Hush Meadow Footprints in the snow

Random Event: Heavy winds have left massive drifts in open areas.
All Welcome - Koko has found some snowdrifts to play in

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Whipping winds that had finally died down to nothing more than a gentle breeze and freshly fallen powder had worked with a synchronicity likened to artwork in the young female's icy blue eyes as her petite silhouette emerged out from under the cover offered by the distant treeline and into the vast openness these new lands offered. Littered about as far as one's eyes could see was a collection of various sized snowdrifts glistening faintly under the pale afternoon light, gray-washed clouds above ensuring a delicate peppering of snowflakes continuously fell prettily below. A silent invitation for those who gazed upon its marvelous display to come frolic in its softness

Evading temptations wasn't quite Koko's specialty, however.

There was a certain frivolity that filled dainty steps as the chocolate and cream female bound through the snow, eyes set on a particular snowdrift that had her name written all over it, blissfully unaware of any other happenings in her rose tinted world. "You're mine!" The spirited words were growled out while the female's upper body lowered to slap forelimbs into a play bow as if the snow itself could magically come to life and play in return, her actions sending a light flurry of snow off to the sides. Alas, it would dull in comparison to the monstrous flurry of snow that was sent everywhere as lithe muscles tensed themselves then sent her flying forward with the most whimsical bout of laughter directly into the midst of the snowdrift.

Who said adults couldn't have a little fun now and then?

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(This post was last modified: Jan 18, 2024, 12:49 AM by Kokonoe.)

It was snowing and in the hushed silence that only fresh snowfall could create Specter found himself reminded of how alone he was. Everyday seemed to have a reminder of everything that he had left behind. His siblings would have crashed into the crisp and serene scene and filled it with loud laughter and trampled on the snows soft beauty.

A small smile spread across his face as he looked out across the view. His legs started to move him forward but he paused as he noticed movement and saw that another wolf had been tempted into playing with one of the snow drifts. The sight only made his smile grow bigger as he watched. Her small chocolate form bowing as she growled at her chosen prey. Then she jumped and seemed to disappear as she landed in the large snowdrift, sending snow everywhere.

Chuckling at her contagious laughter he let out a bark to announce his presence before he trotted towards her. Then at the edge of the snowdrift she had basically buried herself in her he dipped into a playbow of his own, the motion sending a flurry of snow at her. Hoping she wouldn't mind if he joined her fun.

Such glee warmed the woman despite the freezing temperatures surrounding her and apparently her pup like antics had been enough to lure in the presence of others as her ears immediately pricked at the sound of a bark announcing the arrival of a stranger. Likened to a gopher Koko's head breached the indent in the snowdrift where her body had plummeted through to find a ghostly figure of a wolf that otherwise would have blended into the snowy scenery if it wasn't for the warmth that filled their golden eyes.

A play bow of their own was then initiated and Koko couldn't resist the ever growing grin that was weaseling its way onto her muzzle. A play mate! Excitement fueled the swiftness in which the chocolate female removed herself from the snowdrift in order to begin bounding a few leaps away, turning to face this stranger and mirror his position. Curled over her back her tail swished wildly as a series of equally excited barks flitted off her tongue to invite him into a game of tag or frolic with her amongst the piles of snow should he feel so inclined. He was the first of her kind she had crossed paths with in awhile and what a relief it was to sense no threat radiating off him.

Specter watched her with hopeful anticipation as she popped her head of the drift. Snow clinging to her in a comical fashion as her blue gaze focused on him. Unable to stop himself laughter bubbled up his throat and spilled into the air at the sight. It only made her look more like a playful pup than an adult that had been tempted into playing with the wind tossed snow. Grinning back at her the pale male watched as she bounded out of the snow to mimic his pose. His intrusion into her fun seeming to have been welcomed with open paws and glee.

With his tail waving behind him and playful anticipation building in his chest Specter returned her happy barks. Bounding forward a half step he slapped his forelegs against the ground to send a spray of snow in her direction before he darted a short distance away. Trying to tempt her into a game of chase across the pristine snow that lay before unmarked them. Something that was sure to change rather shortly. Lowering his head he taunted her with a short and playful growl. The snow under him being tossed and churned as he bounced in place.

The hint of laughter that touched the chilled air only served to fan the flames of her pup like antics, eyes that nearly matched the miniature snowy tundra calculating in the way they watched his pale silhouette take a half step forward in order to slap forelimbs upon the ground. A small spray of snow shot in her direction and just as quickly he was bounding away in a game of chase that Koko was more than eager to engage in.

Petite limbs found purchase against the snowy ground underfoot and charged after the ivory blur with a series of playful barks, a wide grin plastered across her face while the pink of her tongue lolled out the side of her parted jaw as she ran. The fluff of his tail waving about serving as her intended target. "I'm gonna get ya!" Koko called out after him, followed up with a small bout of her own joyous laughter. What once was indeed pristine ground had soon become littered in the evidence of their wintry romp, heavy tracks of their quick movements marring the otherwise smooth powder.  

