PM to join (Pavi Lake) Good Day for a Picnic

[Nikia]

42nd of Summer, 515 A.V

It was early in the morning and the sun had just woken up from a long nights rest, peering into the horizon. The sky was beautifully mixed with pink, yellow, orange and blue colors. Giving it the perfect look of a sunset. No clouds were in sight, which made the day even better. It was warm for as early as it was. Birds chirped and sang as they fled from their homes, seeking food and materials for their nests. The animals, in the forest, had just begun to start their day hunting, collecting food, gathering materials or just wanted to enjoy what the morning at to offer. Seems very busy today. Nikia thought as she was making her way to Pavi Lake. The perfect spot for her and Dan to have a nice picnic.

Nikia was ready for what the day had to offer her. Her white hair kept swaying from left to right with each step she took, closing the distance between her and her destination. As she advanced her strides, the young kelvic felt small twigs, dead leaves and tiny pebbles crush beneath the soles of her boots. Sinking them into the earth as she shifted weight from one foot to the other. She often enjoyed walking because it helped her keep her thoughts together and herself collected. As she walked with confidence, she took a whiff of her surroundings. The air smelled of pine trees, lake water and food she carried in her basket. It seemed like the perfect mixture to start the day with. "Almost there." The young wolf stated, both excitedly and out of breath. Looking forward to the surprise picnic she had planned for Dan.

Moments later, Nikia had arrived at her destination. She stood on top of a small hill, in front of a long and large body of water that reflected the sun hanging on the sky. With a few minutes of walking, the sky turned as blue as Nikia's eyes. With the weather feeling a little warmer than before. The trees stood tall and wide around the lake like a protective barrier. Nikia could see small animals creeping up to the water to replenish their strength. All she could do was smile. Everything seemed peaceful. After taking in a few minutes of the scenery, the kelvic set out for a search of a comfortable spot to unload. Nikia took a small dirt path heading down the humble hill off to the left from which she came. A couple meters out, she found the perfect spot she'd been looking for. It was full of grass with beams of light shining through the tree limbs and quite shady. The spot didn't seem to cold, but just right.

When Nikia was able to get comfortable, she rinsed her white, mid thigh, dress from any wrinkles, that had accumulated during her walk, gently with her hands. She then kneeled down next to her basket and began unloading it. She set out bowls of fruit and vegetables in front of her along with some sliced meat, carried in a small container, and some crackers. It didn't look like much, but it was the best she could do. "I hope he'll be okay with this." Nikia said to herself as she was getting the plates from her basket. "Now all I have to do is wait."

[Beodan Clathony]

Beodan had been jogging towards Pavi lake for some time now, sweat beaded on his neck and face, sweeping into his shirt. His pack was full of various herbs and tools, you never know when you were going to need something. In his mouth he chewed a Fauxsil leaf, for something to do with his mouth besides panting, and to calm his nerves a bit. He did not know why Nikia had asked him to meet her at the lake, and his instinctual fear of the unknown made him a bit apprehensive. It was worth it to see her again though. He had been to the lake before, though it had been months ago to try and find water plants that grew by the banks in Spring.

It was a nice day for a run, not unbearably hot, but enough to be comfortable in any degree of light dress. The sky had been colored with oil pastels, the blues and light pinks seeming to run together seamlessly. The Kelvic did not take time to admire it though, his eyes were at the ground ahead of him, making sure he did not trip over the roots that grasped at his feet. He did not know of any maintained paths going to the lake, so he was running through the trees, avoiding the plant life best he could. Insects were singing loudly, growing quiet when he passed directly over them. His calloused feet padded against the soil and grassy carpeting of the forest floor as he crested over small hill that hid the lake from view.

Dan stopped at the very top to catch his breath, spitting out the thoroughly chewed leaves as he did so to better take air into his lungs. He swung his hands to clasp behind his head as his heart rate slowed to resting. Now recovered, he looked to the lake, the trees and sky copied blurrily on it’s surface. It was deep blue, a pretty flat sapphire embedded in the landscape. He nodded his appreciation of nature’s beauty, and descended the hill. He picked up the Wolf Kelvic’s scent on a thin, bare path winding down the hill.

