In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 00:40:13</strong>
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				Even at the height of the day the light was little more than a bloody flicker between jet black clouds and flashes of sickly green lightning. The bizarre weather had been that way for little over a decade now, people were still frightened oh yes, but the panic had died down somewhat. Most people had gone underground to stay safe, a few radicals proclaiming to put an end to the tyranny of Vadicus, though after they leave there is not hide nor hair of them left to find. Of course this deterred most people from speaking out like that again, the odd one or two boasters claimed to have escaped the flying fortress, each story as insane and unlikely as the next. But they made for good stories to pass the time telling or listening to, no matter where you went someone was likely to be telling tall tales with minimal truth in their words. Rumours spread quickly even underground. Great beasts, not quite animal not quite man roamed the plains and forests above them. Ogres the size of mountains pulling down thunderclouds to eat and give them their ferocious bellow. Of course most of these tales were untrue, ogres had been extinct for over a century, thanks to Vadicus who eradicated anything and everything that stood in his way. <br><br>These days only the most hardened, most seasoned and the most gutsy adventurous ever ventured outside their safe little havens in search of game or fresh water supplies. Even fewer travelled alone, the world had become infected with horrors the likes had never been before, even the plants had become menacing and twisted in the years that evil was allowed to rule. Trees blackened and became gnarled, sharp and unforgiving should one linger too ling at it's roots. No one knew how to talk to them any more, strange though it was it was custom for many travellers to tell stories or sing to forests as they passed through to ensure a safe journey. No one dared now, everyone was afraid to speak for fear of being struck down where they stand. Many had proclaimed loyalty to Vadicus to ensure they saved their own hides, they became sentinels around towns and villages, policing as they saw fit and took whatever they wanted in the name of their lord.&nbsp; <br><br>______________________________________________________<br><br><strong><strong>"You're either the bravest soul on this rancid world or the most foolish Kid."</strong></strong> A grouchy looking, balding man was glaring out of his good eye at the hooded figure hoisting the burlap sack onto her back. Beneath the hood startlingly blue eyes regarded the man like something that crawled out of a slimy hole. <strong><strong>"Let idiots and cowards hide in holes, me I've got things to do and I will not let some scumbag in the sky stop me doing what I've done since I learned to walk."</strong></strong> The man was taken aback, harsher words had been uttered by much bigger men who never ventured out past the tree line, coming from this slip of a girl it was quite unnerving. <br>"Right you are then miss.." She said nothing and he looked at a bit of a loss for words, he cleared his throat and scratched his patchy beard. "You'll be paying in what exactly the-" THWANG! A ruby hilted knife was slammed into the wood of the bar, wobbling a bit once her hand let go of it. "Fine fine just off with ya, go one!" The last thing he wanted was trouble, and wherever this girl went trouble seemed to follow her, though the knife would fetch more than the measly scraps he'd given her he said nothing more, watching her retreating form until the door swung closed again and he could breathe easier. A few chuckles were sent his way from the patrons of the bar and not even his dark scowls stopped them. <br><br>"You ought to watch that one, I heard from 'Rumtum' that she got herself a run in with one of the sentinels on the west gate, strung him up by his ankles she did, arrow through each one, no one bothered helping the poor sod till he fell off on his own." That earned some more chuckles and some disbelieving snorts. <br>"Hmph, bloody fool then, you'd think she got it in 'er 'ead she could take on that bloody lord on 'er own." He replied, swiping a glass and busying himself with scrubbing it to some semblance of clean. <br>"Doubt it." Came another voice from further back. "I heard she don't stay anywhere too long. Looking out for her own skin no doubt, smart but not exactly the hero type eh?" A few sounds of ascent agreed with the man and soon the topic of conversation shifted back to the usual drivel.<br><br>____________________________________<br><br>With a bagful of supplies and all her weapons accounted for, bar the ruby hilted knife, Kid, as she was known, set off to leave the town through the east gate. Being smaller than most people and very light footed no one noticed her vanish from sight into the trees. She passed them by without much trouble, at least the roots didn't notice her passing or when they did she hummed softly and they fell still once more. Everything was at least ten times as dark in here but that was fine, it meant she was less likely to be seen, dressed from head to foot in black and dark brown leather. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 05:51:52</strong>
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				There were still so many questions about what happened to the times of blissful ignorance when all that was needed was a place in the pack and the wisdom to move with them as a whole to keep the prey tracked, pinned then killed. It was a simple world for him when the trees were full, patches of grass and plants were scattered all over and easily crushed underfoot as he and the brethren he followed would wander in search of food. Many pups would play, skip and yap on as they unknowingly practiced skills they would bring as they grew into adults.<br><br>The day was vivid in his mind. The feel of wind blowing out before lights flashed all over the land. Some of the pack incinerating, fur burning off, before the skin would smoke and all that was left was smoking bones. Few survived, but changed and he was one. But a pack of three, there was one female and he as one of the two males left. He took the back as the beta of this three person, both the second highest and the lowest male. His mind was greater, though. He knew the changes that occurred, the way prey had become grander predators if they had not just died off from starvation, since vegetation became a rare commodity. <br><br>Now he was alone. Not animal enough for what greater beasts wolves had managed to become, but not man enough to be accepted to the world of the humans. He was a monster, stuck between two worlds. Not trusted in either, but he had a will to survive, even in this world.<br><br>Names were not needed as the pack, just a place, but he did adopt one himself, though it was technically a placement in the language the humans used around here: Second. It was amusing to him, because it marked his placement before The First died as well as each moment that passed. It seemed apt, as he had to live that way, moment by moment, second by second.<br><br>What was Second, now, though? There were no words for what the beast had become, or if there was he had never heard of it. He was in the form reminiscent of what he once was, a wolf of dark gray fur, keeping the hair that surrounded his body, and the muzzle upon his face. His eyes, though, shone with a blend of his newfound intellect and the magic that coursed through him, glowing a deep red smoke-like essence. The hair along his head was overgrown and shaggy, almost similar to hair of a human's, but unkempt, knocked and shaped by the wind. His body was larger, with powerful arms of a great length and curled as they seemed to take part as both arms and legs. His forepaws were shaped to a grasping hand, with a short&nbsp; thumb ending with a large claw and other digits lengthened from what they once were, allowing greater manipulation.<br><br>His torso was broadened, to compensate for the new range of motion with his forelimbs though his body shrunk slightly, in comparison, making him seem a bit top-heavy. His stomach was still strong, but thinner than his chest, as was his waist and hips. The legs he had were bent in the way one could see a wolf's being, but increased in size to equal the rest of him. The paws were massive compared to what they were as a wolf and the claws appeared to have been lengthened and sharpened to deadly tools.<br><br>The ex-wolf was padding through the woods, at current, looking for his next meal, walking on all-fours, as his form preferred that kind of locomotion, though he could walk on his hind to benefit him in scouting or combat, it was uncomfortable. His ear flickered at the sound of... something. Some kind of humming. It sounded vaguely human, but halted suddenly. Raising to his hind legs, and stretching his back, Second watched out for the distance, the glowing eyes taking in the scenery before he moved in the direction.<br><br>Though at times considered a curse for the form, intellect and difference, his body was easily able to acclimate to environments and even in the darkness of these woods, he saw as if it were the brightest days and had a nose that could sense the hostile, living plants from those dormant or dead. He shifted between the trees and avoided the killer vines as he advanced in the direction of the curious sound until the sight of someone came. It was wreathed in black clothing, but was not obstructed by anything but darkness, which his eyes could pierce, so he could see it plainly. His nose sniffed, identifying the creature as human and female. She walked with such care, seeming to know what she was doing, but for some reason he felt compelled to offer a quick warning anyways.<br><br>The sound of his voice would come out very gruff, a tone that may have seemed hostile because of the growl associated with it, 'r's elongated and some letters unintentionally ignored. <br><br>" 'S dark, 'lants not g-gu... sa-." There was a pause as he realized the problems with the words 'good' and 'safe', opting for, "nice. Shu'd go ar-ound." All the time he tried to keep himself hidden behind safe trees, not wanting to get someone to attack him, especially here, as it would end up getting them both injured, if not killed.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 15:42:12</strong>
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				Of all the noises she expected to hear a rumbling growl of a warning spoken in almost human tongue was not one of them. Kid drew twin blades and turned about to try and face the sound, however the forest liked to play tricks with one's ears. She was fairly certain it had come from her right, but she kept herself moving so to not be snook up upon. Her eyes narrowed, listening and watching, poised to strike like a viper in the grass. Her senses were not as sharp as his but she had learned to use her instincts to keep her out of trouble, a trick her father had taught her many years ago.<em> <em>'Keep them talking if you can't fight them outright, if it can think and talk it probably likes to do the latter more.'</em></em><br><br>"I don't take kindly to warnings, and even less to cowards who hide in the trees." She snapped back to the voice, she looked from tree to tree, checking the high branches and lower roots. For someone with no discernible goal she gave no quarter to anyone hampering her travels, however if she had one flaw it was her tendency to attack and run. She was quick tempered and many had been cut down, literally, when they got her in a bad mood. Oh she had her fair share of injuries and scars she had to build up her skills from somewhere. Now however she more skilled if not wiser with her fights, taing on larger foes was still a gamble but it was entertaining to give them the run around. <br><br>"Come out of hiding or do I have to come and find you?"
