A Day of Solace

Hati Catori · 06-17-2012, 03:53 AM

[html]

It all sounds good to me, and thanks so much for starting! <3 He is Optime as well.

Word Count → 632

The sun was nearly overhead by the time Hati reached the port town of Lunenburg. He did not often venture into the town since it was a good ways away from his family's house, and the youth still preferred not to stray too far from what he knew best. But his mind was on his eldest sister Amaranth and her mate Niro; he could not remember much of Ama from his childhood, but her face and voice was familiar when he met them at the borders with his mother last month. They had their two little pups with them, which Mother explained would be his niece Tasha and his nephew Heiro. Niro's sister Orin was with them as well, but he knew even less of the woman with the colorful mane and the swollen belly, or her adopted daughter. He supposed they were all family to him, though, since his mother was so overjoyed to welcome them home.

And yet, he had not seen them since they were first accepted, and decided he might try to look for them and introduce himself on his own. He first tried the Chien Hotel, knowing most of their packmates preferred the communal setting and the convenience of being nearby, but he did not catch their scents there. It was a warm June day, pleasant and sunny, and he decided a walk to Lunenburg would not be such a bad thing. The wolfdog had some grace in his easy stride, but not the stamina or strength his father was known for. As the tall buildings sprang up on the horizon, Hati found himself panting, overheated by the sunlight gathered in his dark fur. He took a moment to catch his breath and cool off in the shade of the abandoned opera house, smoothing his mane back with his white fingers. He needed to look presentable, after all. Still, he had no idea if Amaranth and Niro were living here either; if he struck out here as well, he would have to go home and ask Mother if she knew. She would probably want to visit with him, which wouldn't be such a bad thing. But he was trying to be a little more independent, so he hoped he would find the relatives he was looking for.

The scent of brine was heavy in the air of the harbor town, but Hati caught a faint whiff of a packmate's trail laid recently. Midnight ears swiveled forward, listening for the sounds of anyone nearby. It was a quiet place save for the distant rhythm of the ocean, but he did not hear any footsteps or voices. He padded into the street, plumed tail waving behind him as he followed the scent. It was masculine, and seemed familiar enough that it could be Niro, although Hati was not fully certain since he had not spent much time with his brother-in-law. His instinct was correct after all, though, as the pale grey wolf with the unmistakable spiked black mane came into view. He was seated, and fiddling idly with a knife and what appeared to be a small bit of wood. Hati smoothed his fur with his palms, making sure everything was immaculate, no dust or grime from his walk here. Then he called out in polite greeting, "Bonjour, Niro! I hope you and your family are doing well. It's Hati Catori, we met at the borders...?" The young wolfdog stepped a few paces nearer, unsure if he should offer a handshake or something less formal like a hug. He did not know much about Niro, but he had been raised to value manners and family above all else. Without his mother's presence as a safety net, he was less certain whether or not he was making a good impression.

Table by Cait!

[/html]

Login




Remember me Lost Password?