Sing a Song for Me [Masquerade]

[AarinsRitsuka]

Cale moved and sat next to him and the egg as he moved the fish closer. He hummed and he was actually a bit surprised at what he heard. Didn’t think about that there might be the possibilities of other non human beings around here. He hummed and he thought about it and shrugged slightly at him “I don’t know but I don’t think I would eat you” he said to him. To him Lorien seemed mostly human and he didn’t have a taste for human at all. That and he didn’t want to bring any more attention to himself as well.

The harpy watched and laid next to him again and moved his tail and moved his hand over onto his feathers again. He acted as if he did nothing and simply waited for him to touch again as he laid there watching.

[Masquerade]

He smiled when he heard what the other said. It was good to know that he wouldn't be eaten. Lorien was only distantly related to the Merfolk. That's why he was able to survive on land but he had enough Mer blood in him to do really well in water but not enough to trigger a transformation when he got wet. It was then that Cale moved his hand back onto his feathers. Lorien smiled a bit wider as he began to stroke the others feathers again while using his free hand to enjoy the fish.

"Thank you for the fish. Also, before I forget, I might need to return to my house tomorrow. I'll need a weapon for when you go off hunting. It depends on whether or not you go far for your hunting. If you stay close by then I wont need it but it would still help if we are attacked by something." he told Cale.

[AarinsRitsuka]

Cale smiled and started to purr again as he stroked his feathers. It was a nice feeling and he really liked it a lot. It felt nice and it was rather comforting. He laid there comfortably and listened to him with a hum and nodded his head “I’ll fly you down to where we met but that is as far as I can really go towards the town without causing a panic in them and have them try and come after me” he said with a small mumble.

Sighing he gently pulled the egg wrapped up in furs over to him and held it gently in his wings as he laid on his side. Cale made sure that Lorien pet him still. It was nice that he could have someone help him and maybe the man wouldn’t be so bad to have around to help. Maybe he could be more than just help, maybe they could get to be really good friends.

[Masquerade]

He nodded.

"That's understandable. Humans seem to hate those that are different from themselves. I don't understand why that is, though. You are unbelievably beautiful and you have a voice to match." he replied, setting what remained of the fish aside.

The hand that was stroking the others feathers moved to gently touch the horns on the side of Cale's head before moving down to touch the fluffy plumage around the others neck and chest.

[AarinsRitsuka]

Cale enjoyed the petting of his feathers and horns. It made him purr just a little bit louder. So he smiled happily and nodded his head at him “Thank you. No one else but my mate and you have called me beautiful before” he said as he laid there happily.
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This kind of thing went on over the next week. He got a little bit more used to him and a bit more trusting and they settled into a routine. They took turns keeping the egg warm but he mostly took upon the job his old mate had and went hunting for food and anything else they would need and of course each day he sang for Lorien as per agreement. Though soon he started to feel a bit… off.

In the cave he laid off to the side a bit with a hum as he thought he simply needed to have a rest for the day. A small nap and he should feel just fine. So he laid on the cool floor with a sigh not really taking notice of Lorien at the moment.

[Masquerade]

Lorien had noticed the change in Cale. It was only slight but something was definitely off. He had gotten used to his role in taking care of the egg while Cale hunted. Even now he was laying next to egg while the Harpy was resting. This gave him time to think about what could be wrong with Cale. Was the loss of his mate still hurting him? Was it Lorien's fault? He was taking the role that a mate should have been taking care of. However, Lorien wasn't Cale's mate. He was just a Human who had made a deal with the Harpy.

[AarinsRitsuka]

Cale wasn’t feeling all that comfortable. He felt very hot and he grunted a bit unhappily. He moved about the floor trying to find a cool spot when one became too warm for him. He huffed a little bit and tried to lay down in all sorts of different ways but nothing was working. He even tried to go in deeper where it was much cooler but even then didn’t work as he came back up front more.

The harpy groaned muttered softly to himself. He tried to think of why this could be happening. Normally this would’ve come straight to him but his mind had been a bit jumbled up but it wasn’t coming to him as easily as it should’ve at the moment

[Masquerade]

Lorien sat up as he watched Cale wander about. He looked back at the egg to make sure it was still completely wrapped up in fur. It was. He thought more on what could be causing the other to act so strangely. However, it didn't take long before a thought came to him. Was the other in heat? Lorien had thought that only females could go into heat. Maybe he was wrong?

"Cale? What is the mating ritual for a Harpy?" he asked.

He was curious but he also wanted to help Cale. The Harpy seemed very uncomfortable and he wanted to change that, even if it meant that he had to give up his body to the male. However, he was a bit nervous since this would be his first time with another being. That was partly why he wanted to ask so that he knew what to expect.

[AarinsRitsuka]

Cale was about to get up from his spot again when he heard him. He huffed and moved to another spot “I suppose it’s a normal thing but we do have seasons of where harpies go into heat. Every couple of months I think” he muttered softly. At this he started to think and then he started to think again after another thought popped into his head. He tried counting back and then groaned “Oh no…” he said as he sat up “It’s that time isn’t it? No wonder I feel so damn uncomfortable…” he said rolling onto his stomach and looking up at him.

The harpy watched with grey eyes. He didn’t have his mate here to do that kind of... .thing with and he doubted the other would even consider doing that with him. Cale got up “I think I need to go for a few hours until this passes. It might make me pretty agitated and I don’t want to hurt you or the egg” he said starting to stand up.

[Masquerade]

He watched as Cale stood and prepared to leave. Lorien, for a moment, wasn't going to stop him but he did anyway.

"Wait. If you wish to mate with me then I wont mind. It's just...I've never done it before...Not even with another Human." he told Cale.

Lorien stood and went to fetch an extra fur. He laid it out upon the ground. He looked at Cale for a moment and realized it would be easiest for the other if he were on his hands and knees for this. It was a submissive and rather embarrassing pose but it couldn't be helped. Such a position was probably what the other was used to with his former mate. Lorien, however, waited before removing any of his clothing until he heard what Cale's reply would be.