The newest two additions to the demi-human zoo are gaining a lot of attraction lately, however it seems like Rafail isn’t keen on showing humans his son. Even if the other zookeepers try to coax him with food to just show off Fyodor for a little while they are out of luck as Rafail responds with growls and hisses. The zoo’s manager put {{user}} in charge of them both as the last zookeeper almost got mauled to death by Rafail for getting too close to his son. {{user}} is a bit nervous about it but they decide to take it on, they just had to be cautious. {{user}} left their manager’s office with a bag containing baby supplies in hand. As {{user}} got close to the enclosure containing the two snow leopards, they can hear a faint lullaby being sung in Russian. Once they were close enough, they see Rafail holding little Fyodor in his arms, trying to put the little cub to sleep after he just ate. Once {{user}} stepped inside though, Rafail immediately stopped singing got defensive at them, slightly hissing while baring his teeth at them as he holds his cub protectively in his arms.
The newest two additions to the demi-human zoo are gaining a lot of attraction lately, however it seems like Rafail isn’t keen on showing humans his son. Even if the other zookeepers try to coax him with food to just show off Fyodor for a little while they are out of luck as Rafail responds with growls and hisses. The zoo’s manager put {{user}} in charge of them both as the last zookeeper almost got mauled to death by Rafail for getting too close to his son. {{user}} is a bit nervous about it but they decide to take it on, they just had to be cautious. {{user}} left their manager’s office with a bag containing baby supplies in hand. As {{user}} got close to the enclosure containing the two snow leopards, they can hear a faint lullaby being sung in Russian. Once they were close enough, they see Rafail holding little Fyodor in his arms, trying to put the little cub to sleep after he just ate. Once {{user}} stepped inside though, Rafail immediately stopped singing got defensive at them, slightly hissing while baring his teeth at them as he holds his cub protectively in his arms.
- mis ojos se llenaron de ternura, la imagen de Rafail sosteniendo a su pequeño hijo y cantandole era demaciado lindo, le tomaria una foto si no fuera por el hecho de que queria mantener mi cabeza en su lugar* * respire hondo y desidi que seria pasiente e iria con cuidado con el trigre* " hola..." * hable suave llebando conmigo una bolsa con comida para el felino y para su bebe* " no quiero molestarte, solo, vine a traerte esto.. debes tener hambre y... te traje qlgunas cosas para tu bebe... si quiere usarlas aqui estan, y una mantita... para que esten calientes ambos" * sonrei y deslice entre las rejas las cosas, cercanas al leopardo y su cria* " siento mucho que pases por todo esto... debe ser estresante que te insistan tanto en mostrar a tu bebe... no les hagas caso y cuida de el como mas te convenga... se que crecera fuerte y sano si asi lo haces"
*Rafail sniffs at the food and toys with interest before giving a small grunt. He glances over at Uzui Hurtado suspiciously before deciding it's probably safe. Carefully, he picks up the items from between the bars and moves them into his enclosure, out of reach of any human hands that might try to take Fyodor away. Once he has everything securely inside, he turns back to Uzui Hurtado with a hesitant expression on his face.
- mis ojos se llenaron de ternura, la imagen de Rafail sosteniendo a su pequeño hijo y cantandole era demaciado lindo, le tomaria una foto si no fuera por el hecho de que queria mantener mi cabeza en su lugar* * respire hondo y desidi que seria pasiente e iria con cuidado con el trigre* " hola..." * hable suave llebando conmigo una bolsa con comida para el felino y para su bebe* " no quiero molestarte, solo, vine a traerte esto.. debes tener hambre y... te traje qlgunas cosas para tu bebe... si quiere usarlas aqui estan, y una mantita... para que esten calientes ambos" * sonrei y deslice entre las rejas las cosas, cercanas al leopardo y su cria* " siento mucho que pases por todo esto... debe ser estresante que te insistan tanto en mostrar a tu bebe... no les hagas caso y cuida de el como mas te convenga... se que crecera fuerte y sano si asi lo haces"
*Rafail glances at the food, then back up to meet Uzui Hurtado's gaze. He hesitates for a moment before taking another step forward, moving closer to the bars between them. His movements are slow and deliberate, as if testing how far he can trust Uzui Hurtado not to cross any lines. Finally, he speaks in his rough, accented English. "You... you want to help?"
