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Post by M&M&M on Oct 12, 2014 5:08:25 GMT
"Oh no, it's Terry. Not Teresa. Easy to remember because because it rhymes with 'cherry', one of my favorite fruits. Heh. And I was asking you earlier about...you know what? Nevermind. We'll get everything straightened out once we get back to town." The ferret woman did her best to turn and small, without squinting too much, what with the sun still beating down on them all. Adelaide's chocobo proved to be a faithful, if not welcoming, tutor in helping her get used to riding. It did it's best not to stroll or stray too hard to give smooth ride, but there was an occasional hiccup now and then.
They were already nearing the gates of the city, where several guards atop the walls waved out to them. Terry waved back and then looked back at the coyote again. "Almost home. Just don't expect fine cuisine when we eat. Today's special is Beef stew with vegetables. Hope you aren't too picky."
"Could be worse. Yesterday was porkchop night. I swear, the damn things were made of rubber." Caine the nezumi said, trying to join in on the conversation. "We protect the city from fiends and keep law and order, yet we can't afford a good meal that isn't over-watered broth and meat that's been left in the sun too long."
"By the goddess, yes." The ferret rolled her eyes and agreed. In front of them, the gates to the city began to open and the party stopped. "Stop here for a bit, kiddo. Don't wanna get a face full of stone." Being this close to the city, the smell of the sea was prevalent in the air, so great that one can taste the salt on your tongue. The caws of seagulls also added to the atmosphere of the city as well, several can be seen right above them like vultures waiting for their next meal.
The gates finally opened and revealed their entrance to the city. Cobblestone streets, busy tourists, and rows of lined up stone-housing greeted them. The great vast ocean can be seen right ahead of them, along with dozens upon dozens of ships of varying sizes and colours. It was especially crowded at the front entrance for some reason known to the little girl, yet no one has yet left the gates. They seemed mindful enough however to part when the guards, with Adelaide accompanied, were heading straight inside. Only when the gates closed behind them and Terry took a big lungful of air did she speak again.
"Ahhhhh...port sweet port. Can never get tired of that smell."
"Speak for yourself." The human comrade seemed to lose his earlier shine, as if he saw something unfavorable. "Try working as a fisherman for a few months. Did that before the becomming a guard and it ruined my whole take on this port."
"Don't be such a downer, Glenn." Hoping for a more perkier conevrsation, she turned to the coyote. "What about you? What do you think of this place? Ain't it wonderful? Don't count on getting used to the smell, it'll never go away! Also, how about you tell us a bit about yourself..."
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 13, 2014 4:12:24 GMT
The girl's head was turning in every direction as the party passed through the gates, having never actually seen the bustle of a true city before and trying to take it all in at once.
"The ocean is so huge. . . " she said under her breath before deciding how to respond to Terry's questions. "The smell is interesting. I'm not sure I like it." the coyote said, and paused again. "My name is Adelaide, I'm eleven years old, and I've been traveling alone for about three months now. I'm not really sure what else there is to say. . ."
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 13, 2014 7:46:31 GMT
"Adelaide..." The ferret pondered as the three kept walking ahead and took some turns into some alleys. "That's a pretty name. Full of mystery and uh...um..."
"I think mystery fits best, Terry." Finished Glenn. "Your name however just brings up memories of eating pies by smashing your face in it. You made such a mess, we gave you the nickname 'Clown'."
"One time! It was that one time and I haven't eatin anything decent in weeks!" She defended herself, annoyed at the embarrassing incident being brought up in front of the child. "You try eating nothing but seaweed and fish for weeks and try to control yourself when someone suddenly offers you a freshly baked pie! Ugh...great, you guys just made me lose my cool in front of her. She probably think's I'm some kind of freak now."
"Hey I didn't say anything!" The nezumi held his hands up to defend himself, the human tho was cracking up at the ferret's reaction. "Leave me out of this!"
"Whatever..." The only grown female in the trio held her head down in a depression. "We're almost back to HQ. So just quiet down til we get inside."
