Although unused to the girlish playfulness of her companion, the excitement that rolled from her in waves was infectious, and Kairos could not help herself, bowling into the stranger with tongue lolling and eyes aglow. The other fell beneath her, rolling in the snow, golden eyes gleaming with humour. For awhile they tested one another in play, their growls echoing about the winter landscape, before Kairos jaws snapped shut on the other's leg, hard enough to draw from her a yelp. The sound of pain adrenalized the girl and she moved to bite harder, but was expertly flung from her standing position by the other, larger youngster. Quick as a flash she leapt up again, shaking the frigid claws from her pelt with annoyance.

And then she felt the brown woman's paw connect with her muzzle.

Taken aback, Kairos shook her head, a warning growl seeping from between her teeth in a rush of wind. What right had the other to reprimand her? She was about to speak, to tell Taika what became of those who slighted a Voidborn, when the lithe ess moved into a play bow once more, tail all a-flurry and lips ginning. Her voice emerged in a rush of excitement, and Kairos was again struck by her innocence, forgetting the rage that had just moments before threatened to swamp her. She had never been light of heart, and the idea that she had created such a carefree soul moved her, almost as the site of Tobias' unmarred perfection had moved her. With a smile as rare as her unique coat patterns, Kairos replied in a voice uncharacteristically muted, “I am a goddess of the stars, and of you, fairy protector. All you see, I created. I gave up my title, though, to walk among my creations. I call myself Voidborn now, from the purest bloodline in these lands.”

She had never before communicated her office to any other soul except Zagan. However, something about the naivety of the youngster appealed to her and she thought to share with her a great secret. Even if she was of impure blood and one day destined to die, that did not mean she could not live what remained of her days to the fullest.

OOC: no worries..she's the most difficult character I've ever had to post, sigh:/ Taika is lovely though, truly lovely!