Sharon
"It's getting rather cold, isn't it" *Kibaru asked kind of feeling a little awkward*
Michelle
"Have you been traveling a lot...?"*Juna asked in remembrance of Addy mentioning how often he was out on his business trips. Well there was that and the thought of the both of them recently having just escaped the coldness of the outside. The fire helped at least, most of the cold ebbing away from her.*
Warner
*She would finish cooking the food, putting it on a plate and then on the table. She would then put some meat in the two pups' bowls before gesturing to them to come sit at the table. She didn't want to say anything as she didn't want to interrupt their conversation*
Sharon
"As of late, yeah. I mean, it is winter and people do need food. That and I've been exploring more lately" *He said as he Got up to go sit at the table*
Michelle
*Juna kept by the fire, Jace eventually coming over to sit by her after becoming too full to continue eating all the food Addy gave. The Canifor gave him a small pat before eventually getting up to go join the others at the table.*"Oh..."*She responded.*"Have you finished mapping the rest of Salvania's forest...?"*Juna could recall the Okamimi once telling her how he was trying to map out the area back when she once warned him of the dangers of the forest. Maybe this is what he's been doing the whole time. At least it would explain his home being near the area.*
Warner
*Azura would wobble over to Jace and nuzzle him with her nose. Addy would sit at the head of the table so that she could sit between Kibaru and Juna while also being able to serve food for everyone. She would have a gentle smile on her face hearing them converse*
Sharon
"Well yeah, Though I've been having to update it allot with new spots and lairs and what not. The winter Map does tend to be a little different from the summer maps" *He said with a sigh. When he said mapping out, He meant mostly marking down spots where both prey and predators are active*
Michelle
*Juna had decided to take a seat next to Addy, sitting across from Kibaru.*"And you didn't have any bad encounters... In the forest...?"*She asked. Jace regarded the wolf pup as she nuzzled him, playfully grabbing her ear as he would try to wrestle with her.*
Yolanda
*Azura would play with Jace as well but Addy would make sure to keep a careful eye on them as Azura was still so young and Addy didn't want anything to happen to her. Addy would then proceed to serving each of them a grilled steak and some vegetables* "Sorry to interrupt but are there any other drinks that you both would like or another side dish that you'd like me to make?"
Sharon
*Kibaru would look at his body a bit, it would have a few bandages and what not. And there was a scar on his left cheek* "Well, this kinda happened due to an encounter with a few misplaced creatures" *He said before regarding the food and beginning to eat*
Michelle
"No, no-"*Juna quickly said to Addy.*"This is fine... Just... Just some water would be nice..."*Her gaze passed back over to Kibaru, taking notice of his injuries in confusion of what he meant by what he said.*"Misplaced creatures...?"
Yolanda
*As soon as Addy heard about his wounds, having not noticed them earlier since she was busy getting everything settled, she would turn to him with worry written all over his face* "Why didn't you tell me about this?! I'll treat your wounds properly later" *She would say as she got up to get Juna some water. When she got back from the kitchen, she would hand Juna her water before beginning to eat her own food, not looking at Kibaru in the process*
Sharon
"Because... It's already been treated properly and happened a few day ago. Don't worry so much. You're going to have to get use to this sight." *He said responding to her*
Michelle
*Juna fell silent as the water was brought to her. Eventually she'd begin to eat the food in silence as she listened to the conversation between the two of them. Jace had found himself laying in the ground lazily, letting out a huff of air at the pup.*
Yolanda
*Azura would nuzzle against Jace and cuddle with him as she closed her eyes* "On a different note" *She would say, avoiding his comment* "Juna will be staying with us for the winter season and will be helping me with my clothes business" *She would say as she took another couple of bites of her food*
Sharon
*Kibaru would drop his utensils and stair at her in silence for a bit* "R-right... You mentioned s-something of this kind" *He would then sigh deeply before he continued to eat* "And You will be taking responsibility for her, that includes making sure she and her Jackal stay well behaved."
Michelle
*Juna's ears flicked annoyingly at the comment. Finding herself placing down her utensil, she would say:*"Excuse me Kibaru, but I'm fully capable of keeping my own behavior in check."*She thought about mentioning Jace as well, though it would be a lie to say she could fully control his behavior, even now with him peacefully dozing next to Azura. Her tone seemed to carry a bit of a sharper edge to it, a lack of appreciation in the way he spoke of her. It reminded her of his comment back in the forest, bringing the same feeling of distaste.*
Warner
"I won't allow you to speak of Juna like that. She and her pup are like family to me so I will do anything to help them." *She would say as she brought her empty dishes to the kitchen* "Juna if you're done eating, I'll bring you to your room"
Sharon
"And by any chance, is she paying rent? Is she doing house chores, aside from cleaning up after herself?" *He asked a little annoyed* "No, she is staying here under you're decision, which I respect. But in that case, you are responsible for her action as you were the one to invite her, which I don't mind... Not too much anyway." *He said that last part softly, but it was still audible*
Michelle
*Juna opened her mouth to say something only to abruptly close it once more in not being able to give a proper response. She turned her gaze away from Kibaru, staring back down at her food with a loss of appetite. Perhaps he was right, who was she to lounge around in someone else's house anyways? Maybe she shouldn't have given up on trying to hunt out in the forests of Lymia so easily.*"Yeah..."*She eventually said in a quiet tone.*"Yeah... I'm done eating..."
