Travel (open)

On the opposite side of the cavern to the purple creature, a red fur emerged from the tunnels. He had been traveling aimlessly for sometime - searching for his family. One day he had been surrounded by their familiar faces, and then the next thing he remembered he was alone in the forest of large blue mushrooms he had been born into. Since then he searched for his family - wandering across Vive and into these caves in the process. The many winding tunnels had led him here, to this beautiful and lush cavern. All he had seen for days was stone and the change of scenery was refreshing.

Sniffing at the plants, Enam found one that smelled particularly appetizing and took a big bite. As he lifted his head to chew he noticed the purple creature across the cavern. It was unlike any creature he had ever seen before - an odd mix of feather and scale. He hadn't interacted with many creatures outside his family, and the thought of approaching this strange creature made him nervous. On the other hand, he hadn't spoken to anyone in sometime. Since the loss of his family he was feeling rather lonely.

Finishing his meal, Enam took a fortifying breath. Feeling a bit calmer he approached the purple creature. "H-hello. I'm Enam."

Tags: Lizardian

When the creature greeted Enam it was loud enough to startle him into taking a step back. The unexpected volume made him uncomfortable. The creature's next words were a much more appropriate volume and Enam relaxed at the sound. The creature - who identified himself as Zural seemed friendly and welcoming. His explanation that he was half feather and half scale certainly explained his unconventional appearance. Enam had never heard of such a thing before. As far as he knew furs, scales, and feathers couldn't interbreed. He wondered how that had happened? Vive was a unique place, and it seemed anything was possible.

As Enam was considering this, the purple creature circled him in what appeared to be a dance of some sort. He seemed to be inspecting him. Had the creature never seen a fur before? What a funny thought that such a unique creature could have never met a fur before. When Zural was facing him again, he asked if he was a fur who lived here. He seemed to be an excitable and curious creature, and definitely friendly. Enam smiled at the creature, that seemed to be the thing to do to also appear friendly.

"I am a fur and I'm not from here." Enam replied simply. After a moment considering what to say next he decided perhaps he should elaborate on the second part. Maybe this creature had seen his family at some point and could help him. "I was born in a forest of large blue plants with caps that glow at night. I had a family, but one day they were gone. I've been trying to find them since then and that's how I ended up here. I'm not really sure where here is though." He glanced around the cavern again as he finished speaking. It was a nice place, different that the tunnels he came from to get here. Looking at Zural again he asked the important question. "Have you seen anyone that could be my family before? They would look a bit like me."

Tags: Lizardian

Enam was please that Zural knew about his home. That was promising at least. The name he used for it sounded familiar too, he though he'd heard his parents call it the Glowing Forest before. At least he had that now - the name of his home! "Yes, I think that's what my parents called it." He responded to Zural in regards to his home. The hybrid's next words were far more disappointing. It seemed despite being familiar with the area Enam came from, Zural hadn't seen anyone who could possibly be his family. His offer to help look for them was uplifting though, and Enam smiled at him in thanks. "Thank you! That's very kind of you."

Zural's story was certainly relatable. It seemed that had both had the unfortunate luck. Enam wouldn't have wished his situation on anyone - definitely not anyone as nice as Zural seemed to be. "I'm sorry to hear that. I miss my family very much - I've been very lonely since I lost them." Enam sniffed as his eyes watered with tears. It mad him sad thinking about his family, and the possibility he might never see them again.

Getting his tears under control. Enam looked at the hybrid in front of him again. He really was very nice, and it was so good to be able to talk to someone again after going so long without! It had been a bit scary from Enam to approach the stranger, but things had turned out very well so far. He thought his parents would be proud of him. "I'm so glad I ran into you. It's been really nice having someone to talk to after so long!" Enam said with a smile. He wanted Zural to know how much he appreciated meeting him.

Tags: Lizardian

Zural's apology was kind, it wasn't really his fault Enam was sad. He was sad a lot these days. Zural had mostly made him happy. It was good to have a friendly companion after so long being alone. It would be much more enjoyable looking for his family if he knew he had a friend helping him. "That's alright! It's not your fault. You've made me a lot happier today." He assured his new friend.

He was glad Zural was also happy to have met him. He even wanted to travel with him. Enam was glad they seemed to be on the same page. If he wasn't able to find his family at least he had made a friend along the way! "Yes! That sounds like a good idea!" Enam agreed excitedly. It was also good not feeling the pressure of making decisions on his own. He was always so unsure of himself, having someone to share the burden with would be wonderful.

Eager to get going, Enam took a few steps towards what he thought was a tunnel neither of them had come from. "Should we get going right away? It would be so nice to see the sun again!" In his excitement at the prospect of getting out of these tunnels he completely forgot his original elation at finding this lush cavern in the first place. Now all he could think of was the potential for bigger and better things at the end of the tunnels.

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Tags: Lizardian
OOC: Do you want to rp them exploring the tunnels for a little bit and then start a new thread somewhere outside in the Northern Continent? Whatever works for you

Enam watched as Zural asked for a moment and scurried over to a nearby fern. What was he doing? The hybrid began plucking leaves and holding them in his beak. It looked like he was going to carry the leaves along with them. That was a good idea! The tunnels so far hadn't had a lot of options for food. If they wanted some variety they would have to provide it themselves.

Following his new friend's lead, Enam trotted over to a leafy green bush. Carefully he plucked some leaves to tuck into the side of his mouth for later. When he felt like he had enough leaves, Enam turned back to Zural. He was just in time for the hybrid to announce he was ready to go. As Zural marched into one of the tunnels, Enam followed dutifully behind.

The tunnel was darker than the cavern they had just left. It would be hard to see Zural if they weren't so close together. Hopefully it wasn't a long tunnel. Enam was tired of always being in the dark. He was looking forward to seeing the sun again. "Do you think it will take long to find the bright place again?" He asked Zural as they walked.

Tags: Lizardian OOC: Sounds good!