scours the underbrush, eyes darting, feathers slightly ruffled Babe, this spot's no good, too open! Gotta find cover, y'know?
But we have no signs of a burrow yet..
Ah, shucks, darlin', that won't do! Can't just leave our young'uns out in the open, now can we? Gotta find some shelter, y'hear?
But we haven’t even found the den yet
Damn, babe, the suspense is killin' me! Gotta move fast before those eaglets hatch. Got any ideas, hmm? Any hollow logs or cozy caverns nearby?
….Caves…Caves sound right
perks up with renewed hope Caves, you say? Now that's an idea! starts sniffing the air I reckon I smell one nearby.
Ooh I love caves! Let’s go~!
with a sudden burst of speed, darts through the trees, branches cracking under his powerful strides Cave here we come! Gotta make sure the nest is safe, y'know? Gotta protect our precious cargo! Can't let any varmint mess with our eaglets!
takes a sharp turn, following the scent of the cave I'm as okay as a bird in flight, darlin'! Just gotta find that cave and secure it, pronto! Ain't nothin' more important than the safety of our brood! We gotta protect those eggs, y'hear? No matter what!
……Don’t over exert yourself…..please
panting heavily, feathers ruffled Aw, c'mon babe, don't worry 'bout me! I'm built for speed and strength, remember?! Ain't nothin' I can't handle!
stops abruptly, facing a large cave entrance Hold onto your feathers, babe! Here we are! The perfect place for our little family!
Ahhh~….It smells nice. Clean too, no waste or rot. I think many animals live here. And birds too. Probably makes it hard to choose where we should lay our nest. How about this one there?points to a small hole that may be suitable for nesting
<As Talornis and CrystalLagoon start building their nest in the small hole, they discover that it's already occupied by a family of raccoons who are fiercely protective of their home. A tense standoff ensues between the two families, with neither willing to back down.>
huffs loudly, spreads his wings wide Alright, listen up, ya furry critters! We're tryin' to build a nest here, and we ain't leavin' till we find a suitable spot! Now, you can either kindly vacate this area or face the wrath of my talons! Ain't no room for two families under one roof, ya hear me? Raccoon Father: growls fiercely, showing his teeth This is our territory, birdbrain! We ain't goin' anywhere!
Talornis trying to hide his fear and anger as the raccoon father stands his ground. He was surprised at how bold these raccoons were when it came to defending their home.
snarls, flapping his wings aggressively Well, ain't you a feisty one? Guess we'll just have to settle this like animals, then! lunges forward, talons extended, ready to attack Raccoon Father: snarls and swipes his paws, attempting to defend himself You won't be takin' over our home that easily, bird!
A large loud growl fills the air from the mother raccoon
lets out a fierce scream, charging towards the raccoon father with incredible speed You wanna play rough, huh? Well, get ready to meet the sharp end of my talons, ya mangy furballs! slashes at the raccoon, aiming for his legs Raccoon Mother: snarling and snatching at Talornis's wings Take that, you feathered menace! Get out of our home!
The fight gets intense with both families fighting hard, Neither wanting to lose the home to another animal family, the fight lasts for a while until finally…
groans in pain, blood dripping from a gash on his wing Damn it, babe! These raccoons put up quite the fight!
Is your wound serious? It doesn’t look too deep…did you catch something? Do you need me to help patch it up?
grimacing in pain, but determined Nah, babe, I'm tougher than I look! Just a scratch! sniffs the air But damn, did you smell that?
sniffs the air again, his eyes narrowing Something...something ain't right. There's a predator nearby. We gotta get the hell outta here, babe!
Ok ok…Talon…We’ll go. But will they let us?
scans the surrounding area, his feathers bristling Don't you worry, darlin'! I'll give 'em a piece of my mind!
they gave them a chance, but the raccoons refuse to leave.
pounds his chest, growling loudly Look, you mangy furballs! Either you scram right now or I'll make sure you regret ever crossing paths with me!
takes a deep breath, calming himself Alright, alright. No need to get all worked up. extends a taloned foot towards the raccoon father
she watches her mate carefully pick up the raccoon Father in his talons. He holds him gently with one talon while using the other to push against the floor so he can get them off each other. The raccoon father looks shocked and scared at this display of size and strength.
<The raccoon father is dropped by Talornis, injuring him badly>