Binti, she noted to herself with a slight head shake). Then again, given how much of Binti's life had been spent alone before she had finally stopped wandering, it was perhaps less than surprising that she'd taught her charges to appreciate their independence, more so than most.

With a small, self-directed shrug, she continued prowling, hesitating only slightly when she spotted another lion, still some distance away, but meandering in her direction. She altered her course slightly, keeping her expression neutral and calling out, once they were close enough to not require yelling "Greetings," she said, inclining her head slightly.

Her voice was low and melodious, the kind that sounded like it should be telling stories long into the night - an inheritance from the lioness who had died bringing her into the world.

Tilting her head ever-so-slightly, Woha'li wondered if the lion was a pridemate, or a rogue wandering on their territory. The fact that I can't tell at a glance is probably a sign that I need to start interacting more... she thought, irritation at her own isolation rising.

He had no tattoos, but then, neither did Binti, and the elder lioness had joined the pride some time ago, so that didn't mean as much as it would have otherwise.

"Are you from one of the clans, or simply wandering?" She asked after only a moment's hesitation, curiosity getting the better of her.  

[Vashtya]

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Neutrality melted swiftly into an answering smile. "I am Woha'li Galu'nadi...please call me Woha'li." She replied, nodding her head...glad that he didn't take offense to her rather blunt question. "I am from the sky clan," she continued.

"Their presence certainly does make one easier to identify at a glance," she said after a moment, sitting back on her haunches, a clear indication that she was in no hurry to be on her way. "Although if I were less out of touch, I would have likely recognized you regardless. However, it is nice to meet you, Arlo'Reeshin" she inclined her head once again, ever-so-slightly.

"What brings you to this corner of the territory?" She asked lightly, motioning around them with a small toss of her head.  

[Vashtya]

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Woha'li found herself relaxing, slightly - the younger lion seemed mellow and easy going, and disinclined to take offense. "They are certainly distinctive," she agreed, having always loved the practice; she thought it was a beautiful way of telling one's life's story, without ever having to speak a word.

"Ah, I see," she replied, flicking her tail idly. "It's always nice getting to know someone new," she said with a small smile.  

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"Thank you," she replied, looking down at her tattoos fondly, before meeting his eyes easily.

"I did not...I have only participated once, many years ago." She replied, looking thoughtful. "That's a shame - it's a lot of fun, seeing how one's skill..and luck, stack up against others." She thought back to the year she'd participated - it had been one of her favorite events, and the memory made her smile wistfully.

"Was this your first sky festival?"  

[Vashtya]

She smiled at his question, feeling nostalgic at his question. "I got very lucky the year I entered; while others were certainly more deserving, I ended the festival that year as the champion." Even knowing that she had been more lucky than skilled, she was still proud of how she had represented her clan that year. "You should definitely try it next year," she agreed. "There's nothing quite like participating in it yourself."

She thought for a moment, then nodded. "I was planning on heading that way soon when we bumped into each other, so a trip to the river sounds like a plan." She smiled, getting to her feet with a small flick of her tail.

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[Vashtya]

Woha'li inclined her head, still smiling slightly at his ready agreement. "I think it's one of those things that there isn't any downside to," she observed softly.

"That would be a welcome surprise, although I confess that I don't tend to be very skilled at fishing, as a rule," she replied with a small, self-directed laugh as she thought back on past attempts...most of which had ended with her coat drenched, and no fish having been caught. She padded silently alongside him, then took a few more steps in the direction he'd indicated. Even if they failed to catch any fish, a drink was definitely in order.

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Annnd, I think that this is complete? heart