Almost immediately he found her, sitting in the grass (which looked positively delicious) with a basket beside her. Bowls of what looked like sweet fruits and vegetables were set out, along with thinly sliced meat in a container, with crackers of some description. Two plates were set. Beodan smiled widely, she had made a picnic! Why hadn’t he thought of that? It was such a good idea, and the perfect weather for it too. He greeted her, “Hey, Nikia! This looks great, I hope it was not too much trouble.” He sat down next to her, gave her a happy smile.

[Nikia]

Nikia had waited for a few minutes or so for Dan to show. Her smiled widened when she caught his scent and saw him walking towards her from their entrance. She was both excited and nervous to see him. The kelvic had begun fixing herself as well as making sure the food was properly placed. She had never had a picnic with anyone before, growing up. Especially with someone she liked and cared deeply about. Thus, causing the nervousness. I hope he likes it. She, anxiously, thought looking down at what she had prepared, patiently waiting as he closed the distance between them.

When Dan got close enough to Nikia, she could see how hard he worked to get here. She noticed the sweat marks on the neck lining of his shirt as well as his face. She smiled at him as he plotted himself next to her. Acknowledging him as he did her. "Hi, Dan!" She said with excitement in her voice as she watched him unwind. Then continued, "It was no trouble at all. I wanted it to be a surprise!" Extending her out to reach for a plate to hand him, assuming he hadn't eaten yet and wanted to replenish his strength. "Surprise!" She added, amusingly.

"I didn't know what you liked, so I just brought some neutral foods." She informed him feeling a little embarrassed by what she called the food. Neutral.. Hoping it made sense to Dan by what she meant. Her face started to slowly turn pink, the only color that was clearly visible. Quick! Look away before he sees you! She thoughtfully demanded, but completely disobeyed. Remaining eye contact for a short, Nikia visualized herself melting within the young kelvic's dark eyes. She felt content. A nice quiet place with amazing company.

A couple minutes have passed and Nikia wanted to feel more relaxed. She rested her back against the soft grass, crossing her legs over each other and her hands resting on her abdomen. Her long hair flowed to the right side of her as she stared up at the sky, admiring the scenery around her. She exhaled, deeply, giving the impression that she was happy. Still, holding her smile on her pale face. Enjoying the company she had with her today.

[Beodan Clathony]

“…I wanted it to be a surprise!” Nikia said, her voice full of excitement. It surely was a surprise. No one had ever done anything like this for him before, it was a new area for him. Surprises that did not involve bushes turning into predators lunging at you, more pleasant and happy. She offered him a plate with a wry smile, “Surprise!” He accepted it with his own grin. He wondered just how much work she had put into this whole thing, and he felt a little sorry that he could not have shared the burden of preparation.

The herbs in his pack were all edible, though only the cardoon stocks were actually was designed to be eaten as a meal. He had packed a little something just in case. Wrapped in cloth, they had been immersed in sugar water, giving them a sweet taste. NoteImagine a sweet bamboo shoot, but greenish and typical thickness between an index finger and a thumb. It comes from a thistle He pulled them out of his bag and let them sit next to the bowls.

“I didn’t know what you liked, so I just bought some neutral foods.” “This is perfect, Nikia.” Dan looked at the spread of ‘neutral’ foods. Wild berries, lettuce, and few other types of edible leaves, as well as a red meat. Beef, venison, or some other beast he did not know. He reached out and set 2 of each leaf, a small handful of the berries and a few crackers on his plate. He took the smallest slice of meat he could find to be polite, but he was not big on meats. He looked up to her after he had collected his meal, and caught a fading pink blush on her cheeks as she stared right into his eyes. He gazed back into her eyes chiseled from glacial ice, giving her a soft smile. He waited until she had also filled her plate before starting on his food. He preferred to eat his meals over a long period of time, an hour or so, and do other things while eating. He started with a few berries and a leaf that tasted a little spicy. Nasturtium?

