The killer in me is the killer in you

Naniko D'Angelo · 05-15-2012, 07:21 PM

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WC:Just a little before sunset.

She sat with ears perked in attention, her large white form clearly visible among the dark stones that littered the coastline. She'd chosen one to sit upon that was out of the way of the waves, a large black boulder that stood at least twenty yards back from the water. It wasn't often that she took a moment to sit down and relax, but today she felt that she had earned such a reprieve and she looked out over the water with appreciation. Even while at rest, though, her mind was all business. She'd gotten word that Ichika, the pack up to the north, had been disbanded. She hadn't known their new leader Zyn very well, but her pack had been on good terms with theirs and she considered the disbandment a bit of bad luck. They hadn't been trading anything vital with the Ichikans, but it had been nice to have another pack to rely on if they needed to.

Now they would have to try their luck at forming an alliance with whatever other pack came into existence. Whichever was closest, anyway. She was not picky; most packs were fundamentally the same, and each unique in its own way. The only thing that she would not budge on was size. They could not be a small, weak pack...they'd have to be sizeable for Anathema to consider some sort of an alliance with them and. Otherwise, what was the point? If the pack was small, they could just as easily come in and take what they wanted.

The snow-colored female tried to clear her mind of things, settling down into a laying position instead. Blue-green waves rolled up onto the beach and receded over and over again, and she found herself lost in their rhythm. Forward and back, forward and back. She closed her eyes for a moment, simply enjoying this quiet evening to herself.

Malakai · 05-16-2012, 09:22 AM

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WC:: 425 - OOC

Malakai had met a few other pack members already, one who had led him into a dark cavern, knowing he carried an injury to his leg, only to run off and leave him in unknown territory. He had yet to catch up with that female, but when he did see Amy, she was going to regret her actions. He was currently thinking up something he could do to her, a punishment of sorts, that would make her a little more wary of pulling the same trick again, and before the sun set, he had decided to do a little exploring of the land himself, at least that way, if anything happened, he could only blame himself.

His leg felt a little better, had started healing fairly well, but it was clear he still wasn't putting all his weight onto his leg. Trotting in his lupus form now, he found it easier to move over the distance that way, Kai had thought to visit the borders of his new pack but planned to return to the dens by true nightfall. After all, he was still not at full strength and in unfamiliar lands, he didn't feel much like taking on anyone or anything, not until he knew his way around properly.

Reaching near the coastline, sniffing the air, he tasted the salt of the sea there, his nostrils flaring. He thought he caught something else on the soft breeze, something of a familiar scent, and so glancing over the rocks, his keen eyes were quick to pick out the Alpha female's form. Her white form didn't hide her too well out on the dark rocks, whereas Malakai,s black body was perfectly suited to hiding on them. He moved closer, quietly, as the female stared out over the sea, and whereas he had planned to sneak up on her rather mischeviously, when he noticed how thoughtful she looked, Kai decided against it. He may have been arrogant, but he wasn't blind. She had come out here for peace and quiet. And so, rather respectfully for the bullish male, Kai approached slowly, still remaining quiet, until he got up to the female's side, looking out over the water as she did. She was lying down, and could see with a sideways glance she had her eyes closed, but was probably fully aware of his presence. He inhaled heavily, filling his lungs with the fresh air, before disrupting her with his voice. "You have some spectacular places within your pack borders, Naniko... This is my favourite so far..."

Naniko D'Angelo · 05-20-2012, 12:08 AM

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A light "whoo whooo" sound from the brush behind her made her turn her head slightly, jade eyes sweeping up the rocks and toward the treeline before closing once more. Her companion, Ta'Tuq, sat lightly upon one of the branches, a brown and white pattern that was nearly indistinguishable from the backdrop of bark and leaves. He would warn her whenever anyone came near, and fly to her if he perceived the canine to be a threat. The barn owl had not moved from its perch. Her companion was normally with her, though Naniko only occasionally noted his presence. He was very quiet and enjoyed to stay hidden, if he could.

The sound of footfalls behind her did not set off any alarm bells, and she waited with her eyes closed for the other to speak. She placed a lot of trust in Ta'Tuq and his judgement - he must have seen her conversing with this canine in the past, from his vantage point in the trees. A voice brought her out of her thoughts, and she rose and opened her eyes in one movement. Naniko gave the smallest of yawns, shaking her pelt a little to rid it of loose gravel and specks of dirt. "It's all I could have ever asked for in life. I led two other packs in the past, but it wasn't the same as being here. This territory has the best of all worlds. A beach, for fishing larger sea creatures..mountains and the caves for shelter...a forest, creeks. Every day I notice something new and different about it, it seems"

She had a passion for the territory, as well as for the members of the pack. They pulled together when things got tough and stood up for one another when it was necessary. She tried to keep that from happening as much as possible, though, with her system of rules and punishments. A punishment might make a member think twice before causing trouble outside of the lands, trouble that might bring an angry alpha to Anathema's borders. She had enough to worry about without all of the drama. "You're..settling in, then?" She turned to look at him now, the question lingering in the air.

Malakai · 05-20-2012, 09:27 AM

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Kai could agree with her words - this place held something for everyone. With such variation in the land, it would make for great exploring but it would be hard to learn all the paths, all the terrain so easily. However, Kai seemed to be managing so far. He cast his gaze out to the ocean once more and filled his lungs with the slightly salty air, the lulling noise of the water somehow calming his seemingly agitated soul. As Naniko rose and shook herself down, Kai didn't bother - he wasn't too concerned about his own pelt. It was dark, after all and covered a multitude of sins when it came to dirt and blood.

He could tell by her words that she loved this place, the pack lands. And not just the rocks and the sea and the mountains, but the freedom it offered them all - the chance to swim or climb or run. Surely a pack member could disappear for a few days if he or she wanted to, just to escape everthing. Kai would bear that thought in mind for the future, if ever he needed some space for himself.

When the Alpha female asked if he was settling in, Kai took a moment or two to answer. He was, and he was looking forward to returning to a pack, to the camaraderie, the pack dynamic. And yet, fitting in a group that already existed was more difficult this time than he thought. Everyone already had friendships, had formed alliances. Kai was not submissive by nature and so sometimes found it difficult to ask for acceptance. But not with Naniko. With this female, it felt easy, it felt appropriate. "I'm trying to." Kai turned his large head to look at the white female. "It's harder than I thought, playing nicely, being so submissive towards everyone." He offered something of a smile. But I'll get there, eventually." The black brute huffed a little, casting his attention back out to the rocking of the ocean. "It's easy with you, it feels proper, but with some of the others... I begrudge it, almost."

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