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 19:07:03</strong>
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				The creature lowered his head at the response that the female gave, feeling his warning just tossed off, as he felt uselessly. Second's back was pressed against the tree, still, him not moving from it, yet, allowing the woman to investigate her surroundings and trying to, as he figured, locate him. His ears pushed themselves back, lining his skull as he contemplated the words, wondering if it was a wise choice to actually show himself.<br><br>His thoughts decided to go back in his foggy memory. A similar situation occur ed out in the dusted plains, probably the main difference between then and now, tossing out a warning and being ignored. The image of the past human crossed his mind as Second's warning went unheeded and the human was swallowed whole by a mutated antlion that devoured him whole in a sickening crunch. The furred beast shook his head, cancelling out that previous thought, recalling the man was paniced at first, but just acted rather normal. A rare thing as most called out 'monster' and tried to attack. <br><br>Which way would this human go?<br><br>Second let his tongue loll out as his brows furrowed, turning his head and offering a deal, "Ex-et an' see, no hurrt-ink. Agrree?" Trying to put his words out clearly, but he had some troubles with certain sounds, 'f', 'm', 'p' and 'oo' sounds were difficult as he mainly used tongue and throat, the lips he had were difficult to control in speech. He waited, now, keeping himself hidden, at least until there was an agreement.
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 19:18:43</strong>
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				An elegant eyebrow raised at the words, well almost words, perhaps the thing the voice belonged to was hurt, or a goblin, they never spoke properly, they preferred to grunt, squeal and thump each other on the head. Kid pondered the words for a few long minutes of silence, twirling the blades in her hands before putting them away. She straightened up and answered. "Fine, I wont hurt you, but if I so much as sense foul play I will attack." Thunk! "Stupid crossbow..ignore that." she grumbled pulling the crossbow off her back and pulling the safety lock back on, the thing had a bad habit of being triggered at the oddest times. She put it back over her shoulder and moved to retrieve the bolt from the ground behind her, but keeping her eyes on the location of the voice, she put it back in the quiver on her hip and waited patiently. 
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 19:31:44</strong>
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				His head turned around, allowing those glowing eyes to pierce the darkness, so he could watch her movements. The blades were a bit unsettling as she whirled them in her hands before finally shoving them to the place she kept them in travel. The ex-wolf would fall to all fours before jumping up in surprise at the misfiring of the crossbow's bolt thumping into one of the trees. She calling on a mulligan for his common sense to back down on his offer to come out, made him question whether he should continue out to expose himself or turn and run off...<br><br>He decided to continue with showing himself. Maybe he would be lucky. "E'rry-un geets un, think-ink."<br><br>Second moved from behind the tree, padding out, carefully moving around the trees and underbrush he deemed as questionable, at best, and deadly at worst. The ex-wolf moved closer to her, but slowly, not sure how far she could see in the darkness, advancing to the female until she either commented on him in some way, or he was an arm's length away.
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 19:57:05</strong>
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				She wasn't sure what exactly he said but remained impassive, standing in the clearing and waiting for him to show himself, she could see shadows moving and flashes of she thought to be lights. That raised questions but she had agreed to meet him without attacking so she'd keep very very still until he made himself known. He seemed almost wary of her, good that meant she hadn't lost her touch, though it seemed he was curious too not so good.<br><br>When he moved into the semi-light, if it could be called that, she didn't show any signs of being surprised or afraid. She was however quite confused by his appearance, an odd combination of man and wolf, though the way he spoke and walked she'd have to guess more of the wolf. Her fingers twitched towards one of her daggers but she stayed it, wanting to see what he wanted first before deciding if it was worth getting into a fight. <br><br>"I don't think I've seen the likes of you before...So what do you want?" She cut right to the point, not wanting to waste precious little daylight. 
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 20:08:23</strong>
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				Second would straighten himself up, standing on his hindlegs, though his back was still hunched down, requiring him to lower his head awkwardly to stare at her. His eyes cut to the woman's hands, which twitched, denoting she wanted to disembowel him. The creature's ears tilted back, laying against his skull in worry he might end up in a fight that he really didn't want. In fact he was tired of having to combat a majority of those he encountered because the accent he had was so thick some couldn't understand and took it as a threat. At least she seemed to attempt some kind of understanding.<br><br>"Ad-dice... Rrr..." He let out the last part as a thought, trying to figure out how he could say it better, "H-Helk. Da 'lants ahead. Not sa-sa... Rrrr... Not guhd. Dangerr-us. Larrge. Eattink... Underrstand?" He moving his right fore-claw motioning in the direction she was originally going. "Seen it hakken. Go arruhnd." The ex-wolf motioning his hand in a circular form to try and denote what he meant.
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>25-09-2013, 20:44:29</strong>
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				Kid tilted her head as he flattened his ears and began speaking again. She thought she got the gist of what he was trying to convey. The path she had chosen to take would be dangerous, so he was only giving her advice. However her bull headedness won out and she narrowed her eyes at him. "How do I know you aren't just lying hoping I'll get myself killed for you to get an easy meal?" She wouldn't just trust him that easily, she was no expert on reading people but she knew when an attack was imminent and he didn't seem all that hostile. She was wondering if she would have preferred him just running in to attack than trying to be sneaky. She knew how to get through the woods no problem, even when to cover her mouth and nose when poisonous spores were present in the air, she couldn't imagine anything being there that she couldn't handle, then again the world had been changing so rapidly over the last few years she was beginning to have second thoughts. 
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-09-2013, 05:51:56</strong>
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				The ex-wolf would pause as she questioned his honesty, he falling from his two-legged stance down to all fours, staring up to her. He tried to think about that. How could he show he was telling the truth? And the only thing that came to mind was letting her adventure off into the direction she wanted to and allow her to face those dangers whilst lamenting hos she should have listened to that nice wolf as a giant man-eatting plant wrapped vines around her and dragged it towards the digestive tract.<br><br>Second shook his head, throwing off his imagination before admitting, "Cannot... Is likink to... see adoid others dead... Rrrr..." He looked down, realizing it might have been a bad sentence, his eyes trailing along the foilage at his feet. He lifted his head up, wondering her reaction. She was probably just going to be like that human with the ant line. <em>"Sure, weird wolfy think. What ever you say!"</em> Leave and then devoured whole. Second shuttered at that recalled imagery.
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>26-09-2013, 17:26:40</strong>
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				This was just getting weirder, this wolf seemed very genuine but Kid had been mistrustful of pretty much everything since.. She shook her head and looked down at him, he was almost child like, blunt with very few words in his vocabulary to use. "Could you show me the safest way out then? I need to get to the other end of the forest. You don't attack me and I wont attack you. Agreed?" &nbsp;She folded her arms showing she wasn't going to reach for any weapons, not the visible ones at least, she had a few up her sleeves, literally. <br><br>(Sorry it's a bit short it'll pad out a bit later once they're on the move.)
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-09-2013, 18:21:28</strong>
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				Second blinked in surprise, before giving a little hop closer to her as he heard the woman say that she would allow him to show her. "Rrreally? Ya..." He paused before motioning with one upraised forelimb, "This." He would have said, 'way' but he was still getting used to the 'w's and how to use it in speech or replace it with the way he spoke. He padded on all fours, tail twitching as he looked left and right.<br><br>"I ask: Not go arruhnd?" He trying to get her to tell him why she was in such a hurry to cut through a dangerous area as this, with living plants, blocking darkness and the possibility of mutated beasts that could eat her whole. He was curious. Someone allowing him to show he was not a violent creature and he was hoping to return to some semblance of the pack he had when he was still a wolf.&nbsp; He wasn't an alpha, but they still looked for each other. Something he really missed.
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>27-09-2013, 16:39:47</strong>
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				Kid followed him the way he pointed but kept her distance and kept him in her sights. When he asked why she wanted to cut through she just shrugged. "I have my reasons, and I'm more likely to survive the forest than anyone else. People have become such idiots." Which was true, people either were too afraid to remember how to walk through forests or were too cocky for their own good and got killed. <br><br>While they walked the sounds of the forest seemed to intensify, Kid's ears strained to hear everything around her, but being human she could only hear so much, the wolf, man, thing could probably hear more, so she kept an eye on his ears, usually a good indicator of where sounds were coming from. when the trees began moving their roots Kid would hum a familiar song to them and the roots would let them pass without hazard. Such a simple thing to remember, yet no one else she knew did this any more, maybe they thought that once everything had become dark and twisted like their oppressor they figured the trees would no longer listen. She wanted to laugh at that, nothing had changed, at least not below the surface, the world was just protecting itself in the only way it knew how. 
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-09-2013, 17:26:29</strong>
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				The ex-wolf would turn his head, walking on all fours while he was moving to the side, practically hopping in the movement. "I could not tell. Not knew 'ast otherrs like." He admitted, perhaps revealing to her his own odd nature, or perhaps allowing her to get the assumption that he had some kind of amnesia from the way the world was before. Second would turn back to the front, moving in a sway of directions to avoid getting close the the most dangerous of plants and avoiding the areas of fiercely territorial creatures.<br><br>Then a song came. Ears twitch at the sudden singing, before he glanced back, furrowing his brows in confusion of the music. He never heard others do that, before. It made him wonder what she was doing, was it some kind of magical enchantment? And would it attract unwanted attention? He didn't, truly, know, so he wasn't going to pretend he did and advise one-way or the other. He kept silent as the song was performed in the travel through the dark woods.<br><br>Eventually, the ex-wolf lead the human female to the other side. The sudden light that came as they crossed the threshold could cause some to wince as eyes became acclimated to the new brightness, though the glowing, smoking, red eyes of Second didn't seem to get affected. The furry creature would pad out of the trees, welcomed by a dusty breeze of the world outside the woods and greeted with the sight of the barren wasteland which was once rolling green hills. Second's nose twitched as he gave a sniff, promptly sneezing with a sudden jolt downward of his head. He rubbed his nose twice with the side of his right forepaw, turning to the human.<br><br>"Out, nuh." He said, lifting his body up, so that he was standing on his hind legs,though hunched down with his curved body, "Glad sone listen ta ne." He continued, placing a hand on his chest with a nod, "Trust. I niss trust." He commented, letting himself fall back down on all fours, lifting his head up, but remaining to stare up at her, his voice seeming to imply something.
