Destruction of Property [Hurricane/open]
Jan 25, 2015 8:54:09 GMT -5
Post by »Vexation on Jan 25, 2015 8:54:09 GMT -5
The hurricane announced its fury with howling winds that pulled the small Basenji this way and that as he scampered across the overgrown yard. Dry leaves and dead grass swirled around him in a mini tornado, bits of dirt stinging his eyes and making him squint. Lethal looking clouds churned overhead in a steady counter clockwise turn, significantly darkening the day and promising a wealth of destruction. The rain had not yet begun to fall in abundance but it soon would. Instead, stray drops drifted from the heavens at random, falling here and there as he fought his way toward the mansion.
Artaeum had been in the gardens when he noticed the abrupt change in the weather. He often frequented that Kekoa territory, but with the coming storm he did not think it ideal to remain there. The weather had grown increasingly worse as he traveled the distance from garden to mansion, and he was glad of his decision to take shelter in the building instead of remaining outdoors. A particularly strong gust of wind slammed him as he was moving up the porch stairs and he staggered, shoulder colliding with the railing. He grunted at the impact and allowed himself to be pinned until the wind eased up, then he finished his ascent and pushed eagerly through the doorway.
The still air within made him feel off balance after the wrath of the elements outside. A sudden steady drumming indicated that the rain had finally exploded from above, beating against the roof of the structure and the porch which he just moments before vacated. It seemed he had arrived just in time. Shaking off the lingering affects of having been tossed around like a rag doll, he moved deeper into the main hall, brown eyes searching the gathered dogs for a likely companion or two in which to converse and pass the time. Too few of the faces were familiar; it was the perfect opportunity to become better acquainted with more of his fellow Kekoans.