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Post by QUINN on Oct 17, 2012 20:53:41 GMT -5
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she had thoroughly researched her findings since descending from the north. there was an empire, a battalion, and an alliance. it was the latter that appealed to her the most. the structure of the two former, with their tradition and mired ways, would only suffocate her. but in cimera, she could retain her freedom while reaping the benefits of pack life. a life she missed oh so dearly.
it had been a year and a half since she'd been forced to leave her family behind. since then, her interactions had been limited to other rogues; a general grouping of typically unfriendly souls. it was wearing on her heart and nerves to be so alone, and to be so vulnerable. so her strides had turned due north, returning to slate and ice to find a niche.
as she closed in on the alliance's territory, her heart started a race with the thoughts in her mind. which was faster, she hadn't a clue. finally, she would have a family to belong to. finally, she wouldn't have to sleep with one eye open. finally, she could have a use.
here it was, laden with the stench of alpha male. she took but a second to analyze and consider, before lifting her maw skyward and belting out a beckoning call.
this was it.
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Post by PuppyThief on Oct 22, 2012 13:02:20 GMT -5
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The call reached him beyond the empty plains, ringing in his ears like an echo off the glacier wall. Immediately he turned to face the sound, ears waving in the wind; A visitor, another new prospect perhaps... With pride and vigor in his strides, the alpha trotted towards the borders of his land, two-colored eyes glowing with anticipation.
When the lad reached his destination a light snow had started to fall, obscuring the details of the icy landscape around him. The figure waiting for him though, stood clear against the bluish and white; a female lupus of average height, build and coloration. She was waiting patiently, shining, colorless eyes staring through the snow towards him; Hm... Interesting! Stepping forward, body rigid with the authority he held, he called out to her with his usual monotone, though not unwelcoming voice; "Stranger, you are at the borders of Cimera land. Please state your business!"
He watched her expectantly, shoulders rolling backwards to form a slightly more relaxed posture. Without moving his gaze notably, he studied the girl, mind turning as always with calculations; possibilities, ideas , opportunities! And in his heart a faint glee was swelling, his pack was growing, hisdream was becoming reality...
Word count: 202
Walkwalkwalk "Talktalktalk" Thinkthinkthink "Sk'araa Talk"
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Post by QUINN on Oct 24, 2012 15:58:59 GMT -5
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she stood in wait, eyes narrowed to slits to shield from the sun's reflection on blemish-free landscape. even as the snow began to drift down, the glare never diminished. but as threatening as the light was, it only helped to make her feel at home. this was the land she'd been born to weather.
all that white couldn't last. in minutes, something black and blurred broke the horizon, coming her way. thea found herself straightening her posture, hopeful and confident, before remembering social etiquette and deflating the stance to a respectful half-bow.
blank eyes grabbed for details the moment distance allowed them to be caught. she took in everything appearances could tell her about the man she would be swearing her allegiance to. what could be deciphered wasn't at all disappointing. he seemed to be a good balance. a respectable leader.
"i wish to join your alliance. i am suited for the environment, and have a knack for espionage and manipulation. though, please," a smile stretched across her face, snout crinkling with sincerity, "take those to be benefits. i have loyalty and kindness in me, and mean to assist in strengthening your union."
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Post by PuppyThief on Oct 25, 2012 9:59:48 GMT -5
[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,510,true] | [atrb=background,http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5909/tablebackgoundyami.png] It was precisely the kind of answer he favored, straight, honest and informative. He nodded vaguely in approval while allowing himself another second to study the lass. Her smile had significantly brightened the ordinary face, small wrinkle beneath her pale eyes showing genuine happiness; She's quite pretty... The thought was clinical, a simple observation which the dark boy added to the rest of his gathered information about this new prospect.
Her listed skills could probably be put to good use, did an opportunity arise, and her willingness to ... were pleasing. But of course all that was secondary, Yami asked but one thing of those who wished to join Cimera; "You speak with passion. You are very welcome here, as long as you agree to abide by our pact." He hoped she would, was pretty sure that she would not be against it since she seemed very well informed; I think she would be a good addition to the alliance. Really, any wolf would be a good addition right now, as the numbers were miniscule, but the new alpha still appreciated quality in those who joined. Maybe even passion...
After a couple moments of silence had passed the boy realized a severe lag in his etiquette in handling this joining, and quickly moved to correct it; "I am Yami, the alpha of Cimera. May I ask your name as well?"
Word count: 230
Walkwalkwalk "Talktalktalk" Thinkthinkthink "Sk'araa Talk"
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Post by QUINN on Nov 9, 2012 14:45:56 GMT -5
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ooc: i'm changing her eye color. jsyk. xD;
while thea held a healthy confidence in herself, she knew better than to be arrogant. acceptance was not a guarantee, and after giving her spiel, she did her best not to show that she was holding her breath. bright brown eyes watched him as he soaked up her answer, wide and expectant. and then, his approval was given.
it took quite a bit of effort for her not to leap with joy. her grin grew in size exponentially, and her tail curled up and set to wagging. it took her a moment to recognize the chance of disrespect this elevated gesture might display, but once done she promptly recomposed herself.
