I watch her as she moved from the water to a sizable collection of shade. “ I know. “ I answered in response to her obvious statement of not speaking my language.

“ Unfortunately, not many of my own people do anymore, either. “ I said with an obvious spit of contempt. In my mind, they were not worthy of their blood and great history. Part of me knew it was the carelessness of their parents to preserve our great history... But then the bigger part of me knew that those who were ignorant could have followed in my own steps in seeking the knowledge of our elders. For that reason alone, I fancied myself their better.

She then invited me to join her. I told myself no, that it wasn't a good idea.. But I gave in anyway. The company would be nice anyway. I stepped into the shade with her and much like I remembered in my own home, the difference was like night and day. I relished the comfort and sighed happily like a great weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I was even comfortable enough to relax one of my back feet. I regarded her once more; she smelt nice. Though to be honest, any female smelt nice.

“ Aka'magosh, by the way, is a traditional greeting from my people. “ I said, even though she didn't ask. “ 'A blessing upon you and yours', “ I elaborated further. “ We have many ways to greet..but each has its own purpose depending on the party involved. “

I doubted that she cared. But small chat was never my strong suit, I was perfectly okay with silence. But I needed to distract myself from whatever urges I had. I hated that I had to, but I knew what would happen if I didn't.

BLOODMANE

i'll not bow down;
i'll rise through the sun