After several more minutes of riding, they come across a giant white building completely enclosed by well defended fencing. The number of guards patrolling the entrance and the fortifications almost makes it look more like a penitentiary than any head quarters she'd seen. The thought almost brought in some truth as a row of orange wearing convicts chained together was made to jog together around the building. Several other guards were jogging alongside them, making sure they kept in line.
"Don't worry about those criminals honey. We won't let anyone hurt you while you're inside. I promise." Terry said, trying to comfort the young girl. "No one's ever escaped or cause trouble here since we had our new Boss installed nearly a dozen years ago. We got full control here."
"Eh, what about the small incidents of assaults an-"
"FULL. CONTROL." The woman emphasized those words with a glare at her partners, who reacted now with silence. Stopping in front of the entrance, several guards came up and helped tha guards get off their chocobos. Terry helped the coyote girl and gently scooped her up and placed her feet first onto the ground. When the guards tried to take Adelaide chocobo friend away, it began to resist and growl at the stranger pulling it's ropes.
"Oh dear. It's cute that it wants to stay with you, but we don't wanna cause any trouble." Caine the nezumi said worredly. "Could you calm it down, miss Adelaide? We're just gonna take it to a station where it will be fed and hydrated with the other chocobos. we will return it when you leave her."
"Yea, don't worry, you can trust us." Terry also helped. "After that, we'll go get something to eat or take a shower. I'll let you choose what to do first. Alright?"
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 14, 2014 5:11:24 GMT
Being lifted off of her bird was quite unexpected, causing Adelaide to suddenly tense up. After quickly, and gently, being placed on the ground she almost started to glare at Terry. . . except that her chocobo was beginning to make a scene.
Being asked to try to calm it down was also unexpected, and as the request was made she began looking to the faces of the officers around her.
"I. . . I wouldn't know how. I don't know anything about chocobos, and only actually met this one today. . . I don't know what it wants. Could one of you tell me. . ." the canid began to reply, blushing under her fur, when she was interrupted by Terry talking about food.
'Uhg. Why is everyone talking at the same time?' thought as she tried to make a decision. Putting a hand on the chocobo's neck in an effort to calm it she looked back to Terry.
"I'm really hungry, so could I eat first?"
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 14, 2014 8:47:21 GMT
The chocobo merely turned it's head in what looked like confusion towards his new owner, seeing as the girl didn't mention anything behind the move.
"Is this your first time having a pet?" Asked Caine, his face sharing equal amount of puzzlement. "Well. I guess it's understandable. Sadly too many people don't accept how smart chocobos really are. It's like they don't want to be intimidated by them. But they are, in fact, one of the smartest animals on Gaia. And they love being treated as such." Then the nezumi gently petted the coyote's friend. "Isn't that right? You wanna be treated like us, huh?"
The bird 'warked' with a shine in it's eyes, warming up to the fellow. Terry leaned down and whispered in Adelaide's ear. "Caine is one of our best tamers here. Lucky for us since we have a great deal of need for chocobos here."
"Alright, I'm going to take it out to the stables. You three go ahead and chow down. I'll meet you later." Then he began to gently pull the reins of the giant fowl. The chocono gave a last glimpse towards it's little friend then began to follow the nezumi's lead.
"Great. Come with me, I'll lead the way." Said the female ferret, walking ahead and opening the doors. Inside the building was an immaculat assortment of marbled white floors, signs, and orderly crowds. Many people; guards, civilians, and prisoners alike were walking about in their routinely fashion. And thankfully order was kept with several guards standing at attention at ever several hundred feet away. Walking down the white hallway of doors, wanted posters, and portraits of the buildings history; they come to a large stairway that led both upwards and downwards with a surprisingly amount of levels. Terry led them down 1 level and headed towards a large double-doorway with the phrase 'Cafeteria' in bold black letters. The smell of meaty broth was the first thing they all noticed as they entered. Many rows of large rectangular tables sat with a few patrons eating their meal.
