Pride was in the air. She strode along, head high. Dried lines of blood drew down her trunk and below her belly wound, the holes freshly clotted. She had a slight limp as stretching her side too much caused a little twinge of discomfort. She rumbled, then roared out for Jasmine. She entered the cave slowly, lumbering over to her nest. Carefully, she lowered herself to the ground, laying on her right side so her wound (which was located on the left side of her belly) would not be placed under pressure. There was a deep sigh. Her ego was very inflated. Knowing that Jasmine would see her as a great warrior only inflated it further, head still held confidently despite her wounds. They were minor, to her, but there was certainty that Jasmine would fret over it all. No, there was nothing better than this moment, so far. Gadanai only hoped there would be more fights and victories in the future so Jasmine would sweetly faun over her. Not much more work. She will soon be unable to ever separate herself from me. My slave, my treasure. A forever companion under my control. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words @Jasmine

The giraffe was just on her way back to their cave, having had such a fascinating conversation with a very small gembound, learning much about the great fungi that grew in the center of this room. Oh how she wanted to tell Gada all about it, maybe the elephant would love to hear the tale as well? Her pace was slow and steady, each set of legs on ether side took turns stepping forward. The motion was rather rhythmic.

The cave was soon in view, not even sure if Gadanai had returned from their outing but then her question was answered as the elephant's trumpet called out from the cave. Speeding up her walk, Jas would enter the cave, noting her dear elephant was laying on their side. Was she tired? Stepping closer, but slowed at the sight of red! What! Jasmien would come over quickly, hovering over Gadanai. "What happened!" Jasmine slowly lowered herself down, looking over the others form.

Their trunk and belly both hard deep bite marks! A predator! Concern covered her face, but soon realizing there wasn't a look of fear on the grey female. Green eyes searched over the other, waiting for a response.

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Gadanai smiled as Jasmine arrived, not at all minding the expected fretting of her beloved. She reached out to Jasmine's leg and pet it affectionately. There was not a care nor worry left in the world, right now. Not for her. "A foolish and desperate dingo thought she would make a meal of me," she explained, "But do not worry, my treasure. I won the battle with great ease. Gadanai carefully stood herself up again, not really wanting to, but the desire to love up on her tall lady was overwhelming. She brushed up against the girl, trunk rubbing the giraffe's wither in an affectionate attempt to scratch or massage her. Gada's mood was more than just decent. She was refreshed. "How was your adventures, m'love? Did you stay out of trouble?" she asked. Gadanai looked over and thoroughly inspected Jasmine, making sure that she didn't have any marks or missing hairs. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words @Jasmine

The young female was very unaware of the brutish nature her companion held, only seeing how sweet and protective she could be; even if childish at time. So, finding the elephant injured was very upsetting and she found herself laying a kiss on her forehead, just glad she was alright. Those darn carnivores, seeming to be the only truthful thing that Lord told her and others. They were dangerous! "Just be careful, I don't know what I would do . . ." What would she do if she came home to the cave and not find Gadanai?

Glancing down to the bite mark on the trunk, just wishing she could help. And maybe she could, though it was something she was unaware of. The gem along her throat flickered for a second and the giraffe's magic surged. There was no physical change, but the wounds her love had been given were now filled with positive bacteria and as they healed, there would be no chance of infection.

Green eyes found the others, hearing the question. Oh yes, her time exploring! Putting on a smile, giving another kiss to the others head. "I had a lovely time, met a very small gembound." Very small, he only stood up past one of her hooves. "And he told me all about the great mushroom that grows here, we past it once."

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Jasmine looked so worried and distraught. It was like a drug producing an ultimate high, even better than winning her battled and sending the canine running with broken bones. As she heard, "...I don't know what I would do..." she smiled a little. That was something that pleased her, although she tried to keep it a reassuring look. "I will never leave you, Jasmine. I am strong; I will never die." Her appearance of confidence was nothing more than mere arrogance. Gadanai was not immortal nor infallible. She knew of the latter thanks to that fucking spawn child of Hasira, Brutus. Someday she'd get her trunk on him and show him who was really capable of a fight. Gadanai smiled up at Jasmine as she seemed to get a better mood at the mention of her ventures, up until she said that she'd met someone. She watched Jasmine's mouth move as she spoke of the mushroom, then looked into the trees, the direction in which the giant fungus grew. "What did you learn about it?" Her gaze went back up to her treasure. Hopefully this little critter that was mentioned would never bother the treasure again. She didn't need another Troy hanging about. She didn't need any risk of someone trying to take her Jasmine away from her. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words @Jasmine

She would try to be stronger for Gada, only scared that they might have been more serious damage. What would have she done without her friend, her protector, her . . . love? Jasmine was not sure, but she was sure that relief washed over her to know the elephant was fine. Kissing the cheek of the other, Jas was glad the other asked. Oh the things I heard! The giraffe would move back over to the grass and fern bed, motioning for for to join her as she began to settle. "The little priest told me about how the great mushroom is actually called the All Mother, and she is connected to every single fungi in the whole cave system!"

Just saying it out loud was getting her excited once more; after all, that was rather impressive. "And he claims that he and others can hear the mushroom . . or of how I have connection to the green . . ." Glancing to the opening of the little cave, then back to Gadanai.

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Without a moment of hesitation, Gadanai settled in next to Jasmine, her head leaning into her treasure. She fondled the green gem protruding from Jasmine's skin as the giraffe spoke of this priest fellow. It seemed like a hoax, a fairy tale for innocent newborns. Still, she listened, glancing upward at green eyes. "Do the plants ever talk to you?" she asked abruptly. Perhaps she could smash this fantasy before it grew too much. Maybe she could convince Jasmine to stay away from the priest. It was too much risk for her to be spending too much time with others. They might spy the truth. They might try to take her treasure away. --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words @Jasmine

The young female was rambling on a little bit more, telling her dear friend all about the others thing he had said, at least until Gada would stop her with a question. It took her off guard and Jasmine would bring all her attention onto the grey female. Does it? She felt silent for now, glancing out to the green ferns and plant-life of the room. Never had she heard words come from the plants, not even a whisper . . . but they do make her feel at ease in a way.

Slowly she shook her head, "Maybe I don't have the knack for it, after all . . not everyone can be special." The idea of her not having the gift blew a little light out for the giraffe, maybe all she could do was make plants grow and nothing more?

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Gadanai watched Jasmine's heart sink like a hit battle ship, joy having to be hidden within. She reached upward and tickled Jasmine's chin and sighed a little before shaking her head. "You are special. To me." The elephant cooed at her and pet down her neck sweetly. Then her eyes hardened as she looked out the cave opening. "I think that thing... Priest? Is just trying to fill your head with fairy tales. Trying to make you feel lesser than him because he supposedly talks to a giant mushroom." Gadanai scoffed at it, then pet Jasmine more. "You don't need to talk to your element to be something special and marvelous, my treasure. Just be you, and all will be well." --------- "Speech" Thoughts OOC: words @Jasmine

Jasmine leaned into the touch of the elephant, relaxing in their words. At least she feels that I am something special. And for now, that was all that really mattered. Knowing that there was someone, someone she held dear, to accept her for the way she was. If they be weak and fragile, so be it. Though, Gada's option about the numbat lingered in her mind. Was he trying to make himself seem better then her?

"Well, he was right about one thing though . . ." Moving her gaze to look the other in their eyes, "If you have someone you care for and they care for you back, then you are truly blessed." Which is how the giraffe felt at this point. Being found by Gada and finding comfort in their presence was a true blessing. Even if it was because of a huge mushroom or her own fate.

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