Princess, in my country I'm called a Queen
#1
After looking over Cercatori D'Arte, Sebastian had come to the conclusion that the pack was the best fit for him so far. He had looked over other packs, but none had interested him much. He did have to consider the fact that D'Arte did not need him, but that was immaterial. He went where his best fit was, and D'Arte was the best choice so far. Still, he wondered how it would feel to be surrounded by other artists, some of whom might be better than him. A pride-crushing experience, maybe, but it would be good to observe other styles.

Perhaps.

The artisan trekked north of Halifax City, taking his equipment with him, along with some wine he had wrapped in fabric and his jacket for protection. One could never be too cautious with wine, after all. It was midday before he finally came upon the borders of an unfamiliar pack, one that was relatively close to Halifax. Plus, the territory seemed massive. It piqued his interest.

Sebastian stood a respectful distance from the borders of this newfound pack and sniffed the air before he howled. There was something familiar about the scent. He had no idea what was waiting for him inside, or the two very interesting men who would come upon him. His howl was loud but not demanding; he sought only to inform the leaders of his presence and that he waited upon their borders. No more, and no less.

Respect was vital in many situations, especially when one risked insulting leaders of packs. Things got messy then, and the mess tended to result purely from the disrespectful one's blood.
#2
apologies for not getting to this last night x.x i fell asleep
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He was jerked awake by a howl. The boy didn't remember falling asleep underneath the tree that he had done but he was feeling the cold, it had seeped into his bones and made his joints still as he got to his feet slowly. Pops and loud cracks accompanied the male's ascent and Lorenzo grumbled slightly, this was going to kill him as he got older, he didn't really expect to live as long as his smaller sister, maybe one day he wouldn't be able to stand up at all, the thought made his thrown and shake his head, triyng ot chase away the suddenly morbid thoughts, he muttered to himself as he walked towards the borders,

"Hold yer horses, ahm coming, ahm coming." He was most likely the closest one to the call so it was without ceremony that he lumbered onwards instead of turning back. Meeting people at the borders always made him anxious and not a good type of anxious. He sometimes feared that he would find war arriving at the borders, something he was not really prepared to handle, it caused a shiver to run down his spine. The girl at the borders had done that as well, made him shiver inside after a while, there was something about her presence, like that of an angry ghost.

He found though to some relief that it was not war or danger or savage coyotes that waited for him, although now that he thought about ti none of those would really reveal themselves by howling, it was Sebastian, the foxy looking male that Enzo had flirted with and raced against. As easy smile settled onto him maw, while he didn't know the man overly well he knew that he was fun to be around,

"Hay thar, yah come tah join at lahst?" The banter was light and cheery, he was not expecting Seb to be actually joining and when he found this out it would be a shock to him and no doubt cause Sebastian to laugh at his expression.
#3
Sebastian was not kept waiting for very long, though he still paced a few metres side to side on the boundary of the newfound territory. His feet often got cold in the snow, however hard he tried to ignore the icy numbness. At least the members of this pack were prompt. Sebastian peered through the snow and trees curiously. Prompt, and tall. And brown-furred. And very, very familiar.

It was Lorenzo who emerged from the trees, looking a little tired and snowy. His bi-coloured eyes were alert, though, and he lost no time trying to divine Sebastian's intentions in his warm accent.

Sebastian folded his arms across his chest, disturbing the snowy white and rusty red with the coal of his forearms. The Italian smirked with a hint of mischief and deliberately leaned his hips to one side. He could have some fun with Lorenzo Knight.

"I'm afraid I'm not quite sure yet." The smirk became more of a grin. "I was hoping to get a tour, or hear something of the pack's history before I make my decision." Sebastian raised an eyebrow, his grin disappearing to reveal a more frank look. "Unless you want to dispense with formality and show me to your bedroom right away?" Now the look had become more playfully inviting as Sebastian teased the male a little, seeing what fun there was to be had.
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LOL Enzo certainly isn't hiding in the back of the closet
apologies for taking so long
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His hands found their own way to the pockets of his worn at the knee jeans and his eyes twinkled expressively beneath the hem of his red baseball cap, the giant was the poster child for relaxed which was unusual for the often socially awkward man boy. It hadn't been an overly long time since Enzo had last seen his fast forming friend but it was long enough to forget how his scent tickled his nose in a pleasant way and his mischievous grin was overly cute in an adorable way. Unlike the presence of Juliet which disturbed him greatly and make his stomach and head do back flips, he was still unaware that he was well on his way to falling in love with the girl despite their single meeting, Sebastian made him feel calm and easy in a way that was strange for Lorenzo.

