Arbor Lake

     It was well into the day when a certain male wolf - Keste, the female's mate - approached Nita and practically dragged her a favored spot of his - Arbor Lake. Truth be told, she was mildly annoyed with Keste, mainly because he had decided to approach her when she was planning to go and scout out the territory once more just so he could take a dip in the lake. At first she disagreed, shooting him down with a firm "No" but alas, after seeing how his expression and mood dropped, she felt wuite bad and in the end she gave in. The lake was the last place she wished to be, and for good reason. Anytime Nita caught a glimpse of the lake, memories of her floundering and panicking in the waters would flood her mind. She was still mortified, even more so when it was Keste had witnessed it and had to be the one to pull her out. Nita had not been able even look at him since then, sometimes even making harsh comments to cover up her embarassment. Of course, as she was cooling down, she tried to reason with herself, saying how it was her fur that was to blame. It was not a lie; Nita's fur is thick and the water had weighed her down, making moving hard. Nita was just that prideful.

     Eventually she had came around and started talking to him normally. Nita never apologized for being rude, it was just painful for her to do. She did, however, attempt to hint at it through little actions, such as sharing.

     Keste's bark of joy jolted Nita out of her memories, forcing her to watch as he leapt into the waters. She growled softly when the water splashed, sending droplets flying on her paws. Nita glanced up and narrowed her amber eyes at him, but the feeling quicky faded when she noticed how happy he was to be swimming. Forcing her complaints back in her mind, and not out of her jaws, she decided she would let him have his fun. However, she was not joining him. And she wouldn't even if he had begged. 

     With a slight flick of her long tail, Nita walked along the bank, watching Keste. "I do not understand how you can waste time doing something like this," she sighed. The Timberwolf swung her head from left and right, ears straight and alert. They weren't exactly near the territory of those Aurum wolves but that didn't promise anything. She stole once last weary glance are her mate, feeling somewhat envious. He was able to relax, unlike her. Nita didn't allow herseld to be carefree; someone had to be ready in worst-case scenarios. 

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Tags; Keste
Notes; dont "yeah Nita.." mE

KESTE | PREYSEEKER

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Keste had tensed up as the sound of another approaching but it didn't last long when he spotted Stevie stepping out to join them. His muscles relaxed significantly but he would remain on guard, just in case. He watched as the other wolf passed by with a simple grunt, moving to swim around the area he was just in. "Good morning, Stevie." He greeted politely, turning his body to get a better view of the female. He then glanced over his shoulder at Nita at her question.

He hesitated, unsure what to say to the question. Would she get even more irritated if he said yes? He would have liked to stay longer, especially when another had just showed up. He lowered his head, his ears resting back nervously, "I would." He admitted carefully, his light eyes studying hers.

TAGS: Nita Stevie

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     Nita snorted at Stevie's swift departure. She had an idea as to whu Stevie was so quick to disappear, but she made no comment on it. Now, however, Nita would have to swim with Kestw to make up for Stevie's lack of presence. It wasn't hard for Nita to know what Keste truly wanted sometimes, afterall he is one of the easiest wolves to read. It was just a matter of if Nita allowed it. It was no surprise to many others that Nita was the dominant one in the relationship; the sun would fall the day Nita allows herself to be controlled. 

     In fact, what surprised others was that she was even to get a mate at all. Males enjoyed to control by default and had little patience for females like Nita. Nita had lost hope in finding a suitable mate, but then Keste had come along. He was kind and bright while being compliant and passive at the same time - the perfect oppoaite for Nita who was always moody and controlling. 

     "Well since she had run off, I suppose a little swim won't hurt," She stood up and waded into the shallows. She said "swim" but she was just going to be on the part where Keste was. She refused to, however, go into the deeper side where she could not feel the earth beneath her paws. 

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Tags; Keste

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     Nita couldn't help but growl softly when Keste splashed water all over her - the result of his joy when she had complied to stay and swim. Nita didn't like being wet, and she was already sacraficing her comfort so Keste could have that shine in his eyes. But, here she was, dripping wet thanks to Keste. Nita refused to let this act so unpunished, so when he had resurfaced, Nita raised her paw out of the water before swipping it sideways along the surface, sending a splash of water towards Keste's face. To outsiders, this would appear to be the initiation of something fun, but it wasnt. Although, she found it amusing enough and in turn she released a slight bark of laughter.

    Then she heard a sound of pure joy followed by a loud splash. Alarmed, Nita turned her head towards tbe noisr and to her relief, it was only Tala. She had jumped in and was now paddling towards them. The new expression on Tala made Nita tilt her head a bit in confusion. Tala normally was not such a happy wolf. But the answer quickly came to her when she spotted the stocky Stevie making her way leisurely along the bank. Amused, and aware, Nita greeted Tala, "Hello, Tala. You're looking mighty happy today."

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Tags; Keste Tala Stevie