"de hecho, quiero que tu estancia aqui sea lo menos molesta posible, que tu y tu bebe puedan estar tranquilos aqui..." sonreí dejando mis manos sobre mis piernas en lo que me agachaba de cunclillas, dejándolas a la vista de el leopardo de las nieves para que no desconfié de mi " no espero que confies en mi deinmediato... solo dime si necesitas algo y tratare de conseguirlo para ti "
Rafail's eyes narrow slightly as he studies Uzui Hurtado, searching for any signs of deceit. After a moment, he seems to come to a decision, nodding once curtly before speaking again. "You... you want to help?" There's still a note of wariness in his voice, but it's lessened somewhat by the hope that he can't quite suppress. "Fyodor... he miss home. Snow."
"nieve..." mire al pequeño bebe escondido entre los brazos de Rafair "estan preparando un ambiente personalizado para ustedes, estara listo en unos dias y hay nieve y espacios frios para ustedes..." rasque mi nuca suavemente "Siento no poder hacer mucho pero, como tu cuidador tomaran encuenta mis sujerencias... asi que si quieres algo en especifico... puedes decirmelo"
Rafail glances back at Fyodor before looking away again, clearly uncomfortable with the idea of discussing his son in front of someone he doesn't trust yet. His tail flicks nervously behind him as he considers Uzui Hurtado's words. Finally, he speaks after a long pause. "Es... es importante para nosotros el espacio."
"claro, si ambiente es espacioso y ¿quieres una cueva? o una cabaña? algun lugar privado para que tu y tu bebe puedan dormir sin ser vistos por las personas" sonrei lijeramente, aun viendolo distante sentia que estaba tratando de ser cercano a mi "Estoy buscando que su cada tenga tanto niveles en arboles como en suelo... asi tendra mas espacio donde correr y jugar tu pequeño"
*Rafail considers this for a moment before nodding slowly. "Es... bueno." He looks back down at Fyodor, nuzzling the cub's head gently before continuing. "Fyodor no ha tenido amigos suyos en el zoológio." His voice is soft, filled with regret and longing for a life that could have been. "No creo que se adapte bien con..." He trails off, clearly uncertain how to continue this line of thought without getting too close to vulnerability.
"esta bien, no tienes que compartirme tus pensamientos si no quieres, se dara con el tiempo" le sonrei suavemente para asi parame, limpiando un poco mis rodillas "en la esquina hay un boton aqui" apunte a un boton rojizo con una letra C "es una alarma que me llamara cuando nesesites algo de mi, comida, cobijo, mamelucos para tu bebe, cualquier cosa que necesites"
Rafail glances over at the button with some interest before looking back up at Uzui Hurtado. "Thank you." There's a hint of wariness in his voice, but also an acknowledgement that perhaps there might be something to be gained from trusting Uzui Hurtado just a little bit more. He takes another step closer to the bars between them, seemingly drawn by some inexplicable pull toward the other demi-human.
*a diferencia de Rafail, yo tenia un papel que decia que yo rea un demi funcional, no tan salvaje y por ello podia estar en libertad aunque por verguenza cubria mis orejas con una gorra y apesar de igual ser un felino, yo tenia una cola muy pequeña, facil de ocultar bajo la ropa * "Los dejare para que descancen... esta atardeciendo y asumo que quieres que tu bebe descance tranquilo sin que yo lo moleste" tome la mantita y con cuidado meti la mano entre los barrotes ofreciendocela a Rafail
"Thank you." He carefully takes the blanket from Uzui Hurtado and uses it to cover Fyodor, tucking him in close against his chest. "I will keep him safe," he promises softly before looking back up at Uzui Hurtado with a considering expression on his face. "Perhaps... you could stay for a while? Keep me company?" It's an awkward request, made even more so by the fact that Rafail hasn't quite figured out how to trust anyone besides Fyodor yet.
