Closed To Catch a Glimpse (Kel'Ashun)

[Nasrin]

Nasrin eyed the Akalak carefully as he began circling her slowly, a glint in his eye not too much unlike the look of a hungry Dhani; the prowling gleam of a predator that knows it is playing with its prey. So he thought himself a hunter, then? And perhaps her, his unwitting prey, only a matter of time before he caught her? She could play that part, play at being helpless and frightened by his absolute masculine might. Playfully she brought a hand to her forehead, an exaggerated expression of distress pulling her lips into a mock frown, which she obviously struggled to maintain. Her mouth quivered slightly with the effort of keeping a straight face. She took a deep breath in, feeling the fresh, crisp air rushing into her lungs; if she were not engaged in physical activity she might have been a bit chilled. She wondered if his body temperature was higher than an Eypharian's, as he did not seem to be affected by the chill; a quick glance downward confirmed that no, he was not. She smiled inwardly, an idea sparking in her mind; she's had to chase him here, with her reward seemingly his disrobing. If he wanted the same form her (and she suspected he did, with the way he was eyeing her) then he would have to do the same. Turning her body halfway away from him, she made a smooth beckoning gesture with her hands before crouching low and springing like the prey she was pretending to be, setting off in a loping run. Of course there would be little challenge for him to catch her, as his legs were nearly twice as long as hers, but hopefully he would catch wind of this new part of the game and play along.

[Kel'Ashun]

Kel... Laughed. As surprising as it was in such an interesting situation he just couldn't help himself. And gods... It felt good. His laugh was colored with a certain masculine joy. A reveling in life. He hadn't felt this way in years. Sweet Akajia. Your lightening up. Its a miracle. Don't ruin the moment Ash. You might never see this again. The fact that he could see her, barely holding on to her exaggerated expression only made it harder for him to hold to his serious expression, his lips constantly trying to twist their way upwards into a small grin, yet he wouldn't allow it. He was having too much fun to let his facade slip too much. He returned to his vigil, watching his erstwhile opponent for any sign of impending attack... but she surprised him. Again. She turned away from him, throwing something he interpreted as a sultry look over her shoulder and a 'come hither' summons with her hands before taking off in a leisurely run. This time he did let his smile break free, along with a small whoop of sheer exhilaration, truly the most fun he'd had in years. He took of easily, following along in the small woman's wake, his eyes firmly locked on her form, her legs flying through the underbrush, her arms pumping for balance, her hips swinging seductively... Ash please! Ash's ghostly laughter filtered through Kel's mind as he ran. And gods did it feel good. He could feel the wind rushing past himself, the cool air bracing, the feeling of his feet slapping against the bark of the tree, through the moss gathered upon its surface, was surprisingly refreshing, even the sting of branches scoring against his uncovered skin shooting excitement through his very being. Yeees.

[Nasrin]

Nasrin breathed heavily, darting to and from through the brush, playing at throwing him off her trail. She was the deer and he the wolf. Daringly, she stopped suddenly before rushing back past him, hoping that the sudden change in direction would gain her a few moments. She didn't bother looking back to see if she'd succeeded, instead concentrating on the rhythmic motions of her arms and legs, the frantic beat of her heart and the pumping of air in and out of her slightly strained lungs. She ended up passing once more through their clearing, and in a fit of cleverness, swooped past to pick up both her dagger and his pile of neatly folded clothes, leaving only his weapons and shoes. Teasingly she looked back, waving his personal effects in the air to taunt him. She directed herself back into the more populated portion of the Petal, knowing exactly where she would lead this merry chase.

