An Old Man's Quest: Part 2

Ghita Marino · 08-17-2010, 05:31 PM

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Aw, thank you! Not really - just on some of the older words. I apparently have a very old-fashioned way of speaking, but I can usually wean it off in writing. ;3 And this post would've been done faster, but your girlfriend was distracting me. XD
Wc: 685

"Etiam sit amet lacus sem, vitae dignissim massa."

There were those awkward few moments that spanned between the two canines where they were too far away to talk, but too close not to take stock of each other. It was almost as if they were sizing each other up, analyzing - which was exactly what they were doing. A prickle of self-awareness, and a tiny bit of shame pricked at the back of Ghita's neck, nestling in an all-too-familiar place. Ghita held herself in somewhat of a high regard, formerly priding herself on her prowess as a huntress and a mother. But now, ever since the injury, her leg had taken a turn for the worse, making that, and not her worth as a member of Crimson Dreams, be the first thing strangers took stock of when meeting her.

And that simple knowledge made her edgy, the fae wanting nothing better than to throw away the cane and walk with the grace she had lost. Ghita was well-aware of the male's wandering eye level as she walked towards him, just a little uncomfortable with the judging. But she was doing the same thing as she drew nearer as well, although not making many good deductions, contrasting with her companion.

His black trousers he wore showed a decent amount of wear and tear, although that didn't necessarily signify a well-worn traveller. The male was old, after all, and those pair of pants could be the one he wore throughout his life. Ghita after all only had the one sarong to wear. But she had the sense that this canine was worldly - in his clothing and posture, at least. Ghita had never thought of using the cane as a symbol of power, as Marcus' stance indicated. Perhaps she could learn a thing or two from him? The glasses he wore on his bi-coloured eyes were also an indication of status. She knew what they were for, from her travels across Italy and Canada, but had never seen them in practice. It almost automatically gave off an air of importance, not quite demanding, but requesting respect.

As she spoke, a smile broke out across Marcus' face, although Ghita wasn't entirely sure why. Sure, her tone had an Italian lilt to it, almost a sigh of a faraway song that spoke of her Italian origins. Self-consciously, she shifted her posture, leaning more on her cane than her legs now, giving off a slight air of suspicion and defensiveness. The fiery Marino was known, at least among her siblings, as being slightly mistrusting at first, but as soon as some hint of familiarity was offered, she would relax a little more.

"New? To the pack you mean, or just to the area?" Ghita could occasionally have trouble keeping up with all of the new members of Crimson Dreams, and wouldn't be surprised if this canine was in fact a new member of her pack. Then again, why else would he be wandering on her territory, if he wasn't looking for a fight?
He sure didn't look like a member of Inferni.

As soon as Marcus slipped into Italian, it was as if someone had flipped a switch, transforming the fae. An unexpected, joyous smile spread across her face, and she straightened up, ears standing up to soak in all of the sounds of her homeland. "Sei? Il tuo italiano è abbastanza buono. Di dove sei?" It wasn't quite as good as the natural tones she and her siblings took on while speaking their native tongue, but surprisingly good nonetheless. She hadn't met many other wolves in the surrounding packs who could speak her old language, and the change refreshed her.

Slipping back into English for the sake of the conversation, Ghita couldn't be quite sure what Marcus' first language was, but English seemed to be the more familiar of their common grounds. Besides, there was always the chance of losing things in between translation, and the result could be particularly disastrous if it was an important piece of information. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Marcus. I'm Ghita Marino, Savina and Ehno's younger sister. Welcome to Crimson Dreams."

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