where the wild things are
Wilder
10-25-2023, 05:26 AM
Spider has a male raven companion named Doomsday and a female snake companion named Lady Snakeskin. Assume they are present unless stated otherwise.
10-25-2023, 05:34 AM
He liked this place. How muddy it was. How everywhere he stepped, his paws made a satisfying squelching noise as the mud pushed between his toes. Unable to hide the pup-like grin that shows all of his teeth, Wilder plays. He plays for the first time in months. Summer down in Auster had been wet but wet down there meant more water, wider rivers, less mud. What he wanted was a cool, muddy swamp to nestle down in and relax. A passing bird had mentioned how winter in the north had started to warm and the snow was finally melting away. Wilder had never been this far north before. So far, he loved it. Water rushed violently beside him as he trailed up river in search of a snack. He was always hungry it seemed and getting a bite to eat while admiring the beautiful scenery wouldn't hurt. Pleased and distracted by the shady and low-hanging branches and the few bugs that lazily darted about, Wilder didn't notice the pup until he was nearly upon them. The little black pup that hid beneath a bushel of leaves made a yelp leave his mouth. Sliding to a muddy stop, he stares at them for a moment before blinking. "You scared me. What're you doing in there?" Wilder asks as he leans his muzzle down so his eyes are more on their level. It was clear that Wilder paid no attention to the drizzle of rain that plopped down around them and dampened his fur. Or the buzzing of bugs or the crooning of birds. He felt at peace here. |
10-25-2023, 06:20 AM
Spider has a male raven companion named Doomsday and a female snake companion named Lady Snakeskin. Assume they are present unless stated otherwise.
10-25-2023, 07:12 AM
The reaction is given by the pup draws him back. Stepping away as the pup stands and fixes him with that 'fuck off' look has him lifting his lip in a bit of a snarl. What was their problem anyway? Flicking his ears backward as they practically snap at him, Wilder lifts his head and glances around at the rainy scenery. "But why?" He questions with his own quirk of a brow as he continues to not look at the pup. From what he can see, the land is beautiful. The drum of rain upon leaves is calming. Fish jump from beneath the surface sending the water rippling in circles as it courses downhill toward the coast. Even the wind, while chilly, feels pleasant against his fur, even sending shivers down his spine. The mud that he steps in is cool and smooth which is great for hiding scents and tracking prey. If one were to look down, one would notice small rabbit tracks or even trails of swine that move from one tree to another. "Ain't nothing bad about getting a little dirty," Wilder, with his one brow still raised, turns to look back at the pup with a clear 'you're the weird one' look upon his face. |
10-25-2023, 08:11 AM
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Spider has a male raven companion named Doomsday and a female snake companion named Lady Snakeskin. Assume they are present unless stated otherwise.
10-30-2023, 01:01 AM
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Spider has a male raven companion named Doomsday and a female snake companion named Lady Snakeskin. Assume they are present unless stated otherwise.
11-01-2023, 10:39 PM
the boy seems intrigued by their dagger, and Spider feels some of their defensiveness melt away as curiosity flashes across his face. "oh, well...not exactly," they admit, a tad sheepishly. "more like it was given to me - but i'm sure it can't be too hard to make one!" Bas and Hazel had managed it, after all. let's see, they'd need wood for the handle...metal for the blade...ooh, maybe they could hunt down some antlered beast and use those for the handle! though, their last encounter with a creature like that hadn't exactly been ideal.
frowning, they run an appraising eye up and down the boy's stature, lips pursing contemplatively. if nothing else, his size might come in handy. "okay," they agree finally, already relishing the idea of a real, proper shelter. "you make that shelter, and i'll help you make something cool." they raise their brows temptingly, wiggling them as though to entice the boy further.
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frowning, they run an appraising eye up and down the boy's stature, lips pursing contemplatively. if nothing else, his size might come in handy. "okay," they agree finally, already relishing the idea of a real, proper shelter. "you make that shelter, and i'll help you make something cool." they raise their brows temptingly, wiggling them as though to entice the boy further.
