fire in the sky
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Ignis
Hellhound
Master Fighter (635)
Master Hunter (240)
Juggernaut
Mangler
9 Years
Male
30
Dragon Mod
"Talk" Walk They had only been here for a couple of weeks, and he was getting used to the new surroundings and even took it upon himself to patrol the borders and strengthen it along with everyone else. It was a whole lot different here than it was in Abaven, and he wasn't quite sure yet which area he liked more. He stuck out like a sore thumb in the white landscape, but the pines they lived in wasn't as covered with snow as the surrounding areas. The snow actually melted away here during the summer it seemed, giving way to grass and herbs that he was sure any healers they had would be grateful for.
He had gone to his den to sleep early that night, tired after running the perimeters and checking out some of the nearby lands. Though his wolverine companion had gone out hunting, and a few hours later he felt something poking him awake and heard a voice whispering urgently to him. Groggy, he lifted his head to find and hear the little beast mention something about seeing a black plume of smoke coming from the East. Not quite awake, he wasn't totally sure what he was talking about or if it was even something he should be concerned with, so his black cockatoo decided to go out and investigate. He glanced out of his den for a moment and he grumbled when he noticed how late it was before tucking his head back in and promptly going back to sleep. No more than an hour or so later, he was woken up again, but this time...his flying companion had urgent news. "Oi! Abaven's on fiya!" That definitely woke him up.
He ran to the side of the border that led out towards the Eastern lands, but he couldn't see the smoke against the dark sky. He remained frozen on the border, wondering if he should go to Abaven or let his uncle know. Either way, what could they do? They were a little too far probably to make it in time to do anything, and if they did go, what would they be able to do about it? He was still young, and had no idea what help they might be able to give, if any. He figured it was safer here away from the fire that supposedly ravaged the East, but he felt like doing nothing wasn't the best thing, either. Conflicted, he debated himself on what to do. And for several, long minutes...decided to seek out his uncle to at least let him know...
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He couldn't go back to sleep. The hours ticked by and he sat in front of his den, restless and worried. He had woken his uncle up and told him, and he was told to stand by until further notice. He was sure that his uncle was thinking about what to do...but it didn't help to soothe his thoughts. On one hand, they had left just in the nick of time and managed to avoid it. But on the other...they had friends there. His eyes widened suddenly when he really thought about it. His friend was there, and he found himself glancing in that direction again when he realized that. Was Corvus okay? He started to a whine, a low and pitiful sound forming in his throat. He squeezed his eyes shut and lowered himself to the ground. All he could do was wait for now...at least until morning. If his uncle didn't come up with something by then, he would go by himself. By this time, he was drifting in and out of restless sleep. And as the sun started to break over the horizon, he was woken up by a soft call nearby.
His head shot up and he scrambled to his feet. He recognized that voice! Without hesitation he raced to the border and to his immediate relief, found Corvus standing there. The smell of smoke and fire surrounded him, and with it he could smell blood. He didn't stop until he was practically on top of his friend, skidding to a halt a mere foot or so from him. "Corvus! I'm so glad to see you! I heard what happened, I-I thought something bad might have happened to you..." Internally, he was kicking himself for not just going to Abaven. But at the same time, the only one he was really worried about was standing in front of him now. He looked him over with a concerned look, and although the situation was likely pretty dire, he couldn't help what came next. "Man, you look like shit..." He frowned and sought to close the distance, aiming to try and lick some of the soot off of his neck if he let him. |
Ignis is unpredictable and may become violent with little or no provocation due to his "demon"
*Ignis' tail is docked, and his left ear has been torn away and now resembles a Battle crop style.
