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- Ryan de le Poer - 01-21-2009 [html] Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone; I'll be waiting. [/html] - Savina Marino - 01-22-2009 [html] The onyx form of the Lt. General leaned against the railing of the porch of the mansion. Her scarf was wrapped around her neck and the coat she had found on her last visit to Halifax helped the cold from biting to harshly at her skin. Her breaths came out in small puffs. Emerald eyes scanned over the snow blanketed land of Crimson Dreams. Silently she thanked the gods for helping them stay strong and safe. Their numbers were probably the only thing protecting them from the wrath of Inferni. Maybe she was being overly dramatic, but from the eyes of an outsider the clan would have reason to attack them. She had gone and attacked one of their members. True, she had her reasons. That member had taken her friend captive and abused him. Regardless, war was the last thing she wanted for her home. As a call split the air her head perked up. It was Ryan, she knew in an instant. Savina's heart quickened in her chest. Did she know? Was this some way of Inferni trying to take revenge? She pushed those thoughts from her mind. No, Ryan was a sweet girl. She wouldn't do anything like that. Calming herself she walked from the house out towards the borders to greet her friend. As the reddish brown form of the coyote came into sight a warm smile bloomed on her lips. Suddenly she was even more glad of her coat; the sleeves would hide the majority of her scars from the fight. "Ryan!" she called out. "It's good to see you!" There was some kind of...pack or something hanging from her shoulder. The femme gazed curiously at it, though held her tongue. She didn't want to be nosy. If Ryan wanted to share what it was she would. - Ryan de le Poer - 01-22-2009 [html] Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone; I'll be waiting. [/html] - Savina Marino - 01-22-2009 [html] As her friend moved forward, it looked to hug her, Savina opened her arms wide to embrace her. But before they were able to hug Ryan hesitated and stopped. Maybe whatever she was carrying close to her chest was delicate and could be broken. That was probably it. It seemed that the Inferni coyote was really happy to see her. More so than she would've expected. But that was great! It only made her smile widen all the more. An invitation to head into warmer quarters was always welcomed by the Mediterranean wolf. "Of course! The mansion is nice and warm, we won't even need our coats there. It isn't very far." With her hand she beckoned for Ryan to follow her into the heart of the territory. She clutched the coat about her waist, the chill beginning to really settle in. As they reached the steps of Haven Manor she bounded up them and held the door open for her guest. "Come inside!" As she entered, the warmth of her home washed over her. Tail wagged contentedly as she took off her scarf and coat, not even thinking that now the scars that riddled her arms and chest would be revealed. "Is the common room alright? Or do you want to go somewhere more private? My room is upstairs." - Ryan de le Poer - 01-22-2009 [html] Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone; I'll be waiting. [/html] - Savina Marino - 01-22-2009 [html] At the squeak, Savina's head shot around, looking for its source. None of Naniko's pups were around and they were too large now to make such noises. How odd. For the moment she dismissed it however. The thought that it could have come from the small bundle her friend was carrying didn't even cross her mind. But at Ryan's words her eyes grew bright with excitement. She followed the younger girl over to the couch and knelt down in front of her. It was now obvious that her friend had a puppy. As the tiny bundle squirmed around in the coyote's lap the Italian wolf's tail swept the floor. "Oh Ryan! She's beautiful!" Instinctively, even though she was in optime form, she gently nosed the pup. Valkyrie must have just been born, she was still so small and had closed eyes. Had Ryan become mates with that man she had talked about the last time they saw each other? She'd hadn't even had any idea that she had been pregnant. "So I assume things are going well for you and your man then," she joked. Looking at the tiny thing she found the maternal urges rising in her chest and tugging at her heart. - Ryan de le Poer - 02-06-2009 [html]
They don't tell you what to say
when your whole life has gone to hell. [/html] - Savina Marino - 02-08-2009 [html] At the news about the other pup that had been lost her eyes took on a sad light. It was never easy to lose a pup. She had witnessed that happen to the people she cared about far too many times for her liking. At least Ryan still had one of them to hold on to and love. "I'm sorry Ryan...that's tough. My sister miscarried her first litter, it destroyed her." She wondered if she would ever set eyes on Ghita again. Somehow, she didn't think so. "That's a good place. I love the shore as well. She'll be able to look at it forever." A dark slender hand placed itself reassuringly on one of her friend's. "And as far as being a mother, I think most of it is just instincts. Follow your heart and you'll do great." The de le Poer girl was a kind and loving soul. There was no doubt in her mind that she would make a wonderful mother. The next words that came were admittedly a bit of a shock. But then again, even the nicest people were capable of making terrible mistakes. Savina was, she had proven that. Kansas had made mistakes. Naniko as well (though she did her best not to think about them together, it still made her stomach churn). Once again, alcohol seemed to be a major player in this mistake. It only reaffirmed why she had promised never to drink it, and why her mate had promised never to do it again. "Well, everyone makes mistakes Ryan. You know...Kansas made a mistake when he was drunk too. It was before us, but when I found out it was still hard. And...I did something really stupid too recently. I broke a promise I had made to him and hurt him, betrayed his trust. But we worked through it. I'm sure that DaVi-" Suddenly the lines and dots connected in her head. That jerk she had met in Phoenix Valley was Ryan's man? She didn't know what to say, a somewhat dumbfounded look on her face. The shocks just kept on coming it seemed. At the mention of Hybrid her eyes grew wide and somewhat scared. Suddenly once again she was incredibly aware of the nasty pink scars that ran across her arms and chest. The femme pulled her arms back against her, trying her best to hide the scars, but it was of no use. "H-Hybrid?" - Ryan de le Poer - 02-08-2009 [html]