[Kel'Ashun]

They ran... Kel's breathing growing heavy as they went. Trees flashed by them in an exciting blur, a riot of green around them. Yet Kel saw none of it. His eyes were locked on the jewel before him. Her skin seemed to sparkle like burnished gold every time the light hit it. Everything about her held him rapt. The way her muscles worked and shifted under her clothing, the way she bobbed and weaved through the brush before them, "those hips." ASH! Kels brother soul merely chuckled, sending him a wave of mirth that washed over him like a breath of fresh air. Kel couldn't even be bothered to be annoyed, not here, not now. And certainly not while he was having so much fun. So he chased after the beautiful golden woman, his feet flying faster than he could ever remember, his heart soaring in his chest. He watched her run before him, he the fox and she the hare. In fact... Kel and Ash both laughed together as she pulled a classic trick used by the hare. She doubled back, suddenly stopping and reversing direction. Their momentum and greater size sent them flying right past her, their much larger body unable to stop so suddenly... Kel to your left! What?.. Oho. Good idea Ash. Kel grinned even as his hand shot out, catching a tree and using it as an axle, spinning around it in order to change his direction. In an instant he was after her again, with nothing more than a few splinters in tribute. He chased her all the way back to their little clearing, where she stopped for a moment to grab something before dashing off again. His eyes strained to see what it was she had grabbed... at least until she raised it up into the air, waving it like a trophy. Thats our stuff you know. Wait What?! Oho now things get interesting~ Kel held his stern outlook for a moment, at most two, before returning to laughing breathlessly Oh my, you really are enjoying this. Kel smiled, his pace picking up as they headed for the more populated parts of the Spire. Yes, yes I am.

[Nasrin]

Her feet, pounding the lush grass flat as she sprinted, led her to the outer edge of The Spires, for once careless that she likely looked like a sweaty child running through the streets. The residents merely chuckled at the sight of the towering red man chasing after her in nothing but the skin her was born in. As she neared her intended destination, she began scattering his belongings behind her mischeiviously; this way, he'd likely have to stop and gather them, giving her time to calm her breath a bit when she got there. She was leading him to the Shrine of Makutsi. A shirt over a tree limb, his trousers behind a bush, she tossed his things to and fro like confetti. Slowing her gait to a jog, she sighed loudly in relief as her sandaled feet suddenlyhit cool, clear water. She shed them quickly, tossing them to the bank and relishing in the feeling of the smooth stones under beneath her heel and toes. She rested her hands upon her legs, bent at the waist as she breathed deeply, her skin glistening with exertion. She was quite disheveled, hair curling from her braid to stick to her skin and wisp around her face. Though it was not an especially hot day, she panted; the waters were tempting.

[Kel'Ashun]

Kel continued after his little gem, each step bringing him a little closer to her, his body a symphony of motion as he ran and ran and ran. There couldn't possibly be a better feeling in all the world. He felt as light as air... I might as well be floating. Oho... I wonder what brought this on? Oh shut up Ash. But Kel was obviously more amused than annoyed, his smile breaking out once mere as he weaved his way through branches the size of fully grown trees. Slowly he became aware of onlookers and passersby as he ran, some calling out and waving, others even letting out chuckles and catcalls. He laughed along with them and waved back, a strange comfort overcoming him... The Spires. In this place people could smile, and laugh, and play. They could continue to their hearts content. Yes the surrounding jungles were dangerous. But here the people walk with their heads held high. And with that thought Kel himself ran with more confidence. He practically flew through the trees, his feet creating a steady beat that matched that of his heart. His breath even and controlled. I could live for this. Heh. I could live for this too. Chasing pretty ladies through the woods all day. Makes ya feel giddy don't it? Ash! I'm appalled at you. But in truth Kel was barely able to suppress a laugh and Ash knew it. But he didn't press his little advantage, preferring to let Kel run free on this one... at least for now. Slowly, oh so slowly, Kel began to catch up with his glittering little gem... And all my stuff. Kel could hear Ash's laughter at that, but chose to ignore it... at least until the little beauty in front of him began to toss his clothing over her shoulder, letting his equipment fall where it would. He groaned in chagrin as she scattered his things. In the low hanging branches of trees, behind bushes, or even just left on the ground. One by one he saw his clothes distributed across the spires. He gave her retreating back a glare before taking a look around him. She's trying to slow me down isn't she? Yup. Though If I were you I would grab our clothes. You have time... I'm fairly certain she doesn't paln to leave us behind. Kel shook his head as he slowed down to gather his gear, his hands a blur as he grabbed each item and moved along. Oh yeah I plan to get her for this. Ash just laughed, his mirth seemingly boundless at his brother souls distress. ......... It took no longer than a few minutes for Kel to gather his items into a bundle and resume his chase, but still... he feared he had lost her. He followed the trail of clothing all the way to a stream running along one of the larger branches. How odd... a stream on a tree. Might as well follow it my friend. You don't have any other clues. Kel thought about it a moment, taking the time to stretch some of the tension from his muscles... until he spotted something in the moss beside the stream. The impression of a footprint, about half the size of his own. Well now. It seems your right Ash. Kel smiled wickedly as he jogged along the stream to its source, his feet moving a little faster each second. Until, at last, he stumbled out into the light. He covered his eyes with a slight intake of pain, his vision swimming with the sudden change from dark to light. But when his eyesight finally returned and he dropped his hand from his eyes... it was not his vision that reeled. It was his mind... Maybe even his heart. The bundle of clothes he had gone to so much trouble to gather up, once more fell to the ground forgotten, landing in a heap with the clothing already there. Kel's eyes roamed all around him, disbelieving, taking in the woman's clothes where they lay with his own, before he could manage to return his gaze to the vision before him... So much beauty. His breath was completely stolen as he gaped openly at the dream, for surely that must be the truth of what he was seeing, in all her glory. Just the scenery was beautiful enough to make a man's heart soar. Sparkling waterfalls all flowing into a single central pool. The waters themselves crisp and clear. All around were beautifully scented blossoms, fantastical animals... And yet... Kel beheld only one thing. A single radiant gem in the center of it all. Her skin dappled with glittering beads of water. Her hair dark and heavy around her shoulders... As he stared on, enraptured, a single drop ran down her golden cheek. Slowly it glided its way down her full lips, down and down until it was lost to his sight. The need to trace that little bead made him groan out loud, even as he tried to clamp down on such an uncharacteristic thought. Sweet Gods. She is HOT. Ash PLEASE!!

