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Torrential downpours cause localized flooding and many upset cats. Along with these frequent rain, from gentle drizzles to heavy rainfall, there seems to be a flux of Magicka drawn in particular to water sources. Occasional jet streams of warm air make narrower tunnels harder to navigate. On occasion, the rain intensifies, becoming howling storms with sleet or large hail. However, the temperatures overall are a little warmer, with snow and ice in temperate caves somewhat receding.
As much as he loved Fornax --what a new and different name-- he had to leave it, he needed to go out and see what had changed. If anything in his memories was the same or not, or if it was all completely new. The large white beast wandered down the halls of the cave, eyes darting this way and that as if the creatures from his past would pop out at any moment. If they did then he supposed he would just deal with the ghosts as they came but so far, all was as it should be.
No incidents occurred as he made his way to what should be Eridanus, a place that he felt immensely connected to due to what previously had happened. Orion was another that he loved but for now, it didn't feel as if he could go there. Not yet, not until he found more of himself but that would come.
The soft grasses of Eridanus caressed his footpaws --oh how he missed this feeling-- as he tread forward. Eyes stared straight ahead at the behemoth in front of him, the Monarch. He remembered something about an "All Mother" and how his former rider had wanted to worship the thing. He couldn't honestly see why, worship and follow something powerful and while this was an impressive mushroom it was hardly powerful.
Although it would offer an impressive challenge.
Baratheon walked forward and rose to his hind legs, his tail helped him keep balance as he stared upwards at the top of the gigantic shroom. His wings which had been tucked tightly against his back began to spread as his face set in determination but then... He seemed to lose himself and stopped with wings starting to fold again. He remained on his hind legs but his attention seemed to shift downwards towards the base and his eyes became faraway as if he was remembering something. Yes... This place held a lot of memories.
It had only been a day since Arkrael had fallen back into her Chrysalis. Yet, thankfully Cure knew what she was needing to do. The hopes of the she-wolf was to start a group. A group made up of other gembounds that strove to keep all of the caves in balance. There was already those willing to follow Arkrael's lead, but Cure knew if they were to make any kind of impact they would need much more than just seven gembounds. Even if seven was a decent number. Paws traveled quickly through the fern bushes, stepping over the smaller ones while weaving in and out of trees that happened to come into their path. They didn't know where she would start trying to recruit people into the group, but no place was better than Eridanus itself. Surely there would be someone around.
It was in that moment that Cure caught a new scent upon the wind. Sapphire gems lifted to look ahead, towards where the might Monarch stood in it's ever protective silence. They hummed curiously before heading towards the mushroom without worry. As they circled around the darned thing they nearly jumped right out of their fur at the large creature they saw. Quickly she composed themself and cleared their throat. "Er...hi. I don't think I've seen you around before?" They tilted her head to the side curiously, hoping beyond hope this creature was not a hostile. They would have a hell of a time defending themselves against it.
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Lost in his memories as he was the dragon didn't first hear the leopard approach until their voice traveled on the wind. Overlarge ears first swiveled towards the sound before the massive head followed. The dragon's intelligible pink eyes landed on the small ebony cat with the strange gem-horns on their head. It amused him that such things grew on such a tiny creature but in these caves anything was possible.
In response to the words the dragon said nothing, only tilted his head slightly to the side before dropping onto all four feet heavily which caused an audible thud and a tiny vibration in the ground. If he wanted to speak he might have told them that, no, he hadn't been around for a while. He might even have explained that he'd just awoken from a chrysalis despite being of adult age. He might have even explained that as a child he'd had an aversion to speaking... as he did now. It wasn't that he couldn't, he just didn't feel like it. What was the point when body language was alive and well? It felt more natural anyway.
Perhaps he would speak just as he would eventually visit Orion but for now he would remain mute. Instead of saying anything he simply looked, blinked softly, and then motioned his head towards them with a slight questioning rumble as if to question who they were.
For a moment the two of them just kind of stared at one another. They weren't sure what exactly was going on, but they definitely hoped this dragon didn't find them rude for just showing up like they had. Before too long Cure felt their ears slowly splay out to the side as the silence seemed to drag on, but only a moment longer the beast motioned towards them and Cure's ears jumped up. A warm smile spread over their features. 'Maybe he's a mute..' Their thoughts spiraled around for a moment before Cure dipped her head down in greeting. "My calling is Cure Karkata, I live here with a she-wolf, Arkrael, and about...four others. Do you reside here as well?"
Curious sapphire eyes searched soft pink as Cure began to relax. This giant beast didn't seem to be too dangerous. If he was Cure was sure he would have already been showing signs of hostilities. Cure's tail flicked side to side behind them as they slowly eased down to sit upon her haunches. Cure wasn't quite sure how the beast would communicate with them if he wasn't able to talk, but he wouldn't be the first gembound they knew that was mute. Their dear Ashteroth was a mute as well and they always seemed to get along and communicate just fine.
