Noir returned to his man form, lalabel handed him the fur skirt to cover himself. Upon entering the village. The one-striped beastmen upon seeing Noir, stood firm to give him passage, next they focused on the female at his side, both let out a howl that echoed throughout the village to give warning and Yang.
The beastmen, accustomed to Noir's solitary presence, were surprised to see him accompanied. Murmurs and whispers spread like the breeze through the crowd, speculating on the relationship between Noir and the female stranger at his side.
The faces of the beasts reflected a mixture of surprise and distrust as Noir and his companion moved down the path. Some dared to cast furtive glances, trying to decipher the mystery that enveloped the couple. Others, more daring, exchanged hushed comments, questioning the reason for the unusual company.
Noir, unperturbed, continued on his way with a serene expression, as if accustomed to the attention and intrigue his presence provoked. Lalabel at his side, though calm, emanated a unique beauty that left the males even more curious to meet her.
After walking for a while they stopped at Yang's hut, —Welcome, my name is Yang. —Said the patriarch of the village. -He spoke with a deep and strong voice, he tried to keep his composure, but Lalabel's beauty could enrapture any male.
—My name is Lalabel, I hope to get along well with you and take care of me," his voice was sweet and gentle.
All the males had surrounded the entrance of Yang's house to meet the new female that was joining the village. He was mesmerized by lalabel's presence, her scent, her gentle aura, her delicate facial features and finally her white skin free of sun spots. —"I wish I could be her mate," were the thoughts of Yang and the rest of the males in the village.
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On the other hand, in a small hut at the edge of the village, a feline was sleeping, "Shut up, you won't let me sleep! — Complaining and being in his beast form he covered his big feline ears with his two paws. —Hey, we should go, that howl was to warn that a new female has entered the village. -Leaning out of the window of the hut.
—I'm not interested in going, she is surely an ugly, selfish and bad smelling female! — said the young beast with antipathy and reluctance. —You'd better go, you're the village healer, and then tell me how it is. —He let out a small laugh and transformed himself into a huge owl, spread out and flapped his wings, approaching Yang's house.
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Before you take a hut, I should wait a moment for a check-up by the healer of our village, little female you have been through so many things in no time either, I am worried that your health will be affected. -explained the patriarch, trying to hold lalabel a little longer.
Noir's threatening aura kept all the males away from lalabel, suddenly a fluttering was heard in the sky, a huge owl landed on the roof of the hut and searched for a skin that he had left hidden in that place on purpose.
He was a man of about thirty-five years old approximately, white complexion, dark brown hair, honey-colored eyes, thin, his body was shaped like a trapezoid, neither too wide at the shoulders nor too narrow at the waist, he was about one meter seventy-five centimeters tall, he was a little smaller than Noir and had two stripes around his neck. He gave a little jump and stepped gracefully down in front of the small female who was integrating.
—My name is Orus, with your permission, —" I take lalabel's wrist and hold it so I can feel her pulse, it was a matter of a few minutes. -Noir, you must feed the little female meat, fruit and vegetables.
—Little female, you have been very stressed since you came to the forest, you need to take a brew. —The wise owl's calm gaze showed a spark of interest in the new female. —To be more comfortable, come with me to my home.
Noir, approached lalabel to carry her, when her hands stopped him, he whispered let's walk, I would like to know the village. The eagle man blushed slightly because of his closeness to Lalabel.
—That owl man is very handsome, when we are far away from the crowd of males I will take a better look at him".
-That owl man is very handsome, when we are away from the crowd of males I will take a better look at him".
The owl's house was a tree house located at the edge of the village, it was a very quiet area away from the noisy center of the village, its closest neighbor was the caracal, they were the only nocturnal carnivores, they liked a quiet place during the day, but at night it was easier and faster to come back after hunting. They fulfilled a very important role of guarding the village while the rest of the beasts slept.
-The rest of the males disperse and continue with their activities! -Yang ordered, and with this the presentation ended.
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Lalabel could walk quietly without hurting her feet because she was wearing sneakers that protected her from the unevenness of the ground. The few males left on the site watched the scene with horror, they always treated a female with great care and always looking out for her safety and comfort, they could not believe Noir would allow her to walk.
Lalabel, for her part, was happy to be able to walk freely. She liked to feel the sun on her skin and the wind in her hair. Her arm was hooked with Noir's arm. He walked beside her, with a serious expression on his face. He wasn't used to seeing a female walking on her own. But Lalabel had asked him to let her walk alone, and he had been unable to refuse.