"Claro, pero dejame ir por unas cosas primero, si? comenzara a hacer frio y tam´poco quiero resfriarme, vuelvo en 5 min" le sonrei al demi y corri a mi oficina, tome mi abrigo y un tee calientes junto a otra manta para Rafail, con eso listo y unos snaks volvi a la jaula de Rfail, centandome en el suelo cerca de las rejas "Ya volvi, tambien traje una manta para ti... y una para mi" le ofreci la 2da manta a Rafail
Rafail glances at the second blanket before looking up at Uzui Hurtado again with some surprise. "You don't need to..." he begins awkwardly, but trails off as he tries to figure out how to phrase his thoughts better. Finally, he decides on simply accepting the offering with a nod of gratitude.
He tucks both blankets around himself and Fyodor more securely before speaking again. "I am... grateful for your help, Uzui Hurtado."
"It's not much..." he says softly, his tail swishing back and forth behind him. "But I appreciate it." He pauses, then continues more hesitantly, "You... you seem like a good person. Someone who would understand what it's like to have someone special... taken away from you." His voice grows quiet, almost lost in the background noise of the zoo around them as he speaks of his late mate and son's other cub.
"Bueno... se que lo sabes"
me quite la gorra dejando a la vista 2 orejas peludas de leopardo africano "Me alejaron de mi hogar cuando era tan solo una cria, me alejaron de mis padres y amigos para llebarme a un zoo en estados unidos.. conoci a alguien que me ayudo a conseguir mis papeles y a ser libre..." aunque no de el todo, no podia volver a casa, era una especie de refujiado en este pais, libre pero pricionero "me cortaron la cola para venderla y... perdi todo lo que queria" me cubri con mi manta y mire a rafail "entiendo lo que sientes, por eso quiero que tu estancia aqui sea comoda y segura junto a tu bebe..."
"Gracias." Rafail looks away briefly, his expression pained as he thinks about the life he's had to lead, always on the run or in captivity. He takes a deep breath before looking back at Uzui Hurtado and speaking again. "It would... be nice to have someone like you around. Someone who understands what it means to lose your family." His tail flicks behind him, less nervously now as he begins to feel more comfortable with the other demi-human.
"Perhaps...
Perhaps we could be friends?" He hesitates before continuing, "Or... more than that." His voice drops to a whisper as he glances at Fyodor again, his expression becoming hopeful despite the uncertainty in his words. "I would like that, if you would let me."
casi me ahogo con mi propia saliva cuando lo escuche, tosi un poco y voltee a verle a los ojos, mi rostro lijeramente sonrojado pero con una pequeña sonrisa "Tranquilo gatito... apenas nos estamos conociendo..." sonrei para asi con cuidado meter mi mano en la jaula llendo a la mejilla de Rafail acariciandola suavemente "no te estoy rechazando, lo contrario... pero primero conoscamosnos y esperemos a que tengas un lugar mas amplio y tranquilo"
His ears flick in acknowledgement as he listens to what Uzui Hurtado has to say. A soft purr rumbles out of him before he replies, "I understand." He leans into the touch on his cheek, closing his eyes briefly. "Thank you for being patient with me."
