Event Lone wanderer

Lucien,

Lion of Junior Member

Played by Gunner

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Tintalle would follow suit in takin’ a seat, keepin’ a comfortable distance away from him as she done so. He was a bit relieved to see that this lioness wasn’t one that tried to be overbearin’, tryin’ to get as close to him as physically possible and goin’ on and on and on, speakin’ ten words a second ‘bout things he necessarily didn’t care much for. But the male was a gentleman and let those females do so, and once it was time to leave he took his leave quicker than a herd of turtles. But havin’ the company of Tintalle wasn’t one he was tryin’ to scurry away from. Nay, so far it was refreshin’.

He’d give a bob of his head at her reply, golden eyes brushin’ over her to take a moments time to really observe her features. She looked about the same age as he was, but Lucien couldn’t be for sure and he definitely wasn’t goin’ to ask a lady what her age was. She would dive into her next response, luckily, and the dun man would let out a simple ‘Ah’ in reply. She she wasn’t a native but she didn’t just arrive, either. "Find any spots that ya’ like most?" It was a nice feelin’ to have already found the piece of land he were sure he’d spend lots of time at, if not live ‘round for the time bein’.


"Howdy"

@Tintalle

Tintalle,

Empress of Ithilien

Played by Nova

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Tintallë

Perhaps with her family she might've been more of a chatterbox, especially in her younger year but with strangers she just felt like they wouldn't want to hear it. More conscious about how she was perceived on a first impression than anything thus forcing her to only speak what was necessary. All while trying to keep the conversation going, at least, thoughs he felt she was failing at that, too. Luckily for her, he was adept at doing so and she was thankful for that. Yeah, yeah I have. she answers, kind of delighted to share her own passion with him even if she had no claim to it. There's this meadow - a Glade, really - that's filled with the prettiest lavender flowers. It's kind of a surprise because it's nestled within this thick woodland. A surprise that she'd unraveled when she'd gotten lost in the woodlands but now she could find it with ease.

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@Lucien

Lucien,

Lion of Junior Member

Played by Gunner

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A silent and absorbent listener he'd become as she spoke of a meadow she had taken a likin' to. Watchin' as her facial expression seemed to match her excitement 'bout talkin' of a meadow with lavender flowers, Lucien couldn't help but feel his warm smile grow ever more. So, she did find what she was lookin' for, even when she wasn't lookin'. He wondered if she knew that herself, but decidin' on not mentionin' it and instead bobbin' his head to show that he was listenin' to her. "Sounds like a lovely place, Miss Tintalle. Not a lot of people know this 'bout me, but I like t' enjoy the aromas of flowers every now an' again." It was true what they said 'bout how it was easier to open up to strangers than those that you know. The dun lion wasn't sure how many others knew about that secret, either. Maybe only his ex wife? Lucien couldn't quite remember.

Ah, well.

"What 'bout family, Tintalle? " Another switch of topic, perhaps to keep the conversation from growin' stagnant. Lucien would be lyin' if he said he wasn't enjoyin' the company of the lioness, though. It was nice to be able to not have to worry 'bout what he was goin' to say or how he needed to say it; at least, it didn't seem like he had to watch. The woman hadn't given him any external ques that told him that he was doin' a bad job at conversin' and that was what he was goin' off of. "Is it just you here? Or did ya' come with family?" Maybe she was apart of a large pride, maybe she was stickin' with her relatives. Or, maybe, she was alone just like he was.


"Howdy"

@Tintalle

Tintalle,

Empress of Ithilien

Played by Nova

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Tintallë

The Glade was the perfect place for her and it always tended to make her feel a lot more centered. If she ever needed a pick me up or to feed less alone, that was the place she went to. If she could, she'd share it with the whole world so that they'd know what it felt like to feel safe and at ease. Perhaps it was just the Lavender's medicinal properties at play but she saw it as so much more. Then I suggest you go find that Glade when you can! It's pretty overpowering but very nice, you'd probably be leaving with a sore nose and the scent traveling with you for miles but she suspected you'd feel a lot better than when you arrived.

Me? Oh no. I left my brothers and parents behind. Tintalle loved them all dearly but she had something else in mind for her future. She didn't want to live, breathe and die by the pride that her parents had been in for more years than they could count. Tin wanted her own life somewhere else and from the looks of things, this was it. She'd stumbled across a place that was different and full of neat surprises. Just me, then. I doubt any of them will leave home. They're rather attached to that place where as I wanted adventure outside. Though, that left the possibility that perhaps he was searching for the same thing. Do you have family here?Or are you new, somewhat like me?

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@Lucien

Lucien,

Lion of Junior Member

Played by Gunner

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"I just might have t' do that. Is it hard t' find? Or will the scent of lavender lead the way?" He couldn't remember the last time he was 'round flowers - or anything that smelled pleasant, for that matter. Lucien would make a mental note to make some time to visit the place she described, perhaps once he was finished takin' the time to fully explore the Steppe. When Tintalle started to reply to his question 'bout whether or not she came with family, all his attention would be given to her once more. So she were here on her own, as well. And to hear that she wanted adventure and wasn't sure if her family would ever leave the place they call home was somethin' Lucien himself could relate to. Although it wasn't with blood relatives, a lot of the members of the posse he used to be apart of was sure comfortable with where they lived and not wantin' to see the bigger things in the world. So, one day he decided that he would do what he always wanted and left his homeland to find somethin' bigger and better.