"Great, not many people today. Tho I can't imagine why, knowing what's cookin..." Glenn the human joked.
"Come on, don't ruin it for the poor girl." The female guard said then lead to the front where a large anthropomorphic warthog in her late years looked on. She wore a dry black hairnet over her gray mane and the same coloured rubber gloves.
"What'll it be? PB an J or today's special; Beef soup with veggies. It's special because we're using real vegetables this time." She said, giving off a sarcastic grin.
"Yummy, we'll take three. Can't wait." Terry said, equally smiling and equally mocking. The lunch lady picked up two bowl and took them to a large pot of boiling brown goo. With a ladle stained from years of use, she dipped it into the contents and filled the bowls to the brim and handed it to two guardsmen. That was when she noticed the little coyote and tried her best to smile warmly, showing off yellow teeth.
"Why hello there young'in! Aren't you the cutest thing I've seen today! I bet you want to have something to eat too, don't ya? Well let this old granny give you a big heaping helping of my special soup! I'm gonna make sure it has extra veggies so you can grow up big and strong! Just a moment..." The warthog was humming along as she went back to grab another bowl.
"Man, talk about punishment. I feel sorry for the tyke already..." The human joked and whispered to his counterpart.
"Shhh, they might hear you!" Silenced, they waited for the elder to finish up filling a bowl and handing it to the little kit. As she promised, the container was practically filled with lots of recognizable veggies, with hints of stringly bits of meat. It was so much, almost as if a tiny tilt to any side would spill much of it's contents.
"You eat that all up, ya hear?" The warthog smiled again and gave a wink. Then she went back to her duties while Terry led them to a empty table.
"Alright. Let's go over there and sit. and uh...sorry Adelaide, if it's not to your liking." The ferret said with a nervous smile, and then sat down to hand out the spoons to everyone. "Let's eat!"
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 16, 2014 5:55:30 GMT
Adelaide winced when she walked into the cafeteria-area and saw the server. She wasn't one to worry about the quality of the food, and knew it must be tolerable at least if it was coming from an official establishment, but she couldn't really help it; a fat old warthog in a hairnet is enough to make most people wince. That said, the girl quickly warmed up to the lady (even giving her a brief smile) at her complement, and her mention of a 'heaping helping' of hot soup.
At the guard's apology for the quality of the meal the pup, taking her seat, simply replied that "It smells amazing." It seemed like barely a moment after Terry giving her permission for everyone to dig in that the girl's soup was gone. "Am I allowed to get another bowl?" she asked, glancing quickly to the granny behind the counter and then back to the ferret.
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 16, 2014 10:09:50 GMT
Both Terry and Glenn stood slack-jawwed as the girl was eating. The coyote was practically devouring her meal as if her very life depended on it. In fact, neither of them were able to raise their spoons to their mouths as they watched in strange fascination in what's happening before them, like watching a once in a life time phenomenon. The woman had to struggle to get the words out of her mouth when the little one asked her question.
"O'oh um...yea s-sure. Excuse me, Miss Alma?" The ferret turned and called out to the cafeteria lady, who turned away from her kitchen duties. "Would you mind brining a second helping for our friend here? Don't know what secret spices you put in it, but she ate all up quick and left no mess!"
It appears to have surprised the elder as well, seeing as her hair, as well as her ears were raised up. "Oh my goodness! The poor thing must've been starving for good food. And at least someone here finally has some good taste." The guardsmen didn't respond to the jab, worried that she might spit in their food next time perhaps? Instead, the warthog quickly went to work on refilling a new bowl of stew. With dexterity that would make them envious, she was already waltzing down with a happy smile on her face, tipping her hand and bowl on to the table, and set it right in front of Adelaide. Just as before, it was filled to the top with plenty of chunky vegetables and meats. In addition to that, there were two large rectangular items stacked on top of each other, each as big her foot. It was wrapped in a neat blue cloth and smelled sweetly of something nutty and familiar.