[Nasrin]

A wicked grin curled across her face as she lightly splashed herself, pretending not to notice the thundering footsteps approaching behind her. She'd used the scant amount of time he'd been gathering his effects to calm her breath and refresh herself in the crisp spring, Makutsi's gift to The Spires. Nasrin was not much a religious woman, and most of her prayers went to Dira, but Makutsi was highly regarded in Ahnatep and the familiar resonance the rain goddess left here was comforting to her. As a gesture of respect she closed her eyes and sent a brief prayer to the goddess, in thanks for the use of her gift and the joy it was bringing. While she waited for her red bird to catch up, she began unraveling her thick braid, letting the dark locks fall. They had grown much since the spring, tickling her lower back at the longest ends. Ah, he was close. She could hear him rustling through the brush, following the trickles of water to the pool. She was glad that he'd managed to follow the trail she'd left for him, but then if he hadn't been able, he clearly wouldn't have been worthy of her attentions. Nasrin was no stranger to flirtations and male attention; though she had not been the most beautiful or graceful of her sisters, she had not lacked for affection from either men or women at home. Since arriving here, there had been no one to capture her interest; dull humans and animalistic Jamoura had been all there was to see, and she would not sully herself by slaking her lusts with such lowly beings. But this one was different; he was interesting. A rush of feminine pride heated her blood as she caught the sound he made, dropping his painstakingly gathered clothing into a heap on the bank. Casting him a playful glance, she turned her back to him, wading until the water just caressed the underside of her breasts and her feet could only reach the bottom on tiptoes. Though the water was crystal clear, it blurred the sight of her body from him just enough; he'd have to come closer for a better look.

[Kel'Ashun]

