RHYME IMPERIALIS The slate little boy made his way from the entrance of the den, it was twilight already and she was cleaning up Rhys after a rather long day of trouble making. She'd grabbed hold of her daughter before Rhyme and so he'd sit outside and watch the stars as he waited his turn. It was really nice out, if not a little chilly when the wind blew. Still the setting sun and the stars appearing in the sky held his full attention. He'd lean back onto his little haunches, while his brilliant gaze was pointed towards the sky. A shy little smile played on his features as his tail wagged lightly behind him. Little bits of mud clung to him everywhere and his wryly fur stood out at awkward places. While he looked quite content sitting there outside the den he was in obvious need of a cleaning. "Talk" "You" Think

Mieu was out alone again. He had to find his purpose here. He was still wary about leaving, because he’d be told not to. He still didn’t understand his situation. He didn’t know that just by attempting to step outside pack lands he could get in a world of trouble. No, the yearling was just as innocent as he had been the day he was “recruited” into Imperium. He was rather hungry, looking for something small that he could catch, when he noticed a slate colored pup sitting outside of a den. The boy would cross over to him, dropping down playfully on his front paws as his tail wiggled in the air. “Hello!” ""

RHYME IMPERIALIS Rhyme continued to stare at the sky, at the changing colors overhead and the slowly passing clouds that blocked his view of the stars. He'd sigh softly, huffing as his shoulders fell. Just when he was starting to enjoy something it had to go and be ruined. Not that he wouldn't be unoccupied for long. His attention would be diverted to the chocolate figure across the knoll. He kinda looked like him mom for half a second, but Rhyme knew Rhythm was in the den with his sister. As he looked it was more apparent that this young wolf was a boy like him. The small pup would find his feet, his tail wagging happily behind him as the stranger approached. Normally he might have been a bit more wary of someone he did not know, this pup was about the same age as his brothers and sister though, and he had a nice friendly smile on his face. Rhyme would mirror that expression as well as the play boy as the other boy greeted him. "Hullo," He'd offer in return, eager to have found another playmate and just as unaware of the other's rank as he was. This was just another playmate who'd come to call. "Talk" "You" Think

The boy before him was little, but handsome. He looked a bit like Valentine, the Leader’s Leader, but different too. Was this boy related to Ash? The thought of his friend having more siblings for him to meet excited Mieu. Little did he know his friend wasn’t so fond of this pup’s mother.Mieu would wag his tail wildly back and forth all the same. All the yearling cared about was about the potential play that he was going to enjoy. He wanted to smile, to laugh, to have fun again. All the things he had been missing since his family fell apart and Ash took him in here. “My name is Mieu! It’s nice ta meet cha!” The boy would say happily. His ears were perked, his eyes shining. Despite his lack of food the boy was still more than ready to play. There was never a time when it wasn’t acceptable in his eyes. It just showed how much Mieu still had to learn. “Do you want to play? We can play any game that you want! Oh pllllease say yes!” ""

RHYME IMPERIALIS This wolf was more excited to play than his sister was! Rhyme's tail would wag eagerly behind him at the rambunctious stranger. He hadn't met Ashmedai yet, but he knew that he was Esti's son and that he'd meet him someday. For now though his thoughts wouldn't even shift to Ash as Mieu told him his name. "Rhyme! Meet'yoo." He'd giggle playfully, finding himself unable to control his body's movements as play was mentioned. Thoughts of his mother needing to give him a bath were lost as he nodded enthusiastically in agreement. "Yus! Yus play!" He'd bounce up and down, his tail wagging like mad behind him. Though the boy was rather timid at times it was easy to bring out his more friendly side when play was mentioned. "Playyyyy... Tak'l?" He'd ask curiously, that was usually what his dad came to play with them. "Talk" "You" Think

Happiness welled up inside Mieu as the boy agreed to play with him. He was nice, polite, and the earth toned brute couldn’t be more excited. Rhyme was the name of his new friend, and Mieu was looking forward to playing games with him. Perhaps even Ash would play with them too! The more the merrier, right? Mieu would bounce on his paws as he waited for the other boy to give the name of the game. The fact that he was a lot younger didn’t bother him at all, truth be told. He was just excited to be getting along with someone. Most of the wolves here didn’t seem all that friendly. When the name of the game was mentioned Mieu would cock his head to the side. Tackle? How did you play that? All the same the boy was eager to try, even if he didn’t know the rules of the game that his friend wanted to play. “Sure! But you gotta teach me how to play.” His tail was wagging a mile a minute, and Mieu was in a state of content at long last. ""

