The desert was punctuated with occasional stone outcroppings and the rare oasis. A constant wind pushed the sand year round, creating a rather uncomfortable, uninhabitable area. At least MOST people would avoid the eroding sands and burning sun.
A roar echoed over the dunes briefly before the sand absorbed the sound. Kali's hardened alloy claws sparkled in the sunlight, their gold color sharp against the yellow sands. The Slash Liger happily leaped around the dunes, climbing the outcroppings and slashing at imaginary enemies with her paws.
"Looks like Zi is safe with you around, eh, Kali?" a voice said proudly. The liger purred in respo