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[Thir]

18th of Autumn, 514 AV
The sun warmed the back of the colossus that currently passively stalked the streets of Sunberth, who set off that morning wanting to see the streets as any man would, although maybe a few feet above the norm. Previous to today, Thir had expressed a great reluctance to leave his abode aside from retrieving food or perhaps getting a feel for Sunberth as a city, and he seldom liked what he saw. Even in the calmest, the most serene of settings could he find some form of putrid injustice. On even this street, it was obvious. Men and women were looking at others with... With intent. Maleficent intent. As if they were... Possibilities. Not everyone, of course, but enough for Thir to be glad he didn't have pockets.

Thir, utilizing his walking stick,, made his slow and heavy way through the streets, noticing things that simply should not be. He noticed young boys following adults far too closely. He noticed the way people watched the stores, very obviously not window shopping. Thir sighed to himself, his left fist pounding against the street in succession to his walking stick. There were times when he regretted deeply his attempts to understand the darker side to any given situation. But it must be done. For the pursuit of knowledge, he told himself. For understanding, he said.

Sometimes, Thir couldn't believe how undeniably stupid he sounded, couldn't believe the lengths he would go to just for a little insight into the lives that others lead, an insight into the world around him.

He grunted to himself, doing his best to ignore the wandering eyes of those around him.

Stupid. he called himself. He knew it wasn't true. Or, at least compared to humans. Thir didn't indulge himself in knowing his own mental keenness, yet if he were to be completely honest to himself and his own mental capability, he was smarter than anyone in sight. The thought made him feel good. But the feeling didn't last long. The constant flaws of this city were seemingly apparent everywhere the ape looked. Just once, once, did he wish to find beauty in this city. Something pure of heart. Something, anything at all.

[Tara Kenja]

Tara was in desperate, desperate, need of colder weather clothing. Mizas were running low on her part. Since the season had not ended, it had just begun, she already spent a good amount of coin on her kits, herbs, and medical supplies. Most of her thoughts had been scattered at the thought of having to use more money than she already had. After all, she was a little on the cheap side to begin with. Food had also been rather tight though living off of scavenger-type foods and lowering her standards to that of stealing the fresh kills from other predators she could over power. With the condition Sunberth was in as of now, Tara had it pretty good.

While many perished by hypothermia or starvation, this Kelvic was not going to. She was dead set on surviving another Winter outside of the city walls. Many could not see how hard it actually was to live in the wilds. Everyday life was a hassle and even at times you'd have to spend your chimes in constant paranoia and fear of the unknown or dangers. Maybe if she had knowledge of a weapon, her life would definitely upgrade it's self. Though her time was limited, Tara could make room for a lesson. Her race's nature may say other wise.

Everything had gone smoothly for her today. No wolves had bombard her walk to the city which would happen more often than not. She would have to scramble her way a tree. Either by her claws latching themselves onto thick bark or her hands gripping limbs. They did give her a warning before actually perusing her. A few howls and she knew it was time to see the gods above would help her climb a tree. Unfortunately she was not to avid at climbing either.

Tara moved at a relativity fast pace through the city. She kept her head down most of the time, deep in thoughts. There was the calling of her name, looking up her feet did not stop but she couldn't find who called her name. Maybe it was just her curious mind playing tricks on it's self. Than everything stopped and slowed down as though it were in slowed down. A gigantic creature was right in her line of movement. As though someone had just placed it there as soon as she looked away.

Her face collided with the fur. Part of her landing was soft and warm but the other did not feel comfortable with the thick back bone.

[Thir]

Thump.

There was a sound. A distinct sound. It reached his sensitive, ever-listening ears before contact sent chills up his massive spine. He inhaled deeply in surprise and uneasy discomfort. He peeled his lips back, baring his teeth and growling deeply and quietly, knowing that if it was someone… Undesirable, he would have to use his immense size to intimidate. It took but a moment for him to deduce the situation, more of an assumption than a conclusion, but if it were someone undesirable rather than an accident, he would need to react as if his life were in danger. The possibility of danger outweighed the possibility of an accident.

He turned quickly, his walking stick slamming against the ground just a moment before his fist did, causing an uproar. The people around him started walking a bit faster to get away from the situation. Thir found himself face to face with a girl who was thin and build and yet bulky in apparent strength and muscle. He had played this game before. He knew to avoid danger, he would have to appear as the animal people saw.

He got but an inch from the girl’s face, inhaling deeply. This part he hated. It honestly disgusted him. Everyone smells weird from an inch away. But it was necessary to the act. After he finished, he stood at his full height and slammed his heavy fist against his wide, thick chest, landing on his fists again, growling and bulging his eyes, and in his deep and haunting voice said “Talk, girl.”

He took a moment. He let his very being sink in, seeing as she had not yet left, nor had she yet revealed her intentions to Thir.

“Me you touch. Talk why me?” He said, doing his best to seem frustrated.

“Me,” he said, tapping his chest for emphasis “you,” he continued, pointing to the girl “touch.” he finished, rubbing the portion of his back where he felt the first contact. “What?” he asked, demanding clarity still. “Talk, girl. What you me touch?” He asked, for the last time, making sure to breathe just a bit heavier to seem more wild. It was the little things, really. He didn’t have to hope it would work. Thir could tell it would.

