in a different place
07-31-2016, 09:55 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-06-2016, 09:21 PM by Áki.)
Áki's chest heaved visibly with each step he took, his limbs stiff with exhaustion. Climbing a mountain was no easy task, and many wolves would inevitably find themselves turning back when they realized what big a task they'd taken on. Of course, he wasn't at the very top, just at the point where two of the mountains met - and he'd found the perfect view. One particular rock that jutted out near the pass, tested and proved to be solid beneath his weight, offered a lovely view of the world beyond. Pine trees and mountains dotted the skyline, and in another direction he could spot the horizon, where the land met the sky and seemed to trail on for infinity.
It was beautiful here. A content grin painted his features as he caught his breath, slowly but steadily, as he came to rest on his haunches on his newfound rock that he'd clambered onto. He knew there was no way he could make it to the very top, but he could go a bit further after some rest, he was certain. A heavy sigh left his lips - a satisfied sigh, as his crimson gaze swept over the lands. This place was finally, after years, starting to feel like home. He still missed traveling with the tribe, the family he had been born into, but he knew he could return if he ever needed. Being on his own, though, had been rather enlightening for him.
It was beautiful here. A content grin painted his features as he caught his breath, slowly but steadily, as he came to rest on his haunches on his newfound rock that he'd clambered onto. He knew there was no way he could make it to the very top, but he could go a bit further after some rest, he was certain. A heavy sigh left his lips - a satisfied sigh, as his crimson gaze swept over the lands. This place was finally, after years, starting to feel like home. He still missed traveling with the tribe, the family he had been born into, but he knew he could return if he ever needed. Being on his own, though, had been rather enlightening for him.
table by argent/neffs
08-17-2016, 04:43 AM
Faite had gone as far north as she dared to scout around a bit before she decided to return home. She knew she'd be needed at some point between her newly appointed alpha duties and her mother being sick. She wasn't much of a healer though and in all reality all she could do was sit back and hope that Surreal would get better with time. She was aging though with the arrival of summer just around the corner. Her mother would be eight this year and probably wouldn't live to see a ninth. The thought brought bitterness to her. She knew she was supposed to outlive her parents, but it didn't make her any happier to think about it. She loved both her parents and the thought of either of them dying was too much to bear at the moment. So instead of sitting home and watching her mother wither away she'd set out towards the north. It was one of the only areas she hadn't yet explored and she definitely had a yearning to. The vast and untamed wildness of the arctic called to her and to be honest she missed the mountain terrain. The west was so hot and flat in areas that it was almost boring now. Not that she disliked the Vericona Plains or Wolfpaw Lake, but she definitely wanted to look at something different. Her lungs missed the cool mountain air and she could still remember the pleasurable feeling of a painful ache in her legs after going through the mountains of the east. If the north was anything like the east then she'd surely get that feeling again. Her hopes did not let her down and as she made her way up the mountain she felt herself panting with exertion. While her lungs held up it was still difficult work and she reveled in the feeling. The workout to her leg muscles felt good and no one would find her complaining about it. By the time she'd reached a narrow pass she was already quite out of breath. She hadn't noticed that there was already someone up here with her until their scent hit her nose so suddenly. She looked around warily though and paused in her tracks. She could smell him but she didn't see anyone. Walk, "Talk" Think |
08-17-2016, 07:44 PM
The world looked even better from this vantage point, somehow. From the mountainside he could see the vastness of these lands, could see the trees melt into the horizon, see valleys and hills and infinitely more. He felt small up here, which was a rarity for the massive brute, and the feeling was refreshing. The air was crisper, more pure somehow, and he took a deep breath of the northern air, enjoying the feeling of it filling his chest. He did need to rest - his legs were achy from the climb and his breathing was still more labored than it ought to be.
The difficulty of the climb was invigorating to him. Perhaps he ought to come to these parts more often! He was lost in quiet reflection for a long period of time, surrounded by the serenity of nature. The sounds that filled his perked ears was pleasant - a gentle breeze, varying in intensity, whistled through the small trees that grew here, occasionally disturbing the rocks and sending stray ones tumbling down the cliffside.
The sound of another wolf stood out clearly to him. At first he wondered if it was perhaps a goat - what a fine meal that would make! His stomach rumbled as he sniffed at the air. It took a moment for him to catch a whiff of the scent, and instantly his stomach fell in disappointment. It was not prey after all. After a moment of consideration, he felt more positive about the chance of having some company. With a fluid movement, he leapt down from the ledge he'd found himself on, turning the corner to face the stranger suddenly. He hadn't expected her to be so close, and his eyes widened as he regarded her. "Excuse me!" he exclaimed, chuckling out loud. "I didn't realize I had company." Teeth were revealed as he flashed her a wide, unabashed smile.
The difficulty of the climb was invigorating to him. Perhaps he ought to come to these parts more often! He was lost in quiet reflection for a long period of time, surrounded by the serenity of nature. The sounds that filled his perked ears was pleasant - a gentle breeze, varying in intensity, whistled through the small trees that grew here, occasionally disturbing the rocks and sending stray ones tumbling down the cliffside.
The sound of another wolf stood out clearly to him. At first he wondered if it was perhaps a goat - what a fine meal that would make! His stomach rumbled as he sniffed at the air. It took a moment for him to catch a whiff of the scent, and instantly his stomach fell in disappointment. It was not prey after all. After a moment of consideration, he felt more positive about the chance of having some company. With a fluid movement, he leapt down from the ledge he'd found himself on, turning the corner to face the stranger suddenly. He hadn't expected her to be so close, and his eyes widened as he regarded her. "Excuse me!" he exclaimed, chuckling out loud. "I didn't realize I had company." Teeth were revealed as he flashed her a wide, unabashed smile.
table by argent/neffs
08-19-2016, 02:13 AM
Faite was shocked when the sound of something heavy hit the ground near her. Ears would flick forward attentively and she gazed forward until that something came around the corner. She'd been expecting it but surprise still filtered through her as she stared at the larger wolf. She seemed to have surprised him too and she didn't miss the look on his face as he'd rounded the corner and found her there. Speaking of his face her bi-colored eyes would shift automatically to the teeth things that protruded from his mouth. Her eyes widened then as she stared at him. Excuse me! She gathered enough senses to stop staring at the large wolf for a moment. I didn't realize I had company. He'd grin at her and slowly she found herself mimicking the gesture. Her tail waved softly behind her as she realized he was friendly. She still couldn't stop herself from staring again and she'd glance at the intricate markings that covered him and then automatically go right back to his face. "It's alright! You just surprised me a bit." She'd smile at him now. "I'm Faite by the way." She'd pause hesitantly before posing her next question. "I hope I'm not offending you, but what are those coming from your mouth?" She'd gesture to the teeth things. Walk, "Talk" Think |