They don't tell you what to say
when your whole life has gone to hell. [/html] - Savina Marino - 02-08-2009 [html] Gods, what a mess she had suddenly turned this more or less pleasant conversation into. It had just been so unexpected, she hadn't had time to gauge and think about her reactions. They had been knee jerk and now she wasn't sure how she was going to get herself out of this. She couldn't lie though, she was not someone who lied. Though going and saying what was directly on her mind wasn't the best course of action either. "Well...I ummm, met him...the other day..." Her encounter with the Sadira hybrid had been less than favorable. She had promised Iskata to give him another chance, and she would, but the way he had treated her had just outraged her. Savina couldn't believe that that horrid coyote was the father of Ryan's child. It was obvious that her friend was not too thrilled about that fact either. "I wouldn't tell him that Valkyrie is his. Who knows what he'd do to her. He's a sick person Ryan." Whether her friend knew that or not, it needed to be said. Her eyes darted away. While her encounter with Hybrid had been intended for punishment for what he had done, she was as much to blame for the fight as he was. "That stupid thing I did...it involved him. And these are the scars to prove it." She could feel the tears welling up in her eyes. "He did horrible things to my friend. I was so mad that I just lost it. I...I don't think I can come visit you at Inferni anymore. But that doesn't mean for a second that I don't want to see you." Watery eyes looked back at Ryan. Her brash actions just seemed to keep costing her things. - Ryan de le Poer - 02-09-2009 [html]
They don't tell you what to say
when your whole life has gone to hell. [/html] - Savina Marino - 02-10-2009 [html] She really hadn't been sure what kind of a reaction she could expect from her younger friend. Would she understand? Savina hoped that she wouldn't be hurt at all by this. Would she be mad that she had attacked a member of her clan, despite the fact that she didn't view him favorably? All these questions and apprehensions flew through her head as fast as a twister, but as Ryan left the couch to hug her they were all quieted. She wrapped her arms around the smaller girl, holding her close and tight. "It's...it's alright. It was partially my fault too. I should have stopped to think..." All the "should haves" in the world weren't going to take back what she had done. She needed to realize that and stop beating herself up so much. As their embrace broke the Italian femme saw that tears had fallen onto Ryan's cheeks as well. Mustering a small smile she gently wiped the moisture from her friend's eyes. They both had been having rough times, but they weren't going to let it tear them apart. "You'll always be welcome here. Both of you. Even if you just need to get away for a little while. I'm just sorry that the burden has been put on you to always travel the distance." There was a good amount of land between their two homes. She hated not being able to do her fair share. But she knew that she couldn't risk going near Inferni. If Hybrid smelled or saw her that would be it. "Yes, Ryan. Everything will be okay. You're strong. It all will work out somehow." Savina rubbed the fur on the coyote's arm reassuringly. - Ryan de le Poer - 02-10-2009 [html]
They don't tell you what to say
when your whole life has gone to hell. [/html] - Savina Marino - 02-11-2009 [html] From the day she had met Ryan in the forest she had felt an instant connection to her. She felt that they were very similar. The de le Poer girl was one of the sweetest people she had ever met. So soft and kind. She was so mature for her age. There were probably many that age that would have abandoned an unplanned litter. While Ryan was unsure of her abilities, it was obvious that she already cared deeply for Valkyrie. Savina knew that she would be a wonderful loving mother. There was absolutely no doubt in her mind about that. Emerald eyes shimmered with emotion as she looked at her dear friend. "You are so welcome Ryan. You never have to thank me though. I treasure our friendship so much, I would do whatever I could for you. It doesn't matter where we live or what others may think, I'll always be there for you." Savina may have some reservations about Inferni, but honestly they were mostly derived out of concern for her friend. Ryan was safe there, she knew, but she couldn't help it with her being surrounded with creatures such as Hybrid. "As am I, Ryan." Her large smile had returned to her face as the tiny pup was brought back into sight. "She's going to be beautiful. Just like her mother." - Ryan de le Poer - 02-17-2009 Fin?[html]
They don't tell you what to say
when your whole life has gone to hell. [/html] - Savina Marino - 02-19-2009 [html] Watching Ryan tenderly stroke her daughter filled Savina with a strong warmth. Someday she wanted to experience that too. She had always hoped that one day she would be lucky enough to be a mother and start a little family of her own. Though until recently that hope had been nothing more than a fantasy. The femme had never had any suitors before Kansas. But now that the two of them were mates, perhaps her hope would finally be realized. Though she had yet to talk to her beloved about such things. Part of her was a little nervous to, afraid he might not want that. Though she tried her best not to be so pessimistic. "Of course. I understand completely." Savina also rose to her feet and followed Ryan towards the door. It seemed to her like their reunion had been all too short, but she understood. Valkyrie was probably no more than a few days old. To keep her safe and warm was of the utmost importance and she wouldn't question her friend's thoughts. "I would really like that. That time will come before you know it," she said smiling. Naniko's pups had shot up almost overnight it seemed. "I'm really glad you came Ryan. Have a safe trip home." The Italian fey hugged her friend tight and then watched as she and her daughter set off back towards the clan. |