A grin splashed itself across his muzzle in an echo of the foxy male's in front of him. The height difference between them was huge as it was with most people to Enzo, only a few could rival his great height. He nodded his head along to the request, it wasn't really that unusual, a guy did have a right to know where he would be living before he moved in right? He stopped however at the last comment and threw back his head, a loud bark of laughter coming from between his jaws. Oh what a hilarious pair they made. The males dusty brown tail lashed at the air as he laughed, although it wasn't a mean or mocking laugh just a general chuckle at the male's audacity, teeth were shown as his laughter died down into a wide grin, sharp canines evident although not being used for display at the moment,

"Ahh! Mahybee eef ya play yer cards right matey." Before he allowed Sebastian into the territory thought he would have to okay it with Jazper first, the alpha needed to know who was roaming his lands it was common courtesy after all, you didn't just invite strangers int somebody else's house even if you did live there as well,

"Ahh haf to leet mah dad know first for tha tour 'roud abouts ere. Eff yah don't mind waiting tha' long?" Before Seb could give an answer to his question Enzo threw back his head again and released a loud howl calling for Jazper's attention. His bi eyes focused intensely upon the male for a few moments in an almost stare that Enzo himself would have wriggled uncomfortably under, had it been aimed at him. But then Enzo was shy mostly when he was given attention and Sebastian seemed to thrive from it however. He wasn't a pretty flower like Juliet however, his Flower girl. He was another man, Enzo felt no need to be sensitive or gentle with him, obviously there would be some level of care but guys tended to be rougher with each other, punches upon the shoulders and headlocks for example, he would never dream of doing either to Juliet.
#5
Enzo laughed as Sebastian spoke, throwing his head back and chuckling deeply. Sebastian contented himself with a smirk. The tall wolf was charming, in a somewhat rough fashion. He even had a little pirate moment, calling Sebastian "matey." Well, to each his own. It was somewhat surprising that someone as cultured as Sebastian could even be attracted to someone so comparatively uncouth, but there you go. Sebastian had a definite type he liked and Enzo filled that type nicely.

The Italian dipped his head gracefully just as Enzo howled for his father. He'd had suspicions before, but now he was almost certain. The younger boy's father was doubtlessly Jazper. The tattooed male had mentioned that he had founded Casa di Cavalieri, so he was likely the current Alpha Male. Not to mention that he had obviously passed his height down to Lorenzo, the man who was nearly his height but lacked his father's massive bulk.

Saffron stared right back at mismatched eyes, white teeth clear in a dazzling smile for Enzo. He was playing a dangerous game in this pack if he joined and pursued Enzo. He'd already slept with the leader; sleeping with the leader's son would no doubt cause some stir should anyone find out. Still, why should he care? He and Jazper had shared a good time; nothing more and nothing less.

"Maybe you could tell me a little of the pack's history while we wait?" he suggested, eyes glittering mischievously. "Unless you want to see if we can get a round in behind the bushes before your daddy shows up?" Then again, that could be kinky.
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*slaps self* bad Melissa, bad.

WC:300+

He heard a call but ignored it from the comfort of his upstairs office. Anann and him shared the room but he found that he spent more time hiding up in the room than the golden lady. He enjoyed his privacy every now and then, as he often was around his pack members or running into horses. They seemed to have a very large collection of the beasts and the coal wolf much preferred hiding in a room, reading happily, than having to look at horses all day. So here he stayed, feet up on the desk, leaning back in his chair happily reading a book on medieval weaponry. It was a shame they couldn’t use the modern weapons that humans had developed but the more feral weapons would do.


A more familiar call perked his ears and he released a sigh, placing the book down, removing his clothing, and shifting down onto four legs. He would have to travel quickly and four legs seemed to carry his mass a little more efficiently. Leaving the room he made his way down the stairs, across the floor of the Great Hall, and out the door of the Courthouse into a sprint. Luckily the gates were open so he did not have to pause. He followed Enzo’s scent, nose sniffing around rapidly.


Finally he came upon the two males, his jaw slightly open at the sight of the familiar red male. “Sebastian?” He spoke the name not in a greeting as it should be but in confusion. Lorenzo seemed to be happy and calm, maybe the ginger had been complimenting the boy, or more, he wouldn’t put it past Sebastian to try and get on a boys good side, after all he had easily convinced the black giant to enjoy some private time with him. “What do you need?” He asked with a smirk, sure he could offer the smaller male exactly what he probably wanted but wouldn’t’ ask for in front of others.



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#7
Skippin' with permission, because Jace and Mel tempted me >.> Slight PP, let me know if you want it changed Big Grin




Lorenzo let out a laugh, chuckling in that endearing way of his before he gave Sebastian a quick glance over the history of Casa di Cavalieri. Sebastian mainly listened, leaning his weight to one side and putting one hand in a pocket. It wasn't riveting, but it was interesting all the same. His suspicions were confirmed, too; Jazper Rhiannon-Knight was Lorenzo's father. Which could be good or bad for Sebastian, depending on how the foxy male handled the situation. Without thinking much about it, Sebastian knew he would handle it clumsily. The eventual outcome would be either very good or very bad, with little room in between. Still, he was virtually guaranteed another night with the bear-like leader of Casa, so that part worked out fabulously for all involved.

