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The attempt on their part to get away from the ‘Jiggle’ was proving to be a tad problematic, Until the shadow appeared across them. Looking up one might say into the belly of the beast. Whoa ! Was it one of those things that would eat them?
Naij was smiling. IF Ameryst had wondered why, the Jiggle had gone.
Landing on the flat space in front of them it folded down. its wings and closed its eyes. Snoring? Nostrils flared and vibrated. Ameryst, was finding it hard not to laugh. IF, Naij had moved in close.. we can find some of its favourite fruit,,
we may get a ride from it,
We, could end up wasting time, perhaps valuable time, do we have that.. How difficult is it to find that fruit?
Lots of it but in places most Dragonui cannot get to, why to them it is a real treat. Trade, we have what it loves in exchange it has something we could find of great value. He went to move taking Ameryst with him.
Looking across the Vae (Valley) to the structures in the distance. A good days travel. today? much that has been wasted by the Jiggle! Chonga fruit was an Avocado size fruit, When opening the shell. the sweet fruit treat inside could be difficult to get at BUT well worth it!
What happens, if we get it, arrive back and it has gone? Some thinking in progress. What if we gather up some and one of us sits here opening up the fruit.. it will not go anywhere once it smells it? I will go fetch some more ?
A little time later Ameryst was sat opening the fruit,, Naij had been pleased for then to find a small forest of the fruits
Ameryst had been opening the fruit, The sweet sickly smell was almost overpowering. NO eating any of the fruit until I get back ! Ah temptation, much as she tried it was proving NOT so easy to snack. Therein lay another one could call it a form of punishment ..
Gluttony. Once she had tasted one.. well there are plenty here, one more, one more,.. Ameryst!! The voice of Naij and he was NOT happy.. TWO, yes TWO uneaten fruits out of the number they had collected? Her lips scrunched,, eyes lowered head down,, shame?
Naij shook his head and then burst out laughing, At least you were better than my Keisu.. She had no shame !
We did have the satisfaction of seeing her with tummy ache for being so greedy. Don’t worry, you will be alright,
she ate at least 3 times what you have eaten,
The amount he had gathered was surprisingly a lot, Removing some garments to tie them together had produced a sack of sorts, hence he, had managed, to bring almost triple, what they had gathered earlier.
To her credit Ameryst did feel some guilt as she worked harder to help open the shells.
Soon they, were cracking open, the last ones, The Dragonui was still snoring until suddenly it stopped. silence!
Stirring it raised it head.. sniffed the air.. that sweet delicious sickly smell wafting in its direction. Turning to see them and that delicious pile of fruit?
They stood up and moved away from it. IT did nothing, True, it was now tongue out and licking its?
Ameryst had not wiped off the fruit, well some of it from her face, the blue across her lips,, I think you have to offer it the fruit maybe take some over to it?
She shifted nervously to take hold of some of the pieces before now standing in front of the Dragonui. It stuck its tongue out for her to place some of it on it, Slurped back. That immediate taste flooding its senses,
A rare treat indeed.
Its eyes flashed as it was given more.. until the last one. Aneryst had stopped turned to Naij. You, have had none!
The dragonui had it tongue out,, it paused turned its head towards him. We need a lift to the far end of the valley,
You may upset it if you ..
His voice faded as the tongue snapped at the fruit to wrap around it and swallow it back. Ameryst her lips scrunched looked at the dragonui, then at Naij, I am soo sorry. I should have appreciated, YOU, going to all that effort, to get the fruit and then for YOU not to have any of it,
When you are ready,. They stopped turned to look at where the voice had come from. YOU talk! Its eyes flashed..
Of course I do. My kind are quite talkative. A bit like you when it comes to feeling guilty. I can tell from the blue on your lips and none on his.. WHO had some of my treats.
Ameryst felt her cheeks flush red. BUT come on.. I will take you across the Vae to a spot hear a cave,, a spot where that sparkly fruit is to be found. Iushi! Yes. I do not like that but I hear your kind do.. IT is also rare. There it is to be found in abundance.
A little while later they were in the air. joined by some others., We flock to keep the ! away, the ones who would consider YOU BOTH a snack. The views were spectacular. Dropping them off next to the cave. The entrance to the cave a short walk past those fruits and some other bref plants. Rich in essential nutrients.
Some tall stalks of ran grass would provide soft weaves for bedding. The one who guards what YOU are seeking WILL know YOU are close. One of us will remain close by to stop any attempts against you. BUT none can help you once you venture beyond the sacred ring,
The ring of the Faeron. Remember to take a gift. One that will be as genuine as yours was to me.
Inside the cave, they were eating and talking. Fading light outside if they had not had the lift from Ruff?
Mama taught me that too expect something for nothing is wrong.
Sometimes, even the THOUGHT, can count, the you know if I could I would moment? If the desire is there to offer up however limited it cane be seen as being respectful, appreciative of those who can, who have the abilities to help return the ‘ favor’ .. I get the feeling Ruff will be waiting for me.. after I leave that place..
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