Moments of Peace

[Tigress]

((Set on July...23rd, I guess, about sunset. Open to all who aren't from a Modern Time period, aka Future/Past.))

Tigress honestly didn't know what had come over her as she sat up in a tree, tail curled around the branch for balance as she watched the sun set behind the horizon. She would have been either doing some Training or meditating right now, but the overwhelming sense of peace she was feeling at the moment seemed to over-ride that decision.

Not only was the sunset, not that she would admit it to anyone, particularly Beautiful from this spot, but this general Area seemed to be the highest point on the Island, from what she could see. A perfect advantage point if someone were under attack. Tigress crossed her arms and smiled slightly as she watched the sky. Maybe Shifu was right about 'needing a break'.

[Po]

Po was walking through the garden eating some of the food he had carried from the kitchen. He has raided the kitchen countless times since he has gotten to the island. Po was definitely an odd sight with all the food he was carrying.

Po sat down right next the tree Tigress was in, but didn't notice her sitting in the tree. Po just ate the food nosily, running the peacefulness of the area. "Man this sucks. I'm supposed to find love? I can't even talk to a girl," Po said out loud. "I don't even have anyone to ask for help. Don't think any of them could help me even if they were here," Po added starting to look a bit depressed after he said that.

[rebecca]

The sunset view was what had attracted the little heart-spotted lass to the lookout point. She'd walked a long way from the mansion, seeking a bit of solitude, and had finally reached where she had been looking for after many hours of walking. Needless to say, Rebecca was awed by the view. Her tail was wagging at full speed and her mouth hung open as a smile spread across her face. It was beautiful! Beautiful enough to make her forget that she was so far from home with no idea of where in the world she really was.

"I could stare at this for ages..." she breathed. However, she found herself distracted by the sound of someone speaking. Rebecca turned to try and see who was there, but didn't immediately see anyone. Curious, Rebecca stepped forward and continued to look around. Only when she looked up at the tree nearby did she spot Po and Tigress. A strange bear and a stripped cat. How odd...

[Tigress]

Tigress's ears perked slightly as she heard something shuffle over and sit next to her tree, expression turning from content to puzzled in three seconds flat. Cat's eyes widened a little, though she couldn't resist a small smile. She knew that ball of black and white fluff anywhere, though it puzzled her at to what Po was doing here. Tigress then grimaced a little as said Panda started to eat noisily, effectively disturbing what peace there was left to be had. While she has grown accustomed to the Panda over the time he had stayed with the Five, the one thing that managed to get on her nerves other than a few personality traits of his was messy eating, but even she knew why he would be gulping down food at that rate.

With a small sigh, Tigress stood up on the branch, took a breath and back-flipped from the branch, landing behind Po with a soft 'thump' and crossed her arms as she stood up without a word.

Listening quietly, Tigress stifled a small snort and shook her head. Love only got in the way of her duties. She cared for the Five, and Shifu equally, but she wouldn't make the same mistake Shifu Did with Tai Lung. In her opinion, he cared too much for the Cub...Realizing that she was reminiscing back to her days as a Cub and shoving down the occasional curl of Jealousy, Tigress walked over to Po and cleared her throat, eyes narrowed with a cool, criticizing stare and resisting the urge to smirk a little. She was aiming for a serious look, a 'leaderly' look. "And I suppose that this 'love' business is really all that concerning to you, Dragon Warrior?" She said, tone steely as always, but with a friendly edge to it.

[Po]

Po stopped eating for a second and looked around and saw a small creature. He didn't know what it was but it reminded him of the wolves for some reason. When suddenly he heard someone land behind him.

"What? Huh? Whos there?" Po said rather quickly, while he dropped all the food he was carrying. "Oh, hey Tigress," Po said after he noticed her. "Yeah it kind of is the only thing on my mind right now. I've never had thought about love before and never had to talk to girls like that before," Po added. "Finding love is going to be harder then defeating Tai Lung or Lord Shen."

[Tigress]

Tigress gave the Panda a curious look as he followed his gaze, following it to where a small Canine stood, watching them. Feline smoothed her usual fighting instincts down a little seeing as something like a puppy wouldn't be much of a threat, giving it a curious glance before turning back to the Panda. She wasn't going to beckon it over, not because she wasn't very social unless she was around people she knew, but it was all a matter of choice as to whether or not the spotted Canine wanted to join them.

Tigress smiled a little, deftly scooping up a peach, no doubt stolen from the Kitchen by Po before turning her gaze back to the setting sun. Tigress scoffed slightly. She didn't see the need for Love, as such a thing only would get in the way of her Warrior duties. She cared for Po and the Five, the Villagers of the Valley of Peace, and Shifu equally. To her there was no point in preferring one of the other. And while she wouldn't outright refuse any attempts for the Five, Po or Shifu to become emotionally attached to her, she wasn't one to reciprocate very often. For once, the Tiger found herself somewhat glad that Po was here. He was someone familiar, someone she could relate to in a sense, someone She could communicate with easily.

