Somewhere we live inside - Printable Version +- 'Souls IPB Archive (November 2007–October 2012) (https://soulsrpg.com/ipb) +-- Forum: Dead IC (https://soulsrpg.com/ipb/forumdisplay.php?fid=110) +--- Forum: Dead Topics (https://soulsrpg.com/ipb/forumdisplay.php?fid=21) +--- Thread: Somewhere we live inside (/showthread.php?tid=8390) |
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- Naniko D'Angelo - 11-03-2009 [html]
- Ehno Marino - 11-06-2009 [html] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/ ... banner.jpg); background-position: bottom center; background-repeat: no-repeat;">
They skies were finally clear, and Ehno had been taking any opportunity he could to get out and enjoy the sunshine. He awoke early for once, yet instead of returning to his slumber, he slipped out of the cabin quietly to avoid disturbing his sleeping family. The Dreamer had gone for a serene little stroll, stopping briefly to admire the mirror lakes before making the decision to return to the cabin. He took the now-familiar path to the cabin, ears perking up as a familiar sound drifted toward him. It sounded like Naniko had taken the little ones out for some fresh air. Ehno picked up a quicker pace, excitement putting a little spring in his step. He couldn’t help but smile at the sight of the little ones scampering around in the grass. They all seemed to be growing so quickly. It still felt as if he had only arrived in Phoenix Valley the day before, but time appeared to adapt a quicker pace for the growing family. “How are my favorite bambini doing today?” he called as he approached. A chorus of excited yips greeted him in return. He took a seat beside the D’Angelo lady, amber eyes regarding her for a moment. “And how about you?” He nudged her playfully, a goofy grin clinging to his maw. It was a beautiful day, made even more beautiful by the playful sounds of puppy games. - Naniko D'Angelo - 11-08-2009 [html]
- Ehno Marino - 11-12-2009 [html] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/ ... banner.jpg); background-position: bottom center; background-repeat: no-repeat;"> Funky, cuz my concentration when 'poof' partway through. x: Ehno slipped easily into his native language when the puppies called out to him. He was overjoyed when Naniko had agreed to teach the little ones Italian in addition to English. The Dreamer loved the lyrical sounds of his first language and he was glad that he was able to share it with his children. “Sì, sì. Papà ha ritornato.” A broad smile clung to his maw as three of the little ones jumped around him, each vying for his attention. He gave each of them a playful nudge with his muzzle. Naniko silently urged their quiet son to join the others. Harlowe always seemed content to simply sit back and watch as things unfolded around him. Ehno smiled at the boy and offered him a loving lick on the muzzle. Nani returned his nudge along with a grin and he smiled fondly at her. Ehno was always glad to find that the D’Angelo lady was doing well. He laughed when Naniko commented on the pups’ excited behavior. "Ciò è così?" he questioned them, tone light. "Poi dovrò portarli qualcosa cronometra vicino, vero?" The puppies bounced with excitement, their little tails wagging furiously. Caprica bobbed her head up and down excitedly. "Ma per ora dovremo piacere appena questo bel giorno." He lowered himself into a playful crouch, tail wagging excitedly behind him. - Naniko D'Angelo - 11-17-2009 [html]
- Ehno Marino - 11-20-2009 [html] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/K ... banner.jpg); background-position: bottom center; background-repeat: no-repeat;">
Maybe they can play a little hunting game? Ehno can be the prey, and Nani can give them tips or something, lol. XD Unless you had something else in mind? The Dreamer major was always happy to be able to spend time with the children. It was important to him that he could be here for them, even if the circumstances were complicated. He knew that he could only spend so much of his time around Phoenix Valley at once before he would have to return to the familiar lands near Rabbit Lake. He was determined to get the most out of his time here with Naniko and the puppies while he could. Ehno made an excited little hop toward the pups first, almost an imitation of their own darting back and forth. He smiled broadly at the pups, trying to decide what sort of game they should play together. He swiped a paw playfully at the nearest puppy, Rio, before pulling back out of reach. Then he sat up, a fun little idea for a game coming to mind. "Giochiamo un gioco," he said excitedly. "Voi dovete insinuarsi su sul papà e l'attacca insieme. Forse voi potete battermi." He grinned at the children before nodding enthusiastically. "Pronto?" he said just before taking off for a few feet. He slowed down soon after, shifting to a more leisurely pace as he pretended to be oblivious to his surroundings. - Naniko D'Angelo - 11-22-2009 [html]
- Ehno Marino - 11-23-2009 [html] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/ ... banner.jpg); background-position: bottom center; background-repeat: no-repeat;">
lol, lazy is fine. Mine be short, though. o: He marched his way down a familiar path away from the cabin, a light bounce in his step and a smile on his face. His amber eyes scanned the horizon absentmindedly as he walked and tried to look as unassuming as he could manage. Each time he looked around the lands near Naniko’s cabin, he was surprised to find how much more familiar they always seemed. The Dreamer male recognized easily the spattering of bushes around the grassy lands and the small cluster of trees off in the distance, separated by a short distance from the farther woods. Ehno realized how much more this place was beginning to feel like home, the thought both exciting and frightful to him. He was happy to be so comfortable in the pack his children called home, but he was also frightened at how this seemed to solidify his decision regarding his family: two packs, two homes. A rustling of some nearby bushes brought his attention back to the little game the family was involved in. He paused mid-step, glancing around in mock-weariness at the sound. The male was determined to play the part of the little hunting group’s prey as best as he could. It was rather fun, actually. Soon after he paused the rustling stopped, the children in the bushes doing their best to not be spotted by papa. Ehno relaxed and continued his leisurely stroll. A few giggles came from the trio of girls as he moved on. They had fooled him! They could sneak up on papa for sure! The Marino man could only grin as he continued forward. - Naniko D'Angelo - 11-30-2009 [html]