The Carefree Wolf laid back in the summer grass that would have came up to her nose if it had not been flattened by her lithe body, her curves outlined in green. She looked perfectly at home there, as if there was no other place that would suit her better, her body loose and relaxed. Silver ran off of her head, flowing into the grass beside her. Beodan shifted so he could lay beside her, his head almost touching hers. His unconsciously ran a hand through her silk locks, gently tangling his fingers. He closed his eyes, happy.

[Nikia]

Nikia had felt completely at home as her body laid in the summers grass. Warm. She felt free. It wasn't everyday she could to relax and enjoy herself without anything happening. Such as, the incident with Skae. But, at least something good came from it. Dan. Ever since then, Nikia was happy she had met him. He became an important aspect in her life that would, hopefully, never disappear. Where ever he'd go, she would always be right beside him. The young wolf smiled. He saved her life that day. There was nothing Nikia could do to repay him.

The kelvic's thoughts disappeared when she heard Dan speak. This is perfect, Nikia. His words echoed throughout her head. Nikia was pleased he liked it. She sat up for only a few minutes, pulling blades of grass from her long hair. "I'm glad you think so." She replied, amusingly, as she watched him collect a variety of food. Looking at the last item he grabbed, she noticed a new addition to the menu. It was wrapped in cloth so she couldn't make it out. I wonder what that could be. Curiously, she thought with a puzzled look on her face. It was after a minute when Nikia gave up with her hair and rested her body back on the grass. This time, her hands intertwined together, placing them behind her head. Staring off into the sky's endless wonder.

Shorty after, she felt a splash of wind brush against her body, breaking her concentration. The wolf looked over and saw what Dan had laid right next to her. Nikia shifted her posture to lay in her side, facing Dan as he did to her. Her heart began to beat faster. The two of them almost touching, but only about couple hairs length away. She couldn't help, but, wonder what he could possibly be thinking about. She closed her eyes for a minute while feeling Dan's hand, gently running through her hair. Almost as if he had her in a trance. Nikia loved this feeling ever since she was a little girl. All her problems seemed to slip away when her mother did it to her before bed. Nothing seemed better. The wolf opened her eyes to see that Dan's had been closed. She smiled, lightly biting her lip, as she gently rest her hand on his face. Then began to caress his cheek. Nikia was happy as the day was long.

[Beodan Clathony]

Nikia’s hair was getting hot, being splayed out in the summer sun. Marveling at the warmth coming from the silver strands, Beodan continued to run his hand through it, though closer to her head now. His eyelids caused his vision to be a dull red as the light seeped through the thin membrane. It was perfect on this summer’s day, laying alongside his favorite person, eating tasty food. He felt thoroughly spoiled by her, a fact he was thankful for. He held the comfortable silence as he could, insects adding their dull buzz to cover the lack of conversation. It was not like they needed spoken word to talk, their actions said more about how the felt for each other than hours of talking ever could.

Dan cracked his eyes, her diamond shaped face filling his vision, when a warm, soft hand touched his cheek. A cute lip bite decorated her face. He gazed into her icy blue eyes as the hand began to caress his face. It was relaxing, an intimate type of touch he had been lacking. He stroked her hair as she did his cheek for a few, blissful chimes. He ceased his movement, gently holding the back of her head, and closing the inch gap between their faces. He nuzzled his nose onto hers in a loving gesture, hoping she would respond in kind.

The Horse Kelvic’s heart was racing, despite there not being any danger. Their intimate position was exciting him, what would come of this? A hundred what-ifs ran through his mind, though they were drowned out by his calm enjoyment. Laying there, not worrying about what would be and things that he had to do was so comforting. He needed her in that moment, if only for her divine presence. He remembered when he had first laid his eyes on her. She had looked like a goddess come to bathe in stars, the moon making her seem to glow and the heavens captured in the water that clung to her skin. She looked the same to him now, minus the water, her curvy form imprinted into the grass. He smiled into her at the thought.

