[PRP] Something in the Air (Usiku'Giza x Adetokunbo)

[Bittersweet Candies]

Usiku had been having an... interesting time lately, to say the least. Lots of new encounters, which hadn't been happening much before. Perhaps he had just explored into a very popular area? It made sense... the tall grass made for good hiding and hunting, the weather wasn't too extreme...

Speaking of hunting, his stomach was growling. It had been a while since he had made the effort to actually feed himself. Not good. He sighed, putting his nose low to the ground to try to find something, anything at this point, to eat.

It didn't take him too long before he was munching on some sort of fat bird. A lucky find, for sure, and a welcome one. The feathers were a nuisance, but it was something. Next time he'd look for a rabbit or something that would be less bothersome.

He stayed laying there in the open, eating away at his prize. At this point, he didn't feel the need to hide as much as he did in the beginning of his journey. He was fast and could handle himself if someone happened to come wandering up.

The Moshmonster

 

[The Moshmonster]

Adetokunbo stretched, feeling the heat of the sun on her blue-grey fur. She yawned and licked her lips as she scanned the tall grass for movement and signs of prey. She pawed forward, pushing through the grass with her nose, enjoying the tickle as it brushed against her fur,

She had been keeping to herself as of late; not exactly avoiding others but not seeking out their company either. However, she was starting to wonder if she should find companionship if only to make food easier to keep around...

She heard the rustle of feathers nearby and crouched, moving forward and pressing the grass carefully to the sides as she moved. The grass thinned as she neared a small clearing and she tensed her muscles ready to pounce...

Only to find her prey had been taken by the leopard gnawing away before her. She huffed, annoyed with herself that she hadn't heard or smelled him first. She needed to be more cautious... Unsure if the one she saw before her was friend or foe she readied herself but attempted to seem non-threatening in case she didn't need to fight. She cleared her throat, hoping not to startle the other too badly...

"Uhm.... hello?"  

[Bittersweet Candies]

His ears perked up, surprised at the voice. He had been so into his meal, he hadn't heard her approach and the blood on his maw masked any other scent. He swallowed his current bite and cleared his throat. "Er... hello there."

He had answered before actually seeing her. A lioness, her coat lighter than his but still a nice shade of blue. He began grooming himself, trying to clean the blood and make himself a bit more presentable. Surely it didn't matter, she'd look the same if she was eating, but he still felt a bit embarrassed.

The Moshmonster

 

[The Moshmonster]

She glanced from the remains of his kill up to the bashful leopard's face and back. She pawed forward cautiously keeping an eye on her new friend. She sat a few feet away from him though ready to turn tail if things began to go sour. She may not be faster than him but she could outrun him eventually... she hoped.

"That quite the meal you've caught for yourself. It's too bad you scared off his friends," she scooted a little closer to the male and his meal. "Do you often hunt this far out? I can't remember seeing you around before."

She looked him over again, seeing now the detail in his coat. It's no wonder he wanted to keep it pristine from the bird's remains. The sun seemed to sparkle on his dots of light blue and his eyes nearly looked like the moon on a clear night. I wonder, she thought, He would likely be good in a hunt. Smaller paws for smaller burrows. She just hoped he wasn't going to chase her off from his meal.  

[Bittersweet Candies]

Usiku shrugged slightly, sitting down with his tail wrapped closely to his body. "I travel a lot. Not really one for settling. Lots to see in the world, y'know." He used a paw to nudge the remains of the bird towards her. He was mostly full, and her comments made it seem like she was hungry herself. He was confident he'd be able to hunt something else down later, anyway.

"Help yourself." His tone was cool and nonthreatening, trying to make it clear he wasn't trying to trick or intimidate her.

The Moshmonster