[Tara Kenja]

Immediately the Kelvic backed only a few steps to have her space invaded by the enormous creature's face. It's nostrils flared and created warms around her. Quickly her black pupils dilated the closer he got as they focused on his face. Her green irises expanded slightly when her eyes widened to, speech? It certainly was not a trained animal to just mimic words, no that was a parrots job. When he questioned her purpose in running into him, her mouth went dry.

She couldn't think of one thing to say. Was he one of the creatures the Keneshians called Jamouras? Tara had only been able to view museums that encased these races. Never once had she seen one this close and behind glass walls. Tara knew what it was like first-hand to be held back and encaged. Yet, she was bless the ability to escape and a chance at true freedom.

Though she opened her mouth to speak. No words emerged from her throat. The loud sound and feeling that emitted in her bones only made her want to run as fast as her paws or feet could take her. Tara was deemed virtually immobile out of fear. It was as though if she made any sudden movements the Jamoura would crush her skulls and than her whole body in one swipe or pound.

Tara knew her power would not match his anytime soon. And she hoped that she would never have to find out.

Slowly she spoke, "I-I did not mean to run into you." Her head shook, her curls moved along with her head movement. Pursing her soft lips, she was to frightened to say another word. Afraid it would endanger her life even more than it already is in. She could only wish that she belonged to one of the quick footed Sunberthians moving past the scene.

"My deepest apologies."

[Thir]

The giant watched the girl closely, ever so closely, and watched as the girl’s eyes seemed to… Dilate. They seemed to shift as Thir spoke, growing and shrinking in accordance to his actions, as if they portrayed the girl’s thoughts, her emotions. Curious… the ape thought as inspected the girl, still playing the part of an animal, far too close to her face. Could never be too careful.

“I-... I-...” The girl stuttered, giving the impression that Thir’s theatrics had worked, and worked fairly well.

“I did not mean to run into you.” She said, now farther back from Thir’s being without Thir moving. Thir grunted in response, beginning to believe that the girl had knocked into him completely on accident, as she stated.

“My deepest apologies.” She said, absolutely petrified. If ever she had intent of taking Thir by surprise, it was certainly gone by now.

The ape grunted before backing up a foot or two. “Stay you here. Answer asks I say.” He said, deciding to pursue his curiosity.

He sat, falling back on the now nearly empty street with a thud, holding his walking stick to his side. He grunted again, pointing to the girl and then pointing to a spot of ground a considerable amount closer. “Here,” he commanded the girl. He was sure that the girl would do just about anything he asked.

“Ask things to you. Know I want. Eyes have you move. What they do why?” He asked, doing his best to ask the girl so she understood. It wouldn’t upset him if he didn’t get answers, but it would certainly waste his time, which the girl might not want to do.

Thir was quite large, after all.

[Tara Kenja]

She looked around as the Jamoura backed away from her and than sat down. In the middle of the street? No one was ever safe just sitting exposed in the city of crime. Well when you are a thousand pound ape there are many things you can get away with. The fast paced movements of frightened Sunberthians did slow down but the avoided the two. Slowly she began to sit down.

Crossing her legs together she surveyed her surroundings once more. Now that the ape was lower to the ground she could see the sun. Almost immediately did her eyes not only retract but shrink. It was a concept she couldn't quite understand just yet but whenever she looked towards the sun or in any case of a light source, the black pupils would contract. Than vise versa when something blocked the rays out of her view. In Tara's situation there was a massive dark furred Jamoura blocking the sun.

The contraction wasn't a lot but it was enough to make note of. Pushing her curls out of her face she tried to explain herself in the simplest way possible. "You," She pointed at him but not in an offensive way. "were blocking the light, which makes my eyes grow so I can see better." Tigers and along with other felines could not necessarily see in the dark but they're eyes adjusted much faster than a human's therefor they possessed advanced night vision apposed to the average man or woman. Pausing she questioned him this time.

"My turn. Why Sunberth?" Tara wasn't very knowledgeable about races, she never had the patience. Though from the gossip she heard is that they are highly intelligent of a race. Never in her life has she imagined such a creature would come to the injustice.

[Thir]

The gargantuan ape squinted, having trouble seeing the girl through the sun's rays. The people were wary of the duo, still frightened, but going about their business. Thir knew that time was of the essence and soon the two would no longer be two figures in the street, but it wouldn't be long until they became... Objects of interest. Of opportunity. This was not desired. If taken advantage of, the time would lapse and there was a distinct possibility that Thir would experience something arguably worse than death. The girl, she has pockets. She would walk away. But Thir... Thir only has his body, ripe for slavery. He has four hundred more years of labor, all that could be reality in just one minute. One bad decision. But Thir remained calm as the girl spoke.

"You," she said, pointing at the ape, arousing a bit of humor in the girl's naivety. "were blocking the light, which makes my eyes grow so I can see better." the girl said.

Thir nodded. "Move eyes than weirder people." he said to her. "Weirder you than people. Not people you."

"My turn" the girl said.

Thir nodded, waving his hand in a circular motion. "Quick. Time."

"Why Sunberth?"

The color flushed from Thir's face, if even possible. He put his weight on his walking stick and stood. "Long question," he said. "Leave or come answer for. Home." He said, in his best attempt to tell the girl to either stay or follow him, as Thir walked in the direction of his home.