Warner
"Come with me then" *She would say as she shot Kibaru a death glare. She was quite upset with him and decided not to talk with him for the rest of the evening. She was really looking forward to spending some quality time with him after months of being apart but she felt like he didn't trust her when it came to Juna*
Sharon
*She might have felt he didn't trust her, but he was trying to say that he trust her to look after Juna* "She can sleep in the lower room. And please do take care I don't step in something, both of you." *Kibaru said as he continued eating his food*
Michelle
*Juna stood up from the table, following after Adeliza in silence. Seeing his owner gett up, Jace would roll over onto his stomach, soon hopping up to follow after her with his tail wagging behind him.*
Warner
*Once Addy settled Juna in her room, she would take Jace and Azura into the backyard to do their business. Once she came back inside, she'd go change into some more comfortable clothing*
Sharon
*Kibaru would finish up the remaining food before standing up with a stretch and moving to sit comfortably on the couch with some warm milk in hand. He would the give a long relieving sigh* "It's food to be back home... Though I guess I'm going to have to bit a tinny but quiter now that we have someone else in the house"
Michelle
*Making their way to the room, Juna would say a quiet 'thank you' to Addy before she walked off to take the others outside. She made her way to the bed, coming to lay down in a tired heap. It had been such a long journey getting here and now she wasn't completely sure if she was even welcomed. Maybe she could try hunting outside again. After all, she was more accustomed to Salvania. The snow wasn't favored, but everyone had to live with it she supposed.*
Warner
*She would bring Jace to Juna's room once she was done and she would say a quiet goodnight to her before going to the kitchen to take care of the dishes as she normally does*
Sharon
*Kibaru would be half fallen half asleep on the couch, it has been a while since he had a good rest in his home. It was only here where he could fall asleep enough to be venerable*
Michelle
*With Jace accompanying her in the room, he would briskly hop up into the bed to join her. She reached her hand out to give him a pat on the head and with her free hand would reach for an arrow from her quiver.*"Don't worry Jace..."*She said.*"I'm sure we'll find some job to do... Even if it isn't hunting like we're used to to..."*Jace merely stared back at her blankly. Of course he probably wouldn't be any less content to getting free meals everyday, but the Jackal had to go out and do something every now and then, the Canifor too.*
Warner
*She would head over to Kibaru and get his mug from him before whispering "You better apologize to her or else I'm gone forever". She would then go back to the kitchen, wash the mug, and head upstairs to their bedroom*
Sharon
"I said nothing wrong. I just said what I had to. I doubt she's content having to free load on us. It probally weighs on her mind... Probally. I mean. It would bother me. And it probally did for you as well in the beginning... Probally. Just make sure to take care of her. Any problems she causes will be in your hands to solve." *He said quite content that he finally found the words* "Does this mean I'm sleeping on the couch tonight?"
Warner
"I know and her and I already had this conversation. She will help me with all housework and her and I will do everything together since she's like my sister. And no, you've had a long journey so go upstairs and sleep on the bed. I'll sleep on the couch" *She would say with her back facing him since she was quite exhausted and just needed rest* "Just apologize to her in the morning since you hurt her quite a bit"
Sharon
"Nope. That's not how it works. The man sleeps on the couch. But if you want join me, you can go grab us a blanket." *He said stretching and relaxing on the couch. He was seriously to tired to stand back up again*
Warner
"I'll just sleep on the floor with Azura." *She would say as she got a blanket for herself and for him, tossing the blanket on his face in a slightly playful manner before grabbing an extra pillow from the couch for her to use*
Sharon
"Stop being so stubborn" *He said before suddenly reacting and grabbing her. Hugging her tightly as he nuzzled her cheek*
Warner
*She would get butterflies in her stomach as he pulled her onto his chest which she nuzzled her face into since, even though she didn't verbally admit it, she missed his warm embrace* "I-I'm n-not being stubborn" *She would say as she hugged him tightly, allowing herself to finally relax*
Sharon
"If that's so, you would have derided to cuddle me long ago. You're not the only one that's missed the other" *He said with a smile before bombarding her face with kisses*
Warner
*She would giggle as she felt that fluttery feeling inside of her that she always does when she's with him. Sensing the excitement coming from the two of them, Azura would decide to come over to the couch and lean against it by standing on her hind two legs, also offering kisses to the two of them*
Sharon
*Kibaru would calmly place his finger on its head a keep it at a distance* "Woah now girl. Not the moment to come seeking attention"
Warner
*She would place a kiss on Azura's head while stroking her fur* "Come now why don't you go to sleep, hm?" *She would say as she gently helped her lie down on the ground, giving her gentle strokes down her head to her back*
Sharon
*Kibaru would be somewhat irritated by her getting the attention, but tried his best not to show it to much*
Warner
*After a few minutes, she would turn her attention back to her boyfriend since Azura was asleep* "Jealous much?" *She'd say with a bit of a smile*
Sharon
"Quite." *He said before looking away and pouting* "I better be getting allot of attention tonight or I won't forgive you"
Warner
*She would giggle as she kissed his cheek before placing her hand on his cheek, gently stroking it with her thumb as she knows he likes it when she does that. She would then place a quick peck on his pouting lips* "Well I'm not planning on going anywhere for the rest of the evening so I can give you all the cuddles you desire"
Sharon
"For tonight I guess that'll have to do, huh?" *He said hugging her tightly before falling down on the couch laying with her in his arms* "But I'm feeling really tired, so let's get some rest first, Kay?"
Warner
"I think I agree with that" *She would say as she let out a big yawn, closing her eyes, and snuggling into him*
Sharon
*And not long would pass before he was deep asleep around her*