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>28-09-2013, 02:14:14</strong>
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				Well there certainly wasn't a lack of things to think about while they walked. She did find it odd for a wolf to be on his own and not in a pack, it wasn't unheard of of course but lone wolves rarely lived for very long on their own unless they were very skilled hunters. This one, with his almost human intelligence was by far probably more adept to it but still she couldn't be sure. <br><br>When they stopped and stood in the diluted sunlight she took a look around, the world looked like some giant infected wound, festering and putrid. She sighed for the world she once knew, growing up in bright colours and luscious greenery. That was not this world, this felt so much more alien. She looked down at the wolf when he spoke again, she thought he'd meant to say he missed trust. She wasn't quite sure what to make of that. The way he looked at her put her in mind of a dog, looking up at someone who had food, expectantly, it was almost cute. After a few long minutes of thinking and wondering in silence she turned to face him fully. "I expect you are lonely without a pack then? I suppose..well that is if you want to.." Why was she asking this? She never travelled with people, but then again.."You could come with me, I don't have a destination in mind and I tend to keep moving. What do you think?" Groups were a smart Idea when travelling she reasoned with herself.
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				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-09-2013, 03:06:56</strong>
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				Second had let his lower body down to a sitting position as the woman spoke to him, actually seeming to want to understand him, or at least understanding him at this point, as proven by what she said. "Yes. Do niss that. Not sonethink to get again, though." He commented about the idea of a pack. When she continued, speaking of the possibility of him coming with her, his smoking red eyes just watched her, wide. His tail flicked, as if wanting to skip at the idea of being with some semblance of a community again, even if it was just of two. <br><br>"Ya al-oh ta cone?" He asked, as if to confirm, his ears perking up in an excitable fashion before they tilted back, lining his skull. "Ah! Nost hue-nans not likink ne. Thinkink I an non-ster, out ta eat then." He speaking a warning, as he thought it only fair to warn her his presence may bring down her own reputation or he may need some protection through diplomacy if others decided to draw blade on him. He could fight, of course, especially with being infused with magic enabling some unique abilities, but he didn't just want to get into combat at every settlement.
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				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>28-09-2013, 03:25:49</strong>
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				She nodded and listened to him with practices patience. She nodded when he asked if she was really letting him come with her and began to smirk when he expressed concerns about what people may think. "If I cared about what other people say I wouldn't be wandering through the woods now would I? besides I rarely stay in towns and such, I have provisions for a few weeks and I hunt now and then so we should be ok to avoid the population for a bit." She thought again then smiled at him, this time a genuine one. "Maybe we can work on your words a bit too, I may be good at listening but in an emergency I probably will need to understand you quickly." She tilted her head, this was turning out to be a very very strange day, but a good one she hoped. <br><br>"Let's find somewhere to sleep, on the west side of one of the hills so we don't get the wind." She patted her leg then began moving towards one of the hulking mounds of earth, pulling her crossbow off her back and keeping it in front of here. Out here there was far less protection and getting in a good shot from a distance could mean the difference between life and death. The blasted thing twanged and shot off a bolt to her left. "Dammit! Bloody shifty goblins." She pulled the safety back and looked for the missing bolt, not seeing it anywhere close she decided to leave it where it landed, she could make more if need be. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-09-2013, 04:09:13</strong>
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				The ex-wolf nodded, before giving a wide toothy smile, which could be more intimidating than comforting to most people. When she claimed the lack of care was related to going into the woods he just tilted his head, as those two things seemed totally unrelated to him. He cleared his throat before standing up, again, on all fours. His right hand came up, gesturing as he spoke, relating to the provisions, "That helks. I can hunt hur nyselk. Is done e'rryday." He nodded, as if he should be proud of that fact, "And! And can helk get you neats! I likink gud aninals to eat."<br><br>He would blinked heading to her, stepping beside the woman, "Hard to s'eek. Not sure 'hat to say... 'Rr how sonetines." He admitted, fidgeting a bit. When she mentioned of somewhere to rest, he nodded, pointing in a direction, "Gud idea." He commented, giving another toothy smile before he would duck at the twang of the crossbow's string and look around worriedly. "Go'lins attack!?" As if she was saying they fired something, rather than her device misfiring.
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>29-09-2013, 20:46:05</strong>
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				Kid smiled as she listened to the rather chatty wolf then shook her head and tried to get him to calm down. "No no goblins are not attacking, they made this." She showed him her crossbow. "But it's a bit dodgy so it fires off at the weirdest time." When she said the word fires it twanged again sending another bolt into the countryside. "Dammit, wait here I'm gonna go find that one." She pointed the bow down and went off in the direction the bold had been fired, running along the barren ground with light but quick steps. <br><br>The bolt wasn't hard to find but it did go quite a distance, and the first one that fired wasn't too far from the second. Placing them back in the crossbow's holding clip she pointed it down again and began running back towards Second, it had just occurred to her that they didn't know each other's names. Shrugging the thought away she slowed down then began walking the way they had intended to go before. If he didn't bring up asking for her name she wouldn't either, she was still cautious about who she introduced herself to. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>29-09-2013, 21:26:53</strong>
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				"Oh..." The Ex-Wolf said, taking a seat on the ground, watching up to her as she explained the situation. "Hu-ait? I can." He confirmed as she said she would find the crossbow's bolt that fired off randomly. He watched her head off, but then paused, thinking it might be a trick. His ears lined his skull as he considered things. Maybe he was just being a foolish, trusting... thing, now? Someone treating him nicely and then she would just abandon him. That idea crossed his mind and made his heart sink, as he did hope to find something to follow. As much as he was able to survive in this place, even more than the head of his small pack before, he was a bit of a follower at heart.<br><br>However, his ears perked up, seeing Kid coming back towards him, allowing the worry to melt from him. He gave a toothy smile, rushing to her side and walking beside her in the direction she deemed to him. "Yourr kind. Get nanes, yes?" He questioned, trying to figure out what he could say, what they could speak of. He wanted to be sociable. "I got nane neselk. Second." He confirmed, trying to fit with her, get her to trust him, let her know what kind of... creature? Person? he was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>01-10-2013, 17:59:54</strong>
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				As if he could read her thoughts he introduced himself to her, and she raised both brows for a moment and then looked down at him with a schooled expression. "Yes we have names..most people call me Kid..I don't use my real name very often, I'm lucky if I remember it." She smiled then changed the subject. "If you're having trouble saying words with 'M' in try closing your mouth and humming the get the 'M' sound." She offered, waiting for him to try as they ascended over the crest of the hill she'd pointed out then slid down the other side in an almost sitting position. Once she got to the bottom she did sit down and placed her crossbow at her side and pulled her knapsack in front of her, rummaging around for something to eat, she didn't think they'd need a fire right now, besides it was still early in the day and they'd just come from the forest so wood was a little out of reach for the moment. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>01-10-2013, 21:48:22</strong>
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				Second would walk beside Kid, as a dog told to heel, walking on all fours, though keeping a respectable distance, as he didn't want her thinking that he was a threat. He wasn't sure if she fully trusted him, yet, and didn't want to give her an excuse to question his intentions. "Kid..."He repeated the name she gave him before nodding, lifting up his head to stare up at her. "Hm? Hmmm..." The ex-wolf practiced her idea she gave him for pronunciation. He would hum,changing from the 'hmm's to simply 'mmm's and shortly, without talking start humming a tune himself with a curious close-lipped smile on his face as he did so.<br><br>The two slid down to the hill, allowing Second to silence himself as they got to the bottom. He would pad around the area, scanning with those smoking red eyes, lifting his nose up at points and sniffing the air, as if scanning if there was something close by before he came to Kid. "He arre goink ta stay here? Seemms..." He speaking the first set of mms, having a jerky pause between the 'e' and 'm' sounds as he had to close his mouth entirely to sound it out, "gud 'lace. Not smmellink hurrtink thinks."
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>01-10-2013, 22:01:00</strong>
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				Kid tried not to laugh at the now humming wolf and hid her smirk behind her hand as she coughed. "Yes not many things will be out in the open, what with so many things want to kill each other." She figured now would be a good a time as any to continue his speaking lessons, she took out an apple and tossed another to him while she ate her own. "I think when you say 'He' you mean 'we'. Right?" she chewed a bit more then swallowed. "To get the w sound you can go 'Oo', like a howl but softer." She tried to explain, since his mouth wasn't quite the same as hers she had to figure out ways around the range of sounds he could make. "If the 'w' is in the middle of a word, for example. Power, you make the 'oo' sound quickly. so it's just, 'oh'." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>01-10-2013, 22:09:42</strong>
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				The ex-wolf jolted up at the tossed apple, he snapping his fore-paws up and managing to catch it. He sat on his haunches, investigating the fruit and lifting his head to the woman as he rolled the apple between his fingers. When she took her first bite, then started speaking, Second would open his mouth and attempt to tear into the apple. Of course he would succeed, but it was rather messy with juice flying to the side as he, literally, ripped the side of it open. He nodded his head when Kid asked about his particular speech pattern, managing to swallow the apple-parts and licked along his mouth.<br><br>When she continued and spoke with the idea of 'power' the Second frowned, or as much as he could, before informing her, "I can not mmake that sohnd." He trying to incorporate the example she just used on the word 'sound' so that she can see he was, at least, trying. "How can I say that?" He managed to say, using the initial method, though he was still a bit loud in his attempts.
