An old piece by Jiji, including my handsome snake, Deacon and furryyoyoer's Makani. This is before she became a Mongoose!
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"Excuse me, Miss."
Makani closed her eyes to hide the sight of her rolling them. She was used to attention, but the fashion designer was hoping that she'd get less of it now that she was on vacation. Not only was she off her job, she was also able to let her dear Brother take care of her Son while away! Would some time alone truly be so hard to obtain? Cursing her good manners, Makani turns her head to finally acknowledge her 'guest'.
"Good Afternoon," said the blue snake man before her. "A pleasure to meet you, Miss. My name is Deacon, and I'm a Lifeguard on this part of this beach."
If there was one thing she could be thankful for, it was the eye candy that this snake provided. Firm, athletic, and nice enough to not hit on her with his first breath, Makani figured that this stranger did just enough to earn the pleasure of her velvet, deep voice.
"...Are Lifeguards usually shirtless in this beach?"
"Not usually," Deacon chuckles. "I've just finished my work for the day. I figured I'd see the beautiful woman that distracted me all day up close."
A young, handsome snake putting the job on the line just to look at her? This finned snake with an ambiguous accent sure knew how to butter someone up. Makani surveyed the snake man, and his physique, one more time before speaking.
"Hm. Well, now that you're here, should I expect a verdict?"
"Me?" Deacon playfully asked, laying his fand full of webbed fingers on his chest. "I wouldn't be so crass as to put judgment upon a Star I just discovered! First I admire the beauty, and once I've pinpointed its destinations, then I do my thorough research~." A wink, and a flick of his tongue followed.
There was a silence in the air, undisturbed by the crashing of waves nearby. It was soon broken as the lounging beauty forced herself not to giggle too hard.
"Okay, not bad. Ease up on the cheese a bit, and we can work from there. I'm Makani, by the way."
Offering her hand, Makani awaits Deacon's response. The firm, strong, yet not overbearing handshake was more than satisfying for the fashionista.
"Makani, Makani..." Deacon parrots, tapping his chin. "Ah! Now I rememeber...I have a dear friend who's mentioned you before! Who knew that her desires for modelling would lead to meeting such an influential and dazzling woman?"
Makani smirks. Coincidence or not, this snake was sneaky. A business proposal, and a thinly veiled attempt of flirting? For one so polite and mannered, this Deacon seemed to enjoy making moves.
"I don't take reccomendations from strangers...But since you've been so kind, I can hear you out."
"Wonderful! I know a wonderful place that serves tea and coffee off the shore." Deacon pauses, then chuckles. "...That is, if beachside deals are your style."
While thinking of work wasn't exactly what she had in mind today, Makani couldn't deny that a side of coffee and the sight of the crashing waves would soften the blow. She rises from her lounge chair, standing at her statuesque height to smile at the kneeling snake.
"They are...if you're willing to treat a lady."
Deacon stood as well, smiling as he bdgan to lead the lovely fashionista off the beach.
"I'd be delighted~."