SORRRYY!! D: *offers cookies* It's been a busy 2 weeks but I should be on a lot more now!

WC:300+

Sitting impatiently the massive coal male tapped his foot partially in anticipation and partially in nervousness. It had been a long time since Jazper had been actually scared to the point of wanting to walk away but for some reason or another these strange beasts gave him the shivers. Horses were meant for humans to ride, it was unnatural for wolves to ride on the backs of four legged creatures. Wolves ruled over and ate everything on four legs as far as the Knight was concerned. Still, he was afraid. The large beasts were defiantly big enough to break something if they wanted to and what if he wasn't good at riding a horse? After all Jazper was generally a fairly talented male but only based on his size and his luck to have adoptive parents with special skills. The only reason he could read, write and take down a stag with ease was because of Deuce and Lucifer's constant teaching. He just so happened to be bless with the size to kill something bigger than him was all.


Finally, a figure appeared in the distance and his foot paused its irritated pulsing. He instantly put on his friendly neighbor face and stood up tall with a smile. His tail hung low as a sign of no threat. Of course he would be lucky enough to be greeted by a young lady riding a horse. In his experience girls generally were less likely to tease then a fellow male. “Good morning to you too.” He greeted in with a gentle voice. Sticking out a hand he offered an introduction, “ Name's Jazper Rhiannon-Knight. I've come from Crimson Dream to..erm..” He glanced at the beast the fey rode on, “Hopefully to learn how to ride one of these guys.” Jazper's voice was unconfident as he motioned to the horse. “You see a pal of mine recently brought one home and I was thinking I should get to know as much as I can about them. See if we could use more of them maybe.”

Ya I doubt he would bring it with him when he's going just next door and hoping for a friendly meeting

WC:500+

The lady before him was quite the sight on her beast. Judging by the stupidly large size of her horse Jazper could easily guess that this golden girl was by far taller in mass and height than his fragile Ghita. Of course if Ghita ever was refereed to as fragile he would get a good punch in the face. Still, although she refused to admit it the Marino wolf was obviously smaller than your average wolf while this Anann before him was certainly nearing his own height! Smiling kindly he bowed his head a little in respect, “It's nice to meet you Anann.” It was a happy surprise when she slid from the horse. The Knight had always hated when he met a new acquaintance and they refused to demount. It was simply disrespectful.


His brows raised at the mention of Anu's name. “Oh you met Anu?” It was more of a mater of fact comment then a question. A large grin graced his coal muzzle as he gently let go of the fay's hand. It had been awhile since him and Anu had sat down and chatted. She had been so busy taking care of herself and now the pups. “Three strapping young boys.” He announced with pride. It wasn't every day that Crimson Dreams was blessed with pups. However, they seemed to never be lacking in pups. As his pups were becoming adults Savina and Anu's pups had entered the world. “Oak, Alder and Cypress.” He chuckled, “Very Anu like names.” Raising a hand he gently placed it on the horse's shoulder. “Crimson Dreams is rarely without new life. My mate Ghita and I had our pups about eight months ago and now we have welcomes two new litters into the world since. As well as one litter over in the Valley. My brother-in-law Ehno's pups.” Their pack was expanding at a rapid rate between the Marino family and Anu. It was nice to be apart of such a large growing family.


With Anann's instructions to follow her to the stables he gladly obliged, walking step by step with the fay. At the question of his experience the friendly giant laughed a little to himself. “Well not much I can tell you that. I met my first horse by nearly being trampled and then running head on into Heath. I believe he lives here no?” It had been a long time since that incident. “I helped him catch a big black one that day. Much like your friend here. Other than that just a couple of brief moments.” He shrugged. When I came to horses he was rather useless. He'd be better off on his own four paws then on hooves. “So Anann what's your role around here? Hunter? Warrior?....Nanny?” She didn't look like the running after pups type but you never knew these days.

That's cool! When he becomes playable we should have a thread !

WC:500+

The thought of Anu's offspring giving her trouble simply brought a smile to the warrior's face. “If they take after they're mother at all I'm sure they will be no hassle at all.” He reassured with a chuckle. Anu was one the of the sweetest females Jazper had crossed paths with. Never a harsh word even when he messed up a few times in the past. Always the best of wishes and hopes for Crimson Dreams. She loved every living animal and plant equally. In fact Jazper had thought her connection with nature quite absurd when he was younger and had first met Anu. Now he was fearlessly loyal to both Anu and Savina. Although the pups were fresh and had no connection to the coal male quite yet, besides a pack, that was all that mattered to him. As long as they were part of the pack he would defend them with his life. That was just the way Jazper rolled.


