Tingal had appeared to suddenly and silently, that Phae couldn't help but jump in surprise as he materialized before her. Her tawny wings shot from her sides in alarm - a reflex only, as she knew that she was not capable of flight in the woods. Closing her eyes, she forced a silvery laugh from her pink puzzle, shaking her head to calm herself. She was in the Deep Wood - home of The Grey. If any harm came to her, they would be at her side instantly. Besides, if she were in any real danger, she would know it by now - if this creature could sneak up on her so silently, it surely could have done much worse, if it wanted to.

Good day, ma'am The tiger-creature said politely. Phae's similar green gaze washed over him with interest. His build seemed to be equine, with a tiger's pelt thrown over for good measure. His coat was bulkier than hers, more tiger fur than horse, with a feline tail, rather than an equine. Ruffling her feathers slightly, she placed her wings back against her sooty flanks, smiling daintily. "Hello Sugar" She called flirtatiously, taking a step towards him, flashing a dazzling smile. She watched his eyes dart towards Stella, then back at her. For a moment her gaze narrowed, as she wondered if he was perhaps considering eating her? He did have feline teeth, after all. Still, he could not fly, and that was a comfort to Phae's mind. "That is my companion, Stella." Phae said conversationally, nosing towards the small bird flying back her flank. Stella trilled uncertainly, and landed on Phae's back, immediately burrowing herself into her bonded's sooty mane. The chick mentally sent feelings of fear, and distrust to Phae's mind. In response, Phae patiently mentally indicated that this creature had no wings, which to her, almost assured their safety. Stella, accepting this grudgingly, curled up in her mind, hidden.

Phae took another step towards Tingal, bowing her nose in while at the same time batting her green eyes prettily. He was about 5 inches taller than she, and of a much fuller build, which only eventuated Phae's femininity in comparison. Tilting her head, she smiled seductively at him again. "Do you have a name, sugar?" She cooed, charmingly. It was hard to tell if he was older or younger than she, given that his appearance was so drastically different than hers. How did such a creature even come into existence? She couldn't help but imagine what mating between a tiger and an equine would be like….

Join the waves in the ocean?
Or let my soul fade away, in the dark?
Cause I've gone astray,
& all my flowers turned to dandelions.