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Alae Sidhe · 07-06-2011, 01:21 PM

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Almost like traversing back through time, Alae must have been the first of the ex Dahlians to return to the lands they abandoned. They didn’t abandon their lands in any spite or hatred, but the Dahlia de Mai Empire was no more as they discovered a new means of purpose and life for themselves further north. The Northeastern parts of Ethereal Eclipse were previous stalking grounds for Dahlia de Mai, and the scents of the pack still lingered strongly as if they still resided there. Upon returning, there was a strange quality of silence reigning over the canopy of trees that wasn’t there when Dahlia still existed. Alae felt like Kael and herself were almost traveling through grounds that were sacred to Mother Nature herself, as she rightfully reclaimed her territory back in the possession of her Nature. The vineyards, the docks, Wolfville, and everything else went silent and still again despite the construction they attempted to do with renovating their Empire. Who knew if any future generations would decide on reclaiming Dahlia de Mai for their prosperity, but for now, all of the history and tales were the secrets kept by the trees and ruined establishments themselves, and for those who once called these lands their home. There was a fondness aching in the pit of her chest when she returned, but there would be no tears of sadness shed. Change was inevitable in this lifetime, and change would be welcomed with open arms. Perhaps it was time for Dahlia de Mai to revert back to Nature a little more before bigger opportunities would come from it, and to cleanse itself from the sordid history it held.

Alae specifically passed through here to take a gander at anything that might have been left the first time around. Much of Dahlia’s belongings were taken on the first trip, but there might have been some smaller items that fell off their stallions along the way. Not specifically returning to the den site she once lived in (for all of her belongings were brought along during the migration), Alae wandered through the more dense part of Ethereal Eclipse heading westbound. Her original intention was to reach the borders of AniWaya, a Tribe located by the tip of Nova Scotia to the west. AniWaya was certainly a good travel from where Ichika was now, but there were no qualms of traveling. Alae had been much of a rogue when venturing from Ireland to Nova Scotia, and Alae wouldn’t be stubborn enough to keep to the confines of Ichika (no matter how wonderful the Gampo Abbey temple was). Her snowy owl companion simply soared ahead of the two, often jumping from branch to branch or finding something to inspect in the trees. Their pace was casual enough, but nothing that was too leisurely. There was business to attend in AniWaya when they arrived.

Chitsa Amara · 07-07-2011, 02:52 PM

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AniWaya was stifling. Though she had been content to travel to find Dawali, to tell him the news of their father and to get away from ghosts, she was coming to miss the expanse of the Great Tribe. What made it worse were the things she was learning within AniWaya itself. Songan had followed — he hadn't needed to, but he had — only to be taken away by some evil witch who had twisted his mind away from the family that cared so much for him. Nayati had his own mate, a woman Chitsa was unimpressed with and resented. The Etekaiele Gata, Master of her profession and one deserving of respect, was an ignorant harlot. Where was her Great Tribe and their structure? Their beliefs? Their unwanted taboos? It seemed as if so much was changed within this new extension under the brother. Was it Dawali's fault?

That was the question that had driven her from the pack lands: Was Dawali the reason so much was so wrong? That couldn't truly be the reason, for Dawali was her brother and she loved him dearly, but he was the leader of wrong and it was frustrating. Shaking her head as she made her way from the tribe, Chitsa tried to clear her mind of such negativity. Evil spirits had gathered, she was sure of it, and it would do her no good to dwell upon them.

As the forest turned dense and heartless, she found herself confused of her position — the downside to being such a recluse. It wasn't until the scent of another, an unfamiliar another, caught her nose that she gained back some of her comfort. Silence maintained in her mind as she sought out the source, hoping for some sort of direction back out of the woods. What she found was no more curious than herself, a younger woman with ochre fur and blue eyes. It was certainly more comforting than what it could have been; since fleeing the Great Tribe and their attacks, the world had become a dangerous place in the mind of the Amara.

Without waiting to see if the girl might be a threat, Chitsa twisted through the trunks of the dense forest, making her way toward the woman. "Hello? Could you help me, please?"

