The next few moments were making things far more confusing. She thought her kiss was what made the elephant seem upset, but they didn't want her to stop? Soon the flutter in her chest began once more, feeling something stir and Jasmine felt the words were lost to her. Oh my . . Not even sure what she was feeling or how this turn of events made her feel. It was true, she felt new things around Gada; but mostly safer and a hope for a long lasting friendship. Even if what happened the other day was extreme.

As she was leaned on again, Jasmine let out a gentle sigh. The giraffe wasn't sure how to respond to the statement. Gada was confused about their feelings? Funny, Jas was beginning to question her own. Oh, don't be silly. Twisting her neck so her head would rest on top of the grey female. "It's alright . . I'm not going anywhere." Where would she go? "So, I can listen if you need . . . me too." After all, what were friends for?

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@Gadanai

Gadanai thought to herself very deeply, very intensely. She let the silence between them rise up again, trying to find her words as she pet her dearest treasure. The feeling of Jasmine's head resting upon her back caused an overflow of emotions. She could swear her heart was in her ears, pounding away, versus beating at her chest mercilessly. This is fucking ridiculous. "I can hear my blood pulsing through me. It's weird... My gut constantly feels like it's falling. My mind... my mind went blank when you kissed me. Kissing you was like an accident I can't get myself to regret. Something about me is different because of you, and I don't know why." Gadanai nuzzled her head against Jasmine a little. A purr-like rumble rolled out, a mix of pleasure, confusion, and frustration brewing like a concoction that would eventually erupt the way an overdue volcano would. She wanted to coil her trunk around Jasmine's neck and throttle her. She wanted to smash her head against a tree and rip her guts from her belly and romp in the blood. But... more than that - which disgusted Gadana Ama - she wanted to gently hold the giraffe, kiss her sweetly over and over, and live til death with the long-legged beauty by her side. This is like hate, but it's not. I want hate, but it's gone. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words @Jasmine

With her head pressed against the grey skin of Gada, Jas listened to the change in their breathing. How it seem to quickened with the explanation on trying to describe the way she felt. She wanted to pull away and look the female in the eyes, but the giraffe couldn't bring herself to move away from the elephant. Could she be feeling things too? But that was silly, since she had no idea what she was even feeling herself. Or did she . . ? These feelings were like how she had felt for Troy, wanting t be close to him and make him happy but yet it was different.

As new gems, the colt and herself shared laughter. Relied on each other for comfort but it must not have been meant to be since the bond broke so easily from a misunderstanding. Yet, the way Gada made her feel was different. The misunderstanding and confusion just brought her closer to female. Jas felt safe and relaxed; it was a new sensation. Could we be feeling the same thing?

Slowly, she lifted up her head and the long neck followed. Searching for the words inside, wanting to comfort the other, calm her and reassure her that Jas understood. If only, in some way. "Ever since you found me . . I've seen a difference in myself." More confidence maybe? Or even a desire to go on again? "I think that's a good thing." Green eyes stayed gazing down to Gada. Leaned down to return the nuzzle, little cheek against the grey skin. The giraffe might not know much about the other as of yet, but she wanted to know her better. She needed to, to better understand these feelings they were feeling.

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@Gadanai

Gadanai moved away just enough to looked at Jasmine, a soft look covering over her face. It was not a mask. It was honesty. She reached out to Jasmine's face and, once again, caressed it. In her mind, a flash of imagination pictured what it would be like to stomp down on her face, blood oozing, eyes popping, skull turning to dust within the gore. It... almost sickened her. Which, of course, actually sickened her. "Jasmine? Do you... know what others call these feelings? I don't," she muttered, then put her head back to where it had been against the warm, furred flesh. She lifted her head up, trunk sliding over Jasmine's back as she placed another sweet kiss, this one with more thought and meaning. She closed her eyes, remaining in place. It was oddly comfortable. You can't be making me weak. This is pathetic. I should of lured you in and began to beat you. I shouldn't have started to feel like this. I shouldn't want you like this. I shouldn't feel like this. No.. No, no. No.... --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words @Jasmine

Ear's perked up slowly, "Jasmine? Do you... know what others call these feelings? I don't." Her mind raced a little as she tried to grasp what was asked. The young female wasn't even sure if this was the feeling she was feeling, at least not fully. This feeling was slow, blooming like a tree and not even her magic could coax it to rapidly bloom into something magnetic as of yet. This feeling would take time, as she spent more time with the other. That's how it worked, right? The kiss to her chest didn't help her constraint. Jasmine just wished she could let all of her feelings spill out but it just didn't feel like that would be the right approach.

