The Outsider

Griffin moved briskly through the Litchen halls, a very nervous looking Baj beside Her as the Vermilico's Saphire dress shone slightly in the Anchor-light. Griff had no intention of forcing the Girl into anything, as hot as a little rough play could be, though Griffin twirled her black hair as she made a point to wag her bottom a little more than necessary, smiling as she caught Baj's dark eyes flicker around her body furtively, favouring the marked horns that spiralled out from her forehead "Have You ever been this close to a Red Devil? before Myself and Nero came by I mean?" Griffin asked with a smile, watching as the Warrioress flushed shaking her head slightly

"I don't know much about Litchen mannerisms, but staring at a Lady's horns is very rude You know." She teased, Baj seized up after that as they walked, refusing to make any lasting eye contact with Griffin's horns as they continued along.

Griff enjoyed a little teasing, especially of one so innocent, however, she couldn't help from refrain from taking it too far, she, after all, wasn't into senselessly giving herself up to everyone, Sex was Vulnerability and she didn't feel like risking her feelings over some tribal girl... but then again, there was one who she seemed to nearly slip around, who's Goldeneyes disarmed her, raw power intrigued her and who's Curiosity and determination had charmed Her

"Nero... What kind of Leader will you be to us, I wonder, do You even want that, is it not fate that You came to the eye, that You found Me? with that stupid dumbfounded and fascinated look in Your eyes, I wonder if You'll like this dress? You don't really know me do You Nero? no one does really, maybe one day I'll tell You." Griffin swallowed, her chest-thumping growing as she pictured the two of them together, fighting, leading... fucking.

Griff shook her head, frowning at her own thoughts as Baj looked at her oddly, she quickly reattached her smile, the Warrioress raising an eyebrow before continuing to lead her upward " Dammit woman get ahold of Yourself." She thought, distracting her lustful thoughts with the growing sound of the thumping drums and the sweet scent of fruits and meat.

The Two emerged into the Night and Griffin looked around with wonder at the Valley's encampment. The Litchen Valley glowed in celebrations, the Many women and few Men singing and dancing, skipping and drinking, sparring and embracing among the many great pits of fleeting flames and furred tents that stood tall under the Valley's stone cliffs beneath the stars.

Many of the Litchen women were converged in the centre of the Camp, the men stirring great pots of stew and slicing citrusy fruits with jagged knives and... smiles on their faces, Griffin could not recall ever seeing such happiness in Males, none in the Great Imperial Cities could boast such a joy, such a pure appreciation for live like these Litchen could, and despite her distaste for their nefarious behaviour prior, Griff found their enthusiasm quite infectious as Baj escorted her through the Joyful crowds "Is this was the world was like, before the Empire, Nero? they are so happy, unbound and jumping with joy with even the smallest excuse, maybe we would bring the rest of the world such merriment?" She thought, pressing her lips together as she realised that she was thinking of him again.

"Hila Gojat!" Griffin turned, recognizing the Litchen as one of the Hunter's had battled the Manticore, the Short but limber looking woman running up to Griff, the Horned Woman tensing slightly, she still didn't quite trust this tribe, but was pleasantly surprised to see the Woman, get to her knees, bowing her head low in respect as she spoke in her tongue that Griffin didn't understand

"What is she saying?" Griffin asked Baj who was looking over Griff's shoulder as the Young huntress arose, a wide smile on her face

"Hidel, says, You arre skilled Waari... Warrior." Baj explained in her very poor Latin, Griffin smiling at the girl and offering her a respectful bow. Hidel bounced with excitement, reaching up to grasp one of the many beaded necklaces that lay across her collar, pulling it free and offering it to Griff with hasty insistence "Tuka-Tuka, Griff-Griff!" Griff raised and eyebrow

"SShe, be giving, Tuka Beads to ou... you, great honour!" Baj said, Griff carefully taking the Necklace of deep green stones from Hidel and grinning a little at them

"They are... really pretty, thank You," Griffin said with a bow, Hidel clapped her for hands together, skipping on the spot before gesturing to Griffin hurriedly

"Ricta, Baasta Griff-Griff! Baasta!" She waved Griffin forward, many of the other Litchen around them looking intrigued as they gathered around.

"Pista K'ijal Manticari Gojat?" Baj suddenly said, looking to Hidel with a hard expression, though the girl just shook her head chuckling, gesturing again to Griff to follow again. Of course, Griffin's Instincts told her not to go with these strange tribeswomen, but maybe... she could let loose just this once, learn of these people who had fought off the Rust's and the Empire while bathing in the joys of freedom, it is what Nero would do... "Hmmm fuck it." She thought, turning to Baj with a grin

"Come on, grumpy guts, maybe a little celebration will lighten you up, huh?" Griff smiled, Baj raising an eyebrow as the Griffin threw her arm around Hidel, walking with the Huntress into the joyful crowd.

Bajarineh pressed her lips together, growling with mild annoyance as she followed the Griff-Griff woman, someone had to keep an eye on the outsider.