Lurid Amarix

She had been all over the northern area, and her most favorite spot just so happened to be the warmest aside from the geyser. Lurid moved slowly through the terrain, knowing full well that the lava river flowing beneath could make the land above it very unstable. Picking her way through, the giant demon was grace incarnate as she leaped from stone to stone over the various lava creeks. Slowly she worked her way up and found her favorite stone. It was in the center of the molten river, overhanging a lava-fall, where she could see where the earth split apart to create this lovely spectacle of hell. The dark woman had left Kichi to his own devices today, letting him explore his world and learn. The boy was smart, and her miniature polar friend looked out for him, keeping him safe when Lurid could not be around. While the demon loved the boy, she did need a break from him every now and then, it was simple motherhood. Hell, her own mother hadn't been as nice about it. She would often tell Lurid and her siblings that they needed to be elsewhere while she did "adult" things. A smirk formed at the memory, and the dark goddess watched the yellow and red of the lava flow passed her, remembering the fires that brought her here. It was a rare moment that she allowed herself to grieve, in any case, she did so tearlessly and silently, simply appearing to stare at the glowing molten river. Her crystalline coat absorbed the red light and gave her something of a sparkling effect, as though someone had doused her with embers from the lava flows. It was getting close to time to bring her surviving family home, and for once a genuine smile crossed her maw.

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"Talk." || 'Think.' || 'You.'

Note: I suck at starters XDDD

ART by BRIENA

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The North had very few areas where the purple would find herself engulfed in a warm embrace, however as she walked further and further around the lands she noticed it was infact getting warmer and warmer. It was so welcoming that she could not help but follow the invite provided for her, unaware of any other wolves surrounding the areas. A sigh would slip her lips, wonderful. She could stay here for a while. The grounds were also somewhat heated and as the lady meandered through the land she was ever so fascinated, she has never quite seen a place like this, and would jump from stone to stone, avoiding slipping through the creeks, she wondered who else would dare venture to lands such as these. Adelphie had little fears, but yet, she had not quite yet lived, she was still so young, with still lots to learn and discover, what could possible go wrong. Del would take walk a little further, before turning and almost bumping into the ivory lady before her. At first glance the woman was kind of glistening, like an angel. And yet was found in a place that sort of looked like... hell. The purple nymph would stop in her tracks, coming to a complete halt before invading the strangers privacy, observing her for just a moment longer, she looked very happy to see the river of death it seemed. But we can't deny, it did look rather beautiful, huh? "Oh... hello there, am i disturbing you?" she would question, words rolling off her tongue like single, not raising her voice, but loud enough to get the ladies attention. She was rather beautiful wasn't she? but for now Del would keep such thoughts to herself. "I'm Adelphie" She would state, before appearing back down to the flaring orange substance. So deadly.

Lurid Amarix

Not long after she settled, the demonic queen would be accompanied by an amethyst pelted dame who remained a smart distance away but greeted her nonetheless. The choice in words immediately amused Lurid, how could she be any more disturbed than she was already? Holographic lavender eyes slid over the well-built frame of the other woman, the witch could appreciate beauty and strength when she saw it. This one could be beneficial, even though Lurid would have to know her better to pass any real judgment. "I was disturbed long before you came along." Her dual-toned voice was eerie to behold, like two wolves talking at once, and while one whispered it could still be heard even over the roaring of the boiling lava. "Lurid Amarix, charmed, I'm sure." She gave a less creepy smile to the pretty stranger. Not much escaped her gaze, even not knowing the woman, Lurid could tell she held something back.

It wasn't often that Lurid actually found herself interested in the thoughts of another, but the way Adelphie looked down back at the flow of molten rock piqued her curiosity. "You seem...thoughtful. Tell me, what's on your mind?" She used a gentle tone, one that said she was curious but wouldn't exactly pry if the other didn't wish to speak on the internal mechanisms of her mind. Lurid so rarely wanted to hear other's thoughts, she hoped the other would share. There was another body here, may as well converse. Perhaps the purple woman knew something Lurid would find useful.

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"Talk." || 'Think.' || 'You.'

