It was almost right against Zahras hip, then the crocodile emerged more and opened its jaws wide, exposing all of its fearsome teeth. Zahra gently placed the bird into its mouth, "There you go Honey." It then snapped its jaws shut, splashing some water. Zahra laugh and walked back towards the shore "You could say that. I helped her when she was just a baby. I try to come down here every day to spend time with her. She makes the most wonderful pillow." She didnt seem to notice that thanks to the water, much of he bottom part of her linen dress was now see through. She walked closer to Aziza and as she did so, Honey followed behind her.
'its getting closer, oh gods.' Aziza forced a smile, "is uh she going to-" be found his eyes drawln to her legs but quickly snapped his attention back to the crocodile, "a great pillow huh? I take it you take naps with her then?" He cocked his head to the side, "and are alive still some how?"
Honey opened her mouth to let out a long hiss. "Oh quiet you." Zahra lightly nudged her with her foot. The crocodile almost seemed to huff before it slid back into the water and disappeared under the surface. "She has never tried to attack me. She sometimes even lays her head in my lap." Zahra smiled. "Sorry if she scared you."
Aziza put his hands up when honey hissed at him, "that's actually rather amazing. How old is she? Do you know?" He continued to stare at the water in amazement even after honey disappeared. "And dose she not like other people?"
"Shes about eighteen." Zahra rubbed at her arms and once again sat down. She patted the ground beside her, indicating for him to take a seat as well. "And no. She especially hates men when they are around me. Shes going to be watching you. But unless you try to attack me, she wont do anything except complain."
"Eighteen, wow." Aziza took a seat beside her, of course not to close. As he now had a small fear of her pet crocodile honey. "So she hates men around you?" He laughed lightly, "dose she see them as a threat or something?"
(Sorry its kinda short I'm in a weird mood.)
(Its okay, im in a mood too lol)
"Well…i was attacked years ago. Even though i was able to defend myself, honey has been protective ever since." Zahra pointed to the water where many bubbles were showing up. "Shes letting us know shes still there." She laughed lightly before looking back at him. Her sapphire eyes looked over him. "Do you have any pets?"
"We have chickens. If that counts." Aziza shrugged while keeping a close eye on the water. "And a few goats. But that's about it. And I don't really count them as pets. Why do you ask?"
"Just curious i guess. Its been a long time since ive been able to talk to someone." Zahra had noticed how nervous Aziza was, slowly she reached out and touched his arm lightly. Her face went red as she felt his hard muscles. "Aziza? You can calm down. I promise nothing will happen."
Aziza jumped at her touch, as he was lost in thought when she had. "I uh- well I'm not really scared its just. Oh well you know, crocadiles." his tone sounded almost strained, and slightly higher then normal as a light pink seemed to touch his face.
Zahra laughed out loud. "How can you be afraid of crocodiles? They are adorable." She once again went to draw her knees up, and thats when she realized her dress was soaked. Zahra let out an irritated sigh, before resting her chin onto her knees, staring out onto the desert. "So…do you have a family?"
"Wait untill you see one kill a goat." Aziza leaned back on his hands, "yeah I've got a family. Well kinda. How about you?" He glanced over at her, noticing how perfect she seemed sitting there. The sun making her skin look as if it was glowing, how her eyes seemed to pierce through all the other colors.
"No. My parents passed when i was little." The tone in her voice indicated that it didnt bother her. Glancing at him from the corner of her eye, she couldnt help but stare. His dark eyes seemed to pull her in and send chills over her body, her gaze drifted to his lips before she mentally scolded herself and looked away. Trying to keep her mind occupied, she focused back to the topic. "What do you mean you 'kind of' have a family?"
Aziza pulled his gaze away from her when she cought him staring, an awkward pink coming to his face once again. "Well I've got a little sister. But besides that, I've never really known my family." He shrugged before turning his attention back to her other comment, "how'd they die? I- if you don't mind me asking that is."
Her shoulders shrugged slightly. "They became ill. To be honest, even though i had them for a short time, i never really knew them." A soft, yet wide smile spread across her face, finding its way even to her eyes. "A little sister? I bet shes just as charming. Whats her name?"
"Charming?" Aziza raised and eyebrow. "But her name is Nane. Would you like to meet her? She's usually home around this time." He shrugged and sat up slightly. "Though I wouldn't call her charming." He said with a small laugh.
Zahra realized what she had said and a deep red covered her cheeks. "W-well…you are quite nice." 'and good looking…..dear gods stop it Zahra!' She bit at her bottom lip, "I'd love to! But i do not wish to impose. if you two have chores and such, i dont want to keep you from your duties."
Oh please, impose all you'd like. Aziza quickly shook his thoughts. "We wouldn't mind, and there's not much to do this late in the day. Most things happen in the early morning. But I should probably relieve my sister from watching the goats."
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She laughed slightly "We definitely dont need her angry with you for leaving her all alone with goats." Zahra smiled "Well, as long as it is okay with you, then id love to meet your sister." She gathered her hair to one side and moved to stand up. Brushing the sand off her dress, she offered a hand to Aziza. "Let us get going to your house then."
Aziza excepted her hand and stood, "just be warned, Nane is," he took a moment to think of the right words, "excitable?" He laughed and began walking at a slow-ish pace. "And the goats. I do believe they are also very excitable. Be ready for a bunch of questions."
Zahra walked close to him and smiled warmly. Something about the way he talked about his family made her all warm and fuzzy. "What kind of questions should i expect? Personal ones like yours earlier?" Zahra grinned mischievously, poking fun at her new friend. "I am just joking. im an open book to the both of you." 'for the most part' Zahra knew there were some things she couldnt tell anyone, but aside from that, she would gladly tell them anything else.
"Oh sorry about that." Aziza rubbed the back of his neck with a small smile. "What kind of questions? Oh, only the gods know what she will blurt out. I'm apologizeing in advance." He laughed again.
It didn't take long to get to his house, which wasn't necacerly big. But was indeed out of the way of most other houses that seemed almost on top of each other.
"There you are Aziza!" A female voice, which was most likely his sister, shouted.
Zahra made sure to let Aziza enter first. She stayed just outside of the doorway, waiting for the approval to come in. After all, she has witness a few of Tiyes rants whenever Amenhotep arrived later than expected. Those were always amusing, a small little woman chewing out a man MUCH taller than her, and yet he was always the one cowering. Zahra couldnt help but chuckle as she imagined Aziza in a similar situation with his sister.
"Yes yes I'm home!" Aziza shouted back before turning to Zahra, "come in." More incoherent shouts came from out side but Aziza ignored them. "Don't mind Nane." He offered an apologetic slime. "Nane! The goats will be fine for a few minutes come in here!"
A girl that seemed rather beautyful marched in, but it was obvious she was what one would consider, "wild."
Zahra smiled sympathetically "Trust me, ive heard worse." Her smile only grew wider as she listened to them bicker. The wild, young girl only made her even happier,since she reminded Zahra of herself when she was young. Zahra bowed slightly, paying her respects. "You must be Nane. You're brother has told me a little bit about you. Its a pleasure." Zahra stood straight once again and smiled to Nane.