The dun man's question would be reciprocated, bobbin' his head as part of his answer. "Naw, no family. I left t' find some greener pastures." It was somethin' that he thought he'd never do, leave everythin' he new to start over. But with what was happenin' in his life as of late, he thought it was as good a time as any to take off and start somethin' new, somethin' fresh


"Howdy"

@Tintalle

Tintalle,

Empress of Ithilien

Played by Nova

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Tintallë

Lucien Hanover was a curious fellow that talked quite strangely compared to her but she was enjoying it. At the very least, she was pleased that she understood it and it wasn't some other language. Just some slang, perhaps. A drawl to his words that she'd never quite heard before but it was nice. Had a homey kind of feel to it and the baritone of it was all the more comforting. Mmm. It might be a little hard to find? The woodland is very dense but I'm sure once you're close enough the scent will lead you there. She had stumbled upon it completely by accident but now that she knew what she was looking for it wasn't hard to track down.

As for greener pastures, she couldn't help small chuckle flow past her lips. Humored by his response when connected with his love for the Steppe. I think you're looking for the phrase dustier pastures? She smiled, turning her head to him in the hopes that he understood her joke and wouldn't take it the wrong way. She wasn't hating on his love for this place but if he was looking for greenery, this wasn't the place and Tintalle could point him to several other locations that had just that.

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@Lucien

Lucien,

Lion of Junior Member

Played by Gunner

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A rumblin' chuckle would be released at her correction of his terminology, head bobbin' in agreement. "I s'pose yer right," he replied, chucklin' still. Ah, it was a relief that Tintalle was seemin' to be an alright companion to have as company. He wasn't feelin' bored or as if he needed to make their encounter short. And havin' her jest with him was seemingly nice. "But I guess t' me it's green since I've lived most my life on lands like these." Slowly would Lucien bring himself to stand, stretchin' out his muscles a bit and lettin' himself shake out his thick, black mane. Tail would flick to the side and his overgrown claws would create shallow indents in the dried ground, golden gaze goin' back and forth from the lioness to their scenery and back again.

"Mind if we walk?" Even though he did nothin' but walk the past several days, somethin' inside him couldn't wait to explore more of the flatland. Large paws would begin to carry him forward in a slow gait, Lucien half expectin' Tintalle to instead take this time to make her exit. He wouldn't feel hurt if she did, he didn't want to take up her time if she had somethin' better to do.


"Howdy"

@Tintalle

Tintalle,

Empress of Ithilien

Played by Nova

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Tintallë

The goliath grey was pleased to have found someone who was so pleasant to talk to. She didn't feel pressured, pushed or forced and certainly didn't feel intimidated. Both of her brothers had always had a habit of making her feel pretty uncomfortable in any setting but they were practical jokers at best who never took anything seriously. Perhaps that was where she got her small attempts at humor from and dared not go for bigger, more harmful jokes. I can see that. She agreed, understanding that it was green by means of it was "beautiful" to him. A place that deserved the admiration that people put behind greener pastures.

As he lifted to stand, she wondered if maybe she'd said something wrong or gone too far but with some luck, he made sure to alleviate her doubt. Twisting to her and inviting her to go on a walk with him. to which she nodded her head. Sure, a walk would be nice and would give her a great chance to see more of the Steppe and to see Lucien's face light up even more as they walked and admired this land he seemed so keen on getting to know.

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@Lucien

Lucien,

Lion of Junior Member

Played by Gunner

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Havin’ her continued company would cause for Lucien to let out a rumble of satisfaction. His first friend in this new land. Or at least he felt like he could call Tintalle a friend. Even though they had just met, the dun lion had a feelin’ that the two of them would create a blossoming’ friendship. And, to him, it was better to find a choice few that would make close friends than havin’ many friends that he wasn’t all that close to.

The two would walk in silence for a little while, and Lucien was not upset about it. He would observe the land as they walked, large paws grippin’ the rough terrain and steppin’ over rocks every now and again. Eyes would flicker here and there, occasionally glancin’ over toward Tintalle to see if she was still followin’. "So, Miss Tintalle," a brief pause as he gave her a sideways glance, ”do ya’ have anythin’ planned for what ya’ want t’ do here in Aesseldar?" Perhaps she wanted to just enjoy the thrill of explorin’ on her own, or perhaps she wanted to find a place to settle down?


"Howdy"

@Tintalle

Tintalle,

Empress of Ithilien

Played by Nova

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Tintallë

More than anything, she was pleased that he was a comforting individual. Tintalle didn't feel pressured by him to make any sort of impression or forced into any sort of conversation that bared heavy weight. They were making casual small talk that felt, well, like they'd been old friends for several years. She found a quiet calm in his presence as they strolled through the Steppe. A place she wasn't quite certain was her style or suited to her needs, but she could appreciate it through his eyes. The grandeur that he saw could be seen simply by seeing his own glee.

Tintalle made sure to walk carefully beside him and watched what was in front of her carefully. She wasn't clumsy by any means but nobody wanted to trip and fall. Honestly hadn't thought about it. I know winter is just around the corner... realized a little too late that leaving behind my family's pride when I did wasn't the best move. Alas, she wasn't about to turn around and admit defeat to them. She was going to be on her own through the easy and the hard. She'd somehow shown them that she could make it on her own wherever she wanted because she was free to do as she pleased. What about you? Is the Steppe your place to be?

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@Lucien