Otter and Jackal Meet (Social Arjaka/Zahra)

[Zahra]

Zahra was roaming the forests like she usually did. Her mate, Qaletaqa, was staying in her small place in District 50. He was actually doing well with his outbursts. She knew, though, that they needed to move outside of the districts and actually find a more isolated place. She did well to keep him under control when an outburst did happen, but still. If he got much stronger, she wouldn't be able to hold him back and he would need the space to rage in peace. It was also another reason that they would venture out into the wilderness so often.

She was alone now, trying to actually find a good place for them to set up shop. She found another little meadow that reminded her of their first meeting. Every time she thought about him, she felt warmth and heat in her body, like she had just been out in the desert. She walked the meadow, sniffing the air and looking to see if there was enough around for them to do. Once she figured that it was adequate, she continued to walk around, to see how much they could make into a den. Her ears were flicking constantly, making sure that she didn't hear anything coming up to her. 

Now, she laid down on the grass. She hoped that her mate was okay in their home. She was now regretting not bringing him with her. She loved his company and hoped that he would be safe without her. Her District wasn't as crowded as other districts, but there were still a lot of souls around. She kept thinking about him and she felt herself get sleepy. She tried to fight to stay awake but it really wasn't working. After a few minutes, she nodded off to sleep, with a smile on her face.

[Ajraka Kuchiki]

T'was hardly an issue for her to leave the sereitei at this point. The initial shock of her presence that had so precariously disturbed the populace of the soul society with the rather unorthodox Kuchiki's presence had long since passed, and with it having taken away the novelty of surprised that had been so interlaced with her interactions from the theft of a number of baubles from squad members to the overall caches of filched goods that had been accrued upon the kuchiki household grounds. As such when Ajraka had decided to visit outside of the soul society it was simply accepted by this point, hardly a guard was spared at this point for the woman had proven herself more than capable of outrunning many of those tasked with her safekeeping and had all but done away with such protocol. And thus upon this eve when she had so stolen from the main gates of soul society she was hardly minded even to the gatekeepers whom had, over time, grown rather fond of the little scamp.

From there it was simply a matter of visitation, going to her old hunting grounds and looking about. Of course it had been quite some time since her reception into the clan of shinigami and she had grown as a result to some extent. While she was not quite developed verbally she certainly understood speech to a far more advanced level, even if perhaps she did not always take the time to listen to others. Yes her ears snared the wisps of meaning in sounds cast in her direction but so rarely, as always, was she so enthralled as to bother letting those hooks of verbage sink in. Rather she simply went about her business, ignoring the glances she collected as she found herself in the more remote districts of the rukongai.

District 50 was hardly the depths of tragety that many so imagined and indeed she was quite enjoying the countryside of greenery that decorated the expanse of horizon. Naturally she still had same outfit as always, with trusted belts and straps, though with far fewer trinkets adorning them. IN fact at this very moment not a single bauble was to be found on the girl as she slipped through the area on all fours. She had of course come to understand the necessity for walking in the sereitei, but out here? She made no such endeavors. Low and close to that trusted earth she was pleasantly surprised when she felt a sudden odd sensation, as if something was not quite right. The area was a bit less populated where she was. The soft murmurs of individuals passing by? The soft mumblings of incredulity? Rather as she scanned her surroundings she instead found a slumbering form that was, of all things, not human. Or at the very least inhuman in appearance.

The thing was slumped to a tree, sleeping it would so appear that the gentle shift of the thing's torso whispered a gentle lull of soothing shallow breath that indicated such a dormant state and so incited the urge to circle the woman curiously. First and foremost she had to think of priorities. She was of the noble Kuchiki clan now! Those old fuddie elders that so often spoke to her of the clan's reputation and honor. Oh she ignored them completely, or at the very least allowed them to believe as much, but a considerable chunk had been quite easily digested by the woman. She was adopted into this most noble of families and as such it was prudent that she honor their code.

It was in this line of thought that Ajraka IMMEDIATELY began to search the woman for anything worth stealing. Objects of shiny qualities particularly. OF course among shinigami she had learned a great deal about recognizing items by more than simply biting them and their luster. Knives, broaches, crowns, tiaras, bracelets, hairpins, coins. She had learned much of what value they held and just how liable the theft of such items was likely to make it's previous owner such that she could steal more efficiently, be caught far less, and avoid those that might sound alarm to her activities. None of which was so employed in this situation of course. If it had some glimmer that shit was as good as hers.