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Bara's ears perked forward, listening, as the leopard told who they were and who they lived with. The name Arkrael... that rang a bell. His eyes seemed to brighten with a sort of realization as the image of a dark wolf popped into his mind. Arkrael... He didn't remember them leaving off on the best of terms. He wondered if she would be upset with him now or if she would just let bygones be bygones. It was so long ago since he'd come and wreaked havoc on the forest. He wished that he could atone but there was nothing he could do now except show that he meant well, that he was sorry for what happened back in the past.
Now, at the creature's inquiry of his place of residence the dragon tilted his head in the opposite direction. How could he answer that? Previously he'd lived here but not since many cycles before. Did this still count as a home or not? In reply he simply let out a low rumble in his throat and gave a partial shake of his head.
The dragon's head turned then to gaze over the forest, his tail thumped once on the ground before he glanced at the cat. Four others they had mentioned. Were they around? Were they new gembounds or ones he already knew? Would he be able to see them?
His rumbling voice was their answer they gave a soft grin while watching as he looked about Eridanus. They studied his eyes closely, curious to see if she could pick up on any kind of emotions that night be on display. This wasn't his home, but if he had a home somewhere else. "Well...if you don't have anywhere to go...I bet my group of friends wouldn't mind you staying here with us if you wanted. You wouldn't have to stay if you choose not to, but we'd be happy to have you about during your stays here," it was a gentle offer, not at all wanting to be coming across as if they had ulterior motives. Which they didnt. They just wanted to offer a kind paw to the creature.
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Nowhere to go... Besides here he didn't really. He had no idea who was still around and frankly he had no wish to go out and explore. From his past experience he knew that everyone eventually ended up back here. After all, the caves were limited so it was just a matter of time before you bumped into someone new or someone you'd seen before. So, that was what prompted him to give his head a firm nod. He would stay here and... what was that about a group? He'd never been in a group before or at least if he was there was no memories of it.
So, was that it? Would the others come out soon or would he eventually get to see them on his own time?
A grin quickly brightened over Cure's features as the dragon nodded his head in acceptance. Well good. That was that. Cure hummed in thought as she turned her gaze towards the monarch they stood beside. It easily dwarfed even the drake in front of her and as she leaned her head back to look towards the top she nearly tumbled backwards. A curious thought caught the leopard and she turned curious eyes to the beast. "Have you ever been to the top? I have climbed once...but I didn't get very far before it was scary. That was when I was a cub though..." He blabbered on for a moment as she looked to the stalk once again. She hadn't thought to try climbing it again, but now she wondered if he had ever thought to fly up towards the top before.
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The dragon's own gaze turned to the Monarch as well when the cat's eyes looked up to it. Why he had been to the top, plenty of times. It was actually one of his favorite lounging places in the past... if memory served. When the cat turned those eyes on him he tilted his head to the side, allowing his ears to flop comically to one side of his head at the question. A thoughtful rumble bubbled from his throat as he blinked at them and then turned back to looking at the Monarch. Would the cat be curious in going to the top? It had been a while since he stretched his wings and this would certainly be a good exercise. Surely climbing the Monarch would take forever and would hardly be worth the couple of feet one managed to get.
With a bark-like sound coming from his throat the dragon walked carefully over to the leopard. After a moment of contemplation the dragon dipped his head down quickly but carefully as he wrapped his maw around the feline's body in a firm but gentle grip. Then, his wings spread apart and after a few experimental flaps he lifted off of the ground. His nostrils flared as he sucked in air in an attempt to keep from being too exhausted in his attempts.
After a few minutes though he managed to get them both to the top of the shroom where he carefully deposited the cat on the cap while he himself landed a bit more heavily a few feet away. Unhurt, he turned to look back at the feline with a mischievous glint in his eyes. Hopefully they wouldn't be too angry at him but he was only trying to help.
Never in her thoughts would Cure have thought her inquiry would have landed her in the clutches of the dragon's muzzle. She stiffened, as expected honestly, but ultimately did not move much as the dragon suddenly lifted himself right off the ground. Cure didn't realize she had been holding her breath as she stared down at the ground. Anxiety was quick to show it's face, but she knew that the drake wasn't just going to drop her....was he? Shaking her thoughts cure lifted her gaze up to peer up and as the top of the Monarch came closer and closer an excitement filled the feline.
It wasn't long before the dragon dropped her onto the top of the cap and she landed perfectly on all fours. She awed over how spongy the thing was on top and with a sudden laugh she bounced from one spot to the other, almost hoping she would get some kind of bouncing affect going on. She grinned back towards the dragon before she took the time to look down below. "Woooow! It's amazing!" She awed as she could easily see from one side of the cavern all the way towards the other. "This would make for a very good napping spot too huh," She turned an excited grin towards the dragon as she soon padded towards him and away from the edge of the cap. She would hate to go falling off.
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