Blue Skies and Alibis
09-18-2022, 07:51 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-18-2022, 07:51 PM by Aresenn. Edited 1 time in total.)
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
09-19-2022, 03:10 AM
The day is young and Nico will not be visiting today. The coyote pup had told Calico Jack yesterday that he had to do something with his ward, Oscar, and he would not be at the border to greet him in the morning. Now, Jack isn’t sad that his friend won’t be there but he does feel a sense of longing as he slowly wanders along the dark sands of the beach. If he is being truthful with himself, he actually kind of feels lost without Nico, like a ship without its rudder. Aimlessly he walks, small paws crunching the granules of black sand as he goes.
From the sky above, Jolly Roger, Calico’s blue and yellow macaw, calls to the pup, trying to pull his attention away from his thoughts. Stubbornly, the patchwork pup ignores his young bird companion, willing himself to brood a little more. Nothing is going to make him feel happy today. Suddenly, a form drops from the sky, streaking toward the ground and aiming right for Calico Jack’s head. A shadow across the sand alerts the pup to the incoming danger and, instinctively, he throws his body to the side.
Heart thunders against his ribs as he turns his ice gaze to his attacker to find… Jolly Roger unfurling his wings and clacking his beak in some strange sort of laughter. The pup scowls at the bird, indigently shouting, “What was that for?” Jolly Roger just continues to do the strange, mocking laugh, swooping down toward his head again with his talons outstretched. Cal rolls, batting a paw at the bird to make it stop. But his friend doesn’t stop and continues to harass the pup until Calico Jack has enough and springs up to his paws.
Issuing a loud bark of annoyance, Calico leaps into the air in an attempt and catch the bird and realizes, belatedly, that Jolly Roger wants to play. The macaw then begins to fly away, looking back to Jack as if to say, ‘you coming’. Dang it. The bird knows him too well. With a happy laugh, Calico Jack gives chase, small legs churning as he races across the beach, following after the bird as they zigzag along. After some time, the pair approach the water’s edge, with Cal huffing and puffing from the exertion.
A lone figure near the water pulls the patchwork pup’s attention away from his bird friend and Jack slows down, angling his path so he can approach the other pup. Icy blue gaze roams over their pelt, admiring how he appears to be made of fire. With a gentle bark of greeting, Jack tries to pull their attention to him and says, “Hey… you okay?” Stopping a little way off from the pup, Jack’s tongue lolls out of his mouth as he pants and watches the other. Jolly Roger reappears, landing on the sand a short distance away and cawing at the pair.
09-19-2022, 05:50 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-25-2022, 08:27 PM by Aresenn. Edited 2 times in total.)
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
09-22-2022, 05:56 PM
Calico Jack easily lopes toward the other pup, a happy grin on lips. As he nears, he speaks and the pup answers, causing Jack’s lips to tug downward slightly downward as he thinks that the kid looks far from alright but allows the comment to slide. Pulling to a stop and panting, he finds out that the other pup is bored and dips his head in understanding, sympathetically agreeing, “Not much to do that we haven’t already done, hm?”
The smile he offers is easy and he watches as the other pup’s amber gaze falls to the sand at his paws and Cal’s eyebrows suddenly knit together in silent worry. But the pup’s eyes brighten slightly as he looks back up and Jack’s tension falls away as the grin returns. The pup offers his name and, with a dip of his head, the patchwork pup says, “I'm Calico Jack. That’s,” a paw is thrust in the direction of his juvenile macaw friend as he says, “is Jolly Roger. Pleased to meet ya!”
Jolly Roger clacks his beak in greeting as he walks forward a little, stretching his wings out and giving them a hard flap while clicking his beak at Calico. Jack glances to the bird and hums thoughtfully before looking back to the pup and saying, “Well, the way I see it Aresenn, we have some options for fun. There’s racin', explorin', fightin’, or huntin’. My friend, Nico, and I are even learning to fish with my net!” Eyes sparkle as his grin grows and he adds, “Whatever ya want to do, let’s do it!” Silently, Cal hopes that will help cheer up the pup that seems to have a dark cloud around them.