Orus and Yang walked behind them, escorting Lalabel. Orus was an owlish, kind-hearted man. On the other hand, Yang was a wolf, strong-willed. Both were concerned for Lalabel's safety.
The atmosphere was a bit chilly, but it was quite pleasant. The sun was shining, and the sky was clear. The air was filled with birdsong.
Lalabel and Noir walked along the village road for a while. They saw no females. All the females were locked up in their houses, under the protection of the males.
Lalabel felt a little sad to see no females, and satisfy her curiosity about the beauty standards of this beast world.
After walking the three males and lalabel stopped at a medium sized hut that had a large tree with a wide trunk that between its branches housed a house.
—In this hut lives Tarish the caracal and my faithful friend," he said pointing with a gentle smile, Orus approached the window of the hut, and saw his friend sleeping on his back. -He whispered, "Let's not make any noise, he's sleeping. Lalabel couldn't contain her curiosity and stood on her tiptoe as soon as she caught a glimpse of the sleeping feline on its back, it was a yellow short-furred feline with large pointed ears with black tufts on the tips of its ears, no stripes or spots and a white belly. - "awww how cute I want to pet his ears."
Noir felt annoyed that lalabel was paying too much attention to that young man, he approached her and held her by the waist to carry her and take her to the owl tree house.
Orus opened the door to the house and they entered. The house was medium sized, but furnished with pots containing fruits, plants and spices. There was a fire burning in a fireplace made of stone, and the scent of medicinal herbs hung in the air.
Take a seat! - Pointing to a table made of a large tree trunk and seats made of smaller trunks.
Lalabel took a deep breath and sensed the plant aromas in the house, she began to mention them, —"Linden, chamomile, laurel, star anise". A screen appeared in front of her eyes, "Task completed." -the prompt closed.
—I felt a disturbance in your digestion, take this and eat one fruit a day so you can do your business! -Orus gave her a glass made of bamboo, an infusion and a small sachet to drink.
Lalabel's eyes lit up when she saw it, it was fruit from her world, prunes, fruits rich in fiber and perfect to help you go to the bathroom. —Thank you, Orus! He said in a soft, gentle voice.
Noir felt increasingly irritated to see how lalabel was so gentle with other males besides him. He took her by the arm, "Let's go look for a house," he carried her and they climbed down the tree. After walking they found an empty house with plenty of land on the sides and no neighbors on the sides, —"we are about five houses away from the owl's house".
-Lalabel, you are my female, I will be your first male," he exclaimed angrily, "Stay at home, I will go get salt and meat for her to eat. - He closed the door of the hut and left.
The house had been abandoned for a long time, it needed a cleaning and a homey touch, he searched through the rooms and got an old broom made of palm. It was so boring to clean if it was a good song that he began to sing:
Yes, you know I've been looking at you for a while now.
I have to dance with you today
I saw that your gaze was already calling me
Show me the way I'm going...(DY)
Oh, you, you're the magnet and I'm the metal
I'm getting closer and I'm putting the plan together
Just the thought of it makes my pulse race (oh yeah)
Now, now I'm liking you more than usual
All my senses are asking for more
This has to be taken without any rush
Slowly...
While Lalabel continued with her chores, farther away, Tarish, a young man of keen senses, lay sleeping on the floor of his hut. Although his eyes were closed, his face showed an expression of keen attention. Suddenly, his brow furrowed slightly, and his ears straightened like antennae, picking up something in the distance.
Slowly...
I want to breathe your neck slowly
Let me say things in your ear
So you'll remember if you're not with me
Slowly...
Lalabel's melodious voice, though distant, echoed in the air. Tarish, eyes still closed, began to make out the notes and nuances of the song. His lips curved into a subtle smile, revealing appreciation for the song emanating from Lalabel's house. He sat up quickly, stepping nimbly out of her house with agility of his movements, and with narrowed eyes, focused on the sound coming to him. -"This must be the voice of the new female who has arrived in the village." -Her melodious voice aroused his curiosity.
As Lalabel's voice filled the air, Tarish let himself be carried away by the melody, his acute auditory senses perceiving every detail-"Let's see what kind of female, her voice sounds soft and pleasant, I like her voice."
He walked through the village, guided by the song, until he reached Lalabel's house. He approached the window to take a look at the female. Their gazes met, and in that moment, the connection between the harmony of the melody and Tarish's auditory sensitivity created an invisible bond between them.