Just Like Old Times [OPEN]

[Kamini Vena]

Kamini slowed her zig-zagging and came to a stop. She turned just in time to see the cub bounce backward off the wall a good distance away. For a moment, she pitied the poor boy. But really, it was too funny. Amusement shone through her cat-slit eyes as she trotted slowly over to him. She couldn't transform back into her human self, unfortunately, to see if he was alright but she could at least check on him.

As she bent her nose down toward his elbow, she was reminded of when she was in India, running through the wilderness as a pure tiger. She was not a very good huntress, at first, and her friend had grown irritated many a time. Kamini had always had a way of tripping over herself and running into things, especially the first time she went on the hunt. It seemed like so long ago. And really, maybe it was. She wondered for her friend, who had been expecting cubs by the time Kamini left. Was she alright? Or hurt?

For a moment, Kamini stepped away from Zac in thoughtfulness before returning to herself. With a quick movement, she headbutted the boy who was still sitting on the ground. And when her eyes met his, the amusement had returned. "That's enough for today," she wanted to say. She couldn't really teach him, anyways, if he already had a trainer. She could, but she was sure she'd have to speak to the trainer beforehand. This wasn't her territory, after all.

Kamini turned as if to leave.

[Zachary LaRousse]

Today’s session with Kamini, if you can call it that, has been one heck of a roller coaster ride for Zac’s ego. He started from the very, very top and dropped down so fast he hadn’t been able to evade it at all. He tried to rescue his very much dead ego for a while, but all his efforts have been in vain. Not only was Kamini beautiful, she was also very powerful, cunning and smart. She’s got Zac outclassed in all aspects he could think of (she is a trainer after all).

“Say what?” he asked when she nudged him gently. He didn’t flinch now, but he’s still trembling inside. “Oh, so you’re telling me that I’ve had enough beating for today?” he laughed, trying to shrug off his embarrassment. Again, tapping into the tiger only told him so much (“for today” was all he heard) so he’d have to fill in the blanks. If this happened earlier, he would’ve replied with much bravado. But he figured he’s had enough for the day and would rather salvage what’s left of his ego than continue and have it be shred to pieces even further.

He slowly stood up, rubbed his butt to ease the pain for a bit and stretched. “So Kamini, do you have a ton of new kids in your hand already? Would it be too much to ask if you’d want to be my trainer? For combat training or something anyways. I’m sure Jude won’t mind.” Zac already has a trainer in the form of Jude Wilde and while Zac believes he’s one of the best, he doesn’t think having another would be much of a trouble. For him anyways. Jude can be his trainer when it comes to mastering his ability; Kamini can be the one to teach him how to use such gifts in battle (not that he’ll need it much, but it’s the only logical thing he can think of right now). “So, what do you think, Kitty?” he asked, giving Kamini a light scratch near the back of her ears.

“Where are you going Kamini?” Zac asked when he suddenly felt the tiger turn away, “Aren’t you gonna change back first? I think most of the kids will be terrified to see a tiger running around Hammel grounds.” He smirked inwardly, deeply hoping Kamini would shift back to being the alluring femme fatale that she is in front of him.


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I guess this means we're wrapping this thread up, right Kami? Haha. No problem with me really. Thanks. :3.
-Jam