Introvert VS Extrovert... Knockout! {P}

[Streamtail]

 

Originally Posted by Luna16

Acornfall was peacefully enjoying the prey Briarmask brought for him. He had to admit, the fresher flesh of this bird was a lot more satisfying than that mouse had been. He could feel energy flowing through his body from the sparrow, his tail waving high behind him in joy. Briarmask perhaps had a point…he knew he felt re-energized now and would likely be able to be more productive tomorrow. He didn’t forget his manners, though his bites were greedier than before as he felt his energy restore, but then he felt a presence closer to him.

Briarmask’s scent flowed around him, and he froze for a brief heartbeat. Lifting his head sharply, he blinked at her in surprise at her question. His face? When he…oh dear. She noticed his facial expression when she moved farther away. Now what? The question seemed innocent and genuine, she wasn’t teasing him. He hastily cleaned his face and whiskers to buy time, trying hard to keep himself from becoming too flustered at their renewed closeness, before looking back at her and blinking warmly. “I-I was just a little…sad I guess when you scooted away.” He admitted bashfully. A genuine question deserved a genuine answer right?

Stars he sounded silly. “I mean, I was enjoying our camaraderie and closeness.” Yeah, sure. That made sense right? He failed at keeping himself from feeling flustered, completely taken off guard by the question. Not the question itself but the way she asked it, like she truly just wanted to know. She’s so…pure and innocent. C’mon Acornfall. Keep it together!

Briarmask

Oh. That was... an unexpected answer. Sadness... so that's what that looks like, it explains why she didn't like it. But the reason behind the emotion makes her lips twitch upwards. Is this what other cats call cute? She thinks this definitely fits the definition, cute. What an endearing little word. Of course, it was only a matter of time before she would realize just how close their muzzles are to each other, leading her to let out a startled squeak and jump away. Her fur fluffs up in embarrassment as she gets over her surprise, standing many mouselengths away. But wait, wasn't he sad that she had scooted away? She doesn't want to see him make that face again, so she slowly pads back over to him, closer than she was before. As she sits down, her pelt brushes his, she's obviously still a bit uneasy, but she's doing it so he doesn't get sad again. Ah, but just because she's sitting close to him, it doesn't mean that she has to make eye contact. Okay, but a peek at him every once and a while can't hurt, just to make sure he's not sad.

"Welll... you can feel better now," She says quietly, glancing at his face for a second.

[Luna16]

 

Originally Posted by Streamtail

 

Briarmask

Oh. That was... an unexpected answer. Sadness... so that's what that looks like, it explains why she didn't like it. But the reason behind the emotion makes her lips twitch upwards. Is this what other cats call cute? She thinks this definitely fits the definition, cute. What an endearing little word. Of course, it was only a matter of time before she would realize just how close their muzzles are to each other, leading her to let out a startled squeak and jump away. Her fur fluffs up in embarrassment as she gets over her surprise, standing many mouselengths away. But wait, wasn't he sad that she had scooted away? She doesn't want to see him make that face again, so she slowly pads back over to him, closer than she was before. As she sits down, her pelt brushes his, she's obviously still a bit uneasy, but she's doing it so he doesn't get sad again. Ah, but just because she's sitting close to him, it doesn't mean that she has to make eye contact. Okay, but a peek at him every once and a while can't hurt, just to make sure he's not sad.

"Welll... you can feel better now," She says quietly, glancing at his face for a second.

Was she…studying him? Acornfall shifted his paws anxiously at the silence that drifted between them after he answered her. Though they had only been speaking for a little while, he had already learned some things about her. For starters, she thought through her responses carefully before speaking, and considered everything he said just as carefully. In that way, they were similar but also different. Acornfall was social, but he was also conscientious of his words and actions and the reactions of others. He appreciated that Briarmask put the same thought into her words and responses. But right now, all he could think about was how close they were…until she squeaked.

Momentarily, he flinched and felt like his heart was going to come leaping out of his throat at the sound and sudden movement. Partially because he was startled sure, but also because…well…that was adorable. Was that a sound she made when she was embarrassed? If so, he’d feel bad trying to get her to make the sound again. But, then again, given what he’s seen of her personality so far that may not be much of a challenge. And then…she came back. Acornfall felt heat rush through his whole being, never mind his pelt. It felt like his blood was pounding throughout his body. Leaf-fall? What leaf-fall? It may as well have been the height of greenleaf as far as he was concerned.

After a moment of silence between them again, he couldn’t help but chuckle. This chuckle evolved into a hearty laugh. Briarmask was sitting nearer to him to make him feel better? StarClan could not have carved a more pure being themselves if they came and sculpted a cat from stone and breathed life into it. “Thanks.” He purred, blinking at her with genuine warmth. “You’re not uncomfortable though?” He inquired, not wanting her to put herself in a bad spot just for his own…bizarre feelings. He bent to take more bites of the bird in front of him before tapping his nose against it. Bringing it closer between them.

“There’s more than enough here for the both of us now.” He pointed out with a grin. “Are you sure you’re not hungry?”