There was total love in the sound of gentle purring from both. Aiko knew Sage wasn't too affectionate as her brother, but there would always be giving in. Just like her father eventually did. It took the feline years to get him to warm up to the idea of showing his emotions. You couldn't be angry all the time. Aiko knew that Sage wouldn't be excitable all the time. She would eventually grow into a more open woman once she got over the cooties stage. Ten year olds, such sillies.<br/><br/><span style="color: mediumpurple">"Almost there, sweetie,"</span>Aiko replied.<span style="color: mediumpurple">"Should be able to hear it soon."</span><br/><br/>And it was true as they finally began to walk on what could be called a road. The sounds and smells of the colony weren't more than simple outdoor shops and cookeries. Breads, meats, spices and animals could be smelled by those more sensitive. Aiko could pick it all up from their doorstep. Her tail flicked behind her as they appeared in the heart of the colony. Three large bridges spawned the growing stream with four tiers of shops and homes along each side of the canyon. Aiko padded up to a wooden ramp leading towards the second level where she knew a familiar tailor.<br/><br/>Much of her time was spent helping people set up new lives when they first made the colony. Her heart welcomed all, giving aid to set up whatever wears they would sell. No one shop was the same as the others. The wooden sign that read "Parva's Tailoring" lied ahead. Aiko instantly walked through the open door to the shop, pushing Sage in before her. She tapped the girl on the behind as a way to get her to go pick out what she wanted while the feline moved to look at fabrics.<br/><br/>-----<br/><br/>There was just so much happiness in those blue eyes when his father complimented him. It meant a lot to him to be noticed. He wasn't like his parents in the sense of what he could do. He was a lot smarter and would do so many good things in his life. He just knew it some days. Having the support of his mother and father just made it more obvious that he could rule the world if he wanted to.<br/><br/><span style="color: seagreen">"I think I'm done for now."</span>