Alae Sidhe · 07-12-2011, 12:13 PM

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The soaring owl ahead of the two curled around in mid-air all of a sudden, hearing the approach of another in the foliage and immediately flying to the highest perch of the canopy to inspect the other rummaging around. Wide yellow eyes of scrutiny gazed down at the reddish woman approaching the Sidhe, ruffling his feathers. Kael could not speak, but if he had the will and ability to, would have asked who it was that approached long before Alae would have discovered the woman itself, as if the trees were his kingdom in every forest. It was too familiar at this point for Alae to know when Kael alerted her to an approach of another by his behavior, though her ears already heard the soft crunching of steps ahead as her eyes transfixed upon the figure coming toward her. Pausing in her pace, everything about the Sidhe seemed to shift forward in curiosity.

A woman who was ablaze with cinnamon and crimson hues, her blue eyes a stark contrast from the rest of her figure and seemingly eyes that mirrored Alae’s own sky blue gaze. From what Alae’s nose told her, there was a blend of nature, her femininity, and something of what smelled like a combination of other individuals that could only mean it was a pack she belonged to (rogues typically smelled more like the light perfume of nature). There didn’t appear to be any outwardly trouble about her that Alae noticed, despite her inquiry of asking the Sidhe to assist her in something. Measuring up the physicality that was often a process of elimination for instinctual purposes, Alae confirmed the reddish russet woman was not anything worth to be a visible threat. Asking for the help of a passerby, even while Alae had business to attend, there was still enough time in the day to stop and assist somebody. “Hello there. Sure, what’s the situation?” Alae asked, flicking her tail from behind and tilting her chin slightly to the side in curiosity.

Chitsa Amara · 07-23-2011, 12:37 PM

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She was surprised that the woman paused for her, as in Chitsa's experiences, outsiders had been something unpleasant. Even now after so long without fighting, she was wary of those who did not call AniWaya their home. They did not follow the same codes, they could be dangerous, but she needed help and that outweighed everything that might have been frightening about the pale woman. Periwinkle eyes tried to show respect, averting ever so slightly from the woman's features as she agreed to offer help. What was the situation? "I think I'm very lost." And in truth, she was, having never explored the world outside of her new home thoroughly.

Anxiety passed through her for a moment, not showing on her face so much as in her body language. What if she had been wrong? She was not used to the actions and body language of those she did not live with, and it was so easy to trust someone when they seemed kind. Still, kindness did not indicate goodness. A step back was taken as her eyes closed only a moment. "I came out to find something, and now I've lost where AniWaya is; everything smells the same here." A slender finger rubbed against the rim of her eye as she watched the face of the woman before her.

Alae Sidhe · 08-14-2011, 06:01 PM

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As the fiery hued woman expressed her situation of being inherently lost amid the Ethereal Eclipse, being lost in this day and age either held its benefits or was troublesome. For the most part, wanderlust often led one to peculiar and interesting situations (at least from what Alae experienced before), so there was a gentle smile to cross over the slender width of her agouti muzzle. While the mask of anxiety wasn't as entirely apparent as one would assume her to be, the woman further explained she was out on a quest to find something which could only mean an endless possibility to something to Alae's imagination. Furthermore, Alae's ears instantly preened forward when AniWaya slipped from her leather lips.

AniWaya. The Tribe's name caused Alae's eyes to narrow more so on the woman before her, and perhaps the significance of being lost could lead both of them to be seeking what they were looking for. With the dawning of excitement overcoming the Sidhe for this random discovery in the Eclipse, Alae returned back to the woman's original comment of losing her way. "This is Ethereal Eclipse. I used to be of Dahlia de Mai, a pack that claimed the Northern regions of the Eclipse. It's no surprise to get lost here, for few ex-Dahlians did at some point." Alae mused, pausing before continuing. "Interesting you should say that, I was passing through here on my way to AniWaya itself. My name is Alae." Alae said, squeezing in her introduction.

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