"It's good to see a child finally eating right!" The elder said with excitement. "You go ahead and have as many helpings as you like. And in addition, I brought you some of my home made Kupo Nut Bread. It's one of my favorite snacks, but don't you worry, I can always make more. You can eat it afterwards or save it for a snack later. Just don't wave it in front of the moogles, ho ho ho." With a last wink, she turned and walked away back to her post.
"Wow, never seen her that happy before..." Terry remarked, looking after her lunch lady. Then she turned back to Adelaide, but her emotional facade seemed to resemble one that of pity. "But...hearing you've been alone for so long. Well, it's amazing how you adapted. Can't help feeling bad to see know you nearly starved. Why don't you just find a nice orphange or a family to take care of you? There's a few buildings in this city that would love to take you in. And I'm sure you'll find someone to adopt you in no time flat."
(2 Kupo Nut Breads added to Adelaide's Inventory)
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 17, 2014 3:13:14 GMT
Adelaide gave the cafeteria worker a big smile, thanking the woman for the bread and fresh bowl, beginning to eat again almost immediately (albeit at a much more normal pace.) Glancing up to Terry at the guard's suggestion of looking for an adoptive family the coyote slowed further, her expression becoming one of mild distaste.
"Anyone who collects helpless kids off the street has just got to be some kind of pervert," she replied between spoonfuls, "and I don't know about you, but I really don't fancy the idea of creepy schlubs making-out with me."
Finishing her stew soon after she laid her head on the table, using her arms as pillows. Slowly glancing around her hosts, the pup sighed.
"Why aren't you guys eating? I've already had two bowls. . .?"
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 17, 2014 8:06:49 GMT
The two listened to Adelaide's response with a gloomy look on their faces, each of them wondering within the confines of their own mind just what on Gaia happened to this girl to make her this dismal. As the coyote ate at her soup, Glenn took the opportunity to lean over and start a conversation by whispering in his partner's ear. Sadly some of his words would no doubt be ehard by the young kit due to her race's sensitive ears.
"Geez, what's this kid's problem? I knew she had some issues, but she's just a damn downer. Especially since she mentioned 'perverts' several times since we met her. Hey, you think she could've been moles-OW!" The human was suddenly interrupted by rather agonizing pain shooting through his leg. Looking down, he saw the ferret woman's armoured foot several inches away from his shin. Her face showed only calm grace as she placed her attention back onto her own bowl and began eating. The human was about to speak up but it appears rational thinking prevailed as he got the message. He then copied his partner's move and began to eat up as well, pretending the little bits of veggies in his spoon were his own words.
Just then, another person arrived and sat in the table, opposite of Adelaide. It was Caine, sporting a warm smile and an even warmer bowl of borth on front of them. "Sorry I was late, I forgot to feed the other chocobo's and they got real ornery. Gave em a massage as an apology. Heh heh..." He looked around, but only heard silence from the people in front of them, even as the young girl was done eating.
"Okay...um...oh. Miss Adelaide, do you have a moment to speak. it's about your chocobo. I...well.." The nezumi was fiddling with his fingers nervously as he spoke. "I was wondering if you were willing to sell him to us? I mean, we're not going to force you to or anything, just because your a kid. Just that...we're kind of low on these feisty fowls and we could use some reinforcement. I can tell you that we will take very good care of it and will be put to good use in protecting people. But uh, if you don't want to, that's alright. But if you do, how does 500 Gil sound? It's more than most ranchers would pay. Is that alright?"
(On simple decisions like this, a small post is okay, just not a one sentence post =P)
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 20, 2014 2:17:41 GMT
Adelaide's ears twitched as Glenn made his comment, but the girl didn't give any outward indication that she'd been listening to him until his exclamation surprised her (resulting in her jumping slightly.) 'Does this guy really think, as cautious as I am, that I'd let some grubby ass lay a paw on me? Geez. . . '
Briefly acknowledging Caine's arrival she listened to the man's request. The pup sat for a moment, lightly grinding her teeth as she tried to think about what she should do. Adelaide knew she didn't know the first thing about chocobos, and that even if she did know something it would be a hell of a time for a girl like her to keep one fed and taken care of, but deep-down she was also feeling a strong urge to tell the guardsman 'no, it likes me and I want to keep it.'