"Calico Jack"
The smile he offers is easy and he watches as the other pup’s amber gaze falls to the sand at his paws and Cal’s eyebrows suddenly knit together in silent worry. But the pup’s eyes brighten slightly as he looks back up and Jack’s tension falls away as the grin returns. The pup offers his name and, with a dip of his head, the patchwork pup says, “I'm Calico Jack. That’s,” a paw is thrust in the direction of his juvenile macaw friend as he says, “is Jolly Roger. Pleased to meet ya!”
Jolly Roger clacks his beak in greeting as he walks forward a little, stretching his wings out and giving them a hard flap while clicking his beak at Calico. Jack glances to the bird and hums thoughtfully before looking back to the pup and saying, “Well, the way I see it Aresenn, we have some options for fun. There’s racin', explorin', fightin’, or huntin’. My friend, Nico, and I are even learning to fish with my net!” Eyes sparkle as his grin grows and he adds, “Whatever ya want to do, let’s do it!” Silently, Cal hopes that will help cheer up the pup that seems to have a dark cloud around them.
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
10-01-2022, 05:40 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-03-2022, 03:13 PM by Calico Jack. Edited 1 time in total.)
As the pups speak, Calico Jack finds it easy to smile at Aresenn, feeling a certain kinship in their shared boredom. The fire-striped pup gives a cordial greeting and a smirk of his own and the patchwork pup chuckles softly to himself. Then Aresenn greets Jolly Roger and the juvenile macaw turns his head sideways so that one big brown eye is staring at the pup and squawks a greeting back, saying, “Rawk! Nice ta meet.” After that he whistles and clacks his beak together as Cal’s grin turns into a smirk.
With a shake of his head, Calico explains, “Jolly here can be really talkative. I found him while I was out exploring and he has been following me around ever since.” A genuinely joyful laugh rolls past his dark and he offers ideas for play, looking to Aresenn to pick their activity. Of course, the fiery pelted pup isn’t getting away from him now that they have found each other. Boredom alone is difficult but with a friend, it can be cured!
As he is asked about if fighting is hard, Jack shakes his head in the negative saying, “Nah, not hard at all! I’ll teach you what I know. Ma is training to me to go on raids with her and the pack!” At the comment about his mother, the small mottled pup’s chest puffs out a little in pride before he quickly switches tracks, falling into teaching mode as he shows Aresenn what he knows.
Straightening up, Cal says, “First thing ta know is the defensive stuff. In case someone attacks ya.” Moving to stand across from Aresenn, Calico faces the fire-kissed pup and says, “If someone charges ya, best to lower your body slightly and put your legs shoulder width apart. Like this.” As he talks, Jack demonstrates the pose, waiting to see if Aresenn has any questions before continuing on.
"Calico Jack" | "Jolly Roger"
With a shake of his head, Calico explains, “Jolly here can be really talkative. I found him while I was out exploring and he has been following me around ever since.” A genuinely joyful laugh rolls past his dark and he offers ideas for play, looking to Aresenn to pick their activity. Of course, the fiery pelted pup isn’t getting away from him now that they have found each other. Boredom alone is difficult but with a friend, it can be cured!
As he is asked about if fighting is hard, Jack shakes his head in the negative saying, “Nah, not hard at all! I’ll teach you what I know. Ma is training to me to go on raids with her and the pack!” At the comment about his mother, the small mottled pup’s chest puffs out a little in pride before he quickly switches tracks, falling into teaching mode as he shows Aresenn what he knows.
Straightening up, Cal says, “First thing ta know is the defensive stuff. In case someone attacks ya.” Moving to stand across from Aresenn, Calico faces the fire-kissed pup and says, “If someone charges ya, best to lower your body slightly and put your legs shoulder width apart. Like this.” As he talks, Jack demonstrates the pose, waiting to see if Aresenn has any questions before continuing on.
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
10-10-2022, 02:05 AM
Aresenn admits he had wondered how Calico had made friends with the bird and the patchwork pup chuckles saying, “Ah, you’ll find that wolves can make friends with all kinds of animals! My ma has a bird, monkey, and a cat that follow her. My brother, Ajax, has a couple ducks that like him.” A small shrug and lopsided grin is offered before they go on to decide that fighting will be the cure for their boredom today and Jack immediately talks about raids.
