A Lady Keeps Herself Groomed
"Aye, I remember. Shanku has a few anger problems, but doesn't seem to be anything like those tales so far as I know."
"Let's hope she never finds her trigger," Anoki said worriedly. "If her kind has survived and are beginning to roam once more, it's only a matter of time before another war."
Dai said nothing and continued to milk the Urych.
Grunts and growls of discomfort were heard across the stead as Rajé combined through Shanku's tangled hair. She had been fascinated by the neat gatherings Rajé kept of her own hair and was quickly reconsidering her request for a set.
"When is the last time you combed your hair?" Rajé asked politely.
"I keep my feathers neat. Ain't that all the upkeep I gotta do?" Shanku growled. She yipped as Rajé rapped her knuckles smartly to the back of Shanku's head. "What was that for!?"
"A lady keeps herself groomed," Rajé said sternly.
Shanku stared at her sullenly. "On second thought, don't braid my hair."
"As you wish," Rajé sighed, somewhat relieved. "Where are you from?"
"Why do you ask?" Shanku asked as she gathered her unkempt mane back into a pony-tail.
"I've never seen black wings or ears so short before."
Shanku poked one of her ears. "They're normal at home... Oh well, I'm from the forest." She grinned and stood to her full height and flared her wings around herself. "Where the bears are!" she growled playfully, swiping at the air.
"I've heard of them," Rajé chuckled nervously.
Notes & Commentary
February 25, 2010, Thursday
A Lady Keeps Herself Groomed
Shanku holds many sentiments toward grooming and prettiness that I do. But, seriously, braiding hair is fun and is a very convenient way to take care of long hair.
And by this point I'm doubting whether the choice in feather designs was a good idea. Four varying colors per wingset complimented by grayscale shading and varying number of spots/bars per character and remember the sticky-out shoulder feathers must match the lowest row of feathers. Huuuu boy. 
Anywho, new link up on the Links page. The Progeria Research Foundation. Pretty much kids start aging waaaaaay too earlier and don't usually make it past their teens. Pure genetic mutation by chance and currently only affects 54 people worldwide. I know it can't be cured since it's a DNA problem, but maybe the pain can be lessened for these poor kids?
Characters - Shanku Ravenwing - Dai Birchfield - Anoki - Rajé -
Tags - Just Another Day -
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