RHYME IMPERIALIS Rhyme liked everyone he'd met in Imperium so far, they were all more than nice to him and didn't back down from some playing. Though sometimes big sister Vana was kind of mean she was still his sister and he liked her too. His favorite was daddy though, so big and strong, and he was the leader! The King, the Alpha... he didn't realize it was likely most of the niceness he recieved was completely because of who his father was. Most of the pack still held a grudge against his mom, not that he'd noticed that either. As he grows older though and does eventually make the connections it likely wont be very nice. A close second favorite wolf was his momma. She was always there, warm, soft, and he loved her more than anything in the world. Those thoughts were exactly not what was going through his mind. His new friend was ready to play, and Rhyme couldn't be distracted from that. Mieu was obviously confused, not that Rhyme was going to leave him in the dark for very long. "Yoo jus' tak'l!" He'd explain verbally as he rose up onto his back paws and shoved himself forward, arms out and mouth open wide. He wanted very much so to tackle Mieu like he might have done with his dad. "Talk" "You" Think

The other would explain the game, and the explanation was simple enough. You just tackled. Mieu thought it sounded a little strange. He had never played a game like that with his dad, mom, or siblings. But Rhyme looked so interested in the game that Mieu certainly wasn’t about to tell him he didn’t feel comfortable playing it. He would breathe in, bracing himself as the other boy bunched up and lunged at him.

There was a bit more force behind the tackle then Mieu was expecting from such a little pup. He would stumble back a step, grinning widely as he looked down at his new little friend. “That was a good tackle!” He would explain. His tail was wagging back and forth, excited.

So was it his turn now? He’d take a couple more steps back, rising onto her rear paws just as his friend had done. Then he would drop down, moving to tackle the pup. Of course he held back a lot of his strength -- he knew the other was smaller than him and he didn’t want to completely bowl him over or hurt him after all.

RHYME IMPERIALIS Rhyme didn't mess around when it came to tackle. When you were used to going after a wolf that was almost three foot taller than you, rough was the name of the game. Rhyme charged forward and felt his chest collide with the other boy's. He'd manage to back him up a step! He'd grin like mad, usually after you tackled they'd go into wrestling, which was just as much fun, but it being Mieu's first time he'd let him tackle too. Showing off his canines in a proud grin Rhyme would await the tackle. The slate and silver boy was rather durable, he bounced back quickly and didn't really feel the nicks and bruises. He could handle himself rather well when it came to getting beat up by bigger wolves, but he couldn't pass up the chance for a prank. As the other boy reared back Rhyme would bend his knees and ready himself too. As Mieu threw himself Rhyme would jump out of the way. Before he even hit the ground he'd start giggling like mad. Even though Mieu hadn't meant for him to fall to the ground the boy would do so of his own accord. Unable to keep his balance as he laughed, the boy would start rolling and giggling in the grass, unable even to catch his breath. "Talk" "You" Think

Mieu would attempt to tackle, but it was with little success. He would go stumbling forward, the other boy having moved out of the way. Mieu would pout, righting his paws as he turned to look at the other. It wasn’t funny! That was mean. The game was called tackle, not dodge the tackle! Mieu would flop down, ears lowered, his blue gaze fixed on the other. “How come you dodged away?” He asked, his voice a bit saddened. While the other enjoyed his prank Mieu felt like a fool. The blue eyed boy would tilt his head to the side, speaking again. “Would you laugh if I did that when you tried to tackle?” ""

RHYME IMPERIALIS Success! Rhyme would continue to giggle as Miue went sailing past where Rhyme used to be. It was hilarious! His grin was wide and his amusement more than obvious as Miue turned back towards him, not laughing and having a good time like Rhyme was. The slat streaked boy would stop, suddenly quite confused why his new friend was not still happy and laughing with him. The question would br struck of the why of it, and Rhyme would be astounded. Because it was funny! That was obvious right? But Still the earthen boy was not laughing or happy. "Yes, because its funny. Jokes are supposed to make you laugh." He didn't know what to do now, he'd never made anybody sad before. Usually he'd play with Rhys and when she didn't like something he did she'd chew on his ears. "Talk" "You" Think

It had meant to be a joke? Mieu didn’t really see it that way, though he felt bad as the obvious confusion washed over the other boy’s face. Was that really what he had been trying to to do? To make Mieu laugh? The earthern boy would stare at the other for a long moment, his frown not being replaced by a smile. If anything now he was feeling guilty. The other had done it out good intentions and here he was being a sourpuss. Mieu would take a small step back, looking towards the ground. “Sorry I...” Mieu would shake his head. “I gotta go. Thanks for playing.” Spinning quickly, without looking to the boy again, Mieu would flee the area. --Exit Mieu-- ""