Why his mother had left the organising to him was anyone's guess, it wasn't like Kenway was exactly renowned for his reliability, but she seemed to be doing more of that lately, delegating responsibilities to her offspring, as if it were some sort of test to see if they could stand on their own four paws without her...

He'd be a liar if he didn't admit it troubled him.

Watching his girls drag sacks and stacks into place, Sakana's monkey and Corsair staking out ropes to hold the little awnings in place, he didn't miss the way his girls were eyeing the livestock traders who had travelled all the way down on his mother's invitation. He'd put the word out as best he could, and hoped others would come to trade their wares as well, there were plenty of sheltered spots for them to set up to sell their stock. It was a more central alternative to travelling all the way to the North, but it wasn't a permanent set up by any means. They only meant to hold it once a season.

On the eastern side of the wall that marked the livestock grazing range for the Moor, almost on the banks of Wolfpaw Lake, the little tent city was almost completed. The sun was beginning to sink in the sky, and he made his way towards the bonfire by the food stalls. He supposed now was as good a time as any to get the fire going and signal the start of trading. He'd soaked the wood in some of his signature moonshine, so it went up with a violent whomp and the boy chuckled, grateful to have spared his brows in the process.

Now that was over with, he would continue to mill and meander about, an extra set of paws and jaws to jump in should they be required. He signaled to his girls to get his barrel ready, he'd have a better range of view with just a bit more height.

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Sagittarius Fallen

The young girl sat there, her little stand made of stones big enough for her to roll near the larger one in the center. Off to the left was Kenway starting the fire with whatever it was in the jar that made the blaze so bright and beautiful. Along her little stand was carved meat from the hog that she proudly taken care of, of course with her sisters help. Sure it wasn't the best, but it'd do. The hog was already smoked and preserved the best way that she could. Sagittarius had sat there watching the fire and other siblings help him with his own stand. Allowing a giggle to break free, she watched others slowly begin to show up, watching and waiting. That is all the youngster could do right now. She'd wait for that of her parents and others to gather before she roamed and made alliances with everyone. Turning her attention to the muddied brute known as Kenway and stuck her tongue out at him for a moment. Her tail wagging behind her in a excited manner.

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Lyra was excited and she could not contain it, her little body swayed from the momentum of her happy tail wags. There would be so much to do! So many things to try. People to watch!! How exciting! The small girl would walk up to her sister Sagittarius smiling, "Hi sissy!" she greeted. Rubbing her nose and cheek along her sisters shoulder in a brief nuzzle.

Even Kenway was there, another older sibling. Due to their lack of interaction, she was too shy to say hello in the same manner she did to Sag. Instead she offered a shy nod, avoiding eye contact. Quietly she watched him start the fire and some of the wood had a scent that burned her nostrils, causing her to snort. Whatever he doused the wood in caused it to go up in a wonderful blaze. She smiled in awe.

Did they really have to wait? There was so many tents! She was eager.

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A market meant a festival which then meant drinking. It had been awhile since Scald had drank liberally, but tonight would change that. Kenway had worked hard getting traders from all over to attend which meant that there would be a wide variety of booze out and about the lands. While he was one of the oldest Raider pups to attend, it didn't mean he had to be the responsible one. This was Kenway's deal after all and as long as he was there to help break up fights, surely their parents wouldn't fuss over him having a few drinks. Or... plenty. Arriving promptly behind the gaggle of pups, Scald skirts his way around the group toward the closest stall with dark bottles lining its counter. With an easy exchange of wares, Scald gathers his bottle, stashing one or two in a borrow satchel, and turns to find a comfortable place to hangout. Tonight, he was simply the backup, the guard, the bouncer. Whatever he needed to be to ensure everything went decently okay without too much rowdiness. Taking a hearty swig, he plants himself down in the grass near Ken's bonfire and gets settled in for the night. Scald Fallen

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Morwenna was eager to walk through the throng of attendees. She had already spied a few tents she would want to stop by when it all got started. The activity, the tents, and the smells of travelers from all over sparked a hunger in her. Memories of playing between temporary stalls and tents sent her eyes alight with nostalgia.

She watches as the young Kenway approaches a stack of wood and it suddenly lights in a fantastic fireball! The noise was something she had never heard before!

She spies Skald settling in the grass with a bottle in his paw. She knew he was on guard duty but couldn't help dancing her way toward him to at least tease the fur behind his ears and trail her tail fur over him while she pranced off to another corner of the market. Perhaps she can find something for Deluge? A pretty trinket? Oh!! Perhaps a fancy bottle of sparkling cordial from afar! Oh! What's this? Perhaps she'd like to replace her hip bottle with this sturdy decorated pink glass bottle? Or this blue one? She hoped Deluge would make it out, it'll do her good.

Modesty moved between the stalls, checking ropes and canopies, making sure all the traders had what they needed to get through the evening. Colour her impressed, Kenway hadn't done a half-bad job setting up.

The lighting of the fire signaled the start of trading and she spotted a familiar cattle dog weaving between the crowds. She was easy to spot with her height and pelage, and once he spotted her too, he moved with that intense focus only working dogs seemed to have. They made their way together towards the livestock pens, but it wasn't the wares she was interested in today. In fact, he'd probably be taking a few of the more troublesome goats with him when he left. "No word, I presume?" His shaking head was all the confirmation she needed. She nodded and pressed some gems into his paw regardless. With the traders keeping an eye out on their travels, more ground could be covered than if it was just the Raider's alone looking for the missing children.