[Nikia]

Time seemed to be standing still, for Nikia, as if it had stopped. Or so it was presumed as much. The sky still continued to be as blue as the kelvic's eyes and the sun maintained in its rightful place. The animals and birds had carried out their morning day, as they normally would, while the insects buzzed with joyful music. Everything was going as planned and the days adventure was settling in nicely.

Nikia continued to lay in the grass, next to Dan, as he combed through her hair. Sharing the intimate moment between them. Nothing could've been better. She maintained her eye contact on Dan's loving face, still caressing his cheek. Feeling as though anything could happen. Her heart extended its rate when she saw Dan's long full, dark eyes staring back at her. He had stopped fondling with her hair to rest his hand on the back of her head, pulling her closer. A million things ran through her mind, unable to pin point what he had on store for her. Leaving the only option of closing her eyes. A second later, she felt his gentle touch on the tip of her nose. It tickled her. Nikia then opened her eyes and saw what Dan was doing. A giggle escaped her lips as she smiled brightly. Letting a playful sound leave her body.

The young wolf sat up, hovering above the man she longed for. Her eyes gazing into his, enjoying each moment with him. She then, playfully, grabbed his face with both hands and gently began to return the favor. The only one who made her life more enjoyable was the person who saved her. The man that laid by her side. Dan. A minute passes and Nikia pulled herself back, letting her hair dangle over her shoulder. Feeling the heat that the sun had created. The kelvic sat, blocking the sun's light from Dan's face, thinking. Letting her eyes roam over him. Having almost a secret desire of him. The lack of communication wasn't a problem for Nikia. Especially because their actions spoke louder then what words can tell. She never felt happier with anyone else.

[Beodan Clathony]

A bubble of laughter and a bright smile graced the grassy area by the lake as playfully giggles escaped Nikia’s mouth. Beodan’s teeth gleamed as he added his own grin to the mix, glad that his nose kiss had made her happy, and that he had not messed up the primarily canine custom. Though when you got down to it, it was a pretty simple gesture of affection. Her laugh was almost musical, a sound he would love to hear every day. He put his fingers to her cheek just as she had done for him, gently stroking the soft skin.

Nikia sat up suddenly, meeting Beodan’s sweet, chocolate gaze, her head casting a shadow across his face. She hovered there for a moment, drinking him in, then grasped each side of his face, and pulled him in for a lesson on how a nuzzle was properly performed. Their noses rubbed for a chime, and he reveled in the loving attention. The feeling of her body against his was causing his stomach to do flips, making it hard to imagine eating anything more of the picnic. Not that he would actually abstain from consuming more, he still had his appetite. She pulled back slowly, almost reluctantly and tossed her hair over her shoulder with a flick of her head. From her vantage point, her eyes flicked all around his reclined form, with a look in her eyes that would have made him nervous had it been anyone else but her.

After a while, Dan sat up next to his companion, and started to nibble on a piece of lettuce. The thin membrane of skin crunched between his flat teeth, its dull, yet familiar flavor marinating his mouth. He picked up a berry between his index and thumb, and held it up to Nikia’s bow-shaped lips, waiting to be eaten. He popped another in his own mouth, letting the purple juice stain his tongue. He bent close to her, and planted a kiss at the base of her ear, thanking her for this wonderful day near the lake with a soft nibble at her earlobe. As he pulled back, an idea sprang into his head. They were at a lake, in summer!

“Want to go swimming?” Dan asked with a grin, standing up and offering his hand to her.

