i'm the king of everything and my tongue is a weapon
02-22-2017, 09:35 PM
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03-20-2017, 08:38 PM
Much to his surprise, Kai didn't linger in these dark caverns alone for long. Warily he began his descent into the dark cavern, one cautious step at a time. He preferred the solid ground of the earth above, but he knew not all exploration was comfortable and that he'd often have to step outside his own comfort zone to find new things. He supposed many would avoid this place, due to its potential for darkness and the strangeness of it. Surely it'd be easy to slip in here, and being corned with no means to escape was another very real possibility. Or.. what if a flash flood hit without warning? He shivered at the thought, trying to recall if he'd seen any dark clouds in the sky, though he only recalled clear blue skies. After some time he heard rustling behind him, towards the entrance. Perhaps not even in the cavern itself, but certainly near enough. Kai found his hackles raising instinctively, knowing if someone approached he had to be on guard regardless of their intentions. He was a large boy, certainly big enough to scare off many wolves that might try to bother him from his sheer size and bulky frame. Curiosity getting the best of him, he wheeled around from the position he'd been facing, peering back at the dim light of the entrance. "Hello?" His voice called out, still young enough to denote him as a child but deepening with each week that passed. The question was a simple one, curious but devoid of uncertainty, as he took a few leaps forward up the incline he'd already navigated. |
03-24-2017, 08:49 PM
It took a moment for the stranger to reply. For a moment, he thought he might end up alone here after all - but after some time he heard a reply. It was a woman's voice, and it sounded like a fairly young one too, though she definitely sounded older than him. A slight grinned pulled at his lips, taking a few more strides forward, climbing up higher in the cavern, closer to the entrance now. The scent of the wolf was accompanied by the scent of another creature. Some kind of.. bird? His nose wrinkled as he tasted the scents on the air, wafting down into the cavern. It wasn't long before he caught sight of them, a medium-sized woman with a lovely coat of white, mottled with flecks of grey and crimson. The sharp red markings on her face reminded him of his own family's coat, and interest shone in his eyes, his grin widening. He wasn't quite sure what to make of the bird on her shoulder, but decided to give him a chance nonetheless. "I.. I'm not quite sure," he admitted with a stutter, not out of nervousness but merely uncertain at her words, which seemed intentionally vague. His father had taught him a bit about the gods, but he wasn't quite sure what gods she spoke of. "The gods speak to you, sometimes?" He'd never had such an experience, though Aki had taught him some wolves could speak to the gods.. just not everyone. Maybe he was in the presence of a noaidi? The thought sent a shiver down his spine. "I've never seen a place quite like this, so was interested in checking it out." His tail waved gently behind him as he examined her, taking a few steps closer to her. |
04-16-2017, 08:13 AM
Kai was beginning to realize he liked uncertainty. He liked not knowing what to expect, both of this place and of his new acquaintance; being unable to predict even a single word she spoke was exciting, and he found his tail wagging behind him, in visible pleasure at her presence. His gaze drifted to the raven again, studying him briefly before she spoke again. Naudir said they spoke to her in dreams and guided her. "That's neat," Kai admitted, impressed. He'd have to bring this up to his father and see what he thought of it. She was young, and he wasn't sure anyone could so young could speak to the spirits, could they? Didn't it take years of practice? Either way, he wouldn't argue with her. Her words sounded convincing though, and he frowned slightly at her obvious distaste with the fact that she couldn't hear them well lately. "Perhaps they are just.. I don't know.. weak? Can the gods grow weak? I am sure their voices will find you again." The boy offered a faint smile and shrug of his shoulders. "I'm Kai Jarvela," he offered his own name, taking hers and grasping onto it, repeating it silently in his head lest he forget it. Naudir Finnvi, and her friend Branwen. "And I'd be happy to explore this place with you." He had nowhere else to be, and the possibility of a new friend - and an adventure - was always tempting. |
05-17-2017, 07:01 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-17-2017, 07:04 PM by Kai.)
Kai watched as Naudir shook her head. No, she said the problem was with her, rather than the gods. He didn't really know. As far as he knew, the gods were sort of.. everywhere. Speaking to them wasn't something that anyone could just do, even if they felt their presence. It was crazy to think Naudir was that gifted at such a young age, but who was he to doubt her? He noted she seemed uncomfortable with her lack of communication with the gods, and he mirrored her discomfort slightly with a slight frown. "I see," Kai breathed quietly, his eyes narrowing - not in skepticism, but simply in interest. "It's good to meet you as well." She didn't seem opposed to his presence, and he moved to follow her into the scar in the earth, curious as to where it might bring them. "I'm only visiting these parts. This place sorta drew me in though.." His eyes scanned the darkness, intrigued. "What do you think is down there?" |
05-30-2017, 11:37 AM
Though truthfully he felt a bit skeptical, he was mostly curious. His father had taught him that religion tended to be something not everyone agreed on, and many preferred not to speak of at all - he felt a bit more open about things, but he wasn't exactly in the mood to argue with her. Not today, at least, though the idea of a friendly argument about such things didn't sound totally unappealing. His ears flicked at her words, finding himself unsettled - in a good way, if that was possible - by her ominous words. "I suppose you're probably on to something," Kai admitted, though he'd be just as quick to follow her into this cavern if she seemed inclined. His eyes narrowed, seeking something in the darkness, but to no avail. Her question had him perplexed. He spoke of such things sometimes with his father, but not quite so.. deeply. His father had never spoke of hearing directly from the gods, but simply sensing them all around him. Was the knowledge that they were there not enough? "I sorta meant.. I felt physically compelled, I guess?" Kai offered, his head tilting slightly to the side. "The gods didn't speak to me." The thought of them speaking to him directly was quite interesting, though he hadn't experienced anything like that yet. He nodded slowly at her words. Maybe she was sent from the gods to warn him of danger? She spoke so certainly that he wasn't sure if it would be wise to ignore her warnings. "Maybe you're right," he said tentatively, his nose twitching. Nothing in here seemed terribly interesting anyway.. right? Either way, he could check things out later, when she wasn't around, though he had an urge to take her premonition to heart for some odd reason. "Thanks, Naudir. Travel well." The yearling offered a faint smile, nodding before turning to clamber up the incline of the crevice and back the way he'd come. - exit - |