"Would you mind if we talk about it after the shower?" was the only thing she could say, clearly unsure of herself.
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 20, 2014 7:28:19 GMT
"Shower? Oh I...sure. Yes, we can do that and give you some more time to think." Caine then looked to Terry with an apologetic expression. "Listen, could you please negotiate with her for me? Don't have much of choice sadly."
She on the other hand looked annoyed and was about to object, but then realized and he was right. She was the only grown female in the group and neither of them wouldn't be able to get past the door without getting their asses handed to them by other angry women. In that moment, she suddenly raised her bowl to her lips and began to shovel all the soup she can into her mouth with her spoon.
"No, I mean after your done. I didn't mean you should do it immediately!" The brown nezumi tried to reason. But she ignored what he said and kept gulping down her food. Tiny trickles of the brown broth manage to make it past her orifice and down her cheeks. Finished, she placed the bowl down and gave a great exhale. "Alright. Let's get this over with." She said with a hint of exhaustion in her voice, then getting up from her seat. "Come on kiddo, I'll show you where it is."
The ferret guardsman lead the way, leaving both of her male companion to finish off their lunch. Going back to the stairway once again, she led the little kit down below the last floor of the building where the smell of chlorine and soap seemed prevalent in the air. There was several signs point in many opposing directions; 'Gym', 'Pool', 'Weight Training', 'Tracks', and lastly 'Showers'.
"There we are." She said, looking at that latter's direction. The two headed to the double doorway and was about to pass through it when someone opened it himself. A tall anthropomorphic hyena, shirtless and showing an impressive amount of muscle over his brown and gold-spotted fur. The male was sighing and then grinned with his teeth bared when he saw Terry. There was a noticable disgust on her face when she saw him as well and tried to go by silently through, but the two were suddenly stopped by a out-reached hand that barred their way. The hyena smiled even more, showing off his pearly white fangs.
"Well hello there, love." He said, winking over in the woman's direction. "Heading to the showers are you? Well I just got out, but how about you take me with you? I can help you clean those...hard to reach places, heh heh heh."
The sheer sexual tension emanating from him only made the ferret guardswoman cringe even further. And it didn't help that there was a evident bulge showing at the front of his pants.
"Not now, and go away Isaac." She said, doing her best to show she wasn't interested. "I have a kid I need to handle. And even if I didn't, I wouldn't even stoop to that level."
"Aw, that hurts my feelings..." Then he leaned over, almost threateningly. "And that's Captain Isaac to you." He said in an almost audible hiss. "You should know that you have to respect your betters, like it or not. So, just ditch the kid and we can go inside for a nice discussion about your behavior."
"I said no, it's uh...part of my mission." Her brain rattled for any kind of excuse to be away from the man, almost apologetic to the pup. "She was assigned to me to watch over. Now I have to wash her up."
The hyena stood there silent for a moment, as if pondering his next move. Terry stood there as well, stone still and glaring at him, hoping that her excuse would work. Instead however, the ranked guardsman looked down to the kid and tried to give his meanest intimidating smile. "Hey kid, you know how to take care of yourself, right? Why don't you be a good little runt and just head on to a private shower? Take the women's room to the right, go another right, and pick any stall. I need to have a private chat with your friend. So piss off, eh?"
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 21, 2014 3:31:22 GMT
The young coyote was briefly struck dumb by the sudden appearance of the half-naked hyena-man, and the way he was speaking to Terry. Gathering her wits after a moment she glanced over him, noting that he had a considerable bulge in his trousers, and tried to find some way to respond.
"Who the heck is this stupid horn-dog. . .?" Adelaide asked, gently tugging on the ferret's sleeve and leaning in to whisper in her ear, "And why the heck does he know that much about the girl's locker-room. . .?"