[Zahra]

Zahra was asleep when she thought she felt something. She had learned, while alive, that it was prudent to take cat naps, not really being asleep, but having all of your senses still awake while you were slumbering. It was how she still knew what was going on around her. It was another reason that she walked around the area, so she knew the layout of the land. So, when this new person entered her little bubble, she knew almost immediately.

While breathing, she took in this female's scent. Her ears were flicking, letting her know how close she was getting to her. So, right when the female touched her, Zahra's eyes flew open, her right arm flinging out. She looked around and glared around her. She looked up at the female and looked at her. "Mine." She growled at her a little while she got up and dusted herself off. She then looked at the female, flicking her large ears around while she checked to make sure she till had everything on her.

[Ajraka Kuchiki]

That cheshire smile that hid beneath her skin, a glee so bright it shined through that cautious stare. The sudden burst of motion brought not panic but a smile to the young woman's face as so daring a snarl crept from the luminously-colored canine's maw. Concern of course was the last thing on her mind, as indeed she'd been given a little start, and yet one so gradual, her own nimble feet carrying her a ways away before the woman had yet but to produce themselves to their feet and to so glaringly bolster themselves, with tuft so flared and teeth dressed in snarl, such a cutting figure the woman did so garb themselves in!

With a sudden shift in motion, the otter cartwheeled, playfully flitting with gravity as though she might have cut some deal with the earth to so divorce from attraction, and in doing so free her flesh. In but a breath she drew from her wheeling form to a proper and formal stance, standing on two legs with spine straight and chin lifted, that gleeful grin so casually traded for a gentle close-lipped smile, that serrated grin so deftly switched with fine smirk's rapier that she would cut far more cunning a visage, those eyes drifting open but a little so that amber eyes might glance playfully at the woman she had startled.

No words were offered to match Zahra's, for to the otter they were but postures so needlessly flung about. It was the body that spoke louder than sound could hope to produce, and wove so pure an intent. Drawing herself up to full miniscule height she did so close the distance between her and the azure-eyed encounter, and in doing so gave a cryptic smile so laced with intent as were a viper's fang. But no wrathful viper was this, but a serpent of charisma, with fangs so pink as the heart and with a slither so tempting as to filch the heart away, that would so border seduction and yet in equal step denounce such implications. In but a moment she then gave a regal bow, one that had time after time been requested of her from her elders so as to satisfy some iota of hope that the woman was capable of civil meetings, and here it was to be used in the wilderness.

With, no doubt, confusion sewn into her target, she did close in, that brief flicker of speed that so flowed like water, she would, bow once again and hold out a hand, not in begging for material, but in a far more chivalrous gesture, hand so curled that any item dropped within its grasp would surely drop, and yet the hand of a maiden would so finely sit. It was quite clearly, a request for the woman's hand. The little thief was using her manners.

[Zahra]

Zahra watched as this female started to cartwheel around the space. She kept her guard up, since this female was acting weird. Very weird. She had never met another female quite like this one. She seemed to walk around like she knew the place well, which meant that she had been on two legs longer than she had. It was interesting, but she didn't want to take her eyes off this woman.

When she started to bow towards her, it caught her a little off guard. She just stared at her, cocking her head to the side wondering what in the hell was going through this female's mind. She had always been blunt and straight forward. But, with this female, she couldn't really get a read off of her. Was she trying to play mind games or was she trying to actually be polite? She kept her nose working, trying to see anything different.

But, nothing really different, except when she used speed to get closer to her with a bow and held out her hand. She thought it might've been for scraps, but the whole demeanor of this woman didn't give off that vibe. It was a very puzzling thing. She still really didn't know the ways of all these black robed people. Maybe it was one of their ways that she needed to learn. With great hesitancy, she put her hand in the others, keeping her guard up to make sure that she wasn't going to pull anything.

[Ajraka Kuchiki]

Ajraka smiled as she was so presented with the woman's hand, and in short order promptly did what she had seen countless nobles do and dipped her head, lightly brushing her lips along the woman's knuckles for the briefest of moments and then placing her own hand over theirs before standing upright. "Charmed." she giggled, that word bubbling out, laces with playful tone and pitch as she so watched the woman, as she clearly considered this a game of sorts for the young gal as she was, at present, not on the same page as Za. She knew people didn't like stealing, but she never saw it as bad, it was just something she did.

At that very moment, no doubt after having thoroughly confused the woman she proceeded to take a step back in the event that, if for some reason the woman didn't quite appreciate the gesture, she would not get smacked in the face. And upon gaining just enough distance to be able to run if the woman became violent, she so stood at ease, hands behind her back just above her buttocks as she simply waited and watched, quite content in seeing the woman's next reaction as the previous ones had been nothing but a hoot for her, having come to quite enjoy perplexing and confounding the poor woman with her antics and wandering whims.