Kel watched the way she moved... He was completely captivated. Enthralled by a magic that he had no knowledge of. Ash... you were right. She IS hot. So hot that she made his body burn like he had never known before, heat crashing through him in waves to rival those that constantly smash against the rocks of Riverfall. As he watched her he could feel the air around him, his skin suddenly more sensitive than he could remember it ever being. A shiver ran down his spine as a gust of wind blew through this strange glade... it felt like playful fingers, tugging and twirling the edges of his hair. Each gust seemed to want to push him towards the pool with its golden prize... And, in truth, there was nothing more he wanted to do at that moment than to join her... Yet he knew he should not. He was spying on a woman bathing for goddess sake! At that thought the heat in his body slowly moved upwards coloring his cheeks to an even darker crimson, verging on black. He should NOT be here. And yet... he could not bring himself to leave. Each time he tried his eyes would wander back to the vision before him. The color of his cheeks flamed. His body twitched with the need to go to her. To jump in the water with her. Just do it already little brother... I-I Can't It would not be right! Ash sighed at his brother souls silly resistance... but he let it slide. Even if his other half couldn't tell, Ash knew... And inwardly he smiled. Kel slowly traced the curves of her body with his eyes, starting from her well toned legs and working his way up... Until he met her eyes. Oh Goddess! She knew he was there and she was just standing, watching him?! It took a while for his mind to register her expression, his realization only coming as she turned her back to him and waded deeper into the pool... She was playing with him! Her eyes had held a mischievous gleam as she had looked at him. All over again the heat returned... well this time maybe he would quench it? A quick dip couldn't hurt... He smiled hesitantly as he walked towards the edge of the water, his feet gently sliding into the cool depths. Oh Yeeeeeessss.

[Nasrin]

A satisfied expression crossed Nasrin's face as she heard the splish of feet entering the pool; he'd taken the bait quite nicely. She pretended not to notice that he was there, absently combing her fingers through her hair as it floated around her body, playing the part of an innocent maiden bathing in a spring. Cupping her hands together she raised palmfuls of water to rinse the perspiration from her face and neck, craning her head backwards mostly to make a show of the curve of her throat. Satisfied that her considerable mane was detangled, she twisted it expertly in two hands and used the other two to re-secure it to the back of her head, baring the back of her neck and slim shoulders. Though she had no soap, she set about running her hands over her arms and back, agitating away what little grime that had stuck to her since leaving her home that morning. A simple little tune hummed from her throat, evolving into a soft nursery tune that was often sung by herself and her sisters; she was no great singer but the melody was easy, and it wasn't as if he would know how it was supposed to go anyways. She let herself have fun with it, swaying slightly in the water as she sang and ran her hands -increasingly slowly- across her frame. Don't be shy, my red bird...

[Kel'Ashun]

Oh sweet goddess... Kel had to grit his teeth in frustrated longing as he watched her delicate hands slowly, oh so slowly, running through her luscious mane. For a moment he wanted nothing more than to run his hands in the wake of her own, to feel the silken strands betwixt his fingers. But the spell was broken. Those delicate fingers finished their gentle combing and returned that smooth wave to their tight confines, deftly twisting the locks into their long braid. And yet... The breaking of one spell was merely the casting of another as the gentle slope of her neck was revealed to him. Her shoulders, so trim, dripped with the moisture running from her raven hair. And once again he was mesmerized, ensnared, by the path of a single drop of water. It ran a path from her shoulders, gently rolling down her smooth back, all the way down to her... gods he was speechless.Hrmmm... Its that ass isn't it? Its hard to resist something so... scrumptious. Ash, shut up. Despite his words Kel was thankful, Ash's words had finally managed to break the spell that this woman had placed him under and, this time, he planned to take full advantage of his freedom. This time his smile was slow in the coming, while his eyes roved hungrily. The water was cool on his flushed skin and yet, he could care less. She had become his focus. His world. And gods did he want her... It was no easy thing to wade forward through that sweet clear water... for he was shrugging off his anxieties as he went. For once Kel would do something impulsive and maybe, just maybe, it would come out okay. As she began to hum a simple tune Kel's smile widened. It was sweet, lilting, a sound that seemed at home in these great green trees. And it drew him to her even more, the simple sound a sirens call drawing him. All too soon he was there. Behind her. Above her. For she was quite petite, but for some reason he found that charming. Just as he found her long flowing hair, her golden skin, even her extra arms to make hers an exotic beauty... He grinned as he leaned forward, very nearly bending double so that he could place his lips close to her ears," My sweet gem... Why do you stand here alone, singing where none can see so much a glitter of your beauty?" As he spoke his warm breath gently played across the back of her ear and neck... Watch those hands bucko~ Shut up Ash.