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>06-10-2013, 05:25:08</strong>
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				Kid listened patiently, watching how his mouth moved when he made the sounds and then looked up to meet his red smoky eyes. "Well, try this then..move your jaw to help form the sound." She showed him, making sure he could see how she made the sound, even pulling back her hood so her dark hair fell into place around her shoulders. "Try again, you'll get it eventually."<br><br>_____________________<br><br>After most of the afternoon had passed with Kid teaching him how to say some more words she pulled all of her equipment together and began walking again as it grew steadily darker. She had her hood back up now and was keeping to moving between the hills rather than going over them, keeping out of sight for the most part. "If we can fins somewhere like a cave or hollow to stay in we should be protected enough to survive the night without being seen." She told him, keeping an eye out for such a place by the dim rusty moonlight. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>06-10-2013, 06:07:12</strong>
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				Second attempted to follow Kid's techniques as best he could, though it still seemed to be rather difficult for him. He would eat the apple whole, core and all in the curation of the conversation. His smoking eyes never leaving her during the whole time, intent on paying attention, listening, appearing to be loyal to this person who actually allowed him to stay with her, but also took his advice... It was rather nice. Learning was a good thing, too.<br><br><hr> <br><br>Surprise overcame the ex-wolf when the night came, the sun dropping below the hills that they were set upon. He quickly moved after her, moving beside her on all fours, his shoulders flexing unnatural as he kept up with her movement, letting her set the pace, rather than himself. When she spoke, his head lifted to her, and nodded. "I can n... hmake oooo-an?" He said, howling out the 'o' sound, which was a bit loud, echoing somewhat as they moved. "Does... Kid hoooant that?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>06-10-2013, 07:02:35</strong>
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				When the wolf offered to make a hole she stopped to look at him, she took in the size of his forepaws and thought that they could very well dig a hole for them to sleep in for the night. "Alright then, I'll help." She brought the bag around her shoulder and pulled out what looked like a bundle of poles all connected with a thin chain. She flicked it outwards and the poles all clicked into place and one at the end span and the flat blade of a shovel formed there. She smiled at this piece of Goblin engineering and then turned towards the nearest hill and plunged the blade into the hard earth. She pulled out a hefty clump of it and tossed it to one side, then looking back at Second she inclined her head for him to join her in building their temporary home. <br><br>Kid worked silently with Second, making sure not to hurt his paws with her shovel as they dug into the hill, the pile of dirt behind them growing by the minute. When the moon was at it's peak she wiped the sweat off her brow and examined the size of the hole, it would be a squeeze but both of them should fit inside, and to be honest she was too tired to dig any more. "What do you think? big enough?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>06-10-2013, 07:14:51</strong>
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				When Kid stopped, as did Second, staring up to her when she looked upon his paws. The delay made him think he might have said something wrong, but to the contrary! His suggestion was accepted. A smile crossed his muzzled face as he went to finding a decently sized hilly area and seemed to immediately dig his claws into it. He stopped, though, ears up when he realized that Kid was doing something else. He quickly shifted where he was choosing to dig and went with her. Claws extended, and scooping the dirt up expertly, as if he had done this before, cutting the earth, digging in, then curling his fingers and tossing them between his legs behind him. <br><br>The ex-wolf was quick in digging, expertly burrowing into the earth and wiggling his hind in the air as he shifted, trying to see if it would fit him right. He settled himself down, so that he had his back to the 'wall' so to speak, and an open spot that she could snuggle up in his curled form. "Can ya get in?" He asked, in response to her. She would be able to get in, snugly, if she tried, though practically buried in the black fur of Second if she tried to settle herself in a sitting up position and able to use him as a pillow if laying down flat, or even curled up. Either way, the ex-wolf would be quite warm to the touch, even disregarding the fur.
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>08-10-2013, 05:31:36</strong>
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				Kid smiled watching the large wolf cram himself inside and curl up in the hollow. She took another look around and pulled a small blanket out of her bag and crawled inside, having an easier time of turning around, though still managing to press herself into him when she faced away to put the sheet over the hole to block them from view and protect them from the elements. She placed her bag near the entrance too and then settling back onto the wolf's side. He did indeed feel very warm so she had no problem with the temperature inside their little room. "Good night Second." She pulled her legs up to her belly and pulled her hood over her face as she settled down, waiting for sleep to come and take her away from this wretched world if only for a few hours. <br><br>Throughout the night Kid moved very little but when she did it pulled her hood back bit by bit. She eventually turned onto her side facing Second's head and curled up with her arms under her chest. By this point the moon had set beyond the horizon and the first watery, bloody glow began to creep up the opposite horizon. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>08-10-2013, 06:06:12</strong>
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				"Good nite, Kid." The ex-wolf said, glad he could say that rather well, now. He let his large tail come over her front, as if in a protective fashion, settling his head on the tailtip, curled around the woman with his head to her lap. He kept quite as he waited for sleep to claim him, and allow waking to come soon after so he could wander off with his new ally. Though, he would admit in his mind, ear flicking lightly as his thoughts passed through, that he liked laying down with someone up against him. Even when his last, small, pack was around, he was the odd one out. The alpha male and female kept together with him calmly to the side, sleeping alone. Eventually, he would drift to sleep, his mind filled with dreams of shadows encapsulating the world, and he a part of them. He had minimal sound, an occasional whine coming, as he slept. He did shift a bit during the night, laying more like a human on his side, with the woman curling her arms under him and settled on him.<br><br>The morning would come eventually, as Second awoke, eyes opening wide, the smoke billowing out in a plume before settling to a normal stream. He took view of Kid, giving a contemplative look, but just waited, not wanting to disturb her unless it was a matter of injury or safety.
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 05:50:02</strong>
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				It wasn't long after the sunlight infiltrated their little sleeping space that Kid began to stir. Despite being quite disciplined she still liked to sleep in now and again but the light just wouldn't allow it. She stretched out, and her hands met something fluffy, she jumped, hit her head on the ceiling and cursed under her breath while memories of yesterday came back to her. Grumbling about the sun being rude she picked up her things and pushed her way out of the hole in the ground. It was becoming quite clear that she was not a morning person. She disappeared for a few minutes to take care of a few necessary morning ablutions before she came back tot he hole. "Come on Second, best get a move on before anything else wakes up." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 06:51:20</strong>
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				When Kid jumped up, for whatever reason, he couldn't be certain he let out a yelping whine. "Yoo hurt!?" The half-wolf asked in concern when she hit her had at the top of the burrow, managing to let several bits of dirt fall down over the two of them. Quickly he would push her out as some more bits of dirt fell off of the top, collapsing the back of the little hand-dug cave. His smokey red eyes stared at the hole they would have exited, him shaking loose bits of dirt from his coat that managed to fall upon him when the two slept, as well as the clumps that fell upon him when Kid hit the ceiling in surprise. He didn't need to work with any morning routines, just sitting patiently, waiting for her to return. She had come back before, when the crossbow misfired, so he trusted her to return to him this morning. His tail flipped in appreciation when she came up, giving her a toothy smile which, to some, could be seen as agression, but the ex-wolf tried to make it clear it was a show of happiness as he moved beside the woman.<br><br>He padded along the dead-grass hills with her, glancing left and right with the turn of his head as he continued to walk on all fours. "Kid... I listen hoo'ans talk... How hoorld used to 'ee... Do... you know? I... I do not knoow. Recall... shadooows. Others... like 'ee... Not like 'ee noow... 'Efore..." He furrowed his brows, causing the plume of smoke from his eyes to burst, briefly as he did so, before turning his head up to her, hoping she could understand what he was asking. He barely really remembered of life before the way the world was. All he knew was there was community, a life, though not as he lived now. He remembered, in shadows, of his life as a true wolf. Before intelligence, before speech, before the need to hunt alone to live after the other two survivors that developed as he had had been ended...
