Amadeus' eyebrow was cocked up, a curious half smile to his lips as
he stepped towards her. He wasn't sure what she was going for but
she had given him no reason to believe she'd hurt him. And she
seemed to have really taken to him.
Benji sat up, chittering quietly to tell her it was fine. He
crawled off her lap, climbing down the tree.
Once he got close enough, Myanna put her paws around his shoulders
and hugged him, her head rubbing against his. She planned to wait
for him to get back before she started to play in the pool.
Jabrielle made sure he got down before she started to climb down.
"If you don't want to, that's okay."
Amadeus' heart completely melted and be hugged her close. "You are
such a sweetheart...whatever luck led me here, I am so happy I am
here..." He whispered into her fur, absolutely in love with his job
and his new friend.
Benji bounced around a moment, trying to figure out jow best to
tell her he didn't mind. Seeing some sun, he cautiously looked
around to make sure it was just them. Then he darted into it and
transformed. "I don't mind. I don't have a lot of questions but I
assume you might have some."
Myanna purred loudly and rubbed her head against his a bit more
before backing off and then nudging his leg with her head
signalling that he should go. That way they could play sooner.
Jabrielle smiled and nodded. "I do have a couple, but you can ask
first since I asked you a bunch first."
Smiling, he ruffled her fur before going to complete the rest of
his morning rounds. He was kind and compassionate to each and every
one of the animals he cared for, spending time with those who
needed or wanted more attention. Any messes he found were cleaned
up and food was given. Once everything was complete, he returned to
Myanna. He was tired but in a good way. His muscles ached slightly,
letting Amadeus know he was doing a great job.
"Okay. What do you do and what led you here, to looking after
animals? Hage you always been here?" Benji asked, watching her in
fascination.
Myanna could see that he was moving a bit slower than he did when
he first came to see her. He must've tired himself out taking care
of the others... She padded over to him and rubbed against him, her
urge to play settled and somewhat pushed to the side. He was tired,
and she didn't want to over do it and risk him getting sick.
Jabrielle sat herself down, her back against the trunk of a tree.
"I'm studying to be an artist, but I've always loved animals, and
honestly they're what I really love to draw. I haven't always been
here, I started working pretty much when you arrived."
Amadeus stroked her fur, simply enjoying how soft and fuzzy she
was. "Didn't try your pool yet, lovely?" He asked, kneeling down
and holding her face in his hands. "Were you waiting for me?"
"An artist? What is that?" Benji asked, sitting down as well but in
the sunlight. "I have not heard that word before."
Myanna nodded her huge head, and pushed it forwards a little to rub
against his stomach with her cheek, and then the rest of her
against his legs like a housecat would.
"An artist takes what they see, either a picture or something from
memory, or perhaps something they have in front of them, and then
they put it on something else. I like to use pencils, both colored
and not, and put my images onto paper. I've done painting before,
but I'm better with the pencils." Jabrielle hoped it made sense,
but if not, she'd just make sure to bring her kit with her next
time so she could show him. Maybe she could draw him!
Amadeus laughed, rubbing his hands along her sides and back. "Silly
girl. But you are very sweet. And I an honored to get to play with
you and see you enjoy your new pool." Getting up, Amadeus made his
way over to where he'd left the hose. After pulling off another
band shirt, he tossed it between the bars of the cage and faced
her, hose in hand. "Better watch out!"
"Oh, I think I understand...may I see your drawings? Are you going
to draw the other animals here? Will you draw me?" He asked
excitedly, leaning forward, his hands spread before him on the
grass. "I can pose how you want and stay still too!" Benji
exclaimed, nearly vibrating in excitement.
Myanna let out a deep mew sound as she walked with him, until he
grabbed the hose. She spun around once before lowering her front
paws to the ground in a playful motion. She wanted him to get her
with the hose! She hadn't properly played in water in so long!
"I would love to show you, and I would very much love to draw you!"
Jabrielle laughed. "I left my drawing things back in my room...
But, if I can get my hands on a piece of paper and a pencil when we
get back I can most definitely draw you, and at some point I will
draw the other animals."
Amadeus grinned wickedly, turning it on and squeezing the handle.
He has made sure the spray wasn't string enough to hurt. Startle?
Sure. But he did not wish to hurt her. "Mawahaha! I've got the hose
and you can't get me!" He laughed. He had picked up a soft plastic
head for the hose so that if she wanted to bite it, it wouldn't
hurt her teeth.
Benji jumped up, dancing about in excitement. "Oh please! I would
love that so very much!"
Myanna leapt back when she got sprayed, her mouth open and she let
out a rumble of playfulness. She ran forwards to get at him, not
full speed, and not with intent to actually catch him.
Jabrielle giggled and then lost it and fell into a fit of laughter.
He ran, careful not to slip on the ground. Amadeus kept the hose
pointed at her, laughing like a manic while he tried to hose her
down completely. "You are so going to be soaked!"
Benji hurried back over to her. Once out of the sub, he shifted
back to all fours. Resting his front paws on Jabrielle's arm, Benji
cocked his head, wondering what was so funny.
Myanna moved forwards and grabbed the hose that trailed behind him
and stepped on it. Amadeus could practically see her grinning. She
began walking along the hose, not caring if he was spraying her,
she was closing in.
Jabrielle laid there, still laughing a little, as she looked over
at him. "You are so cute!" She chuckled as she started getting a
handle on her laughter. She reached over and rubbed behind his
ears.
Amadeus roared with laughter, abandoning the hose in favor of a
bucket. Snatching it up, he ran over to the pool, scooping up some
water to splash at her. "I'm going to get you!" He laughed.
Benji leaned into the petting, rumbling in happiness. He melted,
curling into her. He was so, so very happy being with someone so
nice.
Myanna charged forwards and knocked the bucket with her head hoping
to get him wet at least a little. She didn't mind if she got wet at
all!
"Aw," Jabrielle chuckled softly as she happily kept up her petting
and rubbing behind his ears. She yawned, her rubbing momentarily
paused. Once she had finished the big yawn she went right back to
petting him.
Water sprayed everywhere, soaking both the tiger and her keeper.
Sputtering, Amadeus laughed hard, shaking his slightly shaggy hair
at her in an attempt to get her wet while he refilled his bucket.
"Hey you!"
Benji chittered at her, cocking his head questioningly. If she was
tired, she should rest. Patting her knee with his front paw, he
then pointed towards the building, wondering if she wanted to go
in.
Myanna meowed loudly as she shook herself out, a bucket's worth of
water spraying in every direction. She would have been laughing had
she been human in that moment.
Jabrielle sat up slowly and looked down at him quizzically. "Are
you ready to go back? We don't have to..." Then she realized he was
talking about her. "Oh no, really, I'm good. If you want to keep
climbing, I'll wait for ya." She chuckled softly.
Smirking, Amadeus went for the hose again. "What cha gonna do?" He
asked, wiggling his fingers threateningly. He was playing, of
course. And having a blast!
Benji shrugged, padding back into the sun. "I am good for now.
Don't wanna overdo it...even if it is so much fun...did you have
any questions for me?"