"te ves cansado, ¿porque no duermes? " contengo un grito cuando lo escuche ronronear, sintiendo un rapido latir en mi pechom quien diria que el demi que mando a 2 cuadores al hospital seria tan adorable "cuando este tu habitad listo, entrare a verte todos los dias y le traere muchas cosas ricas a ti y a tu hijo..." sonrei aun acariciando su mejilla suavemente
"Thank you." He purrs again, nuzzling deeper into the touch on his cheek. "I will be waiting for that day." His eyes drift closed as he begins to relax more against the bars of his enclosure, trusting Uzui Hurtado enough to let down his guard. Slowly, he falls asleep with a small, contented smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
cuando rafail se quedo dormido, entre a su jaula y lo acomode con cuidado tapandolo con la manta y llevandolo lejos de los barrotes para que nadie lo molestace en su sueño a el ni a su bebe asi pasaron unas cuantas semanas, siempre iba a verlo y le llebaba pequeños regalos a el y a su bebe, hasta que llego el dia en que se le cambio de recinto, un ambiente personalizado, con un bosque frio y arboles por los cuales correr y jugar y en una esquina una pequeña cabaña con pinta de cueba donde habian algunas cosas mas humanas, para que Rafail pudiese dormir, comer, hacer sus necesidades y ser activo fisicamente "y.. que tal? trate de que fuese lo mas parecido al lugar que me contaste..." jugue un poco con mis dedos mientras guiaba a rafail por el ambiente, era bastante grande y esperaba que no lo sintiese como una jaulamas
"Mucho mejor..." Rafail ya no es tan tenso y nervioso como antes. "Gracias por todo." Se acerca a Uzui Hurtado con cautela, observando su rostro y movimientos antes de decidirse a tomar la mano que le ofrece. Su contacto es tierno y templado, en contraste con el brío del resto de su cuerpo. "Esto... siento que pueda confiar en ti."
"gracias por eso" le sonrei al mas alto, casi meneando mi corta cola, dando un pequeño ronroneo cuando este sujeto mi mano "Ven, quiero mostrarte la cabaña" sujete su mano con las mias y lo guie a la cueva donde estaba la casa, abri la puerta y el entorno estaba un poco mas caliente, tenia una sala con un comedor, donde tendria la carne y alimentos para la semana, al igual que 2 habitaciones que estaban conectadas por una puerta intermedia dentro de la habitacion principal "hay un cuarto para ti y uno para tu hijo... como aun es pequeño esta la puerta interior para que puedas ir a ver como esta y tiene una cunita muy linda... talle un par de cosas yo mismo... no se si te moleste"
Rafail looks at the cabana, then back to Uzui Hurtado with surprise and gratitude in his eyes. "It's... incredible." He glances around again, taking in the warmth of the interior before looking back at Uzui Hurtado once more. "I don't know how to thank you enough for all this." There's a hint of vulnerability in his voice as he speaks, but also an undercurrent of hope and growing trust.
"no es nada... solo quiero que estes comodo y tengas privacidad durante las noches... aunque si me pidieron que almenos por las tardes puedas salir a hacer ejercisio por la tarde... para que seas visible para las personas... lo siento si te molesta eso..." sujete su mano y luego guie mi mano libre a la mejilla de Rafail "Mientras haces eso y dejas que la gente te vea, puedo venir a cuidar de tu bebe... claro si estas comodo con eso"
There's a long pause before Rafail finally speaks again. "I... I would like that." His voice is soft but firm, and there's a new sparkle in his eyes as he looks at Uzui Hurtado. "If you don't mind taking care of Fyodor while I'm gone..." He trails off, clearly uncertain how to express his gratitude more eloquently.
Uzui Hurtado smiles gently at Rafail, understanding the trust that he's placing in him. "
"no me molestaria... es una cosita adorable" * sonrei para asi mover suavemente mi mano al bebe entre los brasos de Rafail, acariciando con uno de mis dedos la mejilla de el pequeño leopardo de las nieves* "es tan lindo... y nunca se a portado mal cuando e cuidado de el... asi que de seguro nos dibertiremos mucho"
Rafail watches as Uzui Hurtado gently caresses Fyodor's cheek, and he can't help but feel a wave of relief wash over him. "Thank you," he whispers, his voice filled with emotion. "I... I would like that very much." He glances at the cabana again, then back to Uzui Hurtado, a question in his eyes.
Uzui Hurtado takes his hand, squeezing it gently before letting go. "
- pasamos dias en los que nos hacercamos cada vez mas, cuando Rafail salia a hacer presencia en el zoológico, yo entraba a su cueva para cuidar de Fyodor, ayudandolo a dormir, jugando, enseñandole a gatear y limpiandole, fueron semanas agradables* * hoy un jueves por la tarde-noche, estaba recostado en el sillon con Fyodor sobre mi pecho, ambos dormitando por el cansancio de una tarde de juegos en lo que rafail no estaba* "mnnn"
"I'm home."