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

Kion felt her wobble a bit and then stiffen out on the deck. I have you Little One. Nothing will happen to you while I am around. he assured her, purring a little as she rested her chin on his head. He could only agree with her sentiment. Most of my kind stay put, happy enough to remain upon our islands. I think that perhaps I got the wanderlust that might have been meant for several of my kind, and thus I seek to explore and travel much more than most. I have to say I love seeing the world, and meeting interesting and lovely people. he said, giving her leg a little squeeze at the last part. The sunset was indeed stunning, and were they in a different circumstance he might have kissed her under those brilliantly colored skies. As it was he rubbed the side of his head on her leg and purred. Tika giggled quietly at the sentiment as the squeeze to her side. Think I'm lovely eh? Well...I think you are too. Her giggles only intensified as he rubbed her leg with his head and began purring. She lightly scratched behind his ear, amused with the lion. If she didn't already know better he was just like a household kitty. Can't say I disagree though. Seein' th'world an' all. She gave a small, wistful sigh. Truly she was happy to adventure again. Strangely she even liked the company. Her kind weren't know for having companions. To meet another gnome with one was quite a shock. The sun had finally hit the horizon. Illuminating the world in a brilliant red. Her fingers stopped scratching as the watched the play of colors. She glanced down to see the play of color on Kion's white fur. A smile crossed her face as she looked back to the expansive world bathed in the soft light. She gave a little yawn, resting her cheek against Kion's head. The long day, alcohol and warm presence of the lion was making her just a little sleepy. A content sort of tired. They likely wouldn't have many of those days to come. I do. Kion agreed, his voice low and rumbing along with his purr at the sentiment that he did not shy away from, and that content purr only deepened as Tika admitted she liked him too, and he heard her sigh. He was glad that she was back out on the road, and that he was the one she was with, the one to protect her. The color did play on his freshly scrubbed fur, the whiteness of his hide muting the colors a bit, but for a moment he looked like a big pink lion. Tika rested on him, and Kion smiled, knowing that her small body was likely tired after all the goings on earlier in the day. It seemed like ages ago that she had stolen that food from the restaurant and they had moved onto the ship, but even that small memory made him smile. Tika wasn't above stealing for their benefit, and he was glad for it. Are you ready to head back to the room, Highness? he asked, teasing jut a little, but not minding calling her that in the least. Everything was calm and right in the world. At least for the time being. She wondered if Catty and her half-orc were watching the sunset together. It struck Tika that the setting could be considered rather romantic. Even as Kion asked if they should retire she glanced around. Indeed other pairs were enjoying the sunset as well. Chiefly pairs of matched races and mostly humans. Though there was a pair of dwarves. Not quite yet Fluffums. Th' sunset isn't over. Though she was admittedly rather tired she felt too content and happy. As if leaving the observation deck would immediately squash that feeling. The colors grew more and more saturated as they sun sank further and further down. The final sliver of sun flashed brilliant fire before finally retiring for the night. A dusky purple filled the sky and slowly stars came out to shine down. Haven't watched that in years. She said after a little while. Tika sat up and gave a stretch with a wide yawn. Her little legs stuck straight out as she reached her arms over her head. Glad we had some peace t'watch that. Seem t'attract trouble you do, she said with a little laugh and a gentle flick to his fuzzy ear. Tika liked Kion more than she was willing to admit. Kind and protective, strong and fierce. She didn't actually mind his protectiveness around her. Normally it would put her off. Maybe it's a good time t'head in then. Could use some shut eye. Ok. Kion readily agreed, and patted Tika's leg. Watching the sunset with the little gnome was quite fine, and he chuckled as she teased him. I am the one that attracts trouble? Oh, I believe you have that backward Little One. he shot back, but was obviously in good humor and teasing her as well. Her stretch was quite adorable, and Kion made sure she didn't fall. Once she said it was fine to go back inside he turned and would head that way. I am up for a snack to take to our room. Is there anything you might like? he asked as he made his way to the galley car once more. The appetite of the lion was voracious, and it took many calories to run his immense muscled form. The cook at the galley informed them that there was some roast boar left from dinner, and Kion informed him that he'd take whatever they had left and to bring it to their room. The lion then moved Tika so she was sitting more in a piggyback style so she'd not bump her head on the corridor ceilings, and made his way back to their room. Setting Tika down the lion gave her bottom a little pat and it was mere moments before one of the porters delivered a large tray, the remains of the pork roast delivered as promised. Now this is the way to travel! Kion announced, and would shut the door and take a seat at the end of one of the longer couches close to the bed. The roast had jacketed potatoes, steamed carrots, and a thick gravy as well. Want some? Kion offered. It had also been delivered with a gallon of the stout that Kion had ordered earlier.