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Spider has a male raven companion named Doomsday and a female snake companion named Lady Snakeskin. Assume they are present unless stated otherwise.
11-05-2023, 12:42 AM
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to the boy’s benefit, he gets to work pretty quickly. still shivering from the cold, Spider sits back and watches him with interest, a spike of admiration piercing them as he drags the logs over. and though they know this is all part of their deal, they can feel themselves warming towards the boy, touched by the effort he’s putting in for their benefit. “i can help with that,” they offer, pushing off the tree and wading out into the rain. he just looks so exerted, and they’ve never been very good at sitting back and watching others do the work. besides, building a shelter could be kind of fun…they cast a dubious glance at the grey clouded sky and pull a face. mmm, maybe not. they continue into the undergrowth, snuffling along in search of some large branches and checking occasionally to make sure the boy is following. “what’s your name?” they ask suddenly, apropos of nothing.
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Spider has a male raven companion named Doomsday and a female snake companion named Lady Snakeskin. Assume they are present unless stated otherwise.
11-11-2023, 04:29 PM
Spider rolls their eyes and attempts to bump their shoulder against the boy, the gesture teasing and irritated simultaneously. gods, this boy is annoying! “just be glad i’m not making your weak ass carry all this back by yourself,” they snark, flashing a cheeky grin. although, the boy isn’t certainly doesn’t look weak, but it’ll certainly be amusing to watch him splutter and defend himself if he chooses to.
although, they suppose they can’t just refer to him as ‘the boy’ anymore. Wilder. so that’s their companion’s name. Spider tilts their head in thought, running an appraising eye over his green and brown pelt. it suits him, they decide. “i’m Spider,” they announce, lifting their chin. “Spider Fatalis.”
they might be small, but they’re determined to pull their weight. as Wilder indicates the branches, they rush over and begin gathering as many as they can between their teeth, dragging them back to the tree they’d been sheltering beneath.
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although, they suppose they can’t just refer to him as ‘the boy’ anymore. Wilder. so that’s their companion’s name. Spider tilts their head in thought, running an appraising eye over his green and brown pelt. it suits him, they decide. “i’m Spider,” they announce, lifting their chin. “Spider Fatalis.”
they might be small, but they’re determined to pull their weight. as Wilder indicates the branches, they rush over and begin gathering as many as they can between their teeth, dragging them back to the tree they’d been sheltering beneath.
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Spider has a male raven companion named Doomsday and a female snake companion named Lady Snakeskin. Assume they are present unless stated otherwise.
01-31-2024, 08:12 AM
Wilder lets out a hearty laugh. Spider's spunk is admirable and he gives his head a soft shake. With his mouth full of tree limbs, it's hard for him to respond right away to her snarky comment. Instead, he continues on over to where he had lifted the poles against the wide trunk of the tree. He's thankful that Spider is willing to help because it appears the rain isn't letting up anytime soon.
Once they reach the poles, he lays the boughs down over them rather haphazardly because the mud is squishy beneath him and it's hard to balance. Taking the smaller limb from Spider, he places that one down too. Taking a step back to admire his work with a bleary gaze, he smiles proudly to himself before ducking done underneath the temporary shelter. "C'mon four eyes, we can finally get dry," he calls out as he slouches down and leans up against the tree so he's not as cramped but at least isn't taking up the whole room either.
"Alright, now tell me. What's a tiny pup like you doin' out here alone?" Wilder turns his gaze to Spider, expecting an answer of some sort.
WILDER
Once they reach the poles, he lays the boughs down over them rather haphazardly because the mud is squishy beneath him and it's hard to balance. Taking the smaller limb from Spider, he places that one down too. Taking a step back to admire his work with a bleary gaze, he smiles proudly to himself before ducking done underneath the temporary shelter. "C'mon four eyes, we can finally get dry," he calls out as he slouches down and leans up against the tree so he's not as cramped but at least isn't taking up the whole room either.
"Alright, now tell me. What's a tiny pup like you doin' out here alone?" Wilder turns his gaze to Spider, expecting an answer of some sort.
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