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Teehee! She heard word that the not-so-new-sort of neighbors were holding a market of some sort, and Medusa of course, was eager to check it out! The Wraith packed up some stuff and had Seymour spread word to the rest of Insomnia to attend with her if they wanted to. She was curious to see what they might have. Perhaps things the Bone Queen had not seen, maybe stuff she wanted but had been unable to get. She made the short journey there with Rou, Grim, and Ripper at her side, all carrying their own wares for trade, too. It took them a little while to get there, and when they arrived, it was just starting to darken. Her attention then was immediately drawn to a giant fireball-bonfire that had just been lit, her eyes blazing with delight as she tippy-tapped her paws and giggled with mirth! She could smell many things, from the fire to booze, to meat and herbs. She could hear laughter and the tinkling of jars and bottles, and oh! Did she hear sheep!? She gasped with delight at the prospect of getting sheep! She had failed in raiding Corbie for one or two of 'em, and she didn't have the heart to to ask nor did she even think about trading for them until now. "Behave! Don't do anything Medusa wouldn't do!" She said pointedly to Ripper and Grim...which was saying something because honestly, who knew what she would and wouldn't do! With that said, she broke off from them and bounded away to start looking at everything! "Speech"

There wasn't anything that Siduri needed from such a market. She was simply here for reinforcements, should anything go awry. One never knew these days just what riffraff might show up. Raiders weren't exactly on the best terms with some of the other packs.

Siduri found a comfortable spot off to the side, leaping upon one of the randomly scattered boulders of the moor. She was close enough to keep an eye, but far enough that others would have to really want to talk to her in order for interaction. As she lay there, the young woman wondered when and if Sakana would be arriving. Aside from her father, he was the only wolf that she felt safe around.

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Corbie, laden with a packed travois and with Tam laden with another - though Ren as their caravan guard was only lightly burdened - regarded the Raider's farmer's market with a neutral air. She'd debated whether or not to come, given the way she'd parted from Modesty the last time they'd spoken, but when it came down to it she was a trader, and she couldn't pass up the opportunity to trade Avalon's goods. Besides, enough time had passed without further issue that she judged the matter settled well enough. She watched quietly for a moment as the bonfire was lit - it seemed that they'd made it just in time - before she led the border collie and caucasian shepherd dog to a little area. Ayer hopped down from her shoulders to begin setting up a stall for them while Corbie began unpacking their wares - mead, cider, cysers, wines, wool blankets, clay pots, and a variety of other things.

The ivory brute was minding his own business when word of a market caught his attention. Something he rarely had ever done but would do the masculine some good to get out and get to know others around him a bit better. He had a some smoked rabbit along with him that he could possibly trade. So what could it really hurt. The area was different than his home in Insomnia, but the ground was kinder to the masculines paw pads. A smile crawled along his dark lips as ears twisted and turned listening to others speaking back and forth with one another, duo toned pools glancing around, making sure that his own placement would work. Displaying the rabbits which were smoked with cherry, hickory and birch. He would wait and watch. Giving a gentle "Good day" To a few that stopped to welcome him or whatever. Atticus hoped that his brother would be on his best behavior though.

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Atticus Dunamis

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Niko had trailed behind Atticus, not saying much as they traveled as he was lost within his own mind. Trapped among his own irritating thoughts. He was glad his brother had forgiven his transgressions yet the whimpering and submission he had had to do made him feel less. He did not like feeling like that, after all he was a Dunamis and he deserved better. Yet here he was, being ordered around like a subordinate.

When they arrived at the market his thoughts seemed to fall away. Before him was an interesting array of individuals and stalls set up. a variety of smells filled his nostrils and he grinned a jubilant smile. This seemed like it would be interesting. He glanced at his brother, giving him a wink before disappearing into the crowd. Of course he remembered his mission, but it didn't mean that he couldn't have fun while he did so.

His eyes fell on a multicolored female (Siduri) that sat atop a boulder. She seemed to be on the job, but she also seemed young. perhaps that meant she was naive and impressionable? He walked towards the boulder she sat on and grinned at her. "What would such a lovely fae be doing on such a pedestal today?" he asked, his words flowing like honey, smooth and rich.

Korona, still small but full of energy, eagerly followed Lyra and the others into the bustling festival. Her tiny paws moved in rhythm with her non-tail, eyes wide with excitement as they took in the sights and sounds. So much to see, so much to try! It made her heart race in the most thrilling way.

As soon as she spotted her sister Sagittarius, a big smile stretched across her muzzle. She hurried over, her paws light and quick. "Hey Sis!" she chirped, half barked.

But then there was Kenway. Instead of bounding up to greet him, she simply offered a timid nod, her eyes flickering away quickly. He didn’t seem to notice, too focused on starting the fire. Like Lyra, Korona simply watched.

Korona watched with fascination as the flames leaped up, dancing wildly. The scent of whatever he had used to ignite the wood made her nose wrinkle and snort, but the blaze itself was mesmerizing. Her awe spilled over into a bright smile, her wide eyes reflecting the flickering light.

The tents, though. Oh, the tents! They pulled at her attention like nothing else, full of mystery and adventure. Did they really have to wait? The eagerness bubbled up inside her again, her paws itching to dash off and explore. Maybe, just maybe, she could sneak away for a moment… and so the girl did.




"Korona Vanity Fallen"