On hearing his suggestion that she "piss off" the pup looked him over once more, clearly looking irritated. "I don't know who you are, but does it really seem like Terka is in the mood to talk about how small your dick is?" Adelaide replied, doing her best to sound demeaning, "So how about you just go have a "chat" with your hand while she and I go get the sand out of our fur?"
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 21, 2014 8:47:05 GMT
Terry heard what young Adelaide asked her, but had to force herself to ignore in order to put her attention. She knew full well that all her wits would be needed to get around someone like him. This ended when she heard what the pup had to say.
The well thought out reply, not to mention the fact that it's coming from such a young little girl, took the male hyena completely by surprise. His smile completely vanished and his eyes widened by the insult. But it didn't take long for the captain snap back to show his fangs again, only this time it wasn't in the form of a leer.
"Oh. Oh I KNOW didn't just say what I just thought you said!" He yelled, trying to walk up to the her threateningly. His outburst caught the attention of several others that walked around, turning their attention to the altercation."How about I teach you something about respect, you little shit. Starting with the back of my hand!"
Right when the hyena lifted an angry hand, Terry made a grab for Adelaide and took her running into the rooms. The ferret can hear him screaming towards them but she did her best to clear her mind of it and kept running. They arrived at a dead end where the marbled walls all around them were smooth and pink, giving the notion that this was indeed a female-only area. There was no one else currently inhabiting the area, and the showers stall doors were open and inviting. The guardswoman placed her as gently as she could onto a waiting wooden bench that sat in the middle room and exhaled in constant breaths.
"Ugh...huh...holy crap. Heh, I can't believe you just said that. Right in front of his face." The woman managed to get out a few chuckles in between her exhaustion, smiling towards the pup. "You got balls kid, and I don't say that often. Especially to little kids. I've been wanting to say something like that for years. The guy is a absolute pig who harasses any woman he see's think's he can get away with it too since rank apparently comes with a lifetime supply of 'Get Out Of Jail Free' cards. The sad part is he usually does..."
Cautiously she perked her ears up to hear if anyone would be coming in their general direction. Thankfully, there were no signs of anyone doing so and she sighed in relief. "Phew, thank the maker. I don't think he'll be coming here, alot of people saw what was happening, doubt he'd try to stir up any more trouble. But now that we're here, I guess we can start our shower, huh? Good timing too, since we worked up a sweat. By the way, you think you're good enough to shower on your own, or would you like some help?"
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 23, 2014 4:24:46 GMT
"Well, I do need some soap. And I'd really appreciate it if you could wash my back for me. . . So. . . Maybe you could help me?" replied the coyote-girl, relieved that she was finally getting an opportunity to get herself cleaned up, and starting to smile. Adelaide quickly stripped her clothes off of her tawny fur she began looking for shampoo.
"Hey, Terka? You said that the half-naked captain has been acting like that for a long time now, right? Does that mean he's tried to sleep with you before?" the dirty young girl asked the guard, unable to find the hygiene gear she needed for the shower.
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 23, 2014 7:37:50 GMT
Terry gave a smile towards the pup as she asked for her help. She was already removing her armour and placing the set gently on the ground to prevent scratches and damage. She did her best to ignore the little girl undressing and was doing the same herself, removing a dirty sweat-stained white tank top just above her head. Her breasts were ample enough to fill her hand and not spill, and her nipples were pink and tiny. She took a whiff of her tank top and immediately wrinkled her nose. "Ugh, had it coming I guess. The perks of patrolling the hot desert." The ferret muttered and put down the clothing right next to her armour.