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 11:16:18</strong>
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				Kid was still sporting a headache while they walked and often brought her hand up to try and rub away the lump now there. When Second asked if she remembered anything from before the shadows she stopped dead, staring at the ground like it had done her a personal great evil. She sighed and let her hand drop to her side. "I remember...but not much. Things were..well brighter, the grass was green,t he sky was blue...and people were not so afraid of everything." She began but looked quite pained so she didn't continue. <br><br>She continued their walk in silence, ignoring any further attempt at conversation. Even crossing over a wide river and heading into a new line of trees, these ones looked younger but no less dark and twisted, almost petrified in black and grey. They didn't move like the older trees but seemed almost to lean as they passed through them. When they began getting bigger and thicker the roots moved like spring traps. Kid began to hum as they passed, ensuring a safe passage as they moved through. <br><br>Her thoughts had been quite dark since that morning, replaying the last moments of light she remembered over and over, like some horrid nightmare that ate away at her soul. She hated it, it made her feel like a little girl again, scared and trying to hide while her father and brothers sacrificed their lived to try and stop the tyrant coming to power. When she could stand it no more she lashed out out of nowhere, sending at least three knives from her sleeves into the nearest trees and drawing ragged breaths and gritting her teeth like a mad woman, glaring at the handles of the knives vibrating in place. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 11:42:13</strong>
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				The ex-wolf would nod at Kid's words, continuing to walk beside her in an unusual four-legged gait. His shoulders shifting awkwardly as his forelimbs moved back and forth, "I rrecall, grreen grrass, trrees... I hwish too see hworld again, like that..." His billowing eyes shifted to look back up to the woman, he opening his mouth and continuing to speak, though the words fell on deaf ears. Second did not recognize he was being ignored, that the woman was falling into her own thoughts of the past, despite being able to avoid the dangerous terrain both of the travellers have gotten used to in their lives since the shattering of the world by the hands of the villainous wizard. But the ex-wolf seemed to be keeping a happy tone, though awkward in how he spoke.<br><br>Then woman seemed to have lashed out, though, causing Second to lean down his head, his flanks raised up, oddly, before lowering down with his belly to the ground. He looked up to her, with an frown, that showed off his teeth in dismay. "I sorrry... Not hmmean to say that." Second let out, thinking the last thing he say may have angered her, though what was it he said? She appeared to have been too deeply in thought to have recognized it. His billowing red eyes watched up to her, keeping himself laying as she watched the knives with gritted teeth. The beast would give a gentle whine, before asking, "A-Anything I can do?" his tail keeping limp behind him and his head low in a rather submissive fashion, perhaps showing off him as a follower, why he was merely a Second and not a First.
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 11:56:55</strong>
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				Kid remained unnaturally still and after a few minutes of this seemed to come back to herself. She looked at Second and was taken aback by his position on the ground. She frowned then walked over to retrieve her weapons from the tree, murmuring an apology to it as she walked back then sat down rather ungracefully. "I'm sorry Second..I didn't mean to explode like that. it's not your fault...it's just. I feel frustrated that I can't do anything to bring this world back to what it used to be, and no one else even wants to try." she dropped her head into her hands, she normally never got this emotional, probably because she forced it all down, not wanting to face it and after years of bottling up everything it just came out in a huge burst. <br><br>It was much more difficult to settle her emotions after that little outburst, like trying to plug a leak in a dam. She squeezed her eyes shut tightly but it didn't stop a few tears escaping them. She did manage to keep the sob under wraps though, she didn't want to appear weak in front of her travel companion. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 12:18:23</strong>
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				Second, upon hearing her speak, would crawl on her, like a friendly dog, attempting to advance to a small child, to show itself as something not to be feared, before pushing himself up next to her.In an curiously human-like fashion, he would manage to stand on his hind legs, placing one of his hand-like forefeet to one of her shoulder's and another to her arm in a comforting way. He looked to her, "I... considerred trrying to get the hwoorrld back. I miss the grrens. The goood foood." He nodded, keeping up close to her, trying not to move too much as it could easily be seen he was not familiar with this way of standing. The ex-wolf's eyes looked down, then he turned his head to the distance, speaking further, "If you werre to hel' hmmee. And I hel' yooou... I 'e glad to trry." It may be seen in the eyes of the creature, past the smoke that rose from them, that he may not have, entirely, knew what it entailed, but what he spoke was true. He seemed willing to work with someone who knew better than him to actually work to bring order to this place.<br><br>Second would have brought his attention back to her, keeping his eyes soft, as if investigating what she was doing. A look had crossed his face, one that would be as if he was trying to place a name to a familiar face. Though he didn't speak past what he had, he kept his one arm around her and the other lightly on the opposite arm, as if he thought it really could have helped. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 12:42:42</strong>
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				His words made her smile a bit and almost laugh. When he put his arms around her she tensed for a moment, not used to such contact but relaxed when he settled in front of her. She looked up into his eyes and for a moment remained silent while he offered to help her. "That's really sweet of you and all, but I'm really not sure we could do anything. Many people have died trying to change the world. We'll need an army before we even have a glimmer of hope of overthrowing the twit who calls himself lord." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 12:48:58</strong>
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				A curious grin would come across the ex-wolf's face, his ears perking up, "Then hwee get up arr'y, yes?" Second would have shifted, perhaps showing his first actual show of power, his body seeming to turn to smoke, his grey fur seeming to weave around in the air, like smoke from a bonfire. The gaseous form was so quick, reforming to the solid form before her, sitting on his haunches. His tail flicked on the ground, brushing up the dirt around him, as he stared up at her. "Ermm... 'ut... I cannot. No-hwone trussts 'e..." He paused, "Exce't Kid..." Second tilted his head, cocking ears and staring up to her, giving a smile, in an attempt to show he was trying to keep her as a consideration. Since he was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>18-10-2013, 19:00:51</strong>
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				Kid wanted to smile but her pain was just a little more overwhelming at the moment. She did reach out and scratched under Second's chin however to show him she appreciated his enthusiasm. "We'll see. Perhaps the next town wont have as many spineless twits as the last one did." She didn't hold much hope in that thought, but it would be nice to think that anyone stood a change. She was getting tired of constantly having to move from place to place. <br><br>Though it didn't feel like much yet,t he tiniest flicker of change lit somewhere inside her. Once she'd had enough of moping around she got up and kept walking with second close by. The woods proved nearly empty of life, that or Kid's constant murmurs to the trees kept the dangerous creatures at bay. This forest was much larger than the last and would take a few weeks to get through. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>18-10-2013, 20:21:00</strong>
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				With his chin scratched, Second would gain a wide, pleased grin, tilting his head back for an easier time to access that part of him for scratches. His ears perked up in delight, despite her voice seeming to be holding back some inner turmoil. The ex-wolf would lowered his head, watching her as she went about a bit more of her sadness, keeping close to her. "Kid hwat can I doo? I mmean...." The creature's ears fell back, lining his skull, trying to figure out what he really did mean. His mind was going a few places at once, watching her before he tried to be, at least, a little coherent. "I hwill 'rrotect hwen yoo need. Yes. An' helk. Yoo nice... I hwonderr. Hwith yoo, hwill hummans let mme stay? Since I keet near?" He was worried about being separated from her when they came to the a human town, if he would be run off or attempted to be shooed away, maybe even fought off. He wanted to help! Have a place in some society, but he was stuck to the fringes. Perhaps, he hoped, that showing he was welcome by her, he wouldn't need to leave her side. Of course, this would be a few long days ahead, but he wanted to know. He wanted to keep by her, now, the few people to allow him to help, in turn, helping him by allowing him company.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>25-10-2013, 23:59:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid continued trying to teach Second how to pronounce words properly, that or teaching him new words to replace ones he couldn't pronounce very well. As the weeks rolled by she felt quite proud of his progress and began to introduce him to training. Either by taking a run around their camps or by sparring with him for a few hours at a time. She tried showing him how to use some of her weapons but his paws were too big for some of them.&nbsp; <br><br>She wasn't sure if she was seeing things but she could have sworn she saw small critters running about more and more often, even a grey squirrel at one point. For a split second at some point one evening she thought she saw a patch of green grass. She felt like she was loosing her mind and was just remembering seeing these things. <br><br>They were currently camping on the edge of the forest and down in the valley below she could see a city. Those were so rare these days but it would be the best place for them, so many people to blend with and a great place to restock on supplies, heck even stay a few nights somewhere warm in exchange for some odd jobs. Their only problem now was getting Second into the city un noticed. "Second, would you mind if I put a leash on you? It might be more believable that you're a pet that way and no one will attack you there..you may also want to not talk when other people can hear you or they'll get suspicious." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 02:43:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The creature appeared to have been a fast learning, able to speak all the words rather well, except those requiring a puff of the lips, such as with 'P's or 'B's, though it replaced them with a general idea of a clicking 'T', since it sounded close enough to Second. As Kid trained with the ex-wolf, she would have found that he was, basically, infused with magic and able to shift into a smog to avoid damage, as well as breath out dark energy from his mouth like the legends of a dragon to breath out fire. His strength and speed was also enormous, though he, often, held back in fear of harming her. The weapons she gave him to try would not work very well for him,though, as his thumbs allowed him to grab thing, but it was more side-ways, like that of a gorilla than a human's, where the thumb wouldn't bend appropriately for an actual grip.<br><br>When the two managed to see the city down in a protected valley, Second's smokey eyes stared down at it, with a sense of worry. Would she have to leave him? If so how long? Would he be captured and scared away by some of the monster hunters that could occasionally be seen around the dead landscape? All this came to mind, causing his ears to line his skull at the possibilities. He took a deep breath, looking up to Kid with perked ears, hoping she could bring him, protect him. Maybe show others he was not to be afraid of. When she spoke he straightened up, standing on his hind legs in a mild sense of hope, suggesting he would be able to come with her. But a leash? What was that? He had no trouble not speaking to others, only trusting Kid, whom he had started to consider the alpha of this group... But she was a she... so he considered at times did that mean they bother were? The idea of such was not altogether unpleasant for him, especially an implication that could give...