Natalia strolled along the river, quite happy with how things were coming together. He thought he was so clever, sticking to the shadows outside her periphery. What a novice. She'd caught his scent right from the start, and heard him not long after. She had a knack for knowing when someone was on her tail.
She didn't acknowledge his presence — no reason to spook him. It would be far more fun if he believed he had the upper hand right till the last moment. She slowed her gait, then paused at the side of the river and dangled her toes in.
It wouldn't be long now. Natalia could sense him slipping out of the shadows, drawing ever closer. She purred in anticipation. Almost there. Almost...
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Now try this: Read the story again, but this time ignore the photo. That is, think of the characters as people, not animals. (It's interesting how much a single image can change your perception of a story, isn't it?)
As people, I see it as two lovers having fun with each other.
ReplyDeleteAs tiger and raptor, I see a raptor snack coming.
A "raptor snack" as in a snack for a raptor? Or a snack that is a raptor? Hell, I could go for a raptor burger myself.
DeleteYou really are playing with the Professors toys, aren't you!
ReplyDeleteNo, ma'am! You didn't see me playing with his dolls again!
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