[littl3chocobo]

"no, no," he laughed, "birds and frogs and snakes and rabbits and mice and such but nothing like a cat or dog"

[Poggio]

"You do know that tigers are cats?" He said only to get a laugh. He had hopped that they would see something exotic like a kangaroo but a hare was just as good. He finished his meatballs and went to clean the small mess before they would leave. Once Zosa was finished they packed the gear into bags along with a flash light just in case.

[littl3chocobo]

the walk was different from the last with each of them holding onto one of zosa's cameras and he himself with a duffel containing towels and a spare change of clothes and the cell the grandson quietly gave him on their way back from the food run. following just behind felix he ws enthralled to watch the other snap up photos while occilating between slipping through the woods like a nymph and crashing around like a child. it was no surprise either when the shoes were discarded and the legs of felix's pants rolled up. he smiled and took his first picture

(of felix bending to roll out a leg of his pants looking pleased in partial profile with his hair already coming out of the braid and his pale toes sinking into the earth

[Poggio]

He heard the small click and finished adjusting his pants before fully turning and smiling. In his ackward position he clicked his own camera clumsily at Zosa capturing a beautiful upside down image of evening light cascading off his world. With the quick snap done he resumed his chase wanting to find frogs.

[littl3chocobo]

they continued that way for several minutes with him taking pictures only to get quick shots in return until he was not even trying for legitimate pictures anymore and was just setting off the shutter so he could make faces while felix tried to capture them

[Poggio]

He stopped no longer worried about Zosa following him as they came to a flowing stream of water. He did not see Mrs Frog however it did not stop him from being mystified. It was a beautiful sight to see something so pure and slowly Felix walked on the pebbles interrupting the flow.

[littl3chocobo]

once they made it to where felix wanted to stop, a beautiful crystal creek, he stopped clicking for fun and this time took a serious shot like the one before. with the sun below the treeline now the golden tendrils moved through the trees and cast a dusky autumnal look about felix leaving him even more rarefied and beautiful than the water

[Poggio]

He heard the snaps and assumed that Zosa had found something of interest to take pictures of. Unable to find the frogs on the surface the Professor discarded his shirt tossing it on the side of the river before doing the same to his pants. Under the soft rays of the sun he swam deeper into the lake. Surprised to see all the types of fish he happily swam after them.

[littl3chocobo]

the water must have been chill but if it were felix did not seem to notice it and watching as the other splashed he was torn between taking pictures and wanting to join. in the end his wish to capture the beauty was outweighed by his desire to be a part of it and putting away the camera he stripped out of his shirt socks and shoes before rolling up his pants and following felix into the fat swell of water

[Poggio]

He was stilled by the splashing near the edge of the creek, and he lay in wait. Soon he dipped below the surface and came up under Zosa and lifted him out of the water and into his arms. He buried his head into Zosas neck sucking tightly on the nape. He pulled back only for a breath and to say "Tiger attack"

[littl3chocobo]

felix was not subtle or silent and stood out like a new penny in the dirt but he pretended not to notice the ambush and laughed happily as he was lifted and nearly toppled by his rambunctious husband, "aak! a tiger!"

[Poggio]

He made a mocking roar before, nibbling on Zosa. He swung Zosa around before dipping below the surface so that only their heads remained. The professor tried to swim with Zosa in his arms but soon the fingers found other more interesting places to touch. "I have found some pretty fish and fauna if you want to see." He said stealing a quick bite on the dark shoulder.

[littl3chocobo]

he was not certain if the offer was legitimate or not but it did not matter and as the teeth softly grazed his skin he offered a low affirmation

[Poggio]

The professor led Zosa to a spot near the center of the creek, though the flowing waters some what distorted it, he told the other to look. Intertwined in the twlight colored water, there were green rocks along with tiny schools of fish. Twisting he gave Zosa a kiss before taking a deep breath and disappearing below.

[littl3chocobo]

the offer ended up being legitimate and as he watched the other push his face into the water to get a better view his smile grew. deciding then and there he would get felix some fish when they got back to greece he crouched down to look closer

[Poggio]

In the end he and Zosa returned back to the house soaked and slightly muddy from the swim. The moon was peaking over the the tops of the trees. The professor stipped on the door mat, finding a place outside to let his clothes dry. Once inside he put on his apron and started to clean the small area that was made into the kitchen while Zosa fiddled with his images. It was only when things were in enough order that the professor cut a piece of wedding cake with some ice cream for the both of them. He curled up close to Zosa on the bed and looked at the images on the laptop. Smiling he offered a spoon full.