"If you want my opinion, I wouldn't worry too much. You've defeated both Tai Lung and Shen, surely this would be less than difficult for you.." she replied, opting to sit next to the Panda. Smiling slightly, she held out the peach she had scooped up back to him after giving the fruit a small, thoughtful glance. "..But I understand. I'm only here because Shifu gave me a direct order. Said I 'needed a Break'. I've always been a warrior, first and foremost, but now I'm beginning to believe that perhaps a break is what I needed. I don't understand much about this whole..love thing, but I can at least give it a try when I feel like it."

[Tai Lung]

Tai Lung was also in the area watching the sunset. His meditations had been strained lately, he attributed it to the fact that so many other restless and searching souls were surrounding him on this island, and he wanted a few moments of simple peace. Glancing down from the tree he'd been sitting in he spotted the....spotted puppy below him. Her simple joy and pleasure in the sight touched him and, hoping not to startle her too badly, he slid off the tree and approached her. "May I join you?"

[rebecca]

Since Po and Tigress seemed to be occupied with their own conversation, Rebecca decided it would be best not to intrude. She didn't know who they were, anyway. Why bud in on a conversation she would just make awkward? She instead had decided to resume staring outward at the sunset, but it seemed fate had something else in mind. A voice caught her attention, and she looked up to see who it was. There was Tai Lung, an admittedly intense looking individual, who wanted to join her. Rebecca didn't have a problem with that. Surely there was more to him than just an intense appearance. At length, the heart-spotted lass nodded.

"I dinae mind, lad. It was gettin' kinda lonely by muhself." Rebecca replied. Truth be told, she had never seen an animal like Tai Lung before. She was rather curious about what he was and where he had come from, and she surmised that he probably was curious about her as well. How often did two animals that were so vastly different meet one another, anyway?

[Tai Lung]

Tai Lung couldn't help but grin at the curious little face smiling up at him. He'd been keeping to himself mostly ever since arriving, he wasn't one who enjoyed larger crowds, but he could admit that he was a little bit lonely himself and could enjoy the company of this strange little dog. Walking forward he lowered himself to the ground beside her, causing the lock and key around his neck to clank gently together. For a few moments he sat sat in easy silence, content to simply watch the sunset.

....however, curiosity was also eating at him as well and he ended up being the one to break the silence, "I have seen many little spotted dogs like you running around this island. But none who's spots as unique as yours. Is there a reason for that?"

[rebecca]

"Muh spots?" Rebecca asked, sparing a glance over her shoulder to look at her obviously unique heart spots. She hadn't thought of it as odd before, but since seeing the other dalmatians again she could understand why someone would ask. Other than Lucky, whom she hadn't formally seen on the island but remembered from DeVil Ville still, none of the dalmatians seemed to have such unique markings. Rebecca found herself wondering about it as well.

"Ta tell ye the truth, I'm not that sure. They've always been like this." Rebecca said. Maybe she was just born with spots like that. It hadn't entered in to her mind that it would mean anything special, and even then she didn't think it meant anything. Her spots were just... heart shaped. "Dalmatians are known for having some unique spots. It might have ta do with where I come from." she said. Maybe dalmatians from DeVil Ville were just more likely to have more unique spots?

[Po]

Po grabbed the peach out of Tigress's hand but he didn't eat it. "I don't know much about love, Tigress, but I don't think it will be easy. I don't think any of my Kung Fu skills would help me," Po said sadly. Po laughed when he heard Tigress say that Shifu told her to come to the island. "Shifu told you to come? Wow, you must have been working really hard for Shifu to tell you to take a break."

Po looked up when he heard a very familiar voice. "No! It can't be him," Po thought as he looked towards the source of the voice. Po couldn't believe his eyes, he saw Tai Lung. Po pointed towards Tai Lung and said, "Tigress, please tell me that isn't who I think it is."

[Tai Lung]

"Hmmm, interesting." Tai Lung murmured, "I'll admit you....Dalmatians were a bit of a strange site to me. I have met other dogs before but not your particular breed before coming to this island. I don't believe you are native to China." He thought about it for a moment, then shrugged, "I suppose it makes sense though, We snow leopards are the same. Our spot patterns are unique to the individual. Though I've never seen a dog... or a snow leopard, look quite like you. And that must make you very special." Tai Lung realized how that could sound the instant it left his mouth and wished he could snatch the words back. Surely he thought he was just saying a line, some ploy to get her to open up to him. He wouldn't do that to a young girl though! He wouldn't. He just hoped she wouldn't take it the wrong way.