[quote=@Nerevarine] [b]Arsuron Explorers in Soruli Territory[/b] The explorers followed after Naho, unsure of where exactly she was leading them. Many questioned whether or not they should be trusting these creatures. But some argue that this specimen at least seems overly trusting and borderline naive in her judgements. The others point out that they don't even know whether or not she is exhibiting friendly behavior or simply normal reactions to outsiders for her species. They only had time before them as they tried to imagine what might be ahead. [/quote] Naho led them past the various flora of the rainforest, the bright flowers and the various shades of green. Some trees were large enough to walk under, others along their way were still tiny and attempting to grow. Birds and insects fluttering about in their own grooves. There were moments where Naho stopped and went to a bush or to a hanging vine to pluck fruit from them, extending at least one of any to each her companions as they continued on their way. A sound of thumping and musical trills began becoming apparent as the trees began getting slightly farther and farther from each other. A clearing filled with movement came into view, drums beats creating a heartbeat which seemed to set pace for everything. The clacking of staff against staff occurring as multiple pairings seemed to be engaged in a dance-like battle, spinning and jabbing, swinging and dodging. Soruli were sitting and sorting fruits on mats of leaves. Others were throwing vibrant colored dusts at each other and dancing among it with flowing movements. Little clusters of tiny Soruli followed select ones around to watch different things with big eyes of wonder. Little animals moved around the edges of the clearing and to Soruli that extended hands of nuts or fruits to them. It was a type of thrumming life that all occurred underneath a gigantic tree with hanging leaves and vines. Naho turned to where the six explorers had been behind her to extend her taloned hand to all of this with a happy curve in her eyes. [quote=@Raindeer] [b]The Ashen Hounds on the Border Between Territories[/b] He eyed how the white one rubbed the paste along what would be where his own scar was and gently prodded a claw down into it, tilting his head. As the paste had no horrible effect against him, he pushed two fingers into the paste and padded it out over his scar, a tingling, soft feeling moving through his body as the tense flesh relaxed. He gave up a soft purring sound, his tail wagging slowly. He looked at the white one and smiled. The male nodded lightly and turned back to the bird, pointing at him, then tilting his head in a curious way. [/quote] Cor could barely contain himself from cheering in happiness as the lead displayed enjoyment. Ima and Mica looked on in approval, moving to together to join the gathering on the ground. And as Cor took in this "smile" his excitement grew, causing him to almost bounce in place. He listened to the back and forth of the creatures, head turning slightly to take in whoever made noise and watched as a paw was extended his way. Without thinking, Cor made a slow step forward and reached up with both taloned hands to gently hold the paw and rub his cheek against it, reproducing the purring sound the male made. Mica and Ima got closer as he did so, picking up red fruit and extending them to the females.