someday the dream will end

Colibri Haki · 09-13-2012, 04:50 PM

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The weed pulled free in a shower of soil, and she snorted in smug satisfaction, pleased that she hadn't fallen over that time. She was starting to get the hang of balancing with all the extra weight around her midsection, but it was still an ungainly process. Coli started at the unfamiliar voice behind her, dropping the plant with a squeak of surprise. She turned in time to see the female swoop to her side, kneeling gracefully beneath the flowing pink fabric of her dress. She was reminded briefly of Lilin, and the Soulstorm heir's fondness for that sort of clothing, but this wolf was pristine and white compared to Lilin's dark fur. The sunlight was gleaming on the soft honey-gold tresses of her mane, highlighting the dominant cream hues that made up her pelt. She was pretty, this unknown packmate, and Coli swallowed nervously as she watched the female reach out and deftly uproot a stray dandelion. How shabby she must look in comparison, with her docked tail, swollen belly, smudges of dirt in her fur from working... What did she want from the likes of Coli?

She realized she was staring, and cleared her throat, finally responding to the saccharine greeting. "H... hello," she stammered, frowning. "You're, uh... new here? You can help if you want, it's a communal garden we all share." She wasn't about to turn away help, but it was embarrassing to admit she needed it. The herb garden had gone a bit neglected these past weeks since both she and Saul had been distracted by looming responsibilities. Everyone was welcome to help out, but as far as she could tell they were the only two who did anything with it.

Coli shuffled a few paces to the left, plucking at some blades of grass that were sprouting near the witch-hazel. As she worked, she stole another glance at the stranger, curiously drawn to her appearance. Her eyes lingered on the woman's necklace, a carved wooden charm of an animal that matched the size and style of the ones Saul and Temeraire wore. She was a Stormbringer then, and someone close to Saul to have earned one of his unique carvings. Coli wore the Frithr pendant he had given her the day they named their pack, but it was no different from any of the other Thor's hammers worn about the village. She was vaguely jealous of their extended family, since she was an outsider save her relation to Lilin.

"You're a Stormbringer, right?" she asked suddenly, tapping her own pendant in reference to the little wooden cat. "You have a lot of family here already." She stared at the ground again, trying not to gape at this packmate. Coli was always exceedingly awkward when it came to meeting new faces. It didn't help that this particular face was a very pretty one. She pursed her lips in annoyance, busying her hands with the task rather than make any more clumsy attempts at conversation. Maybe the wolf would get bored and leave.

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