[Beam]

Originally Posted by Constellation

The small she cat knew that the tom was such a...secret. A mystery that she wondered what confidential information he was hiding behind his orbs. She didn't want to pry into his business, but it was tempting. It was tempting to want to know much about him, but Timid knew her limitations. She would pry until she was yelled at, then she knew to shut up. Because this golden cat did not like to be yelled at. She slumped next to Fennec, trying her best to stay in line with him. Her ears folded to her head, and she stayed silent.

The thought of bears strolling around through her still made her slightly afraid. There were hardly any bears in the Syndicate. In fact, there were not any animals within the syndicate. It was such a tough place to find food, since the land was so barren. Sometimes Timid felt bad for Halite. He was such an odd character, that she felt pity for him more than sorry. Especially with the recent lost war with Skyclan. Timid could remember that day when she patiently, but anxiously awaited for the fighters to get back and declared they won the fight...but they didn't. They were all fallen, all worn out, and the sight made Timid recoil inwardly. She thought the fighters were great at...well, fighting. Then again, she didn't know the codes of the clan very well. Or, their fighting technique.

She had been lost in her thoughts. Lost in nature. The deer and elk were...majestic? Timid twitched her nose, tilting her head for a second as she imagined that 'deer' and 'elk' were majestic. One thing that Timid did love was observing other species. She knew a lot about other species, which were a bit odd if she told another cat. Though this was something that she liked to keep to herself. So far, the place still looked like a new home. Her bright graze flickered every aspen tree in sight, and she could smell the scents of nearby prey. Perfect for eating. Now that she was thinking about food, she could feel her stomach tightening. Yet, she couldn't figure out if she was truly hungry or that as each second was passing, she was wasting time to getting back to the Syndicate to feed the fighters.

Timid perked her ears at the toms reassurance. She gave a soft smile. ''Well, you have been here longer than I have.'' She gave an awkward chuckle, but she was the slightest of convinced. She heaved in a great sigh, and she forced herself to believe this tom. After all, nothing was wrong with Fennec. He just seemed...out of place. Like he didn't belong here. Timid wanted to be seen as a friend, but she was still from the Syndicate. So, it was understandable to her that he didn't trust her much. But, being Timid. She had nothing to hide. Her life could be seen in her eyes if looked upon closer.

She was scared.

Simple as that. When he talked about the bears, Timid felt herself flinch for a second. ''But, you said that there had been reports of one being seen!'' She said, her eyes taking on a pleading turn. ''Just because you didn't see it, don't mean others didn't.'' Her voice remained soft, timid-like, always scared. She never tried to stray too far, but perhaps her words had been a bit...hurtful. She wanted to believe the tom and not question his actions, or his words. If he didn't see a bear, then maybe the bear didn't make it known to where he was. ''But-- uh! Maybe...you're right. No bears.'' She shrieked, but bounded after him.

But as he answered her question about his family, the she cat nodded. But, she knew something was well-hidden in his hues. He looked sad, almost. Timid didn't know how to make him feel better. She also didn't want to be the cause that he was remembering something...he didn't want to remember? It had confused her that he missed his family, but had to escape. Had someone threatened his family and took him away? So many questions had swirled in the young she cat's mind, and every now and then she would turn her head to Fennec, about to ask him a question, but fight against it because she would only be playing into his business. His voice was harsh when he answered her. Very vague. So, she figured he didn't want to talk about it. ''Oh.'' Was all she really could say. If she said anything else, perhaps he would had became agitated and yelled at her. As stated before, yelling made Timid uncomfortable.

Timid stayed quiet for a while, her head downcasted on her paws. Her eyes flickered from her paws to his, acknowledging the difference that their paws held. It made her see how small and fragile she was. Then again, this could had been due to genetics. Ah, yes genetics. Timid never knew her mother or father. And, the queen that nursed her didn't look a thing like her. Besides, she knew this since the old queen constantly told her how much of a disgrace she was, and that she was forced to nurse her. Timid couldn't change the past, and she never became bitter from it. She focused solely on the future. Mainly being scared of what was to come. When her last days would be present. But, she shook her head from the depressing thoughts. Timid was scared--always, but depressing? Never. She was one of the most optimistic cats there were! The golden cat brought herself back to the presence, gazing at her companion for a short moment. ''Where are you taking me?'' Hopefully, a change of topic would bring back a friendlier atmosphere instead of the one they were currently in. Whatever this atmosphere they were in. He had mentioned this place he figured she would love. She felt bad that he was alone in this place. No one to talk to. Surely, he would had gone insane, and so maybe that was why he needed a companion. Maybe, it wouldn't be so bad to leave behind a place that was...controlling. Yet, she still didn't know if it were the right choice. Then again, when it came to Timid? She was indecisive and thought every choice she made was a bad one.