His new friend agrees that they sound fun and Cal chuckles nodding his agreement and says, “Yeah, we’ll all get a chance to go! One day. But for now, we can train!” Jolly Roger toddles off to peck at random creatures that wiggle under the sand, freeing the area for teaching and sparring while Jack switches to instructing Aresenn on the few tricks he knows. The fire-kissed pup is a quick study and immediately falls into the stance that Jack has shown.
Giving a whistle of appreciation and awe, Jack says, “Say, you’re a quick learner! My friend Nico took a couple tries to get that right! Okay stay like that.” Straightening up, Cal moves the few steps to where Aresenn stands while explaining, “'K, so this gives you a good place to start from! If someone tries to push you over, it is much more difficult. Now, feel what happens when I try ta push you over.”
Nodding to the other boy, Cal then steps up and carefully begins to apply his body weight to the other pup’s side while trying to allow him to find his center of gravity and remain standing. As he works, Jack says, “Okay now you can adjust the weight in your paws to help keep your balance. Don’t let me tip ya over!” Slowly, the patchwork pup applies more and more pressure, waiting to see how Aresenn will react.
"Calico Jack"
His new friend agrees that they sound fun and Cal chuckles nodding his agreement and says, “Yeah, we’ll all get a chance to go! One day. But for now, we can train!” Jolly Roger toddles off to peck at random creatures that wiggle under the sand, freeing the area for teaching and sparring while Jack switches to instructing Aresenn on the few tricks he knows. The fire-kissed pup is a quick study and immediately falls into the stance that Jack has shown.
Giving a whistle of appreciation and awe, Jack says, “Say, you’re a quick learner! My friend Nico took a couple tries to get that right! Okay stay like that.” Straightening up, Cal moves the few steps to where Aresenn stands while explaining, “'K, so this gives you a good place to start from! If someone tries to push you over, it is much more difficult. Now, feel what happens when I try ta push you over.”
Nodding to the other boy, Cal then steps up and carefully begins to apply his body weight to the other pup’s side while trying to allow him to find his center of gravity and remain standing. As he works, Jack says, “Okay now you can adjust the weight in your paws to help keep your balance. Don’t let me tip ya over!” Slowly, the patchwork pup applies more and more pressure, waiting to see how Aresenn will react.
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
10-24-2022, 02:29 PM
Calico sets about passing on what knowledge he has for fighting to Aresenn and the patchwork boy is thoroughly impressed with how quickly the fire-pelted boy catches on. Voicing his praise, Jack grins as the fire-kissed pup compliments his teaching and he barks a short laugh while jokingly saying, “Ah, just wait. You might not think that by the time we finish!” Eyes dance with mirth as, Cal shows Aresenn the importance of his stance by pushing into him.
Once done, Jack listens to what Aresenn thinks, nodding in agreement to the other boy’s statement while adding, “Yeah and it helps to come back to this position during a fight. Now, while in that stance, I want you to try lunging to the right. But, before you move, try digging your claws into the ground.” Cal steps back to watch the boy, nodding when he does as instructed.
A knowing grin spreads across his lips as he says, “Now, how did that feel? Did you have more control over your movements or less?” With their lesson drawing to a close, Calico poses questions to see what Aresenn thinks and, more importantly, how he feels with the movements.
"Calico Jack"
Once done, Jack listens to what Aresenn thinks, nodding in agreement to the other boy’s statement while adding, “Yeah and it helps to come back to this position during a fight. Now, while in that stance, I want you to try lunging to the right. But, before you move, try digging your claws into the ground.” Cal steps back to watch the boy, nodding when he does as instructed.
A knowing grin spreads across his lips as he says, “Now, how did that feel? Did you have more control over your movements or less?” With their lesson drawing to a close, Calico poses questions to see what Aresenn thinks and, more importantly, how he feels with the movements.
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
10-30-2022, 09:15 PM
Aresenn is a good student and willing to do as Cal says. As the fire-kissed boy lunges and answers his query, Jack nods in excitement and says, “Yep! That is why, before you do any movement, you want to spread your toes and grip the ground. It will help you keep control and make it so you are less likely to fall over. Now. What do you say we put your defensive lesson into action?”