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Ignis
Hellhound
Master Fighter (635)
Master Hunter (240)
Juggernaut
Mangler
9 Years
Male
30
Dragon Mod
"Talk" Walk "Yeah, there was.. a fire," So that rumor was true. He knew he could trust his companions with accurate information. He had been worried the whole night, but leaving to rush towards Abaven didn't seem like the best idea at the time. What could he have done if he did go? He was glad he hadn't, otherwise if he did then he would have missed Corvus at the border. His friend said that he was sure everyone was fine which brought the crimson wolf to nod quietly as he continued to try and clean off as much of the soot as he could. It was tedious, but he would do anything and everything in his power to try and comfort his friend. He had been through one helluva night, and then the journey here...he wondered if things would have turned out differently had they stayed in Abaven just a little longer. Maybe he could have helped Corvus out before he got injured, but as it was, he was just glad he was safe. He couldn't linger on the what ifs or what-could-have-beens now.
"But.. I'm okay. I just need to sit for awhile. Maybe a week or two," Ears flicked slightly when he heard the joking tone of his voice. He knew his friend was trying to make some light of the situation just as he had tried to, but when he glanced down at Corvus' paws, he internally cringed. That looked so painful and he wasn't sure how in the world Corvus had managed to make it here without his feet falling off. Perhaps it was the adrenaline that kept him going until he felt safe. I just really didn't feel like being at home right now. Hopefully it's okay that I came here?" Ignis pulled back as he sought Corvus' gaze, "Yeah, honestly I don't think my uncle will mind given the situation. You can stay until you feel ready to go back home or..." Or what? Until someone came looking? Or you can just stay here... He wanted to say it. But he didn't want to get his hopes up. "Let me see your feet," He said quickly, trying to change the subject as he moved to lower himself in front of the earthen male.
He could smell the odor of singed fur and burned flesh, and although he was no healer, he could tell Corvus' feet still needed tending to. He didn't want to wake his sister, so instead he frantically searched his memory for what he might need to at least help the injury until his sister got a chance to look at it later. Being around her for so long, he often watched and listened in on her herbal studies. "Can you walk? I can get some medicine to help you from my sisters den, and you can rest in mine i-if you want, it'd be warmer and more comfortable than out here..." He cleared his throat, feeling a little embarrassed, but he did want to help him, and if he could get Corvus to his den then he would be able to easily and quickly grab what he thought would be useful to help. |
Ignis is unpredictable and may become violent with little or no provocation due to his "demon"
*Ignis' tail is docked, and his left ear has been torn away and now resembles a Battle crop style.
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Ignis
Hellhound
Master Fighter (635)
Master Hunter (240)
Juggernaut
Mangler
9 Years
Male
30
Dragon Mod
"Talk" Walk He inspected Corvus' paws as the earthen male lied on his side. Well, his paws didn't look good...but it could have been worse. He felt bad for asking him to get up again but once they were at the den he could lie down and not worry about walking until he felt well enough to do it. "Well...your feet don't look good, but it could have been worse. I can treat this...I think." He quickly looked up to look him in the eye, knowing he didn't sound too reassuring but he was sure that he could treat the burns. "I mean, I can treat the burns at least. I've learned a bit from my sister," He offered his shoulder for Corvus to lean on before he slowly led the way. "It's not far at all, I promise. But if you have trouble walking I can always give you a piggyback ride," He joked, that trademark smile coming easily to him despite the situation. Everything would get better once he was able to get him to the den, treat him, and let him get some rest. He'd explain things to his uncle in the morning, but for now his priority was helping his buddy.
He walked at fast as Corvus was able, though he made sure to keep an even and steady pace and kept checking to make sure Corvus wouldn't stumble. His den was only a few yards from the border, and he was glad he hadn't chosen to den in the heart of the territory or it would be a more difficult journey. Once he spotted his den, he gently steered towards it until they were at the entrance. "This is my den...sort of. My sister and I share it, but our spaces are separate." Slowly, he guided Corvus into the main part of the den that he and his sister had carved out. At the back of the large room, there were two openings that led to each sleeping space. He motioned to the one on the right, "My side of the den is on the right, you're welcome to go in and rest there, or you can rest here while I go grab what I need for you," His tone was still worried, but he mentally prepared himself for the task ahead. |
Ignis is unpredictable and may become violent with little or no provocation due to his "demon"
*Ignis' tail is docked, and his left ear has been torn away and now resembles a Battle crop style.
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