Note: Sorry, kinda poop post XDD

ART by BRIENA

Since looking upon the ivory woman, her gaze rarely left where the stranger was positioned, perhaps to keep her guard off and... well... it's not often you find wolves seeking comforts in a place that looked like hell. Maybe the woman was dangerous... or just liked the sense of danger, either or Adelphie did not quite feel safe yet. When the ivory lady finally spoke, the words kissing at her lobes, like a murmur, but loud enough over the lava river, it wasn't quite what Del was expecting. Did this lady have a wicked past? She was beautiful, that was for sure, but i guess everyone had their secrets. " disturbed...?" She would question, though as it slipped her lips, the purple lady wondered if that was a bad rude, questioning a stranger over their thoughts, if she truly was disturbed Del couldn't imagine what the twisted mind would behold. Briefly, her eyes would trail back to the orange lava below, for a moment forgetting just how dangerous it were. As the woman close to her thought behind, a small smirk would trace Adelphie's lips " Yes... Always thoughtful... I've been exploring the lands, nothing as of yet has really caught my attention and yet, it seems this place has." She would pause, quickly looking back to the woman. " So deadly, but beautiful to look at." Weird huh? For a moment, it would seem Del was peaking about her, and not the river below, what a coincidence.

Purple lips parroted her terminology, bringing a bright and entertained smile to the dame's face. Lavender holographic eyes moved slightly over the woman's frame, assessing her subtly as she stood in contemplation. "Yes, darling. I am a new mother, as such I am ceaselessly disturbed by one thing or another." She practically cooed at the violaceous woman, dual vocals giving an otherworldly air to the satanic queen. Of course, Lurid was just as twisted as the woman supposed, but there was no way the crystalline creature would portray such things openly. At her remark about being thoughtful, Adelphie replied easily, bringing another teasing smirk to the pallid demon's lips. "You have a good eye, this place would be a mecca in the winters of the north. Valuable." As the witch spoke, she unfurled from her position on the rock and moved with silent, ethereal grace to meet the other within a respectable distance as the unsaid compliment was given. "I am so glad you noticed!" An easy smile formed on the crystal devil's alabaster lips, noticeably puffing up her chest in an almost comical fashion if not for the subtle bulging of feminine musculature. Lurid gave a dark laugh then, her unique vocals making the sound seem whispered, as well as at the expected volume. The dark-minded witch moved to sit once more before Adelphie, a softer smile playing on her lips. "I could agree, very beautiful." Her comment was more pointed than the amethyst woman's had been, "What brings you to the lands, Adelphie, assuming you weren't born here." She spoke eloquently, giving the woman time enough to react before she asked her question. She didn't want to be rude, after all, she needed to play nice. At least for a little while longer.

code by Bird & art by Resin!

OOC: Damn theres me thinking i already replied!!

Despite the eerie feel of the ivory woman before her, Adelphie was feeling some sort of relaxed, as though today no harm would befall upon her. She would listen as the lady spoke of being a new mother and she could quite help but wonder where the pups are. Isn't it strange to leave children all alone? the dangers in the world are so unpredictable. Del couldn't imagine straying too far away from her pups. so she assumed they must be close by. Not the safest of places here and it wasn't such an easy journey up either, though the purple nymph had no rights to judge withought the full picture. " New mother?" She would say aloud, wondering if Lurid would spill the whereabouts of the child. As the conversation would continue the wicked lady before her would move closer to sit rather close, a smile plastered upon her lips. She seemed to love the comments regarding danger and Adelphie couldn't help but be amused. For a split second she could see the child within the pale woman come out, excited at the thought of being wicked. " I guess i just have a very good eye" She would coo, almost flirty, but not quite so. To keep the chit chat running along Lurid would question her true reasonings for being here and for a moment Del would pause, looking for the right answer. " Family" She would say simply before expanding further " I grew up hearing about one of the greatest packs that ever lived on these lands" She would laugh, realising she must sound like a child. " My grandparents ran a pack, Covari. It was one of the largest documented, i wanted to see these lands for myself and i wanted to learn what made them become so big so quickly" Del often believed it was due to Viridiana, fighting to claim the love for Desiree, perhaps the other wolves wanted to be in a family that showed such loyalty. " And you? what are your goals?"

Lurid Amarix

Lurid knew her companion kept her adopted son safe from any threats, besides, she rarely went too far from the boy. It was after almost a full season that Lurid found herself needing a night alone. So much had occurred, there were things to be done. One of which was bringing her family home, she needed her pack with her, and it was odd to be operating as a lone wolf when she had never been truly on her own. The wicked woman was young, but no so young that she had no life experience, but she belonged to a vast empire off the northern shore of Boreas. There had never been a moment when she was alone.

A smile graced the new empress's face as the woman repeated her words back to her, or perhaps she did not mean to let the words escape. It was entertaining anyway, "Yes, my adopted son. He is with my companion at home now." She was careful not to tell the beautiful stranger where home was exactly. Knowing full well Ilyn would not take kindly to an intrusion, Lurid wanted her son safe and she was no idiot. Lurid would not willingly give the whereabouts of any of her children away, even those who were not blood. She had killed to acquire him, and she would kill to keep him safe. It was as simple as that.

