i'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
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Private; Dampwoods. Hope shorter posts are ok :3

A pair of dark figures departed from Halifax and into the thick of the forest at dusk. They moved silently and with purpose, communicating only through quick glances and slight nods. Barry and Axle had hunting together down to a science. After months of cooperative effort, they knew each other's strengths and weaknesses, routine tactics, and how each responded to the unexpected. Wordlessly they shifted strategies mid-attack. It was effective, but they still missed their mark three quarters of the time.


Patience and persistence drove them on. They'd already struck out twice tonight, but the third time proved a charm. Their pursuit carried them into the Dampwoods; promptly after they ate, Axle turned back toward the city. The mocha hybrid kept watch over the kill until Grit returned in the Rottweiler's place. They had this part down pat, too: at no time was Hilsburn or their hard-earned meal left unattended. For a motley crew of stoners, they were surprisingly efficient.


As usual, Grit came bearing treats. After a good chase and a hearty meal, Barry liked to unwind with a smoke. He assumed the bipedal form while his brindle companion chowed down. In the end they exchanged the usual banter over a joint — the hunters' first couple misses, what went down at the garage in Barry's absence, the weather, and so forth — then parted ways. Most times they would head back together, but tonight Barrett felt like wandering. It was crisp and clear, with countless stars dotting the heavens: a perfect night for a stroll.

Barrett
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It was rare for him to be out at night. Enkiel was not built for the Canadian winters, and so his wearing of the thick woolen poncho was needed. Ezekiel, who had found this whole thing humorous in the annoying way he did, had gone so far as to stitch the thick neck fur of a reindeer around the hood. This helped only a little, though he had taken to wearing it up at night. It was cold enough he needed it, though there was no wind. The jackal was extremely glad for this.

He carried a large collection of herbs, gained from his gathering during the day. It had been foolish for him to spend so long out in the woodland, but he had been seeking to save what he could from the frost. There was enough for him to work with, as well as two small bushes that were carried in a small and damp leather pouch. His delay was ultimately because of this; finding the Lindera was something he had not expected, and he sought to replant them quickly.

His swift return home was slowed when an all-too familiar scent crossed his path. Enkiel was used to marijuana, but the secondary scent (one of several musks and deer) caused him to grow alert. It was not too far from Inferni now, but he was still wary of strangers…especially given that Symera had begun killing them for getting too close to the borders. Who knew what sort of retaliation she might bring?

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Sleep deprivation = weird posts >_>

Barrett knew nearly nothing of medicine, but he did know plants. He'd grown very familiar with the loamy aroma of unearthed soil and the invigorating scent of freshly plucked herbs. Here amidst the subdued odours of a hibernating forest, they certainly stood out. It seemed like a queer time of year — not to mention time of day — for such things; apart from the greenhouse, most of his horticultural work was on hold for the season. Was he missing out on something?


He crashed noisily in the direction of the herbalist; when it came to strangers he preferred to keep surprises to a minimum. Some folks reacted poorly no matter how you approached them, but even sane, rational canines could be (rightly) unnerved if you slunk through the shadows, stalking them like a creep. Between the pervasive stench of marijuana and the exaggerated crunch of dead leaves, he figured he was probably ok.


Before long he spotted the jackayote. The medic's diminutive size threw him off; having never seen a jackal before, Enkiel looked like a super small coyote. With a cloak. What? He ceased his advance much sooner than usual, looking a little perplexed but not discouraged. His tail swept low to the ground as his ears flitted back and forth, displaying a mixture of placidity and curiosity. Hey, he started. You were collecting plants? he called through the darkness, tone neither incredulous nor accusatory, but mostly intrigued and perhaps somewhat confused.

Barrett
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