[JRP] The Fairy Folk~ {Phess/Twins}

[T-Kai]

Pha'Ess was on the outskirts of the forest, for once not being lazy, but instead trying to work off some of her flab. She'd had a recent epiphany of sorts, and decided that it was significantly easier to get around trees when your own flab wasn't trying to trip you up. And so the brown-furred leopard was gambolling about like she was some kind of cub. She didn't feel the need to hunt; that would be somewhat counterproductive after all, so the only other alternative was 'dancing'. She was flying about the trees without touching the ground, incoporating twists and turns as she did so. It really had been a long time since she'd done this - moves she'd once done effortlessly made her struggle.

She was distracted from this routine however, when the faintest flash of really pink fur began to show in the grass. She dropped the floor, a fey-like grin on her face. She did like playing the weird groundling.

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Tulsa grumbled under his breath, ears high and pricked to danger. He'd heard rumors of some kind of pride in the forest that was beginning to loom instead of glimmer on the horizon. The mass of dark trees had evolved into discernable trunks though not yet leaves as they continued to approach. Usually they stayed away from any kind of prideland - rogue lions who dissaproved were bad enough, but most prides had strict viewpoints on gender issues. The maneless male grumbled, claws extending and scrunching the dirt almost without thought. Sighing he looked to his sister beside him and smiled. This time would be different.

"Almost there, Kulwa."

 

[RockerWolfie1616]

Smiling softly despite the nervous fluttering within her chest Kulwa gave a light nod to her brother's words, tail flicking as the trees came into view. "Are you sure this will be alright?" Most prides they had dared go near were..well.. dangerous for the twins. Hearing a lion who so obviously looked one gender on the outside but, considered themselves the opposite never went over well..freaks, strange, wrong, sick. Just a few of the things Kulwa had heard over the years. She felt growing concern as the forest drew closer, ears perking to catch any errant sounds..this time would be different right? This time they would find a home..a place where others would at least tolerate them.
 

[T-Kai]

He wasn't, actually, but he wasn't going to mention that. They'd kept walking whilst talking and he paused, striding ahead of his sister as he saw a leopard in front of the trees. This must be the border guard. He swallowed lightly in his throat as they approached. The leopardess (presumably) was sitting quite still as they approached. She looked..middle aged. She was slightly chubby and the very beginning of grey hairs were starting to show. That was weird, for a border guard. Usually they were, well. Fit. Strong. He frowned and was about to talk when the leopardess spoke.





"Pink like the blossom of a tree, like the flush of a cheetah who sees another 'cross the stage, like the newborn nose painted on an actor's mask - what brings you two travellers to the forest - a question perhaps? You may ask."

Phess sat dead still, only moving her head slightly to talk to the two lions. Odd how the female was as the male's place, how the male was shy. Maybe that was why they were here. The groundlings were notoriously accepting to any who came - perhaps they came where a strong female and weak male could be accepted.

 

[RockerWolfie1616]

Everything happened rather fast..not in the obvious flurry of motion or sound..just the type of fast that made one freeze in place to take it all in. To not miss a single syllable, a single sound or word that drifted to alert, ready ears. As the leopardess spoke Kulwa hung back, lightly flicking her tail against Tulsa's side..she preferred to let her male sibling speak. Not because females were weaker but, because the pink maned female found it best to leave such matters to her stronger sibling..he'd always been better at figuring things out and, speaking to those around them. Tulsa always knew what to do and, in Kulwa's mind he could do no wrong. He would know what to say..what to do or not do..he'd figure out if they had found a home at last. Kulwa would watch and judge from afar ready to help if needed. There were few things that shook the 'female' lion..one being her sibling in distress, the other being someone confusing their genders as they had been doing since their birth. With a steady look she stood her ground, hoping that she could look brave for once..help show their worth as members of this pride they'd traveled so far to see.
 

[T-Kai]

Tulsa crinkled his nose. What was she on about? He stayed quiet for a few heartbeats, trying to decipher what she had said. He wasn't a stupid lion, but wordplay wasn't his forte, and the tangling, twisting webs of the syntax took him a while to break apart. Whilst he gleaned the meanings from Pha'Ess's poetry, his sibling pressed againt his flank. The maneless male flicked his tail against her side in an approximation of comfort before replying, realising that essentially she was asking traditional border guard questions - just in a strange, meandering way. He grunted and spoke.

"I'm Tulsa. This is my sister, Kulwa. We heard you guys were...accepting."


Oh. Oh! Pha'Ess flicked a smile at the girl hiding behind her brother, immediately switching her attentions to the female of the group. What? She was able to flirt with whoever she wanted.

"It seems a shame to hide such a pretty face, your eyes like glittering jewels, forgive me my fast pace."

Pha'Ess smiled then, hopping down from her strange pose and walking up to the lions.

"Lion Tulsa and your sister who's a lovely vision, welcome to the groundlings, we hope we can provision - a place for you to stay and belong if you wish."

 

[RockerWolfie1616]

Heart racing Kulwa bumped her head against Tulsa's side, kind of wishing to hide from the other female's slightly flirtatious words. The groundlings..so they had been let in? Perking up the maned females eyes moved back to meet the border guards, as if asking 'Really?'. Happiness filling her body Kulwa gave a little spin, happy smile forming instantaneously. All shyness forgotten the questions spilled out..eager and oh so excited to know more about the groundlings. About the pride they had the chance to join. "Really? We..we..aren't too strange to join? Tulsa it's so exciting! We might finally have a home..and, we can stay together."
 

[RockerWolfie1616]

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[T-Kai]

Phess's eyes crinkled. Oh, what a beautiful lioness when she was happy and not cowering behind her twin. And such a luxurious mane - most females didn't get headfur, though she did know a few with them, and Kulwa's was such a wonderful shade too - a brilliant, beautiful white. And it set off her fur as well. Phess's own dull brown coat had been a blessing in the years when she was young and she wouldn't trade it, or the services she had performed for anything, but well. Bright coats were so pretty!

"You're fine, the both of you, as long as you bring down no trouble on the groundlings heads. I would advise staying away from the main pride until we've crafted you a better mane, young man - as they are less accepting of such things."

Tulsa turned a pleased red at being called young man, and if you listened hard you could hear a very soft purr. Not that he'd ever admit it of course.

"I'll never abandon you, Kulwa."
It was something he'd spoken often, but it was always worth repeating.

Phess smiled.

"And you won't have too. Come this way then."