When the question came up about her own motives for being here, Lurid listened to the woman tell her reasons. Nodding in understanding, Lurid smiled at the amethyst woman and took her time mulling over her response. Honesty wouldn't hurt in the situation, so she would tell Adelphie why she had come to Boreas. "My pack was made homeless by wildfires and destruction. Our home became unlivable and we lost many to the fires, and to sickness after that. I was the heir to my father's throne, and he succumbed to fire, along with my mother and a large portion of our members. I have decided to move the remainder of my pack here, and settle them in the North." Her voice was full of sorrow when appropriate, and proud at the right times. She wished she had her father there with her, but he would only make her want to kill him. Best the fire had him.

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"Talk." || 'Think.' || 'You.'

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ART by BRIENA

As the conversation progressed, Del was becoming drawn to the lady, despite the unusual place and how accustomed the stranger was to it. They quickly opened up to one another, though she would exactly class them as 'friends' so soon. It seemed the woman was calculating, careful with the information released. She spoke of the whereabouts of her son who seemed to be with a companion. I guess everyone needed alone time every now and then, pups sure are a lot of work. Little did Del know the pup wasnt actually hers. She explained little bit about her family and mentioned the loss of those in the fires and the illness striking. Unfortunate, how quickly things take a down spiral. Raised to be an heir, wolves tend to be dominante and know what they want... did she too desire to take reigns again? " I see... Unfortunate, but have you ever thought about rebuilding what you once knew? bring back your packs history here." She would question, or perhaps the woman liked a life with little responsibility, with few wolves needing her aid. In case she sounded pushy, she quickly dettered the conversation. " Though, i guess a life as a rogue isn't too bad, never know whats around the corner."

Lurid would only smile at the amethyst woman as she asked her about bringing her family to Boreas, the question was entertaining to be sure, but the fact that she had actually stumbled upon the she devil's actual plans was ironically funny to the pallid demon. Lurid wasn't keen on the idea leading all over the continent just yet, as such she wasn't going to spill the beans about the subject. When Adelphie amended her inquiry, the hellish woman gave another smirk and only nodded. "We all have our paths to travel. I am hoping mine will lead to greatness, but I am thus far enjoying the journey." It was all she would say on the subject. She could soon find her place at the head of Mirovis once more, there were things she had to do in the meantime. Kichi wouldn't be raising himself, there were lessons he had to learn and growing he had to do and only Lurid to teach him. "What about you, hmm? Any grandiose plans for your future or do you prefer the solitary existence?" Perhaps a shared dream could be realized together, they could assist one another in their goals.

The purple lady would momentarily let her guard down, her muscles relaxing while her gaze stays fixed upon the woman. It's not often Del travels to the North, preferring the warmer climated, strongly disliking how the cold embraces her here. The woman would explain how her own path would lead to greatness, so it seemed her ambition was still their, despite the misfortune of her pack. Perhaps Del would one day hear the name 'Lurid' as she claims back what was once hers. The woman would again smile before responding " I see, well perhaps i will be fortunate enough to see the greatness that you seek." A soft laugh would slip Adelphies lips as Lurid would speak if she had any plans. For a moment she would pause and think, her plans thus yet are unclear and Del is taking each day as they come, She also knew the importance of meeting the right wolves. " So far, I have come back simply to look at the history of the lands. I had family here once upon a time." Again she would pause, not wishing to bore the lady with the details. " I'm simply seeking purpose... A pack who stands out... or wolf. Perhaps one day i too will become more ambitious." Soon, Del knew it'd be best to seek out her brother and sister, knowing they too would like these lands. Had they already started making their way here? Or have they gone off and set about with their own journeys?

It began to dance in her mind, starting as a small whisper then growing with intensifying earnest into a plaguing need too ask. She would wait and see if the woman would be staying in the north. Perhaps she did not enjoy the cold as the hellish woman before her did, which would be fine. Lurid didn't want to risk bringing home another wolf she was unfamiliar with. Besides, she was no where near ready to bring her family over, that in itself would be chaos. Despite the love she has for her family and pack members, she would have to be at the top of her game in order to keep her house in order. Her bunch was rowdy and often had violent impulses, Boreas wasn't ready for them. "Perhaps one day I can be more helpful to you, for now I simply raise my son and bigger my time." Speaking of, enough time had passed in their conversation that the light was dimming as the sun lowered in the sky. She would have to excuse herself soon and find her little one. "I should be getting back to my little one, hope to see you again! This was fun." Lurid gave a warm smile, waiting for confirmation that the purpose woman would indeed like to chat again before she would have to turn and leave. Home was still a long ways off, and she would have to hunt on the way home.