Realising his thoughts were swiftly deteriorating down to paths best less travelled in public, Sebastian was alerted by the sound of extremely heavy footfalls in the forest behind Lorenzo. He peered around warily, hoping it wasn't a horse until he saw that Jazper himself had arrived in his secui form. At least, he hoped it was Jazper's secui form. Knowing the size of the Alpha Male of Casa, it was possible that this was merely Jazper as a lupus.

A massive beast, somewhere between four and five feet high, shaggy and extremely muscular. Probably not very swift, but definitely a hulk of a wolf. And surprised to see him too.

Sebastian returned the smirk, offering a low bow to the dark wolf. "Salve, Jazper. Your charming son was just telling me a little of Casa's history." It was strange how Sebastian seemed to mature instantly when Jazper showed up, though he was closer to Lorenzo's age. He was sure he knew the intent behind the inviting smirk present on Jazper's muzzle, and had this been any other night, Sebastian wouldn't have thought twice. But he was on a mission. "I was hoping to learn some more of your pack, and perhaps even join. Should you accept me." Sebastian rose from his bow and smiled genially, preparing to mentally capture Jazper's shock within his mind forever.
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pp too jsut to make the conversation smoother

The history of Casa di Cavalieri was brief and not very interesting but he tried to make it so. They hadn't had any wars or any kind of drama really. Enxo insisted the only drama whores that had occupied Casa was standing right in front of him. Sebastian had laughed at that and maintained that it was drama queen not drama whore, complete difference really. Even the loud footfalls of Jazper coming to interrupt their conversation did not put a damper on his mood. Although he felt momentary confusion as the foxy male and his father greeted each other but quickly recovered from it, it wasn't strange really that they would have met.

"Jazper." He said with a nod of his head. The once boy but now man had eclipsed his father in height and size in all three forms. Enzo had finally stopped growing at a mind staggering 8 foot five inches tall. Jazper held more mass than he did but mass could easily become a hindrance in a fight. Great arms folded themselves up

Eh want meh ta show him aboot. Eff that's alreet wi' yahself?"
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*slaps self* Assume that Jazper goes his own way after Seb and Enzo head off Smile

WC:300+

He had, unfortunately, missed all of the two males conversation and was unaware that the two had ever met, If he had been made aware there would have been more concern on his face for he of all people knew just how Sebastian could be. His face remained calm and he smiled lightly at his son and playfully pushed Lorenzo’s leg with his massive head, a form of greeting. His golden eyes fell onto the reddened coat as it dipped in a bow and Jazper lowered his head slightly in return. Even though the lands were his to do as he pleased with he was a strong believer in giving and receiving respect in greetings, regardless of rank of the person you greeted. He would always greet with a bow as he had done his entire life.


It interested the alpha that Sebastian would have asked about Casa to start with. What business did he have here besides sleeping around? And then the words came, words that Jazper would not have expected to hear in a thousand years, the red coated vixen wanted to join his ranks. Holding back a chuckle, and attempting to remain somewhat official the warrior looked into the golden eyes curiously. Although he was more than aware that the smaller male may well sleep with all of his members and would bring more alcohol into his lands the coal wolf knew his talents as well.


Smiling he allowed his voice to be heard again, “Well…you are quick on your feet and I’m afraid most of our members hold a mass advantage, not speed, so your acrobatic abilities would be a welcome addition….” He paused, dragging out the conversation until suddenly he nodded to his son, “Show his around but keep an eye on him. Fenris knows we don’t need him seducing everyone in the Fort.” A deep laugh escaped his jaws as he tilted his head towards the deeper territory, motioning for the male to enter freely.




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#11
Okey doke Big Grin





"Eh want meh ta show him aboot. Eff that's alreet wi' yahself?"

Good Lord. Did Lorenzo's accent suddenly grow stronger when his father lumbered out of the trees? Sebastian thought it did. He watched the giant man with faint amusement before his warm gaze returned to Jazper, the other giant. Despite the fact that the Alpha Male was in his secui form, Sebastian still felt extremely small compared to the father and son before him.

Jazper seemed to take the news of Sebastian's imminent joining quite stoically, disappointing the Italian. He'd been hoping for shock. The tattooed Alpha talked to himself for a moment, debating Sebastian's pros and cons. It seemed as though Jazper had gotten a good idea of Sebastian's particular capabilities during their night together. Acrobatic, light on his feet, fast... Yes, if most of Casa di Cavalieri were slow-moving giants, the artisan certainly had the advantage.