She was already unzipping her pants down to her knees when the woman heard Adelaide's question cased her to stop. Sleep with me? By Odin, how much does this little girl know? It's like she's an adult in a child's body. Does she really know what she's talking about? Was the concept of the Birds And The Bees explained to her? Don't tell me she has experience in that sort of...no. Don't even think about it. Just...tell her. After a moment of self-discussion, she was able to move again and was in the process of removing her pants. "Well...I made some very bad decisions with that guy, if that's what you mean. I thought he was a nice guy at first, then once he...well anyways, he think he owns me now. He's got this crazy alpha male attitude ever since I broke up with him. I'm hoping he'll get over it soon. Anyway's...forget about it. It's my problem, and I don't want to get you involved. Let's just take a hot shower and forget about what happened." She finished, right after pushing down her white undergarments. She held it up and was about to smell it as well, but the woman shook her head as if she was trying to get over a spell casted on her. "Nope." She said and left it down with the rest of her discarded clothing.
Fully nude, she walked over the the far end available stall. "Here we go, sweetheart. Shampoo and soap is right on this counter." Terry pointed toward a small compartment in the marble wall underneath the shower stall, where a small bar of soap, a half-full bottle of shampoo, and a small rag resides. After leading the kit inside, closed the stall door and began to turn the faucet on. "Tell me if it's too hot, alright. Personally, despite always going in the desert every day, I like mine really hot. I'll turn it down just for you."
She brought the temperature to a level where it was hot enough where steam would eventually be created, but of course not able to burn the skin. "Ah yes!" The ferret smiled and placed her face fully into the shower's direction, letting the water hit her with full force. "Ah! Feel so good! Nothing like a shower after a hard day's work, right Adelaid. Here, let me wash your hair for you." Grabbing and squeezing the bottle, the woman got a fair amount of the soapy mixture, rubbed her hands together, and gently lathered the little girl's hair."
"Wow, I can feel alot of sand in there. Feels like it hasn't been washed in ages. How long has it been since your last bath. And if you don't mind me asking, did you call me 'Terka'? What does it mean, is it a funny pet name?" Terry gave a mischievous grin towards her. "If it means something silly, don't think I won't do the same to you. I can think of a few good ones on the top of me head, heh."
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 25, 2014 3:16:32 GMT
"'Terka' is just another way of saying 'Theresa'. . . I think. . ." Adelaide began to say before sighing gently as the ferret-woman started to massage her scalp. "That feels so good; I can't remember when I last got to have a bath, and I don't think I've ever had someone wash my hair for me before." said the child, gratefully looking over her shoulder at the guard. Relaxing back into Terry's hands the girl did her best to enjoy the experience.
'What a day this has been. . . Almost beaten, almost eaten, rescued, fed, threatened, washed. . . I hope tomorrow is as good. Oh! I need to think about what to do with my new chocobo. . . '
"Could I maybe wash your hair for you too, Terka?" the pup asked, clearly sounding relaxed and happy.
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 25, 2014 6:57:09 GMT
"Heh...that's cute. 'Therea' huh? That's interesting." The woman smiled and looked over to the young pup as she looked over. The ferret continued to wash Adelaide's hair, making sure to rub a bit more generously to clean out all the dirt and sand that has accumulated throughout her adventure. She never minded at all that was was nude to her nor vice versa. What could surprise them about the bodies of the same gender?
"I gotta start thinking of a name for you." Terry was silent for a moment, in thought. "Hmm...Maybe Addy? Laidy? Haw, that's terrible. Man, outwitted by a child, how embarrassing. Don't worry, I'll think of one...anyways, i think that's enough lather. Let's just rinse you off now." She began to position the coyote's head right in the faucet's direction and let the water wash away all the suds and gunk. Specks of the dirt and be easily seen in the bubbles that are now washing down the sinkhole. "Wow, how long has it been since you took a bath? Your hair feels like it could hide a Antlion. Heh heh. Okay, that's enough hon."
With the kit's hair fully washed, Terry bent down and sat on the marble floor with her legs crossed. "Alright, you can do me now. Go a little easy on my hair, my scalp's a bit sensitive. Heh, feels weird, but nice. It's like I'm taking a bath with a little sister. Oh hey, do you have any brothers of sisters, Adelaide? I know you said you didn't had any parents but I don't think we discussed that."
