a ship is safe in harbor
but that's not what ships are for
but that's not what ships are for
Given how frequently the Celestine was occupied by tourists, visitors, and helpers alike, she wasn’t surprised to hear another voice – she simply hadn’t expected Astaroth. “Oh hello! Not working on the bow today?” She winked, nose wrinkling for good measure. She also hadn’t picked it up since that day – so it was no slight on the Ancient.
And though she was also unbothered by the gourds, as they were a commonplace nuisance this time of year, she sighed; more than likely, if they weren’t removed, they’d cause issues for many others intending to wander through the gardens and zoo. “If you’d like.” They hadn’t given into listening to her subtle command, so perhaps they needed something stronger. “Maybe we can chase them out?”
With a wry little grin, she shifted; a smaller cat form, but formidable in its own way just the same, and while Mittens growled and displayed its fangs, she started after one in particular that was already opting to turn tail.
And though she was also unbothered by the gourds, as they were a commonplace nuisance this time of year, she sighed; more than likely, if they weren’t removed, they’d cause issues for many others intending to wander through the gardens and zoo. “If you’d like.” They hadn’t given into listening to her subtle command, so perhaps they needed something stronger. “Maybe we can chase them out?”
With a wry little grin, she shifted; a smaller cat form, but formidable in its own way just the same, and while Mittens growled and displayed its fangs, she started after one in particular that was already opting to turn tail.
Lena
