and onward we go (Leader needed)

Skoll Haskel · 09-04-2012, 10:33 PM

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Skoll was almost as happy to talk fighting as he was to actually spar; his sharp mind was tuned not only to straight action, but to information such as that in storybooks. He still worked best when he just did, but he drank up everything he could in hopes that it might suit him someday. The tips about staff fighting brought a thoughtful cast to his yet-youthful features, and he nodded with understanding; there was more to it than just whopping someone with a huge stick.

“So it—extends your reach?” the boy asked, trying to think of the right phrase. Besides their sharp edge, that was one explanation for swords; it was another thing between you and the opponent. That wasn’t quite his style, but it was good to know if he ever faced someone like that. So enraptured by the image of the furry brute battling with his “tree trunk” that he almost accepted the other’s offer right away. As it was, he hesitated just briefly before nodding. “Yeah, maybe.” Even if Jimson went off again, he might be able to find him and learn from him, same as he had Anatole and Adelle and others who weren’t part of the Kingdom.

Jimson dismissed his sentiments, using the trite phrase about leaving such things in the past, and mentioned that he’d look into a home if the opportunity presented itself. The words out in the open, it was a critical moment for Skoll, who scowled contemplatively before rolling his shoulders.

“It isn’t up to me, but maybe Cour des Miracles could be that home?” Skoll frowned harder as he realized that was too much to really hope for; why was he so eager to bring even more canines into the pack, anyway, considering how his last recruitment turned out? “I mean—well—at least you shouldn’t stay out here tonight, with the danger and everything, even if you’re big and you can bash people in the head with your stick. If, uh, if you want. I can call a leader if that’s the case.”

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