• the time of freedom • [open]

[slappedpancake]

Ace followed their gaze - it truly was beautiful. He nods in agreement. Ocelot continues, though. "Well then, we should leave then!"

[lio]

salum hums, standing once again. "follow me, i found a forest while i was searching for the rush— that's how i found it." she glanced at ace with a knowing gaze, moving and curling her tail around his leg before setting off in the forest's direction.
the siamese smirked, flicking her ears and following the trail she had begun to memorize rather well. her heart still pounded as she walked, yet ignored it in favor of leading the toms.

[slappedpancake]

Ace started to use his paw more, Ocelot sometimes glaring at him. Ace could see worry in his gaze, though. He turned back to look at Salum, spotting pride in her posture. He smirked.

[lio]

[ lol i kinda wanna make salum grow a crush for ace but go into denial™ because they've always hated other cats and have never experienced attraction at all ]

salum leaped up the hill that hid the forest from view, sitting at the very top. her chest puffed out as she sat, waiting for the other two to reach the top. the feline flicked her tail impatiently, excited to see ocelot's reaction to the discovery. purring quietly, salum turned to ace and winked, her pupils blown. as each heartbeat passed, she grew more fidgety, itching to run and play as they had done only hours before. her muscles tensed and untensed, claws tearing at the ground in anticipation. the scent of the forest was driving her crazy!

[slappedpancake]

Ace notices how fidgety Salum is, as if she wants to play. Ace felt the same way, though he didn't want to get nipped by Ocelot. "Well, it looks like you've made quite the find," Ocelot says, moving to stand beside Salum.

imagine that lol))
also I've shipped those two for a while now))

[lio]

salum nodded enthusiastically, grinning widely. her ears were perked, listening to the hymn of the forest. she desperately fought the urge to run in without looking back, but didn't want to leave the two toms. the siamese watched the two, eyes curious as to what they wanted to do. she stayed quiet and allowed ocelot to think, all the while staring at ace. her tail brushed against his, eyes wide and questioning. did he feel the same as her, wanting to run into the lush undergrowth? she couldn't read minds— although sometimes she wished she could.

[slappedpancake]

Ace stares at Salum with a knowing look while Ocelot stands up and says, "Well, let's go ahead and head in!"

[lio]

salum squeaked and bounded into the forest, trying to contain her excitement. her tail waved wildly behind her while she skipped with every step. she tripped over a root, stumbling forward but laughing at her failure. the siamese rolled over, her pelt becoming covered in dust and debris as she rolled. salum fell into a fit of laughter, snorting and giggling. her small form curled up as her chest heaved, trying to breathe after laughing so much.

[slappedpancake]

Ace bounded after her, tripping over his own foot and skidding across the grassy ground. He howled with laughter the whole time however, showing that he was fine. He slammed into Salum with force, Ocelot giving him a teasing look.

[lio]

salum squealed and pushed at ace, laughing hysterically. her ears flattened and chest burned from not breathing, but she couldn't stop giggling. she stood, stumbling and walking lopsidedly before leaping at ace, pouncing on him and burrowing her muzzle in his chest fur. salum's heart began pounding louder, her pelt heating and stomach twisting. confused, she froze for a moment, but shrugged it off and began pawing at ace's nose.