Post by shadow on Jan 13, 2011 6:08:03 GMT -5
Despite it being in the dead of winter it was very warm in The Occasus and very dry. Drought was the worst part about living in the desert but when you were a desert breed like Kaoru, well, living in the desert was fairly bearable. ‘Not that I’d think about living anywhere else.’ He thought to himself with a small smirk as he trotted along his merry little way. Kaoru currently was doing, well, nothing. He was just enjoying his time alone and spent it how he usually spent it, exploring his home. The desert was a wide and vast piece of land that was every changing with the shifting sands and wearing weather. The term, winds of change in the desert actually had meaning.
So just where was our fine canine going today? Well that was simple, the Aughgar River of course. This destination was a simple and easy choice, being it was the only major water source in The Occasus. With a small bounce in his step, Kaoru trotted towards the shores of the raging river. Rain or shine no matter the weather or what it brought them the river always seemed to be in its best of shape.
Hungry brown eyes lighted right up at the sound of the waters flow and a dry tongue swept over even dryer lips. It was time for a long needed drink and maybe if he was lucky even a nice wet meal. Kaoru was still kind of recovering from the several traumas, as any sort of anxiety or stress brought on the brute caused him to fast for several days or even weeks at a time. He was great at storing and retaining water and fatty reserves for the desert but it still took a toll on him.
Nearing shivering with anticipation the Ethiopian brute dipped his head down and lapped up several big gulps of water. ‘Ah, that tastes good.’ He smirked and licked his now wet and re-hydrated lips. Lying down near the shore’s edge Kaoru watched the river flow and wagged his tail lazily behind him. He kept a sharp eye out for any signs of an easy meal. Licking his maw, Kaoru rested his head on his paws and began to play the waiting game…