#imeut

Aether really hadn’t planned for any of this to happen. Especially not get attacked by rishboland tiger from above, because he had been too focused on a small green creature that had been jumping on top one of the nearby trees. It had been such a curious sight, that Aether hadn’t spotted the tiger that had laid perfectly still upon a thick tree branch above him as he had glided past. Its claws had sunk into the steady material that had kept him airborne which had immediately ripped and made him fall with a surprised yell, resulting him to speed down towards the ground. Luckily, there were big leaves in his path, which he connected with as he fell down, an action that slowed his fall, with a firm thud each time, he collide with the green surface. It was how he found himself yelling at an individual to look out below him as he spotted them, even in his mostly out of control fall, which was thanks to his fall having been slowed down. However, none of it saved the unlucky bush that he landed in with a harsh sound. A pained groan could soon be heard as Aether simply laid there, to simply regret his life-choices a little. Well, at least the tiger had decided to not follow him, even if he was in a rather pathetic state, right now. He really missed his wings in situations such as this.

“Yeah, go Rocky, go!”

Near the soaring, dusty batholiths that rose from the outskirts of Aaru Village like fangs, it was in their shady lee that a true contest of wills was underway. The arid winds carried the sound of a passionate battle, of rooting and sympathetic groaning that goaded the contenders while their coach watched on, encouraging them both.

Did he mention that said battle was between two scarabs? The ability to talk to animals had some merits, after all.

‘ @imeut​​ :  " your hair.. I want to braid it "

Having not expected the words, Aether couldn’t help the surprise that spread over his fair features as he focused on Cyno. It made him think of all the times his sister had braided his hair and how she had voiced that she enjoyed it as it was bonding time for them, even if they sat in complete silence, with nothing but nature softly humming, all around them. It made a longing enter the golden haired male’s chest while honey depths watched the other with slight warmth in them due to the memories and due to the desire spoken to him.

Where Aether came from, braiding someone’s hair or simply taking care of it, was something quite special, but it was something he wouldn’t speak of as of now as it might make Cyno feel awkward about it, which was the last thing he wanted.

  ❝  You’re welcome to. I wouldn’t mind that at all, Cyno,   ❞

‘ @imeut​ : " tighnari.... What sports do trees play?" "  Bud-minton.... " "Get it  Bud-minton , cause  the  Bad in Badminton sounds like Bud of the flower so I connect them together to sound  Badminton , get it.."

Tighnari was not going to admit it, but he had a slight weakness, when it came to jokes regarding nature, which was why a tiny smile was briefly there as he listened, even if a sigh followed as Cyno started to explain the joke. Once again, he was the victim of one of those lame jokes, though, this time, the lame joke actually graced his funny bone. Reaching out, Tighnari lightly shoved against the General, to make him focus on his task at hand, instead of joking around. 

‘ @imeut​ :  ♡♡ ( aether & nariii)

Affection. Never mind how small, the way to Aether’s heart is with affection, he is rather touch-starved so he absorbs affection like a dry sponge does water, which will easily shows if someone decides to give it to him, he is pretty much the cheetah meme with affection, a bonus is that he loves giving it himself as well. What also can be a way to his heart is actions that show great care for his wellbeing, especially because Aether, a lot of times, forgets to take care of himself as he always puts others first. There is just something so very special to his heart, when he is the one being taken care of.

The Fatui researcher known only to her as Branks was perhaps one of the least grating member under Il Dottore’s tutelage, understanding her predicament and unwillingness to commit atrocities that so many did. Waterfalls of sand fell within the cavernous, underground chasm that had once been a sprawling metropolis in the time of Al-Ahmar’s reign. Seams of refulgent gold glistened without, energy palpable even though the ruins had been abandoned for over a millennia. 

Shinobu stood before a console where pale blue holograms projected before her, struggling to discern the instructions that Branks had given her, but somehow managing through the correct arrays. Her Maneki-neko heritage shined then and there, riddling through the configurations with more ease than she thought she would.

After all, should the assumptions be correct and her luck shine through, unlocking this configuration would lead to one of the legendary Seelie Courts of Khaenri’ah, one of three. Though a secret long since lost to the terracotta sands of Lower Setekh, it would cease being a mystery once the Fatui gained access.