But, what did you call this feeling? That was easy. "It's liking someone, but more." Yeah, but more. Head lowered down and she let her neck drape over the neck of Gada's neck. "One might call it . . love." But maybe that word was to strong as of it? Was it to soon for such claims? No, it's only fair to say it now. Maybe staying with Gada forever wouldn't be so hard to do after all?

As the two of them stood under the weeping willow, a caressing breath past right on by. Letting the branches dance in the breeze.

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@Gadanai

Love?... Love. Gadanai smiled against Jasmine's pelt and could not help, but to give another little kiss. She was younger than Jas by two cycles, something she didn't really know. If she did, however, she wouldn't find herself feeling any different. The tall beauty had accomplished a feat Gad didn't even know existed, let alone realize was possible. Now, she had a word for it. Love. It's like hate, but feels a little different. It's... it's in my chest. My heart. I don't hate you, Jasmine. I love you. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: argh short post @Jasmine

The pressure of the elephant against her was a comfort, of feeling safe and knowing she wasn't alone in these caves. Who knows, maybe if she would have stayed there Troy would of come and swept the giraffe off her hooves . . . but he was a day to late and Gada was the one to safe her from the dark place Jas had fallen into. Tail flicked around behind her as she considered what else to say to the other . . . but nothing came to mind. No, not a word. She shifted her weight and began to stand up; making sure not to pull away to quickly.

The giraffes coat brushed against the elephants skin as she stood. All this searching and hiding, then this new come of events, had been a lot to happen in such a short amount of time. Jas was growing thirsty, and maybe Gada had too? "Would you wanna go back to the pond?" Motioning to the direction with a lifted front leg point out to the side. She wouldn't go on just yet, waiting on the reply of the grey female. Maybe this love will hold true, be stronger then before? Considering how easily broken her tie to Troy was with Gada by her side.

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@Gadanai

Gadanai was pleased. This was bliss, and she never wanted it to end, but it needed to. The request for water brought her back into reality and she gave a small smile, nodded, and began to lead the way for her treasure. A nice drink would be good. Perhaps a bit of some bathing would do her well to get her out of this weak ass head space. It was hardly any time at all before they were back at the pools of water. Gadanai wasted no time filling gallons of water into her trunk, then filling her mouth with it. The second batch went directly over her dry, greyed skin, cooling her and relaxing her. The third... well, she couldn't help it. She had to spray Jasmine down, too. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: i lied no exit yet @Jasmine

The long stride carried her all the way back to the pools, relieved to have some quite time to clear her head and try to collect those thoughts. That was so intense. The two females had learned some important things that day and Jasmine was curious to see how the cards will fall with the next few days. But for now, a drink was on her top to-do list. Stopping at the edge of the pool, she began to spread her front legs apart so the giraffe was able to reach all the way down to the water.

She had a long way to go after all. Though, before she knew it, water came shooting out and the female was soaking wet. Eyes shot open and she turned to look over to the grey female. "Hey . . !" Trying to fill her smaller mouth up with water and failed at squirting some back at her. Trying to hold back sweet laughter from the whole mess of things. Now all wet, she stood back up again and grinned to Gada. Things looked like they were all for the better now.

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@Gadanai

Gada laughed heartily as Jasmine tried to spit water back at her, hardly able to contain herself. She pulled more water up and drank it while smiling at Jas, feeling extra full of herself, now. Nothing could ruin this, it seemed. Jasmine was happy, Gadanai was more than. What could possibly go wrong, now? --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: EXIT