The gathering grew, though she knew not by how many, as her eyes remained closed and her face turned to the sun. There was one growl of a phrase, but it was distant and not meant for her; therefore she was able to block it from her mind. Despite being rather averse to conversation and large amounts of company, she did enjoy this gathering for the most part; it was unusual for her kind to gather in such a quiet fashion, but the feeling of company that wasn't trying to extract from her every fine detail was pleasant.

It wasn't until the deep masculine greeting reached her ears that she finally acknowledged another's presence. Blinking into the sun, she then quickly turned her head to the side and watched as the mottled male approached. His colors were understated, though not unattractive - much like she viewed her own appearance. Her green gaze locked with his momentarily, and she found she had to look away. No one had ever looked at her in such a manner - as if she were some sort of idol to him. It initially seemed like blind infatuation - after all, love at first sight didn't exist in her mind. A private creature like herself could never so willingly release all inhibitions. Yet as she looked again into his face she began to feel as though perhaps he was experiencing more than puppy love, so to speak. Behind the starstruck expression was something more...committed was a good word for it.

Finally, after halting his slightly clumsy gait, he spoke to her again in the same low voice. The words were simple, and perhaps a bit awkward, but he endeared himself to her with his genuine eagerness. Smiling slightly to match his grin, she spoke with a warm tone she typically reserved for those she knew well. "Hello, Maddox. I'm Elowen." In spite of the change in her tone, her foreign lilt was still present and lent an extra aspect to her voice.

Unlike it had when she spoke with Loki, her smile lingered on her lips as she sat, glancing to and from Maddox's face, still too embarrassed to keep constant eye contact. Though she did not know it exactly, she was now tied to him in a way that she and her people had never experienced. Shifting her weight awkwardly upon her haunches, she hoped that he would again break the silence, for she was at a loss for what to say next.

elowen

five | female | no mate | no pack | ali
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