Launching himself forward across the pristine landscape he quickly began to lead the smaller chocolate female in a game that turned the once untouched snow into one lined with their tracks. His pale form churning up and tossing snow as he ran. "Only if you catch me!" Specter barked back with a wide grin, tail waving behind him. Laughter openly spilled from his lips as he ran, enjoying the chase and thrill of just keeping ahead of her.

Yet, it was only too soon that she would be given an opportunity to grab him. The snow having hidden a branch just beneath its surface. His pale form was sent to the ground with a bark of surprise as he was caught by nature's trap. Snow was sent out in a wave in the initial crash as he face planted into a drift leaving him sputtering with laughter and shock. Legs flailed as he tried to scramble to his paws and get his bearings before he was pounced on.

(This post was last modified: Feb 15, 2024, 12:51 AM by Specter. Edit Reason: Coding )

Only if you catch me!

His words served to taunt the tiny female who was completely convinced now that she just had to catch him in order to prove herself victorious. Pale blue eyes narrowed in concentration against the constant spray of powder in the wake of fleeing paws, waiting for a prime opportunity to lunge and get that darn tail that teased her so with every wave to and fro just out of reach. Alas, Koko wouldn't need to wait long for such an opportunity to present itself.

Seemingly mother nature herself was on the female's side, conjuring up a hidden branch below the snowy surface ready to snag vulnerable paws at any moment. A tidal wave of snow was sent skyward from the initial collision of her newly found companion's face into the ground with the full force of the speed he had been running at, a bark of surprise echoing around them. For a split second concern washed over Koko's facial features, but the sound of laughter quickly had a smug expression replacing that of her concern. Oh this was too perfect!

The distance between them quickly closed while Specter fumbled to get himself back onto his paws and the petite woman took full advantage of the situation. Tensing the muscles in her hindquarters she launched herself forward with all her might, sending her tawny frame tumbling in a fit of laughter atop his paler complexion. "Got ya!" She exclaimed, tail wagging a million miles an hour behind her.

He was blinded by the snow and the fact that branch had tangled in his legs didn't help any. Tugging and pulling with his entangled pale limbs. Feeling the way the branch twisted then suddenly broke he didn't waist a second as he attempted to rise to his paws and race away. Only for it to remain an attempt as he was pounced on before he could even begin to properly gather himself.

Laughing as her smaller form landed on him Specter let himself go with motion. Her chocolate frame easily pushing him down as his pale form collapsed into a heap beneath her. Letting himself be sufficiently be pinned unless she granted mercy on him and decided to let him up. Which considering how happy she was at catching him he doubted it. Not that Specter minded in the slightest since this was all in good fun.

"Oh no. I've been caught." Specter said in the driest and most monotone voice he could manage. The whole effect was quickly ruined however. Laughter easily slipping past his lips as he grinned up at her. "Now what does the lady plan to do with me? Must I beg for my freedom?" He joked as his eyes sparkled with amusement.

His declaration of being caught served to widen the grin that had weaseled its way onto Koko's muzzle and amp up the speed in which her tail wagged behind her, a blur of brown from how fast it now waved. Despite his attempt at sound dry, the sound of laughter once more ruptured into the air and the petite female was swift to join in for a few moments before shifting her gaze downward with brows furrowed in a look that spoke of heavy contemplation hearing his spoken questions.

It was Koko that held the upper hand here and she was far from ready to call it quits to their little game that was so much fun!

"Hmm.." She dramatically dragged out the humming of her words as if it truly was a hard thing she was pondering, leaving him in a sense of suspense before finally opting to slowly ease herself backwards to allow him to stand. "I suppose I can show you mercy this once." She tried to keep her expression stoic, a facade that clearly didn't last long as soon another series of giggles escaped her and the series facial expressions melted back into that near permanent grin.

More laughter threatened to spill past his lips at her dramatic voice and her obvious thinking. To let him go or not. She would need to decide on the answer and he watched her in obvious amusement. What would it be? Pinning him longer and keeping them both stuck in this spot? Or letting him up to possibly 'attack' again.

Specter tried to hold his chuckles as she backed up and granted him mercy, her expression poised. At least for a moment before she broke down into giggles. Trying to keep the play going he rolled to his paws, tail tucked as he kept his frame lowered. Perfectly submissive...or at least he looked it.

"I am ever grateful for compassionate nature lady." He told her voice simpering as he praised her generosity. Unable to hold back he gave her a cheeky grin and a wave of his tail. "To bad I have no plans on showing the same." He grinned before lunging to tackle her in turn.