Still, he let out a loud chuckle as Jazper continued to speak. "Don't worry," he grinned, sauntering over the invisible line that marked the border. "I'll be sure to leave the women for you." He hadn't expected the older male to bring his habits up. Surely that would give his son a hint as to what Jazper and Sebastian had done with each other? Choosing not to care, the Italian stopped beside Enzo, putting a hand on his own hip and smirking up at the huge male. Enzo towered more than two and a half feet above him, placing Sebastian's eyes level with his abdomen. The massive youngster could pick him up like a doll, though he lacked his father's bulk.

"Where to, carino?" he asked slyly, glancing up to Enzo before he peered between the trees. Hopefully there was more to this place than pure forest.
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Lorenzo allowed his huge paws to fall to waist and the fingers to hook into the empty belt loops as Jazper and Sebastian seemed to work each other out, a secretive grin upon his muzzle as he watched the two interact. There was something curious about it, about the way their eyes lingered. It wasn't enough to put him off however, although he would be slightly squicked when he realised Sebastian and Jazper had done the nasty together for now he was blissfully innocent, Enzo could be embarrassingly naive like that sometimes.

Jazper's parting remark however brought a snicker from him which he tried to cover up by pretending to rearrange his battered denim trousers. He barked a quick goodbye after his father, really the only time he ever made such a noise, before his eyes swung back to his now guest/maybe member and a single dusty ear fell from its upright position to lay straight out to the side instead creating a comical effect. Their height difference was something he would have to get used to, he spent all his time either alone or with Jazper so he didn't interact much with anyone else really.

"Ahh, that'd beh tha Fort an' tha' village." He gestured with the large paw that had disentangled itself from the belt loops in the direction that the village resided,

"Or eef that be too borin fer yah we can gah explore tha Mysterious Forest, ar ahnywhar really. S'up tah yahself."
#13
Lorenzo snickered, which Sebastian took as a good sign. He barked a farewell to his handsome father, making Sebastian's ears flatten for a moment at the sharp sound. If he had guessed what Sebastian and his father had done, he gave absolutely no indication. Perhaps he was just oblivious. Or dense. Or just very good at hiding his feelings, which was doubtful. He didn't have the typical demeanour of someone who regularly hid their thoughts, unless he was more devious than he seemed.

Fort or Mysterious Forest? Sebastian bit his lip as he considered, glancing in both directions before he shrugged.

"The Fort, I suppose? I'd like to see where you live?" Sebastian looked up to the giant and smirked. "Maybe you could show me where everyone's rooms are? Does everyone get their own house?" Sebastian waited for Enzo to lead the way as he shifted his weight from one foot to another, stretching out his neck to work out a crick he'd obtained from carting around his gear all day long. Maybe Enzo would offer to take some of it off him, if he was lucky.
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OOC herpderp? / +yo numbah!



A snorted amused breath came from his nose as Sebastian looked both ways he had gestured in before finally picking a route. Visitors were not really allowed to be at the fort for protection reasons but Sebastian was here to join, maybe so it wouldn't harm to give him a little look. Plus Jazper had already okay'ed it for Enzo to show the orange colored man around.


A barrage of questions came forth as he swung his huge body around and started off in the direction of the fort. And he shrugged rather annoyingly before answering, catching the smirk given out of his peripherals,


Aye. Most of us leeve in tha' Court'ouse een tha' Fort. Visitors ar forbidden mostly fer saftay. Yer only allowed to take a 'ouse or a shop eef ya proved yerself to tha' leadership. They donny jeest geeve 'em away. He looked away for a moment, a frown settling onto his features before returning his head with the frown still in place, Ahh donny know most of tha' people 'ere abouts. Donny talk ter anyone much so ahh donny know where they leeve, in which rooms. But could meet sahmone along tha' way. His expression suggested that it was the last thing he wanted. He finally noticed the struggle Sebastian was having with his gear and took the majority of it off him, easily shouldering the weight as though it were nothing.

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#15
Sebastian had to struggle slightly to make sense of Lorenzo's words- partly because he was half-listening, as he was so focused on glancing all over the forest, and partly because he wasn't a native speaker. Still, from listening to the words he could make out and using contextual clues, the Italian guessed what Lorenzo was talking about. Most people lived in a courthouse, strangers weren't allowed, you had to work for shops, and Enzo didn't spend a lot of time being social. Well, Sebastian could live with that.

Sebastian allowed the giant to take his satchel, growling appreciatively as he stretched and rotated his stiff shoulders. "Thank you," he said warmly to his companion.

His ears flicked as he considered his options. "I'd like to see the courthouse, I suppose... Maybe we could go to your room, and you could tell me more without fear of interruption, hmm?" the Italian asked playfully, licking his chops as he grinned up at the giant. Talking would be nice, of course, but Sebastian always hoped for something more.


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