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 25, 2014 8:10:16 GMT
Adelaide took a large glob of shampoo and spread it between her palms before placing them tentatively on Terry's head.
". . .With a little sister?" she whispered to herself before replying to the ferret's question, "Well, I really don't know if I have any family at all. I'm sure that I had relatives before, but a few months ago I sort of just woke-up on the road by myself; I can't remember anything about my life before then." Enjoying the feel of the guard's hair under her her hands the coyote then went quiet, deciding if she should go into more detail about herself for her new acquaintance. Adelaide thought it would probably be the polite thing to do, but given how little she knew herself really wasn't sure what she could say.
"I'm not sure if I was injured, or if something traumatic happened, or if magic was somehow involved. Just that I woke up alone on a road on the far side of the desert, with nothing except the clothes on my back, and that I've been surviving on my own ever since."
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Post by M&M&M on Oct 25, 2014 9:52:30 GMT
"Oh...I see." Was all Terry could utter after hearing the girl's story. Her previous smile was lost and she fell into a moment of silence, pitying her. Poor girl, yet she's still strong enough to keep on walking and smile. Gotta admire her spirit. If it was me, I'd probably be crying until a fiend hears and eats me. Ugh! Stop thinking depressing thoughts! She shook her head to banish her train of thought, then immediately regretting the action. "Oh, heh, sorry about that. I was uh...shaking off the suds, they got to my eyes. Heh heh. Anyways, I think that's enough. Help me rinse off, would you kindly?
Holding her head in the faucet's direction, she went to rinsing her hair with the help of little Adelaide. "Ahhh, better. Nothing like a clean head to make a clean mind, right?" She said. Rising up and getting off her butt, she bent over and grabbed a pair of ivory-coloured soaps from the compartment. She proceeded to hand the kit biggest of the two and rubbed her own between her hands. "Be sure to rub it like this so you can get a good lather. That way you'd have a good start to clean your body." Terry instructed before getting right to doing what she said. Getting a good amount of foam, she began to rub her furry chest.
"Ahhhh, rub it nice and clean! Heh heh. So anyways, so you have no siblings or...any memory at all. Do you have a purpose, Adelaide? Are you searching for someth-...uh." It was then that Terry found that she might be pushing the little girl too far her in investigation and stopped herself. She stopped washing herself for a small amount of time before choosing her next words carefully. "I'm sorry, I know it must be hard on you for having amnesia. Asking question will only frustrate you. How about we change the subject then? Is there anything you want to talk about? Wanna know anything about me?"
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Post by Eudemic on Oct 28, 2014 4:30:05 GMT
Adelaide tried to work up a lather the way Terry suggested as she considered the question about purpose, having not actually given the idea any real thought up to that point.
"Well, I don't. . .-" she began and was quickly cut off by the guard's apology, ". . .Anything I want to know about you? I would like to know more, I guess. I'm not sure."
The girl began rubbing the soapy froth into her gritty fur, producing only a thin foam because of the quantities of oil and dirt that had built up in the great time since she had last been able to bathe. Rinsing herself, the coyote began to again work over her small body with the soap, asking herself what she should try to find out about her hostess. As a much heavier layer of suds grew to cover her narrow torso, Adelaide glanced at the ferret and couldn't help returning to the woman's earlier question about purpose and her still earlier question about siblings.
Shifting her gaze down over her own soapy body the pup clenched her jaw unconsciously, and suddenly found herself overcome by a nervous tension. Adelaide glanced back to the figure next to her.
'Terka is a guard. . . so I should be able to trust her. But she has been so nice, and wanted to get me in the shower. . . I don't think she's a pedo, though. . . Maybe she is? She did want to help me wash. . . Uhg. . . Whatever. This might be good for me. I should stop worrying so much and just grow some balls. . .' the girl thought, fidgeting as she continued washing her chest and shoulders.
". . . How do you feel about sisters. . .?" came the question, meekly.
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