<br><br>But he shook away those thoughts before responding to her, "I can... Tut... What is a 'leash'?" He tilting his head, looking up to her, hoping for her to explain. Regardless of what it was, he was sure he would respond that he would... And when she DID explain it to him he would easily tell her, "I do not mind. No, no. Do not mind."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 02:57:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid giggled t his eagerness and sat herself down on the slope. "Well it's usually a rope or long strap people use on dogs so they don't run off or cause trouble. I'll understand if you don't want to be on one but it's just temporary so people wont be afraid of you. When they see the leash they will assume you are mine and are trained. Which isn't entirely untrue, we have been training." She smiled at him then began looking through her bag and finding a length of rope, she cut it so that she could loop it around his neck without it being tight and with enough left for her to hold as they walked. <br><br>"That should be enough, I think we should sleep here then walk into the city in the morning, I learned people don't like travellers as much who come at night, they get jumpy." She smiled and&nbsp; got up to walk back into the trees a little bit and spread a tarp over a low branch to make a sort of tent. "Coming?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 06:36:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The ex-wolf held his neck out, allowing the trusted woman to tie the rope upon him, assured that he would not be hard by her. He felt as if he knew her the whole time after the few weeks they were travelling between the forest they met and this city. A smile crossed over his mouth when she commented, saying that the rope tied to him would be fine. Second took a deep breath before saying, "I do not mind, as long as I keet ty you." He padded over to Kid, moving over to the tent and moving inside of it as soon as it was up.<br><br>The creature turned around, curling up similarly as he had when the two slept within the dug-in cave the first night the two were there. He let it tail hand to the side, him curled in a 'U' type shape so that she could move down and settle herself on his torso to sleep. So he could act like a fuzzy pillow for her. The ex-wolf had greatly enjoyed her company and how much she helped with his speech and general well-being. "Ready for sleet, now, yes?" He commented, with his ears perked up, eager for them to sleep and even more so for them to head to the city. After all, he never managed to look within the city always shooed away or threatened by humans.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 06:55:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid smiled back and let him get comfy before following him inside and snuggling into his warm belly and chest. She placed her things near her feet, within reach should they need to get up quickly. It had been much easier to fall asleep this way when the both of them were curled up together, she thought it may be because it felt safer with the two of them. <br>During the night Kid turned to face inwardly at second, her arm moving around him and holding onto his fur, her fingers moving through the soft hairs while she slept. <br><br>By morning Kid felt very well rested and stretched out on top of her fluffy pillow. "Morning Second." She greeted, then slipped outside to do her business then came back to pull all their things together and take down the tent. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 11:03:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The ex-wolf curled his tail around her chest when he felt her head lay down upon him, a smile marking his face as he settled his chin to her lap. He sniffed down about her, casually, closing his eyes, allowing her to sleep with him in the, admittedly, flimsy tent. Second would sleep soundly, nuzzling upon her face, gently, once he felt her fingers curl around his fur and hold onto him so close. He just enjoyed such closeness.<br><br><br>When the morning came, Second's eyes lifted open, giving a puff of released smoke before fizzling up as they normally do. He would move outside once she had spoke and left the tent turning to spy on her briefly, until he realized what she was doing. Instead he would turn, sitting on his haunches and staring to the ground until Kid returned. The ex-wolf would sit in thought, wondering a few things. When she started to take the tent down the ex-wolf moved to stand upright, beside Kid, "Kid... Are you the alpha?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 21:49:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid was rolling up the tarp when Second asked her if she was the alpha. She paused in her packing up then continued while she thought about it. "I don't think so, I'm not a wolf..we have leaders and such which are sort of similar, but since you're the only wolf out of the two of us I guess that means you're the Alpha..but if you don't want to be I'd be happy to call you my partner." She smiled at him and hoisted her bag over her shoulder, strapped her crossbow into her hip and put the make-shift leash over Second's head and held it loosely in her hand. <br><br>The city gates were open halfway, ready to drop in an instant should anything unsavoury approach it. Kid walked through with only a couple of dirty looks from the guards, she had her hood down so they were not suspicious but the wolf was still unusual to see. The streets were crowded with bustling shoppers, and in the heart of the city a staggeringly high tower, it's peek was beyond the clouds above, leaving a trail of clear sky in it's wake. Looking up at it made Kid dizzy so she turned down a side street to find a pub or tavern that she could haggle a room with, even a stable would do for her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>27-10-2013, 02:18:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				" 'Artner...?" Second queried, watching the woman as she moved to put the leash around his neck. He closed his eyes, as it was put around his neck before lifting it back up, staring at her with those smokey red eyes. His tail would wag behind him, as he felt genuinely happy in her presence, now. Second quickly kept to her side, coming to the city, and perking his ears up when they managed to get to the gates of the city.<br><br>While they walked through the area, he was thankful no one questioned it. A smile was marked over his face as he was entertained by the way things were. The place looked new and interesting and he questioned why he couldn't come sooner. He spoke? Maybe poorly, but still. He took a breath, opening his mouth to speak, before lining his skull with his ears. He was a bit concerned with Kid, wondering if she was feeling well, since it seemed like something was slightly off. But he couldn't ask her, couldn't draw suspicions.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>27-10-2013, 23:45:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Let's try in here." She gestured to a tavern at the end of the row, they had stables too, a good sign perhaps. She pushed the door open and was relieved that no one stopped to stare at them. She approached the bar and asked some questions about rooms and if there was something she could do in exchange for a few nights and meals for the two of them. The Barman looked at Second and frowned. "Trained is he?"<br>"Yes, very well behaved. He helps me out quite a bit."<br><br>The barman thought for a while and his moustache shifted side to side. "If I can borrow 'im to get rid of the rats down in the cellar you can stay. I'm a bit short staffed, if you don't mind cleaning up after closing you can have your meals." He seemed a bit reluctant to offer that so she didn't press him for more and ordered drinks for the two of them, paying with some copper coins she had on her. <br><br>"I'm not sure if you'll like honey'd mead but it's sweeter than most drinks." She offered second the mug once they found an alcove to sit in. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-10-2013, 02:32:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Without a word, Second would move with Kid. He kept near her, wishing to watch over her because he was still unsure, as exciting as this crowded place was, if she would be attacked... Doubtful with a fearsome creature as he with her, but still. The concerns were there. When they came to the tavern, he looked around, in amazement, of the bottles. The way they were stacked and the mustachioed man. All was just so new in this place! Well, maybe not EXACTLY new, but wondrous for the beast. He looked up to her, ears lining his skull before nodding, in response if he could deal with some rats, though he knew some could be as large as he was, if not bigger. He didn't doubt he could take some, though.<br><br>When the two came to a small, decently hidden area, the ex-wolf looked back and behind him. His eyes lifted to Kid before he leaned forwards, whispering, in an attempt to get what he said hidden from others. "Does humans always give helt for drinks, foods and stay?" He tilting his head, ears cocking to the side, with one pointed straight up and the other pointing to the side.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>28-10-2013, 15:27:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid giggled at the tickling of her ear while he whispered and shook her head. "No humans need to pay with these." She showed him a handful of bronze, silver and one gold coin. "But if you need these, you need to work for them, but since I don't usually stay too long in once place I do small jobs in exchange for food, a place to sleep and maybe a few extra coins. I'll help with the rats, Maybe I can convince the barman to let us keep a few to cook up later. I know it's not very appetising but you take what you can get these days." She finished her drink, looked over at the barman who nodded so she tapped Second's side and lead him up the stairs to find the room he'd let them have. <br><br>It wasn't much, it had a bed and a chest of drawers, that was it. There was a bathroom complete with wooden tub under the hot tap. Deciding a bath would be a good idea she went in and started filling up the tub, watching the steam rise from it and began stripping down out of her leathers. Under all the gear, hood she was even smaller than most took her for, but she was by no means fragile, she had hard won muscle beneath her skin but not ripped or bulging, more like tight chord in her limbs. Remembering her partner she looked over. "Would you like a bath after me? We've been out in the wilds for weeks." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-10-2013, 15:48:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The ex-wolf would give a curious blink. Unsure why she was laughing, not noticing he was tickling her. He shook his head perking his ears to listen up at her explaination. He leaned down, staring at the coins she presented as an example. Second sniffed down at her opened palm, sniffing at the coinss before her hands curled back around them, causing his nose to twitch a blit before licking up at his maw, realizing that rats were a bit gaimy, but it was a good taste to him, so he had no idea what she meant. Once she looked to the woman checked over to the barman, he followed her gaze. The tap on his side cause dhim to move over, allowing her to get out, before turning behind her, looking over the rope while he was lead.<br><br>The room was surprisingly nice for him. Not much for a creature that lived in the woods, plains and deserts wa stilla&nbsp; whole lot, in reference to an actual shelter witin an actual building. And furnishings? Even a meager straw mat would be a welcome respite from the ground he had to gather things for himself even be on something soft. If allowed, Second would wander over to the side. He would explore nearly every nook and cranny, finding amusement in the exploration of the small room. When kid spoke to him, his ears turned towards her before his head followed, his right hand picked up as he posed, like a deer in the headlights. "Oh? Tath..." The ex-wolf quickly moved down, sniffing along himself before sticking his tongue out. A nod would shortly follow, "Yes. Think tath te good..." He heading over to the woman, expecting to follow her and wait beside her while she bathed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>28-10-2013, 15:56:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The tub was quite roomy, she figured it was a re purposed industrial barrel that factories used for transporting huge amounts of grain or liquids. She dunked herself fully in the hot water, peeling away the weeks worth of sweat and grime before shifting to one side and patted the side for second to climb in so she could help him bathe. She didn't find it too weird, he was a wolf after all what harm would it do? She picked up the soap bar and began cleaning her friend, getting into his fur to clean him up a bit, he looked much skinnier when wet and quite comical. She couldn't help giggling at his face and slid her hand over his head to take the fur out of his eyes. