Stream (RP)

Coona lay amongst the damp, mossy rocks that settled next to the stream and composed much of the bank. His dark paws dipped into the gently flowing water, feeling the slight tugging of the current. He just stared, mesmerized by the beauty of the waterfall that roared next to him, and how something so calm and quiet, like the stream itself, could have just fallen over a cliff and smashed into the water below. He rested his head on his forelegs, paws still dangling from the bank into the water. His ears were perked, as usual, trying to sense any danger that may come along, but there was nothing. All was quiet.

"How are you doing today Coona?" Vitani called to him from behind the water fall, she made her way around the falling water to the river stream so that she could drink. Her black paws dampened from the soft and wet ground.

Coona raised his head at the familiar voice of the High Queen of the Knight of the Round Table. He stood quickly and lowered his head in respect before rising again. "I am well. All is peaceful. And yourself?" he asked, padding slowly up to the beautiful she-wolf. His ears were angled downward, showing her that he was still submissive, even if in a small way.

Vitani chuckled, "Straighten up Coona. I know you are loyal and respectful, you don't need to use the submission role." Vitani looked away from the water to the black and slightly brown male.

Coona let out a chuff of laughter and raised his ears to their erect angles. He smiled at Vitani. He'd always had a soft spot in his heart for her. He let his gaze move to the powerful waterfall. It was amazing. Something about it just started a fire in him. Maybe it was just the fact that it had powerful faith and unceasing nobility. It never stopped. It just kept coming. He thought of it as some sort of sign for the pack, to give them hope as well. He shook the rather random thoughts away before turning back to Vitani.

Vitani got up and flicked the water off her paws, "Care to come for a walk Coona?" She asked and started to head around the waterfall.

Coona nodded eagerly at Vitani's request and trotted up to walk beside her. As they walked around the waterfall, spray from the falls dampened Coona's pelt, and he narrowed his eyes to shield them from splashes. "Everything been going okay with the pack lately?" he asked. Just meer small talk.

"Yes, everything has been going good with the pack, how about you?" Vitani asked looking ahead at the fields.

Coona nodded slowly. "Everything is good. Hunting is easy, not many rival wolves on our borders. It's all great as of late." He looked around, tasting the air and watching the surrounding territory.

"Good... let me or Akira know if you see anything, rivals, bears, coyotes, and such." Vitani said, still not taking her eyes off the meadows. She walked at a steady pace, not to slow, not to fast. But perfect stroll pace.

"Of course," Coona said. He saw Vitani gazing off into the fields. What could this mean? Did she want to go there? It didn't matter to him where they went. It was just a little walk. Nothing extreme.

Her eyes flickered from different spots of the meadows making sure no surprises where lurking. She also kept a sharp eye out for small pray.

Coona kept walking with Vitani. He wasn't really sure what to say at this point. She was watching the meadows. Coona had a slight slouch in his back and shoulders that he always walked with. He wasn't sure why, it just seemed comfortable to him. "So.." he said casually.

"Huh?.... Oh! Sorry... I was making sure there wasn't anything lurking." Vitani said dragging her eyes away from the fields and looked at Coona.

Coona laughed a little and nodded. "You're fine. Perfectly understandable." He nuzzled her shoulder assuringly. "Where do you want to go?" he asked, clearing his throat. This was a bit awkward, but he didn't mind a bit. He liked the safe feeling of being with the High Queen, and a sense of alertness. He had to be ready to protect his Queen if anything happened.

Vitani chuckled, "I don't care, I don't travel very far other then heading to the boarders and back to check and see if there was anything threatening. So... you can choose if you want."

Coona thought for a moment. He'd done his share of exploring. "There are some neat sandstone cliffs not far east of here," he suggested. He remembered playing at those cliffs by himself a lot when he was young. He'd fallen once and twisted his paw, but for some reason, that injury made his love that place even more. Maybe after that happened he felt a stronger connection with the cliffs because he shared something with them...He laughed inside. He was thinking about the cliffs like they had thoughts, too. "Come on, this way." Coona turned east and waved his tail for Vitani to follow.

Vitani chuckled and followed after Coona, she was careful to step over rocks. Even though she was careful, she wasn't careful enough. She tripped and fell into a hole, not a big hole but big enough for her to fall in. "I'm fine..." she muttered and climbed out.

Coona laughed as Vitani fell into a hole. He helped her up with his shoulder, fur brushing against hers. "Smooth," he jeered playfully.

"Haha, funny." Vitani said dryly, she was playing with him but pretended like she was angry.

Coona snorted with amusement. "I know," he said, lifting a paw. His face was playful. "It's hilarious." He wagged his tail.

"Should I fall in another hole for your amusement?" Vitani asked teasingly and batted Coona's shoulder.

Coona feinted the swipe at his shoulder. "Nah, maybe a gorge, but holes are a bit too small for my liking." He laughed a little and gently pushed Vitani a little with his shoulder.

"Yeah, if I fell into a gorge, you'd have no Queen." Vitani said playfully and gently pushed him back.