Thread: Unlikely Saviors [-:Haru|Luana:-]

Tika waved away his hand when he patted her accompanied by a little glare. Just because she was small didn't mean she cared to be patted like a dog. But the compliment was nice and the little glare turned into a gleeful grin. Honestly she thought he might be upset she had stolen. Clearly his hunger won out. As he dug into the feast she did too, cutting up bread and cheese with her little boot knife. She took a couple small slices of the roast but preferred her meat and cheese. At his question she perked up her head, mouth full of her favorite food. Furver wefpt den narph, she said through a mouth full of food. Holding up a hand she swallowed hard and gave a little cough. Sorry...further west then north. The mountains near Sa'ardad. Wasn't very specific really... Placing the blade of her knife between her teeth she dug into her pocket and pulled out the little orb and handed it over to the Lion. Didn't spend too much time reading it either. Just general direction. Had to high tail it. Figured some biggin lion might be after me, she said with a smirk as she cut more bread. For a little thing she could certainly eat. The room was certainly very posh. Much nicer than she was used to. Though it felt cramped with the lion in there as well. He had to be feeling quite cramped. Sleeping might even be a little hard. Well they could figure that out later. Ya'd think they'd have rooms for bigger biggins like you. She mused before taking a drink of wine. Her face puckered but she swallowed it down and shook her head. Blech! Too sweet. She corked the flagon and put it back with the others. Tika hated sweets. Kion saw the little glare, but it didn't bother him, and then the little gleeful smile brought a smile from him as well - though it looked like he was baring his teeth. The little gnome started to cut up cheese and bread, though Kion ate most of the meat. As she spoke with her mouth full his chest rumbled with mirth, and when shespoke more clearly and handed him the drive, he paused to pull out his handset with the screen so he could look more closely at the map and the instructions. You're right. You didn't take much time to look at this. You're also right in that I was after your little butt. he said with a deep chuckle. Looking back at the map he said, We're going close to the Nitrian Desert it seems. They even gave us someone we're supposed to contact there. A person by the name of Pharan. Kion said and then handed the drive back to her. At the comment about the room he said, They did have another room, but I couldn't afford it. I didn't think to go and grab more funds before setting out. I'll be happy to sleep on the floor though, if you like. he told her. Then she made the face at the wine and Kion tried some. You're right. Maybe I should go get some water? I am sure it would be free. he told her. By this time they were leaving Skali behind, and they could watch the city slowly growing smaller and smaller. Kion cocked his head as he looked at her a moment. I wonder if you might be able to meet that gnome mechanic. I bet you might like seeing the engine room of this beast, huh? he asked with a smile. Tika smirked at the lion and gave a small laugh. She couldn't be mad he had caught up to her. If he hadn't she might not have survived the attack. He opened the map and instructions while she watched, still munching on her bread and cheese. Pharan? Odd name... she mused as she put the orb back into her pocket. Then again she had never been to desert regions. Too hot, too sandy. Question was, how were they supposed to find this Pharan? Deserts weren't exactly small. We'll figure it out, she said when he mentioned sleeping on the floor. There was actually more bed space than floor space. Plus the floor wouldn't exactly be comfortable. She felt the rumble of the engines as the airship generated lift. Tika bounded to the window to watch as the ship took off. She had flown on one plenty of times but it was always fun to watch cities shrink to models as they fly away. The lion's mention of the engines made her shrug some. Not related and I've got no business down there. We gnomes aren't exactly known fer our gregarious nature. Probably the friendliest gnome you've met I am. She said with a smirk over at the lion. Besides, big engines...not my can a oil. Might as well pierce yer ears, get a collar and auction yerself off. Slave t'the biggins. Biggins own ships y'know. We gnomes build the engines. Dwarfs make the rest. All iron worky they are. Smithin' and such. Once Skali could fit inside the little window she sat back down. Name's Tika, by-the-by. Tikittralamous Grindsprocket. Seated she dug into her bag and yanked out a sketch book. It would a long few days. Might as well pass the time with designs. She could even start designing a sort of saddle harness. Kion found the laughter of the tiny being quite musical and pleasing, and purred as he ate and they spoke. It was just like any kitty purr just a bit louder and deeper. Pharan sounds like a desert name to me. Problem is, it doesn't even say if it is male or female. Hopefully the name is not a common one. he mused as he swallowed the bite he'd taken. As she exuberantly moved to the window, Kion watched with the look of an adult who was pleased to see the reaction of a child, and he took another bite. I'm glad you're the friendliest. I'd hated to have to kill you to get back that drive. Luckily we worked it all out. he admitted. Her assessment of the position of the gnome made him cock his head to the side. But someone has to work on the engines and keep them running. Machines break down, and I would wager she is no slave but probably highly valued. But no matter. I have no interest in going to see the engines and would probably blacken my lovely white hide in doing so. he told her teasingly. As she introduced herself he bowed his head. I am simply known as Kion. he said, saying the name like Kee-on. The White Lion... though where they came up with that I have no idea. he said with a purring chuckle. Though some cal me fluffums too. he said with a twinkle in his eyes. Though he kept eating, he was slowing by now and he observed her as she sat down and pulled out the pad to draw upon. So what sort of things do you build? he asked, as curious as his smaller kin.