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Cyno pov
Usually, when people see tighnari for the first time they are almost immediately drawn to his large ears and fluffy tail.
They admire his shiny coat and well groomed look. I've heard many people say it's his best feature.
I disagree.
Not to say they aren't beautiful, but rather that picking one part of Tighnari to be the "best" takes away from the complex beauty he holds. I just can't choose one thing, so when asked such questions I can never give a single answer.
Sometimes I answer, his hands;
they're often gloved for safety when exploring the forests. It's a treat for me to see his palms, for it means he's relaxed enough to take off his "forest ranger" gear. I can finally feel the warmth of his hand in mine rather than a stubborn piece of fabric.
Other times, I have answered;
his eyes, to gaze into his brilliant emerald eyes is like a dream. Speckled with flecks of brown that remind me of dirt, the source of every bit of food and life. It's cheezy and dumb but I could never look into someones eyes the same I do Tighnaris'. If eyes are the windows to the soul, then even his soul sparkles with a gorgeous green hue like a forest of infinite love.
And sometimes i answer this question only to myself and think maybe;
his lips. The cheesiest of all. His lips which I am so blessed to kiss are soft and warm. His kisses burn in my heart for days like an everlasting flame no rain could put out. I cherish each little peck of the cheek as if it were the first and last I'll ever have. It may be moot to mention but I can never get over the way he talks on and on for hours about every plant or mushroom. Which is perfect for me, and I'll listen to to every last syllable uttered from his lips.
There's so much to love about tighnari. Even his name or the way he smells. They always say absence makes the heart grow fonder to maybe that's the case. After all the time I've spent in the desert, maybe I've grown to adore Tighnari in a way that makes his entire being my favorite.
From the curve of his nose to the green pattern on his tail people forget is there. I love that he can't handle the heat and hates loud noises. For him I'd whisper every " I love you" for the rest of our lives.
But I don't think that's the answer people are looking for. People are more objective when looking in on other's lives. Or prehaps they want to hear a secret, something for hushed voices and close ears. But I would say all such things to his face, had I not said them a million times already.
They don't see what i see, they cannot see tighnari through my eyes. They see a forest ranger who is often around plants.
I see tighnari. I see his flaws, his kindness, his love for collei, and his passion for botany. I see all the little things he does, yet thinks no one notices.
So when asked "what is your favorite thing about tighnari?" I eventually gave up trying to give a satisfying answer. Just one word will be enough.
" Everything."