Sometimes, only sometimes; I hate the rain. The rain brings back memories, phantoms of the past. Not all of them good. Sometimes, rarely, but still sometimes; they bring back memories of a blissful moment. An instance in time that you can get lost in. As I sit and watch the rain I am reminded of one such occasion.

It was a lazy weekend in spring, bout a few months back. It always rains like hell that time of year; especially in Browder. As the rain painted the sky and drizzled down the windows, I and my colleague Mi Yuen set out to have a spot of tea and enjoy the alone time.

Mi Yuen is a panda like me, but she's from Wei. They say all of us panda's should be able to trace our ancestry back to Wei, but I've not one in my family of the Weilin culture, I find them to be incredibly fascinating. "You is liking sugar?" she asked in her thick accent. I smiled, replying "Yes, of course." Mi Yuen is a doll, a beautiful specimen of the best of the orient. She's like a younger, sexier version of myself. I'd be jealous if it wasn't for the fact that she was so damn nice. Everything about Mi Yuen is cute, her hair, her walk; the adorable way she talks. I like the fact that even this job is merely a hobby, she works really as a maid for some rich guy off in the countryside with her sister. She only comes here cause 'She likes the smell of books,'.

That day she was especially adorable. I'd heard a noise, like running water. At first I believed maybe the roof had sprung a leak. But upon further thought I realized that was simply impossible. Looking around it didn't take long to notice Mi Yuen was overflowing her tea cup. I looked up to her, amazed someone trained as a maid would make such a mistake but her attention was elsewhere. Casually my glance turned to see what was so interesting and there she was.

Oh yes, there she was again. Same time everyweek; rain, snow, or shine; young Ms. Ouari managed to make it in and read a book. Not a digital, not a data stream or holo novel; no this lovely young ring-tail always made sure to read a proper book.

I nudged Mi Yuen and she instantly realized what she was doing. 'So-sorry,' she whispered. Shrugging it off I smiled. "No don't worry about it, I can totally relate. She's absolutely gorgeous." I said softly. Mi Yuen nodded and we both stopped to watch her for a moment, that was until she noticed us. It was embarrassing and exciting all at once, I couldn't look away. She smiled that smile all young girls have when you notice them in that way. A mix of confidence and acknowledgement. She was happy for the attention. With her tail following behind her, swishing slightly as she walked she approached the table.

"Aye, love. See anything you like?" she said haughtily. Mi Yuen looked down a bit embarrassed at her directness, I myself was not quite taken back. "Yeah, a rather clever young lady whose stunning from head to toe. What's not to like?" I replied in my seductive voice. Mi Yuen tried her best to eek away, worried and slightly shy. I reached down and grabbed her hand firmly. 'I'm Becky, this is Mi Yuen." I said smiling. The young ring-tail giggled, 'I know who you are love, I'm in here often enough. I see you around, I see your friend watching me from time to time. What's that all about?" Mi Yuen now was shivering, embarrassed and a bit overwhelmed I could feel her sweating under her fur, matting her fur and my own as her uncomfortability grew. It was that sort of thing that got me a little hot.

I loved seeing that, she is so damn cute when she is concerned. "Aww, I feel a bit unnoticed. I watch you too you know, mostly from behind." I said doing my best 'Man' impersonation. I find that ladies really respond to that kind of thing, I've no idea why I personally think it a bit presumptuous and lame, but a gal hunts witht he tools that work. And as she leaned over and I got a clear whiff of her sent, I was certain the hunt was on. "Well now, I feel as though I've wronged you then. How can I go about noticing you ladies properly?" Ouari said licking her chops. Mi Yuen looked at me, she was excited, scared and drenched in anticipation. It certainly wasn't what I was expecting, but then again it's always a welcome surprise.