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>28-10-2013, 16:12:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At first, Second tilted his head curiously at her patting the tub, before his brain connected the reasoning. She did seem to do that to imply he should come with her, or follow. He would come over as she asked, placing his forelimbs up, his hand-like paws coming to the edge. He would balance himself up, swinging one of his legs over the side and settling it. With easy mimicry he would manage to come into the large tub, coming up next to her, in an attempt to follow her motions to lay down in the tub, or sit up. The closest he came to an actual bath was swimming in a lake for a while, never using soap or anything. At her gigglings, his ears tried to per up, but had some trouble with the wetness holding them down. They dripped little droplets of water back to the surface of the tub when he twitched it.<br><br>He couldn't help but enjoy her working his fur, he stretching himself out with the water managing to come on through his fur and to his skin, allowing the muscles that flexed so much a nice, relaxing feeling. The ex-wolf started staring at the woman, practically doe-eyed, if such a thing were possible through the smoke that continuously came from his eyes. The sign of his taint from the magic that engulfed the world, yet allowed him to live. When her hand pushed back the bit of fur that covered his eyes he tilted it to the side, before leaning in closer, settling himself on her. There was a pause, with the bottom of his muzzle coming to the recess of her neck before something hit him and he said, in realization, "Should have had tath after getting rats..." A husky chuckle coming from his throat as he found it somewhat amusing, for some reason he couldn't explain. There was a short break before he would say, "We can use it again... Right?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 12:44:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid found it absolutely adorable, the way Second rested on her shoulder while she washed him, not that she'd admit it to anyone else. While she scrubbed at his back and sides she thought about what he said and just smiled. "Yes we can use the bath again, I think we'll stay here for a few days, who knows we might get offered permanent work." She half joked, if they were it would mean no more sleeping rough and better food. She worked the soap around to his belly and chest, careful to avoid his private area and then worked on his arms and legs before quickly dunking him in the water and giggling at the dripping wet mess. "You look so funny, you should see your face." She grinned and put some bubbles on his nose. "Feel better?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 13:32:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				While scrubbing and cleaning him up, Second's tail would swing back and forth under the water, causing it to displace, splashing and licking at the edges of the tub, some of the water managing to fall out of the sides. A long, drawn in breath came before the ex-wolf exhaled in a content sigh. His ears flickered, allowing the water that was upon them to fly away, a few droplets returning to the bath and others falling to the floor outside of the tub. "Like that... Not mind... I follow Kid... Yes... Helt Kid, like Kid helt me..." Second muttered, enjoying her hands cleaning him up with the soap. A blink came when she put her hand to his head and pushed down, causing him to yelp, before raising back up and shaking his head from the excess water.<br><br>With the excess waterweight, his ears drooped and with shaking his head, the fur on his face puffed out, sticking out haphazardly. He turned his attention to her before giving a playful growl, "I look funny? You..." He paused, flicking his ears again before they lined his skull. Though she couldn't see it, because of the magical smoke, he crossed his eyes with the bubbles on his nose, letting his tongue out to lick at the before giving a facial expression that made it known he would not try to taste soap suds again. He turned his attention back to her, soon, giving a toothy smile, and closing his eyes, practically barking out, "Yes!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 13:41:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid just giggled louder and put the soap away before letting the water drain out of the tub and climbing out, almost slipping but catching the side of the tub. She rooted around for some towels and piling one around her then throwing a few over Second before rubbing him down to help him dry off. It took quite a while but that didn't matter, once they were both dry she went back to the bedroom and fell onto the mattress, not bothering to change out of her towel and letting out a long sigh of relief. "We'll get the rats in the morning I'm not moving from here till dinner time." She smiled and curled up and pulled one of the pillows to her to cuddle with.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 13:51:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With the tub drained, Second would stand up and shake his back legs, his fore-hands coming up against the rim of the rub. He would&nbsp; hop from the tub and twist his body, ready to shake himself dry, but stopped when he found a towel over himself. With a curious "Hrum?" he would soon find himself being rubbed down by the woman, causing him to give an amused laugh. Once dry, his fur would begin to settle, but stood up in random directions for the most part. His attention followed her once she started off and wrapped one around herself, soon following her with his body. He walked after her, hopping up on the bed when she started relaxing, speaking of rats in the morning. His jealousy of the pillow gaining attention would have him bite on it, and pull it up, flinging it to the head of the bed, if possible, before settling himself next to her, nudging her arm as if to display 'Here I am! Hug me like a pillow!', settling his chin down on the mattress and staring at the headboard.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 14:13:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid went to protest his poor treatment of the poor innocent pillow but smiled when he inserted himself into her hold and shook her head with amusement. "Fine I get it, c'mere you." She cuddled into him and rested her head on his neck and closed her eyes ready for a nice long nap. She nuzzled into him and sighed softly as she soon fell asleep cuddled up to Second. He was much warmer than the thin sheets anyway and a nicer pillow. <br><br>By late afternoon she was draped over second and ignoring her stomach rumbling in favour of sleeping a bit more on this fuzzy, warm wolf man under her. It wasn't much longer before she rolled off with a thud as she landed on the floor and groaned, pulling on her clothes. "I'll just go get some food, I'll be right back don't go anywhere." She said groggily, grabbing a few coins and leaving the room to go pay for their meals. <br><br>Even half asleep and unarmed she had to toss two drunkards out of her way to get to the bar to order two bowls of stew and bread. The barman was impressed at this slip of a girl wrestling with grown men almost twice her size but said nothing. A few stared at her retreating back, watching her backside and whispering to one another with plans to find her later that night. <br><br>She pushed the door open and placed the bowls on the night stand and crawled back on the bed, pulling one bowl towards her and tearing a loaf of bread in half and handing the larger side to Second. She tore smaller chunks to dip while she ate.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 14:26:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When she took the hint and moved to curl her arm around him and settled herself so nicely, his tail skipped a bit on the bedtop with a sense of happiness. Sure, he had to pretend to be some kind of pet in the human company outside this room, but if he could get the woman to be up against him like this at the end, he didn't mind. Within a few moments, he would have found himself snoozing pleasantly as well. Within the nap, though, his mind would flash with varying images, ones of the past life he had as an unintelligent animal. One of instinct and life in a pack. It changed , though, continuing on to life as the wolf-like creature he was now, developing scenarios that may or may not have happened. The mind was wandering to a current situation, something vague, but he knew it involved Kid. <br><br>But that would end with a loud thump, coming, causing Second to snap his head up, his eyes open, puffing out like a sudden flame flickering to life from a gas-lantern. He turned his head, ears perked, and wondering what the sound was, before noticing that Kid was gone. After he managed to shift his head and saw her there, standing up he couldn't help but give a guttural snicker in amusement. His head laid down upon his crossed arms, observing her as she pulled on clothes. While he watched her his thoughts turned onto the idea of clothes and why the humans wore them and took such import in the appearances, or some did. Was it just a protection thing? Most didn't have much hair and it could be they got cold easily. But then he saw some of the males and females just wear no more than a cloth over select area. He hummed, noting what Kid said, but not acknowledging it.<br><br>When she came back, his head lifted and turned, noting the food. He smiled, letting his tongue hang out as he moved to sit on the edge of the bed like a man might.&nbsp; He took up the bread in his large hands and bit to it, devouring the whole thing in two simple bites. After he already ate the baked good, he saw what Kid was doing and was envious, feeling he ate it too fast as the actions she had may have made it taste a bit better. He leaned over, though, pulling the bowl she hadn't touched and lowered his head, sipping at the soup, oddly, letting his tongue curl up some of the chunkier parts and pulling them to his mouth to chew. Once a small bit was swallowed he would turn, asking, since she would know, "Kid. Why do humans wear 'clothes'? I was thinking. And thought it for cold, mostly?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 14:55:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid tried not to giggle at Second as he chowed down on the bread and gave him a few pieces of hers, dropping them into his bowl so they would soak up some of the juice. When he asked her why people wore clothes she took a moment to think about it. She swallowed the spoonful she'd just had and lowered the bowl into her lap. "We get cold very easily yes, and well some people wear clothes that are colourful to impress each other or to show their importance, most regular people wear stuff like this to protect themselves. Leather is made from cow hides and is quite thick and waterproof." She hoped that explained it for him. She finished up her meal and placed the bowl on a stand near the door and came back to the bed and laid down to stare up at the ceiling. "We should get up quite early tomorrow so we can sort out the rat problem then take a look around the city, a proper look, I want to find out what's in that tower, it looks important." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 15:02:55</strong>
