Closed Thread [Closed] A Day in the Woodlands (2 FF)

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A small bell sound captured Siofra's attention from where she was perched in the willow. How odd she thought to herself, glancing around to see where the source of  the sound might be  coming from...after all, she'd been in this area for a short while and had never heard any bells before. Getting to her paws, Siofra walked back across the branch, onto the fence support, and around the willow leaves. That was when she saw it. 

Just ahead, another cat stood before her. Yet, this cat was something she'd  never seen before...for this cat was covered in some strange fluttering covering. With a soft mrew, Siofra took a couple of steps forward, awe shining from her amber eyes. 

"Hail, traveler. Are you here for the Dahlias?"

Siofra was pleased with her question. After all, what else could a strange cat in such an appearance want if not the beautiful blooming buds that decorated her lovely abode. 

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Siofra almost didn't hear the newcomers words, for she was so in awe of the whimsical attire that the cat before her was sporting. In fact, her ears were full of nothing but a soft murmuring sound until...

"The dahlias? Those ones there, aren't they?"

With those words, Siofra was brought back to the present moment and her sleepy eyes brightened once more as she nodded slowly. "Yes, those. They are my very, very favorite. In fact, they make an excellent napping spot should you ever desire wonderful dreams."

The sky? She did suppose they were soft and lovely, just like the sky, and with that thought a gentle smile crossed Siofra's face and she felt comfortable enough to step a little closer. She dipped her head shyly at the comment about her collar and almost whispered "Thank you".

With a final step, the spotted she cat finished the last bit of distance between the visiting cat and settled on the fence railing about a tail length and a half away. "Forgive my manners" she lilted softly "my name is Siofra, daughter of the Crown Princess of Camelot, Princess Kelia. What may your name be, marvelous one?"

She hoped that complimenting the cat's style would help to open the conversation further. 

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I've heard dahlias have many meanings...

Yes, Siofra remembered her mother mentioning something about the Dahlias and how they represented meanings of truly dear ideals. Yet...she couldn't quite remember what she had said. Was she sleeping at the time? Perhaps daydreaming? Oh gracious, she simply must learn to pay better attention. 

...have beautiful names. 

Speaking of paying attention, Siofra's was brought back full circle as the wondrous cat before her finished complimenting her and her mother's name. A small smile crossed  her spotted face once more. "Thank you" she purred "my name means faye which my mother explained as a small, lovely creature from myths of humans. I've always cherished the name." Siofra's soft voice brought back memories as she spoke, memories of her father's boisterous voice as he joked with her mother about the name. Oh how she missed him...

 I am Morgan, grandchild of the Last Princess of Camelot, Princess Ceridwen, through her son, Prince Idris.

The revelation of her relation to the decorated cat surprised Siofra. She hadn't anticipated a meeting quite like this one and despite her surprise, Siofra remembered her manners. With a delicate bow of her head, the spotted she-cat spoke graciously to the cat she now knew was Morgan. "Princess Morgan, it is truly the greatest honor to welcome you to my home. I am blessed by your presence."

Raising her head once more, Siofra got to her paws and motioned gently with her tail to the garden below. "I apologize for my lack of decorum. Would you be interested in refreshing yourself at the fountain?"

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A small purr tumbled out of Siofra despite her mother's educative warning that loomed in the back of her mind. Although soft spoken, Siofra had never been one to understand formalities as well as Kelia had hoped and to her chagrin, the young princess really only knew as much as her introductory greeting. At the agreement of Morgan, Siofra delicately made her way back across the fence and down into the garden, leading the way to the fountain in question. 

She walked slowly, allowing her guest to take in the garden around them as they walked. It was quite a nice area and Siofra was excited to share it with someone new. "It's quite lovely, isn't it?" she said quietly, almost reverently "I tend to just get lost out here whenever I can..." They had reached the fountain now and Siofra sat daintily next to the water, dipping a paw towards it in invitation for her guest. She new well enough to not drink first after all! 

"The meaning of your name, is it 'faye' as in 'faeries'?

Siofra thought for a moment. "Yes, I believe so. Small magic creatures that tend to be quite mischievous." another light purr "I can't say I see myself as mischievous, but I do quite enjoy the name!" At the mention of the sea, Siofra's eyes grew even larger and she gasped audibly. 

"The sea! I've heard of such a thing, but I can't even fathom how wondrous it must be! I suppose now though, I have gotten a small taste of it from you" Ducking her head shyly, Siofra debated before continuing her thought. "I simply mean of course, that I've never met such a wondrous stranger in fabulous pelts like you're wearing! I hope you don't mind my directness, Morgan."

She paused, eyes sparkling as she looked at the extra decoration on Morgan's back, hoping that she might receive an explanation without too many words.