[Zahra]

Zahra was kind of surprised that the female didn't try to bite her or anything. It was what she was used to in her life. But, instead, she brushed her lips over her knuckles and said the word charmed. Zahra cocked her head to the side, a clear look on confusion on her face. She looked at the female, then looked down at her hand. This must be some human custom that she was unaware of. Interesting that this female would know about that.

She noticed that the female took a step back. Well, a few steps back. The female assumed that she would get violent. Well, Zahra didn't smell anything funny on her skin. She licked her hand and tasted nothing, so she assumed that the female didn't do anything. She flicked her ears around and her tail twitched before she continued. She pointed to herself, saying "Zahra." She then yipped some to herself, just looking at this female. She was now insanely curious about this female and wondered what would happen next.

[Ajraka Kuchiki]

Ajraka nodded lightly as she gave a gentle flick of her ears in response, those smooth eyelids drooping ever so slightly to half-shroud those brilliant amber hues as she have a slow, deliberate nod in response to the woman's name, letting it so smoothly roll along her tongue as if to lick the name itself as it did so pass through her lips, stepping forward as that thick tail of hers curled and postured, as though a third arm that did so articulate her unspoken words that were so expressed through physical diction and expression. That smile crooked to one side, head tilting lightly as the remained where she was, simply content with watching the woman.

She did make a brief point to glance around them, as if to inquire as to why they were alone. They were talkative, intelligent, and at the very least had a subtle aggression about their actions that did so whisper with menace the word 'alpha'. She was clearly one of those....'leader' types. The kind that did so latch claws upon the novelty of controlling others and in doing so felt safer in the endeavor. Ajraka received, accurate or not, the impression that this woman did so enjoy control of a situation. Such acts of aggression that did so point to such, and the guardedness that so laced their movements. But of course she never spoke of this. She never did, to speak was to be human, and as she did not consider herself as such she only did so when necessary, leaving the woman with the deafening roar of her silence.

[Zahra]

The female nodded towards Zahra lightly, just flicking her ears in response. Zahra looked towards the woman just thinking to herself. It seemed like this woman either didn't want to speak, or didn't know the language yet. But, from what she could tell from the woman, she leaned towards she didn't want to speak. It reminded her of Xaldin, who preferred using body language instead of actually talking. She was curious if the woman had a name.

But, Zahra wouldn't pry. She just knew she was a female and now knew her scent. That would be enough for her. Her tailed started to twitch along with her ears. She then noticed that this female looked around, almost asking the question why she was alone. "Look for new den. Mate not good around others. Spot away." She then relaxed herself by taking a breath. If this woman wanted to hurt her, she would've done it by now.

[Ajraka Kuchiki]

Ajraka gave a slow nod in response to the woman's words, her ears flicking slightly as she picked up on the woman's words, begining to understand what it was that was a-goin on for the time being. So the canine was more along the lines of hunting for a spot for herself and her mate to so settle down, a brief moment of contemplation passing across her features as that thick tail of hers curled thoughtfully as those eyes of hers drifted from left to right, claws idly clicking along the ground as she so considered the prospect. At the very least it appeared that the woman had a good sense of location, those cool orange hues shifting about to settle upon the various nooks and crannies around her.

Stepping foreward she gave a roll of her shoulders and crooked her fingers as she nodded off into the distance. "There's some caves around. Toward the hills." she pointed out, showing a surprising eloquence with her words, the result of being raised among the Kuchiki. Of course she had that sultry silken fluency that so many of the nobles had, having taken only the best to use for her own. Sure she wasn't the brightest, but she could talk wonderfully at the least it would so seem. At least compared to the usual for her race, there was only so much she could be taught.

[Zahra]

Zahra watched the otter nod as an answer to her statement. She watched the other woman's body language and it seemed like she was thinking about something. She thought that maybe she was thinking about a place. It seemed that this female had been around her much longer than her, so it would be very helpful if she knew a place. She was just wandering around, hoping that she would be able to find a place still close to the districts, but far enough away it would suit her mate.

Then, she watched the female point off towards the hills of Rukongai, telling her that there are caves up there that might work. She just cocked her head to the right side, looking at this female. She spoke very well, from what little Zahra actually understood from what she said. But, she got that caves were in the direction she pointed. She nodded to herself. She would definitely have to check out those places with her mate, bringing him with her next time. She nodded her thanks. "Thanks."

[Ajraka Kuchiki]

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