Place to think (Quick)

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[atrb=background, i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii637/CirocWolf/Catori1.png] It had been some time since Cat saw or heard from Quick, a part of her wondered if he was alright or not. Even if they were from two different groups, she still rather enjoyed talking with the male. He wasn't like she had thought, he certainly didn't mind her for being a wolf. But with a sigh she moved along her favorite spot near the waterfall, steel blue eyes looking down into the water a moment. Catching the faint sounds of the world around she exhaled and wished to just forget about it all. Have a life where she was in control, not some crazy scientists. Still it was probably just a wasted thought on her mind honestly. Moving along the rocks, jumping from one to the other carefully. Reaching her favorite ledge she waited a little while making sure there wasn't anyone around. Than pulled off what was left of her clothes she had, laying them on one of the large boulders, taking in a deep breath she turned and dove in. Barely making a splash and pushed from the bottom back up, breaking the surface as her hands came up to push back the hair. This was what she needed, a place to just relax, be alone, hopefully and just think. Not that much else was going on. She had chased a few rogues out of the territory, managed to get pretty scratched up, but it wasn't anything she couldn't handle. Slowly she began to do a few laps, just working her muscles some for a little while, before either just floating or deciding on something else. But one thing for sure she was content right now in the water. This was her spot and she prayed to not have that damn healer come back and be a thorn in her side. Cat was use to the damn cold, why couldn't she just trust her judgement? Shaking that though she dove back under as she reached one side, pushing off with her feet against the rocks. Making her way for a short time under the surface. Walk "Talking"Thinking

["Quick" Taylor]

Quick walked slowly and lethargically in his leopard form through Nilda territory. He'd come to Nilda territory to warn their leader, Gaunt, of a possible new threat from the Carnaring. The Carna and Fallen were closer to open war than ever, and an operation Quick was about to spearhead would soon be a kick to the proverbial hornets' nest. It was a kick that, in all possibility, could lead to war. Quick wanted the Nilda to know, in case the Carna decided to try and use the Retros' lands to reach the Fallenring from the rear. It was a move that couldn't be put past the Carnaring.

He'd already spoken to the leader and was returning to Fallen lands when he decided to stop by the lake on his return trip. He wanted to take a dip into the water to help restore his strength from when Adriana had poisoned him just less than a week ago. He could still feel the healing sore inside his lip rubbing against his gums. It was a constant reminder of the betrayal he'd suffered at the hands of one he'd considered to be his closest friend in the dome.

He stopped himself from thinking about it when he realized he was getting angry again. He needed a chance to relax, not to sit and brood about recent betrayals and whatnot. And so he attempted to turn his thoughts to other, happier things when he came upon the lake and, to his surprise saw someone swimming there.

A woman. A naked woman.

He felt heat gather in his feline face, his fur luckily hiding any redness under the skin. Not wanting to disturb anyone, he turned to leave discreetly, and in the process kicked a very loud rock accidentally. So much for discretion......

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[atrb=background, i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii637/CirocWolf/Catori1.png] The water was nice, sure it was cool, but that had never been an issue for Catori and it still wasn't. It just helped to keep her mind focused, more or less it helped to keep her very relaxed. Cat found coming to the water even for a few minutes helped her, she just found being alone better than around others. Still she liked her new family, didn't know all of them well, but still. It beat being alone she guessed. Shaking her head some as she moved onto her back. Moving her arms up and over her head than back around, flowing through the water rather gracefully. Eyes closed, just feeling and listening that was all. Having been here so much, she didn't have to constantly keep watch much. Of course, another bad thing was when coming here, she didn't exactly keep her senses fully open. So she didn't notice her friend at first at least by scent. No, she was just reaching her turning point, when the sound of movement on shore caught her attention. And she jerked up suddenly, eyes wide staring over at the shore, before her own face was suddenly warn and very red. Staring at the feline, her wolf bristled inside her, before taking in fully the scent."Quick?" Curiously asking as her head cocked to the side, studying him a moment, recognition having clouded the issue of nudity. For the moment. slowly shaking her head and moved to make her way over towards the shore. It was nice to see him, a little surprising he took a chance on another territory, but still nice to see him. But knowing he was here put her on a slightly more cautious feeling and she sighed. So much for relaxing, seemed something was up, otherwise he wouldn't come here like this. Right? Reaching with her hands she pulled up against the edge, hoping he didn't run off, and waited not wanting to push. Walk "Talking"Thinking

["Quick" Taylor]

As the rock bounced away from his paw with all the seeming noise of a freight train, he looked over at the silhouette of the woman. He very clearly had a deer-in-the-headlights look on his face as she turned to look at him. He cursed mentally to himself until he heard her speak. He wasn't sure but.....

Had she just said his name?

It took a moment for him to recognize the voice as Catori's, but he relaxed a little bit when he did. She would be less likely to think he was a complete perv trying to spy on her. His relief didn't last long, however. She started making her way towards him, still without any clothes.

whoa! he said to her with telepathy as he put his head on the ground and covered his eyes with his paws,Put some clothes on first cat!

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[atrb=background, i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii637/CirocWolf/Catori1.png] Watching him, she wasn't quite sure why he was suddenly wanting to leave. Or had it been because he thought she wanted to be alone? A sigh leaving her lips as she waited for what he might do or say, her eyes taking in his body language. Noting that he was indeed nervous before it seemed to just as easily vanish. Although hearing his thoughts she paused her own movements, arching a brow and than he continued. Jerking her head down, she clearly forgot she had been swimming without clothes and blushed."OH.MY.GOD!!" Jerking back into the water suddenly, knowing her face was red, she took off back to where she had left her clothes. Man this was embarrasing, and she quickly climbed out, and went to get what was left of her clothes. Shaking her head some, she didn't worry about the water still on her body, instead she was debating about what the hell to say to him and sighed. Looking up and back over, though she had yet to move from where she got out, biting on her lip a moment before deciding to say something. "Shift back and come on over, I promise its safe Quick and I am sorry. Just wasn't expecting anyone to just pop up." Her voice she hoped sound strong and not a hinting at her own embarrasment, though she was pretty sure he already knew. Sitting down on the flat boulder, she leaned up against another, enjoying the view and hoping he would come to join her. Trying to figure out what he was doing out here in the first place, but for now that would wait. He didn't seem to be needing her attention that badly, so she took that as a good sign at least. Closing her eyes, she inhaled than let it back out slowly. Walk "Talking"Thinking

["Quick" Taylor]

As his words registered in her mind, Quick heard Catori cry out in embarrassment, quickly followed by a splash that he assumed was her jumping back in the water. He keep his eyes covered as he listened to water slosh around and then her get out at another spot. He didn't look up until Catori spoke, telling him to come over and join her. He peeked through the toes of his paws, and noticed she did have clothes on this time, although she was still soaking wet. She must have gotten dressed without drying off.

Quick started making his way to where Catori was sitting back against a boulder near the lake, a small chuckle escaping his lips. He shifted mid-stride, his paws turning to hands and feet wearing heavy black boots which crunched rocks underfoot. He moved over to the boulder Catori was sitting against and sat down beside her with a sigh. Even despite the awkward circumstances, it was good to see her again. Things had been rough on him recently, with Adriana backstabbing him like she had and the threat of war with the Carnaring always looming over their heads. It felt like he hadn't had a chance to actually relax in months.

"So, were you enjoying your swim?" Quick asked, looking over at Catori, a small smirk on his face. He didn't intend to ignore the elephant in the room. That would just make things more awkward...