Clawed hands clenched, teeth grinded, a tail wagged furiously.
1 grape, 2 pineapples, 3 oranges...
Much better.
Funi's heat while always present, was at a much more tolerant level now. Simply warming the area around her seat. Her legs were crossed and a bowl of salad placed in front of her. Salad... that man would mock her for that as well. Being so far removed, or trying to be from what her genetics had given her. Funi was always the outcast. Not chosen to be the head of the clan... sacrificed to Satar by the very sister who loved her. It was the Lunatic way, and the last time until just recently that she would indulge those customs. She was Satar's now, and even better, she held the potential to be his successor. How ironic for a tribal sacrifice to lead to such a opportunity.
Fiddling with a fork. A strange thing still for her to do. She brought the leaves to her mouth and chewed. That battle was her first time fighting as a Lunatic in some time. Those humans, no... those outworlders. they had bested her. Even if one had fallen it meant nothing because...
"You shouldn't look so bothered. Eat, it's on me. You are pretty cute when you frown you know? Like a anime character with that face. Many of us in the outworld think of such looks as fantasy only, this world makes it all real. I cannot imagine you being one of those wolves when you wag your tail with such a furry."
"I am. I AM! Grrrrrr... sorrrry. You've only offerrred help and I'm being snappish. I haven't been this angrry in a long time. I....I lost the bet didn't I?"
Eyes stared across the table at her. A very reclusive restaurant that served the finest vegetarian cuisine was the setting. The one across the table had payed fro the tab and the rooms in the local inn.
"Funi you say that. Yes, I suppose you did. I told you we are unlike anything you have faced. We are given options and have media in our world that can enhance our perspectives and give us a edge over you all. On top of other things."
Funi continued to chew, increasing in speed as more veggies stuffed in her mouth. The mouth across from her daintly drank a specially ordered mineral water from a wine glass.
"For example. In my world, I am not a vegetarian. I ruin my body daily with lots of kalamari which makes me gain a pretty calorie. Oh, you do not understand what a calorie is right? Maybe I'll tell you on the way. Our bodies can only function so well and the perfect nutrition is a fantasy but still worth pursuing. "
The caenis made a odd look and then placed her head in both hands as she leaned on the white table cloth. Her tail still flapping about.
"Yeah yeah... so you do know what this will do to me if Satarrr knows? The rrrreal reason why? Letting you meet him because I lost a bet... you'd be in danger and... I couldn't barrrre losing his approval. I can't lose someone else because of these people. You arre included in those people you know."
"Is it really so bad? I just want to talk to him. Wouldn't he be happy to know more about the newcomers in the land that was once Falderen and Yladia? A Greater Spirit. His role is to help maintain balance? His role is to find perfection in that? I would love to have a chat. Are you Funi about your bets? I hope not. I think of you as a friend Funi-chan."
The person smiled and gave a sad but content gesture to herself.
"With my condition. What is there to even worry about? To be candid, Satar-sama, is the frightening one."
Funi closed her eyes and stuffed another bunch of lettuce in.
Hmmm....
[FIN]