It was true, Crimson Dreams was a pup breeding center. Laughing he added up the pups in his head, “Yep we have about six pups and then we have my two who are in that teenager stage along with a loner pup who came to us for help. So plenty of new life there.” They were blessed to have so many pups running around. “It sure is a pack effort to keep them safe. The best I can do is hang around the boarder and make sure the area is safe. We pride ourselves in a safe place for our pups to play.” They had often let Aro and Sophia outside to play in the spring when they were only about four or five months old, still little and fragile. However, Crimson Dreams was protected by it's members. Jazper knew that if his pup was in danger someone would be there in a heart beat and same went for him protecting anyone's pup. They were all family and looked out for each other.


As the large horse threw a small temper tantrum at his touch the Captain took a step back and held up his hands “It's okay boy. Didn't mean to scare ya.” Looking quickly to the golden lady for assistance he was answered with the fact that this was apparently common. Putting his hands back down he glanced at the horse walking away, “Ya, aggressive and new rider don't seem to fit.” He added with a shy smile. It was interesting for Jazper to hear that this pack had no pups. How large was their pack anyways? Was there just not enough mates? It was strange to the male to hear this news because he had grown up with always a new litter running around. Looking to Anann curiously he decided to get his questions answered, “Why do you think you have no pups around? In Crimson Dreams as far as I can remember, even was I was a pup there was always a new litter every now and then.” Perhaps it was a little personal but the ebony Knight had a habit of being a curious soul.


Another large smile grew on his face as she told him she was a warrior and a hunter. “I'm the protector of my pack. I teach our members to fight. Perhaps we could spar some time.” continuing walking he decided he should add a comment about the hunting, “My mate Ghita is one of our best hunters. I don't find hunting a challenge really. I prefer to go after the larger game with a friend.” There was nothing like the rush from taking down a large stag or elk, the average doe just didn't cut it for the male who was the size of a small bear in his halfling form. “Leather work? What sort of leather work? I've made myself a cloak from a bears coat for winter and I sew together the furs from the fluffier animals I catch but that's about my extent of pelt working.” It was always so interesting for Jazper to hear these odd bits of information about other wolves. Staying in Crimson Dreams his whole life had left him unexposed to much of other wolves daily lives.

I think they're cute They now be friends. The end.

WC:500+

The dark Knight laughed at Anann's comments about boys being boys. “Yes, well, even little girls cause trouble. In fact I'd have to say that the Marino born girls are harder to control then their brothers. Both my daughter and my niece Artemis are rather rambunctious while my son, Aro, and my nephews are more on the quiet side. I suppose that comes from having loud siblings.” Looking at the golden fey beside him it was no wonder she was so strong. Imagine, having five other pups all fighting for attention! He had never had the chance to experience such a life style. The two other pups born with him had simply not survived the winter and died the way most pups do in the snowy months. He had been very lucky to be born healthy and a fighter to the end.


At the news that this girl had no mother Jazper glanced at her with an understanding look before looking straight ahead, not wanting to make eye contact while he told his own tale. “I know what it's like to be raised without a mother. Both of my parents were killed by a gang of coyote's when I was still very young. I was lucky though and managed to find a nice comfortable home with my adoptive parents Lucifer and Deuce. I consider my family to be the wolves of my pack. You see, Lucifer and Deuce moved away from Crimson Dreams when I was about a year old and I just didn't have the heart to leave. Savina and Anu, they were there from the time I stepped into Crimson Dreams. If I left how would I know they were safe?” He was the guardian of his pack, always right there watching your back. Sometimes he still wished he had blood siblings, that he had his mother and father back, but he had done marvellously with the plate he was given.


When he heard that Anann would gladly come a spare Jazper's face lit up like the sun. “Perfect!” It had been way too long since he had met someone who might be able to teach him a thing or two and give him a run for his money. “Well I actually have a collection of weapons I've found around these parts. A nice wall slowly filling up. We have an old military base on our lands that was just full of them. Personally I'm not very good with my fists though I don't usually have to be granted most of the population is a good amount smaller than me.” He chuckled as he winked at the golden lady, “ If you want swords I can do sword.” He shrugged then quickly added, “Why don't you just stop by and we'll try a few things” It was the best offer he could give her.


Her sudden face change made his own face twist into a confused expression until she explained that she too was wanting a fur cloak. Smiling the friendly giant knew just what to say. “Well then, why don't you give me the fur before I leave and I'll give it to you when you come and visit as payment for sparring with me?” It was a simple enough arrangement. After all, she was being very kind to him. “It will probably take me a couple of months. So if you come in the fall it should be done. Hood or no hood?” The length would be easy enough to figure out, Anann being only slightly shorter than himself. Suddenly, what he believed to be the stables came into view and he looked at his fellow warrior with a shy smile. “Shall we?”