- Ehno Marino - 12-20-2009 [html] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/ ... banner.jpg); background-position: bottom center; background-repeat: no-repeat;">
Wheee~! The girl’s giggling gave them away often, but Ehno didn’t mind. He continued on his way as if oblivious to their cheerful bouts of laughter. The three girls were obviously having fun with this little game, if their giggling was any indication. He was glad that they could have fun and learn a few vital tips for hunting in the process. Making practice like this into a fun game was the best way to teach the little ones things that they need to know. The only thing that was missing was the sound of Harlowe’s own laughter, but his absence didn’t come as much of a surprise to him. They quiet boy had always been one to sit back and watch. Maybe he would join in with his sisters next time. Their little hunt continued as he paced onward. One of the girls split from the group and Ehno kept his gaze ahead, pretending not to notice. He continued onward for a moment, but he came to a halt when Caprica went to cut him off, moving as fast as her little legs would take her. He grinned at her, saying, “Come and get me!” before turning around to escape. But the other two girls had come from their hiding place while he was distracted by Caprica and ran up behind him. “Oh, no!” he cried dramatically and fell to the ground. The girls pounced on him playfully, their best attempts at fierce growls mixed in with their joyful giggles. “You got me, you got me!” He joined them in their laughter. - Naniko D'Angelo - 12-22-2009 [html]
- Ehno Marino - 01-02-2010 [html] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/ ... banner.jpg); background-position: bottom center; background-repeat: no-repeat;">
<3! 287 The children’s mock-hunt had come to an end, and now all that was left for them was to savor their victory. His silly antics brought him back to his own childhood when he filled all of his spare time with little adventures and games to enjoy with his sisters. When he played little games like this with the pups, he almost felt like he as a pup again himself. He could think of nothing better than spending time with Naniko and the little ones like this. Their children would only be this young for so long, and they had to cherish every moment with them. Ehno especially wanted to spend as much time with the children right now, as his impending return to Crimson Dreams would put so much distance between them. He would have to miss out on some their younger days, but he was determined to make the most of the time he did have with them. Amidst the giggles of his daughters, Ehno heard a soft whining and he realized that Naniko and Harlowe had come from where they watched the little hunt moments before. Ehno turned over to face his son, a smile on his features to show he was alright. Harlowe provided quite a contrast to his rambunctious sisters, already seeming to prefer quietly observing rather than becoming too hands-on with anything. Eventually the boy would have to try his hand at little practice games such as this, but Ehno knew he would grow into it in time. He gave the boy a playful nudge with his muzzle before giving him a reassuring lick. “Hey, don’t you worry, champ. Papa’s just fine. I’m made of tough stuff,” he said with a grin. - Naniko D'Angelo - 01-03-2010 [html]
- Ehno Marino - 01-22-2010 [html] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/ ... banner.jpg); background-position: bottom center; background-repeat: no-repeat;">
Mhmmm. 520 Slowly the girls began to slow their playful attacks on their father and their giggling faded into bright smiles on their faces. Ehno still felt that fatherly elation from playing a silly little game with his children, but he could see that playtime would be over soon. His smile was just as bright as his daughters’ and he gave each of them, including the quietly worried Harlowe a loving nudge with his muzzle. He was happy to spend whatever time he had with them playing like this. The Marino couldn’t be sure just how much time he could have with them in the future, and they would be growing up so quickly. He savored these moments as if they were precious and vital to his life. As Naniko called an end to their playtime, Ehno himself was suddenly once again aware of the reality of their situation. He had horribly conflicting thoughts on the split state of his family. He had grown to slowly accept that he would essentially be leading two lives within two packs, yet something about it still bothered him, something he could not quite put his finger on. It was particularly odd considering that he had never really taken the time to consider how his life would end up playing out. He had the vague image of a perfect little family, spending each day together and loving the company of one another. But the thought had never truly progressed further than that vague, shadow of an idea and perhaps that was why the Marino man could adjust to this lifestyle, though not fully. Ehno realized then that he had been living his life up until now one step at a time, taking things as they came. As a youth, he had never expected that he would be leaving Italy nor did he imagine that he would wind up travelling so far from his homeland and his family. Somehow fate had been kind and reunited the family, though now they faced a different sort of separation. The Marino simply went along with things as they came, almost on a whim. Perhaps this was the case with his fleeting romance when he had first begun travelling through Italy. He could only recall the pull of the great unknown and strained goodbyes. Certainly that wouldn’t be the case anymore, right? He wondered if he would ever truly settle down and plan his life accordingly. Fate seemed too fickle with him to allow such a thing to happen. But he could look upon his small family and have hope that everything would work out. This wasn’t something that he could simply decide for himself. It was quite ironic, now that he thought about it, that the one thing he wished he could decide and plan on was the only thing he had to wait to see how it would turn out. The puppies yipped happily at the prospect of food and looked excitedly to their mother. Ehno stood and nodded his agreement at Naniko’s idea. He smiled fondly at the snowy-pelted woman and returned her playful nudge. “That sounds great.” |