"thank you so much, yami. i swear to keep cimera's pact," she followed the promise with an affirmative nod and a smile so full it squeezed her eyes shut. "i go by thea."
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Post by PuppyThief on Nov 11, 2012 14:34:23 GMT -5
[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,510,true] | [atrb=background,http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5909/tablebackgoundyami.png] The dame's obvious enthusiasm pleased the dark alpha, it was exactly what he most wanted to see in the new members of his alliance. Add to that, the fact that she was successful in recomposing herself and answer respectfully, and it would be safe to say that Yami's impression of Thea was a positive one; It's possible that her youthful emotionalism might affect her attention span, but her fervor is admirable!
As he mentally added this new face and her accompanying facts to the pack rooster, he settled his dual-hued gaze back in her dark one; answering her gleeful nod with a small stiff one of his own. After a short pause, in which the northern winds took their pleasure in tugging and ruffling the lupus' fur, Yami settled on a formulation of his last inquiry to the lass. "Well then Thea, there is only one question left for me to ask." He spoke, slightly loosening his posture as a subtle way of assuring her that the acceptance was indeed final and this last matter had no wrong answer. "You will be required to do your toll for our society whenever you are present within the borders. So tell me which job you are skilled- and would be most comfortable in: Guarding. Healing. Or rearing and education of the pups and youngsters?" He listed each job with emphasis, and a small pause, so as to let the options sink in deeper.
The man would have no bias, regardless of which rank she chose. To him, and to Cimera in its entirety, it was simply a means of categorizing the members; and making sure that each task was being carried out and that everyone did their part. So he leaned faintly back on his hunches, allowing her time to make a decision, ready to add this last bit of information in his mental bio, but not overly curious of her choice.
Word count: 320
Walkwalkwalk "Talktalktalk" Thinkthinkthink "Sk'araa Talk"
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Post by QUINN on Nov 15, 2012 21:50:06 GMT -5
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the question forced her to pause. she wanted to give it good thought, but also the problem lie in the fact that she'd be happy with any of the options. serving others was something thea loved to do. being a guard could help her build upon the survival skills she'd thus far accumulated, and would be in handy should theo ever discover where she was hiding ( fate forbid ). healing, quite obviously, was a lovely job, even though she would hate to have to see others suffering. but that last choice... that was the one she dwelled on. she'd never really been around children much, but had always wanted to be involved with them. her mothering instincts were very easily provoked, and while she lacked experience, she had faith that it was something she could quickly pick up and excel at.
thea bowed her head, humbling herself as she knew the offer she was about to give was not something an alpha would be exactly thrilled to hear.
"i'll be honest and say that i don't have much experience with youth, but if you'll allow me i would love to serve as a care giver to cimera's brood." she stood with baited breath then, holding the respectful position and hoping that he would be trusting and give her this opportunity.
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Post by PuppyThief on Nov 16, 2012 11:56:24 GMT -5
[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=cellPadding,0,true][atrb=width,510,true] | [atrb=background,http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5909/tablebackgoundyami.png] He waited and watched with quiet patience, as the pause stretched out and his newest subject considered her options. It was quite reasonable for her to take her time in deciding, he would himself have analyzed the three jobs thoroughly before making a decision...
Thea did though seem to tense slightly when she finally spoke, and it made the black man focus even deeper on the words. As her answer concluded, Yami understood the tension; She's inexperienced... It definitely wasn't ideal, and he would rather have wanted to hear that she was well accustomed to this chore. But the honesty was to be appreciated, and added was the fact that Cimera's core idea was for the members to be able to do what they most wanted; She won't be able to take lone duty... But that was never my intention anyway.
He came to a conclusion and spoke calmly and shortly; "If that is what you most desire I won't deny you. There will be other, more experienced wolves to guide you when needed." He took a short pause for breath, and then decided to allow a small hole in his authority as a welcome to the girl; "Just don't take it too hard if some of them are a little impatient... I takes all kinds to form a pack." Sending her a faint smile, he hoped that the half-joking motivation behind the words came through clearly enough. Then he returned to business and delivered the final statement of the conversation with a stiff nod; "Well, nurse it is. I hope you will find yourself at home in Cimera."
Another name had been added to the rooster, and Yami wasn't at all dissatisfied with it.
Word count: 285
Walkwalkwalk "Talktalktalk" Thinkthinkthink "Sk'araa Talk"
OOC: Alrighty! :D - Now I just need three personality traits for the pack order, please ^^
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Post by QUINN on Nov 19, 2012 16:10:32 GMT -5
( wooo! plain, genuine, and enduring (: )
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Post by PuppyThief on Nov 20, 2012 11:36:30 GMT -5
( Whoop - Added to the Order! ^^ )
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