I wrote a really long post (like 40+ min) and then it got deleted and now I'm super depressed ;_; this version is obviously lower quality+length, but I wanted to get it up instead of losing my muse
With the wing offer accepted, Matthias would wrap his wing around her, offering her the warmth and embrace. A shake of his head would give her his answer, "Nope, I haven't been this far north much. Kind of just appeared after being whisked away by a blinding light, then fell down from the sky," he says it casually, as if the idea of being transported to a different, or even a different universe, was just some mundane conversation starter. Then he began to wonder if, just like Reed, she had been transported here suddenly too, "What about you? Any similar harrowing tales?" he'd smile.
Eyes would look towards the geysers as she mentions them, and even from here he could see the more intense steam waft from the water. With a nod of agreement, Matthias would jokingly say, "Yeah, definitely not. Note taken."
As they approached the more preferred geysers, Matthias could not resist the urge to take in the way her lithe form moved effortlessly around and over the small puddles dotted around the landscapes. Not that he was trying to resist, anyway. Once they had reached their destination, her dipping her paws into the water was all the confirmation he needed to dip his own paws - and hooves, into the water.
With a sigh, Matthias would flex and tighten his toes, "Ooh, yeah, I could get comfy in this…" and so, the lion would continue to sink himself into the water.
The sudden temperature change would sting a little, but it was worth it for the chance to do this. At first, only Matthias’ kudu horns and wings remained out of the water, but slowly he would rise, water dripping down his body as he moved towards her, eyes narrowed with clear intentions. More and more of himself would continue to be revealed the closer he got, and it wasn't until his maw was just a few inches from her own that he would stop - assuming she didn't back away.
Then, with that characteristic charming grin and bright, apricot eyes on hers, he would ask in a half-humorous, half-sultry tone, "Hey babe, you got a map? ‘Cause I think I'm getting lost in your eyes."
code by naboo, with alterations.
With the wing offer accepted, Matthias would wrap his wing around her, offering her the warmth and embrace. A shake of his head would give her his answer, "Nope, I haven't been this far north much. Kind of just appeared after being whisked away by a blinding light, then fell down from the sky," he says it casually, as if the idea of being transported to a different, or even a different universe, was just some mundane conversation starter. Then he began to wonder if, just like Reed, she had been transported here suddenly too, "What about you? Any similar harrowing tales?" he'd smile.
Eyes would look towards the geysers as she mentions them, and even from here he could see the more intense steam waft from the water. With a nod of agreement, Matthias would jokingly say, "Yeah, definitely not. Note taken."
As they approached the more preferred geysers, Matthias could not resist the urge to take in the way her lithe form moved effortlessly around and over the small puddles dotted around the landscapes. Not that he was trying to resist, anyway. Once they had reached their destination, her dipping her paws into the water was all the confirmation he needed to dip his own paws - and hooves, into the water.
With a sigh, Matthias would flex and tighten his toes, "Ooh, yeah, I could get comfy in this…" and so, the lion would continue to sink himself into the water.
The sudden temperature change would sting a little, but it was worth it for the chance to do this. At first, only Matthias’ kudu horns and wings remained out of the water, but slowly he would rise, water dripping down his body as he moved towards her, eyes narrowed with clear intentions. More and more of himself would continue to be revealed the closer he got, and it wasn't until his maw was just a few inches from her own that he would stop - assuming she didn't back away.
Then, with that characteristic charming grin and bright, apricot eyes on hers, he would ask in a half-humorous, half-sultry tone, "Hey babe, you got a map? ‘Cause I think I'm getting lost in your eyes."