[Nikia]

Nikia watched her lovely companion sat up and began to snack. She had been lost in her own little world that she'd almost forgotten about the picnic. The wolf had an appetite that she was neglecting to take care of. She glanced at the food while Dan picked his choice from the menu. Everything was so mouth watering. From the corner of Nikia's eye, she noticed Dan hold a single berry in front of her lips. Almost as if he was teasing her with the tart fruit. She looked at the berry, briefly, and glances at Dan before taking his offer. Finally, she have into temptation. The kelvic, gracefully, took the berry from Dan's fingers with her teeth. Hoping she hadn't nipped him, but didn't fast anything besides the piece of fruit. It's juices seeping in her mouth and resting on her tongue until she swallowed it. Then went back to lick the remains from Dan's fingers.

When Nikia was finished, she felt Dan's soft lips on the side of her face. It was the most pleasant feeling. Her pulse quickened, butterflies flap around in her stomach and her body felt like it wanted to collapse in his embrace. What was he doing to her? The length of time he laid a kiss on hr cheek and nibbles on her earlobe, Nikia closed her eyes while she gently bit her lip. A simple touch made the wolf's skin crawl, in a good way, and all the subtle actions performed by Dan made Nikia feel vulnerable. It was scary. For the moment she sat in Dan's embrace, she was consumed by his affection.

Breaking the connection, Dan got up and stood before the wolf with an extended hand. His question sounded so innocent, but his face said another. Nikia looked up, half blinded by the sun's light, and grabbed his hand. "I'd love to." She replied with a grin, returning the favor. Dan helped her up and she began to undress. The wolf bent over and started untying her shoes. When she was finished, she straightened up and removed the straps of her dress. Exposing her shoulders while her dress simply slid off her delicate body. Keeping her bra and underwear intact. She stood, silently, smiling at Dan as she waited for him. "Your turn." She stated with a wink

[Beodan Clathony]

Beodan tried not to laugh as the Wolf Kelvic tickled his fingers with her rough, pink tongue. He failed, and soon his eyes watered with mirth. Carnivores tended to have more barbed tongues than their plant eating counterparts, better to strip flesh from the bones of their prey. He inwardly winced as he imagined what that would feel like. No thanks! But this feeling was much less violent, and actually kind of cute. His eyes danced as she pulled away from his hand, he tucked a stray strand of silver behind her ear with a hand unconsciously.

In their embrace, Dan could feel her as his lips her heart beating strong in the soft tissue as caressed her neck. A shiver ran up her spine, causing his mouth to twist upwards in a sly grin. Soon after, he had stood up and posed his idea to her. She took his hand, and he tightened his grip as he pulled her up. “I’d love to,” she answered coyly. She bent over to take off her shoes, setting them beside her in the grass. She pulled the straps over her shoulders, where the dress clung to her curves for a moment, before gravity won over fiction and she let it slide to the ground. She was left standing in a pile of clothes in her undergarments. She looked at him, her head slightly cocked, and winked, “Your turn.”

Beodan raised an eyebrow, before sending the wink right back at her. He grasped the hearty fabric of his shirt near the base, and tugged it over his head in a short, but still awkward, struggled. Why humans chose these things to wear he would never know. He undid the tie on his trousers, and they joined the shirt and dress among the sun-baked grasses. He was left bare save for his own underwear. He stretched and yawned, wiry muscles flexing, as he enjoyed being mostly free from the restrictions of clothing. The sun was liked a comforting hand on his back, the already lightly tanned skin getting ready for a long does of sun. Despite more direct sun, he was less hot without the fabric’s insulation. Having finished getting ready, he looked at her properly. More was covered than that time at the falls, and for what reason he did not know. But he mirrored her action, to make her more comfortable if she needed it. Still, the slight covering did nothing to hide her figure. She was beautiful.

Tearing his gaze away from her, he whooped, “Race you!” and waited a moment before running to the shore. The water offered a pleasant escape from the summer’s heat, lapping at his toes. Seeing she was next to him, he leaped into the lake, dipping below it’s surface. All the sounds of the world were cut off and replaced with the silence of water. A calm before returning to a chaotic by comparison surface world. His head broke the surface and he smiled in her general direction, his vision blurred.