Overlooking the kingdom from my throne
04-20-2020, 04:38 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2020, 12:52 PM by Skyfire.)
Just after the "soak into my bones" thread. Mid-morning. Skyfire had finally cleared out all of the rough minerals from her coat after meeting with Cairo and the albino wolf with the black snake. Skyfire shivered at the thought of that slinky thing around her neck. How did that woman ever get a snake for a companion? Ick. Skyfire rolled her eyes as she cleaned the last of her tail, watching it shimmer in the sunlight. "There. Now I feel better." she mused to herself as she inspected her reflection. Skyfire's coat was shimmering and waving in the slight breeze, and it draped around her body like a cape. Slender legs, shoulders, and neckline all gave the hint that she was a runner and an explorer. Skyfire disliked the idea of fighting unless it actually came down to defending those she loved or was close to, but she would use her nimble body to out maneuver her opponents. While lacking the strength to fight others bigger than her, she had the endurance to out run them, and to fight for long periods. So long as someone didn't bite her in half, Skyfire was fine. What Sky was generally good at was remembering landmarks, preserving information in her mind, and locating the best secret ways to travel. She was cunning, yes, and made decisions pretty quickly. Even if some of them were brash. Sky had yet to regret a single one of them, but that would bite her in the ass one day, she figured. For now, she didn't focus too much on the past as hunger settled on her mind. Within the hour, Sky had a rabbit in hand and was feasting off its carcass. How she longed to taste the flesh of elk and moose again. While Moose had more of a gamey flavor than she liked, the dark red meat was always so filling. Plus, their hides made excellent carpets in a den. Not as furry as bear or buffalo, but just as warm and comfortable. How she missed her den with her hides and bones to chew on. The world was a lot rougher than she thought it would be. Sky was no longer having things handed to her. Now she had to earn her keep. Skyfire thinks. Skyfire listens. "Skyfire speaks." |
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04-20-2020, 05:54 PM
The Warlord made his way into the Hot Springs. He had heard how Zee had, more than once, met a member of Abaven here. Not to mention she had told him it was a place even a brute like him could relax.
He wasn’t sure relaxing outside of the Armada territory would ever be on his agenda, but he was curious what brought the wolves here. He didn’t like a mystery to sit unanswered, and so with Marshal in the air above him, and Bast sulking through the undergrowth, the Warlord would explore.
The scent of the hot springs took out most of that sense, and so he was forced to rely heavily on his eyesight and the scouting of his companions aas he continued forward. He wrinkled his nose, not because the scent was unpleasant, but because it was overpowering.
Because of this, he missed the scent of the dead, and would have missed the wolf entirely, if it wasn’t for Marshal, wheeling in the sky above as though he had found something on the forest floor beneath him.
Moving with a weary caution, the titan of a wolf would make his way closer, until the sight of the eating wolf would enter his vision. He paused there, on the outskirts of her dinner place. ”Well hello there” he mused. He sniffed the air cautiously, and she was close enough now for her scent to reach him. There was no hint of Abaven in her coat, or any packs for that matter. A loner, most likely.
04-20-2020, 07:56 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2020, 12:52 PM by Skyfire.)
Although occasional glances to the sky would alert Skyfire to an odd creature circling above her, one she couldn't make out, Sky paid no mind as she continued to eat her rabbit, slowly plucking the fur off as she made her way down the body. While rabbits held little meat on their bones, it would suffice for the time being until she could get something larger to eat. She missed the days where her food was brought to her - when she was younger and couldn't hunt for herself of course. Elk and Bison were typically on the menu for her to eat, but since going out on her own she had little choice in things to eat. She even had to scavenge from time to time, which she greatly displeased. The aged flavor, smell, and toughened meat was really hard to get used to. However, she had to learn to not be picky. It was slow in progress. Being a Queen had its priviliges until you were tossed from your thrown. In her case, she was stolen from it. One day, she would try to claim it back. As she pulled off an ear, a rustling came from the bushes in front of her, and because of the smell radiating from the hot springs, she couldn't smell a thing. When a dark face appeared in the clearing, greeting her softly, Sky relaxed only slightly. She was cautious since she still had food here even though she mostly ate it. "Hello.." she said, noticing that the flying creature above was with him, and that a second creature, a feline, also stalked behind him. It was a peculiar gathering of creatures before her, not one she had seen at home. While Skyfire didn't trust the newcomer, she didn't perceive him as a threat. If he came to steal her meal, he could have it. Skyfire didn't know if he was here for the hot springs, or if he was looking for something else. From the distance, she could smell that he belonged to some sort of pack within the scent of the sulfur. She could only see his face peeking out from the bushes. "I imagine you came here because of the hot springs?" she asked. Besides the other two wolves she met, the hot springs seemed to be a particular popular place. She would have to keep that in mind as she settled into her new home, whatever that was. This place was very different from her other home, and the amount of varying environments was puzzling to her. Skyfire wanted to explore every bit of it, even if it took the rest of her life. The other half of her wanted to reclaim her throne, wherever that would be in whatever pack that would be in. So long as she was treated like a queen, Skyfire didn't really care if she had a throne or not. She demanded and deserved respect, that's what she excepted from anyone these days. Skyfire thinks. Skyfire listens. "Skyfire speaks." |
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04-20-2020, 08:05 PM
The black and white she-wolf was small. The sort of small where her head would barely hit his chest. Despite the disadvantage of size, she didn’t seem terribly fussed at his appearance. When he heard a gentle rustling near him, he turned and shot Bast a frown. She knew better than to show herself, especially in an environment where he couldn not scent an intruder that might sneak upon them.
Properly chastened, the snow leopard melted back into the foliage, and would continue to scout the area around them. A glance upwards told him that the vulture had done the same. Giving the two wolves the illusion of being alone.
The rising heat from the pools left a sense of dampness and warmth to the air, and the forest that grew around it was lush with greenery and life. It was an interesting land, but he wasn’t certain he saw the appeal. “Zee recommended the place to me, but I’m not sure what inspired her to.” He admitted to the stranger. “I’m Sirius, the Warlord of the Ashen Armada. And yourself?”
"Speech"
04-20-2020, 08:20 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2020, 12:55 PM by Skyfire.)
As she examined him, she realized that he was much, much, taller than she was. In fact, she was quite sure that he towered over her. Well, this wasn't good. It meant that he could probably eat her if he wanted to. Ears flattened slightly in this thought, but she fought to keep her composure. She cleared her throat as she watched the snow leopard slink back into the bushes. "Curious creatures you have with you, Sirius. Warlord of Ashen Armada." A king? He certainly looked the part. It was a far cry from her status as she had nothing to her name. He had an entire pack and territory to defend. In a way, it made her slightly envious, but she would never let that show. Out of everything she had been through, she enjoyed the freedom she had been granted. No baby sitters, no escorts, though the only sad thing was no servants. She quite enjoyed doing everything herself anyway. "I've been at the springs the last few days. Besides making you feel glorious," she said as she remembered the seething heat melting her entire body. "It heats the landscape around the pools, bringing in life that is more suited for higher temperatures." Skyfire had some knowledge of the fauna around here from her education back home, but she was hardly well versed. Whatever Skyfire said, she repeated from what she was taught. "I for one am the type to soak my entire soul in it. I love hot springs. It does wonders for my coat and my feet." Skyfire brushed her gray tail along her darker paws, seeing it gleam in the sunshine. "But enough about me. Where do you hail from?" Skyfire thinks. Skyfire listens. "Skyfire speaks." |
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04-20-2020, 08:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-20-2020, 08:30 PM by Sirius.)