Fennec felt his tail sinking closer to the ground between his feet. He really didn't mean for it to move, it just did on its own: however, portraying him as a cowardly liar. Well, not a liar. He told Timid the truth, the very amigious truth. But even thought it was vague didn't mean it was a particularly a fib. Fennec rotated his ears forward to counter his his tail, which seemed to have a mind of its own at times. Maybe Timid thought he was a giant secret holder, and destroyed the growing trust between them because he hadn't said anything. He bit his lip, he didn't want to tell her all about his past, but a small part of him just wanted to get it out in the world to someone. What would Timid do? He didn't think she was the type of feline to laugh and run away.His nose twitched, he still dint think he was ready to throw out his past like snowfall.

To lose time, Fennec sniffed the air, hoping to find a song patch of prey, or maybe a fawn to show the molly beside him. He closed his eyes and searched the clear air with his nose, hoping to pick up the faint scent of the juniper bush that was near the aspen clearing. He inhaled, and the smell of juniper drifted awards him. A sharp, strong, and piney type of smell that was somehow more...planty? Whatever was the scent, they were extremely close to the little grove.

Judging from the fact that Timid had somehow known all about the fennec fox, he had a hunch that Timid was well-informed about animals. He just didn't know which ones, but he knew for a fact probably a lot more than him. Maybe that was a good thing: Fennec had always found deer and cervidae fascinating, maybe Timid could teach him a thing or two about all of the prancing, antler-sporting deer.

Fennec returned her small laugh with what he hoped was a reassuring smile. Sure, he'd been here for a season or two, but he wasn't an expert. Anything could happen here, he just prayed that it was good action. But nonetheless, thunderstorms would always happen. It was just a matter of how strong the storm was. Either way, he'd do his best to hold out. Anything could be an adventure, really.

Fennec swiveled his head sharply as Timid replied to his flustered reassurance on the bears, he felt his rising tail now prickle with a feeling he couldn't pin down. "It was all talk." Fennec kept his voice level, remembering the two cats passing by saying something along the lines of 'oh yeah, that bear was huge!'; Fennec figured they'd seen it on the edge of the territory, but the cats were travelers, so they tustve seen it somewhere on their path. He spoke aloud again before he could stop himself, "I haven't seen one personally, but Im guessing so many other cats have seen one. Not here of course, but cats all around that live in different places. I bet some dent even know what bears are." he gave a little amused puff of air as he finished his sentence, looking softly at Timid's face a she tried to agree with him. Fennec felt something awkward flutter in his chest, the other cat probably still didn't believe him. He heaved a sigh, why did he say bears in the first place the he knew he would frighten Timid?

Fennec felt his anticipation grow as he watched Timid nod as he talked about his family. What was she thinking? He felt his paws turn skittish, each paw step bringing a new level of sensitivity. He was ready to become scared and shelters if Timid replied something that he dint want to hear. But maybe this was ate telling him to face the music, just up and tell her. His slightly brave feeling growing within him suddenly deflated as Timid responded to him. He took a deep breath in, maybe she couldn't find anything to say. Fennec turned his gaze forward to look at the wildflower, and pine needle-strewn grass infant of him, but Timid stayed in the corner of his eye. he decided not to think of the questions that just happened, and instead focused on the sound of his and the she-cats paw steps against the nature.

He couldn't help but notice Timid looking at his paws and at her paws, perhaps they were thinking that same thing? Fennec doubted it. his mind was simple, priorities first and taking in the exact scene around him. Timid seemed to be the cat that thought of all the possibilities and remembered the memories that came when a small thing triggered it. Fennec set his jaw, the only memories that came back to him was his family, which did not help whatsoever. He felt his shoulders loosen in relief as Timid averted the subject to something else. Fennec was almost excited to respond, so he looked up and back at Timid."it's beautiful."he mewed, trying to give Timid a visual picture, "Its a small clearing of aspen trees, and they literally glow in the sunlight." he emphasized enthusiastically, "we're almost there."[

The thought of his past left his mid free for a few moments, so Fennec scented and looked for the distinctive juniper bush on the side, his amor eyes flickering around in a panoramic sweep. He slowed his pace dramatically when he spotted the small evergreen bush. "Do you see that juniper bush? Its right past that." Fennec increased his pace slowly. He hoped Timid would enjoy this, not for her to take up his offer- which he had spaced out on- but just so she could enjoy the scenery of where he lived.