Eyes dance with joy as Jack turns and walks several steps away before turning to once again face Aresenn. Raising his voice slightly so that he can be heard, Jack says, “Okay set your defenses! When you are ready, thump your paws on the ground and I will attack! Since we are training, try not to draw blood… okay?” While he waits for Aresenn to get ready, Jack sets his stance, bunching up his scruff and narrowing his eyes in preparation for the spar to come.
Calico Jack vs Aresenn for Spar
Round 0/2?
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Modified cutlass
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced bandana
Companion 1: Macaw, Male - Flying
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Navigator
"Calico Jack"
Eyes dance with joy as Jack turns and walks several steps away before turning to once again face Aresenn. Raising his voice slightly so that he can be heard, Jack says, “Okay set your defenses! When you are ready, thump your paws on the ground and I will attack! Since we are training, try not to draw blood… okay?” While he waits for Aresenn to get ready, Jack sets his stance, bunching up his scruff and narrowing his eyes in preparation for the spar to come.
Calico Jack vs Aresenn for Spar
Round 0/2?
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Modified cutlass
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced bandana
Companion 1: Macaw, Male - Flying
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Navigator
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
10-31-2022, 05:02 PM
Jack sees a momentary flicker of uncertainty in Aresenn’s expression but the boy quickly conceals it with determination. Before he trots away, the calico pup gently claps his friend on the shoulder and says, “It’s okay, you’ll do great! Just remember, this is all for fun.” With an encouraging grin, Cal gives a wink before moving away to take up his position a little way off. He states about not drawing blood and Aresenn gives his reassurance and Jack nods, knowing he will not draw blood either.
Aresenn assumes the defensive stance and Jack waits, toes spreading to grip the sand while bunching his scruff. Once his friend is ready, the calico pup pushes off, coiled muscles releasing their energy in one smooth motion. He closes the distance, moving straight toward the fire-streaked boy and not wavering. Jack charges Aresenn head on, aiming to try and bowl the pup over if he does not move. This is the first test of the stance and the patchwork pup is confident in his new friend’s ability to read the attack.
Calico Jack vs Aresenn for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Modified cutlass
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced bandana
Companion 1: Macaw, Male - Flying
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Navigator
Calico Jack
Raider
Master Fighter (465)
Master Navigator (285)
Marauder
age
3 Years
3 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
90
90
player
Hermes
Hermes
11-03-2022, 12:43 AM
Jack charges Aresenn, his larger frame aiming right for the other boy. Now, while Cal wants this spar to be an actual spar, he also does not want to deter the fire-kissed pup from ever wanting to learn again. So, right before impact, the calico pup throws just a bit of his weight into his hind end in an effort to slow his forward momentum. Truthfully, he didn’t need to worry about his friend as it seems fighting is in Aresenn’s blood.
As Jack gets close, Aresenn throws himself to the side and avoids some of the impact. He notices the attempt and the recovery and makes a mental note to praise that later. His friend’s jaws snake out, aiming for his side or shoulder and Cal moves in to attempt a grapple. Shifting his weight further into his hind end, Jack stands while seeking to try and wrap his forelegs around Aresenn’s shoulders in a bear hug. The pinch in Jack’s shoulder has the pup grinning in pride as they both seek to end the spar with a victory.
Calico Jack vs Aresenn for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Under 6 months
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Modified cutlass
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced bandana
Companion 1: Macaw, Male - Flying
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Navigator
11-18-2022, 08:17 PM
And the winner is...
CALICO JACK | ARESENN must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: ARESENN Attack Roll: 49 Defense Roll: 2 Agility Roll: 93 Perception Roll: 66 Total: 210 Attack[49] + 5% Bonus[2.45]: 51.45 Defense[2] + 5% Bonus[0.10]: 2.10 Agility[93] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 93.00 Perception[66] + 10% Bonus[6.60]: 72.60 Total[219.15] + -30% Bonus[-65.75]: 153.41 CALICO JACK Attack Roll: 87 Defense Roll: 21 Agility Roll: 10 Perception Roll: 42 Total: 160 Attack[87] + 10% Bonus[8.70]: 95.70 Defense[21] + 15% Bonus[3.15]: 24.15 Agility[10] + 20% Bonus[2.00]: 12.00 Perception[42] + 10% Bonus[4.20]: 46.20 Total[178.05] + -10% Bonus[-17.80]: 160.25 |