Nekoda did a quick barrel role through the water. Pumping his tail hard, he dove to the bottom of the reef only to immediately fire upward again, leaving a trail of quick moving bubbles behind him. Straightening his body, he flung himself out of the water again, his body flying high above the surface. Tucking his head in, he did a quick front flip then landed perfectly into a dive back into the water.
Shadow's whiskers twitched as he continued treking through the thick foliage of the forest floor. Shoving past a large fern, he let out a sigh of contentment at what lay ahead: a beautiful wide river with a cliff and a waterfall at its base. This was the leopard's favorite spot in the whole jungle. Purring lightly, he stepped into the shallows and lowered his large black head to peacefully lap up the crystal clear water, completely relaxed by the soothing environment.
Manoah raised an eyebrow at his new friend but shrugged. "Alright. See ya later, then." He yapped, turning tail and trotting into the brush. His nearly black eyes reflected yellow in the darkness. Unsure of his surroundings, he rose up onto his hind legs in a bipedal stance, his kangaroo-like tail held straight out behind him to center his balance. He raised his head, sniffing to no avail due to the unfamiliar new area. He had no clue what smelled like what, so his eyes and ears were his best bet until he grew more accustomed to the area. His keen eyes pierced through the darkness easily, being well adapted to darkness. His sights fell upon a small canine, a black-backed jackal, by what he remembered Saka calling it. Licking his narrow maw, he figured this would be suitable food due to its small size. Lowering his forepaws back to the ground, he slunk silently into the brush.
Saka shrugged at his thylacine friend and yawned. "Suit yourself, pal." He simply replied with a quiet chuckle. Curling into a loose ball, the hyena soon fell asleep. He normally was rather active during the night, but the day was too exhausting for him to bother tonight.