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				A smile crossed the ex-wolf's face when she offered him a little piece of the broth-soaked bread. He licked his maw after eating it, deciding that next time they had such a thing, then he would need to save the bread for dipping.&nbsp; When she spoke of the clothes, he kept his eyes on her, listening intently with ears forward. Slowly he would nod, "Should... Should I get clothes?" He asked curiously, "To impress others?" After speaking it out loud, he realized how dumb it must have sounded, not to mention he wasn't really important. He was a Second in a world of those that strive to be a First. Though he didn't mind following, too much, he realized it might be some time where he needed to take a lead. <br><br>His head lowered in thought at that, thinking on things, and dismissing it as he was sure the way he walked, his grey fur, humans had a lot more to work with in the way of clothing, not to mention Kid was modest in her attire, so he didn't need to wear anything to impress her, at least... Right? At such a thought his ears lined his skull, his eyes keeping to the remaining broth in the bowl before he would drink down the remaining broth and eat the chunks within. He licked at his maw, turning his attention back to Kid as she laid down, settling his bowl within hers, before crawling up and nuzzling at her shoulder, laying on his stomach. "Tower? Arn't all towers bad?" He asked, remembering many people commenting on the bane of the Tower, not realizing the one was a specific one, which was more like a floating cathedral that the evil wizard who destroyed the world resided.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 15:42:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid smiled and shook her head. "You don't really need clothes, you got fur and your bits don't dangle about like human males' do. Besides you look better without them." She smiled when he nuzzled her and turned to cuddle into him. It had been quite some time before they had enough time to sleep in more than usual and she was enjoying herself. It was a few short hours before she was draped over him again and snuggled under his chin. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 15:56:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Second hummed in consideration of this. He lifted his head, allowing Kid to get up under his chin, allowing her to sleep in whatever way she felt comfortable. He would lay awake for a while, keeping one of his arm-like forelegs around Kid's form. It was a bit awkward sleeping like this for him, now. He was used to being curled up and she using him as a type of pillow. Now, though, with the bed, it seemed they were one some even ground, able to be up against one another in a way that wasn't unpleasant to him. Though it never seemed his eyes shifted their sight, thanks to the constant smoke billowing from them, he would turn them to look over kid. He recalled what she said, neither really being an alpha, a first, but they could be partners.<br><br>His mind lingered on the word a bit. Partners. The only pairs he ever really saw were mated, and the rest of the community were all friends, allies. Was that was she meant? His eyes shifted secretly again,looking to the headboard. His heart was pounding a bit at the possibility. But then frowned, knowing it must have been a mistake. Some weird thing conceived in his mind that could never happen. He was lucky enough to find a human that accepted him as he was, to take him and allow him to follow her. There would be no way, no probable way, that he would have found a mate in the same package. The humans don't do that and neither did the wolves he ran with. They stuck to their own kinds. And that note seemed to depress him a bit. There were no other kinds like him. The only others that were had gotten killed off. And even if they weren't the only female was coveted by the male, the First of the pack.<br><br>His ears lined his skull, playing back the memories, now. Recalling all the things he went through, since his intellect grew and he gained more understanding. He looked to Kid, asleep, now, up close to him. She was as human as they came, so, no... If he were to ever find one, even if it was somehow outside of what he was, he would have to find a monster, a freak like he was. Perhaps somewhere. He gave a light whimper, unintentionally making the depression in his thoughts audible, before just trying to get some rest, finding the crook in Kid's neck that he could rest upon and attempt to sleep.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>30-10-2013, 16:45:53</strong>
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				A little later Kid started moving around, not much but she did tug on his fur a bit and made..noises. Nothing much more than a deep inhale or soft mumbled word. She was clearly dreaming about something, and it only seemed to get better, she smiled in her sleep and slid her leg over Second's. She held onto him tighter for some parts of her dream where her smile would fade then relaxed and smiled again when she felt him beside her. "Second..." She moaned into his chest and sighed gently before becoming still for the rest of the night. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 01:11:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Second's ears perked up, when she heard Kid's voice call him out, allowing him to respond with a "Yes?" But when he looked down to her, he realized that she was asleep... His mind went on, before realizing she must be having a good dream. One about him? The smile on her face and the appreciative way she said his name noted it was nice, too. A smiled crossed his face, as if he had accomplished something there, giving her cheek a gentle lick before putting his chin to his neck. Without any other disturbance, Second would sleep with her. Able to, easily, be distubed, though, when she awoke by how he was laying.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 05:44:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				In the morning Kid stretched herself out to loosen up all the stiff joints and yawned. She could hear a few people moving about already, some sounds she didn't want to know the cause of. She smiled at second then got out of bed to pull on her boots and grab her gear. "Come on Second lets go get some rats before breakfast." &nbsp;<br><br>She didn't appear to have remembered her dream and was quite happily leading Second down into the cellar after the barman grunted a good morning to them. He seemed a bit kinder today, perhaps this wasn't such a bad idea. Kid grinned and began turning on the gas lamps in the cellar and watched as the rats scattered amongst the barrels and shelves. "Ok Second try not to knock anything over, I'll chase them into the open and you an finish them off." She smiled and set to work, winding through the shelves and taking shots at some of the larger rats with her crossbow. <br><br>The barman had come down a few hours in to offer a simple breakfast for them and left them to it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 06:02:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Second would stir, when Kid managed to get up, he shifting from her, rolling off the bed and landing to his feet before stretching out, giving a loud yawn while curling his tongue. His back legs were pushed out, a small pop coming from his joints as he did before looking up to her. When she proclaimed the rats would be the first task he just nodded.<br><br>The two would come down the stairway, his eyes looking around at the rats. He crouched down, putting his hind end in the air and twitching his tail. Whenever one of the rats came in an area that he could jump to she would find him spring to the air and fly through it as a billow of grey smoke before coming down on them. He would crunch upon their heads, mostly, some of the larger ones he needed to gt at the neck and would shake ferociously until the snap caused them to lay limply.<br><br>The ex-wolf would have let Kid take care of dealing with the barman, trying his best to sneak around and capture the rats, at times fading to a smoke to investigate some of the smaller areas, and coming back to inform Kid of some of the areas where some where hiding, trying to come with a plan of where they could get to them without disturbing anything else.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 06:27:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It took so much longer than expected so there would be no exploring the city today. Kid and Second managed to wrangle out almost all the rats and Kid went around plugging up entry holes and laying out traps to catch any stragglers. She bagged up the ones they had caught and was surprised by just how many they had caught together. She brought the bags up to the bar, along with second and began talking with the barman, suggesting they could clean and use the rat meat. He seemed a bit reluctant to use such an ingredient but his cook had no qualms about what went into the food, not that it was bad he just knew that times were tough. He even handed over three gold coins for the bags of rats which cheered Kid up somewhat. She asked if their food could be brought up to her room later, to which both men agreed. She'd give it maybe two more days before she brought up the question of more permanent work there. <br><br>"Should we take a look around at least this street Second? I know I said we could look around but it's getting pretty late. I would like to see what shops they have here." She asked while stripping off again for a quick soak in the tub, she didn't think second needed a full bath but she would help clean his muzzle and his paws. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 06:36:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Second tried his best to understand the exchanges they made. The coins, he recalled, were some kind of thing to trade for other things, he knew, but he questioned why she was just offering the rats rather than keeping the bag themselves, to eat. But it came to mind that the food they were given could have been prepared with it and that was a further boon to gain from their work. That idea made him content with the situation so he decided to not question Kid about it later, but he had some other questions with more import later. <br><br>There was no hesitation of Second in following Kid back to the room and coming with her to the tub, watching as she went to the tub, he following after her as he had before, resting within it, more so, as a form of relaxation than to get clean, though the removal of the blood from the rats was a benefit, as they were crusting over at the time. He was actually surprised he asked his opinion on if they should go and explore, but he questioned, "Would have more humans out at dark? If you think&nbsp; it is good, will follow you, Kid." He nodded to her, confirming his agreement to come and look. He stared at her, a bit oddly, when she put a hand on his muzzle, cleaning it up, briefly. He was debating whether he should ask more things now... or later. But before long he would shake his head, deciding after they returned to be a better time to ask.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 07:18:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid expected more questions than that but was just as happy to answer the one. "Well no, humans are too afraid to go out after dark these days so we wont meet many people. I just wanted to get an idea of what the city has to offer before I..before we make a decision to stay here longer than just a few days. I know there's plenty of opportunities to work here."&nbsp; She answered then rinsed his muzzle with a small jug of clear water. She checked out the small window seeing there was still some light left. "If we get dry now we can have an hour or so to look about a couple of streets before dinner." She smiled and climbed out and pulled a towel around her waist then waited for second to join her. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 07:23:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				That was what Second figured. Humans were prone to fearing the dark and he couldn't blame them. The darkness concealed many more frightful things than the light, from personal experience. When she mentioned, though, that the two could take some time if the two got dried he would immediately jump from the tub, causing some of the water to sway and displace itself before falling upon the ground. In an attempt to dry himself, the ex-wolf would shake his body, letting the water upon him be shook off, spreading around the bathroom type area and wetting more than he was drying. "Rrready!" Second would growl out, giving her a smile as he was still a bit wet, but looked hilarious with fur sticking up everywhere, marking his recent wetness.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 07:41:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid laughed at his enthusiasm and tossed a towel over him and finished drying him off before trying to sort out the bathroom a little. Once dressed and armed with concealed blades she slipped the leash over his head and walked with him out of the bar and began strolling up and down the streets. Most places were domestic dwellings but some had large windows with items in the front showing what the shop sold. One had dresses in the window and Kid just hurried past it, another sold traps and weapons and fishing gear. She looked a bit more interested in that one and was looking at a large set of steel jaws when a large hand grabbed the back of her suit and lifted her right off her feet making her yelp. <br><br>"Well well lookie here. It's the little Runt!" The burly looking man barked at her. "Who thought he cou-" He looked closer at Kid then his eyes dropped to her chest. A very unpleasant grin spread across his soiled face. "Well this changes things, what's the matter sweetheart?" Kid was looking furious and was now poking him in the stomach with one of her blades. <br>"Put me down or the rats here will be feasting for weeks." He raised an eyebrow at her and just smirked before showing her the others behind him. <br><br>"Now missy put that away before you hurt yourself." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 07:49:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Second kept up next to Kid the whole time, once they left the inn they were at. He seemed excited to wander around the place. This human town was interesting, the way they built things so close together, how things were displayed. It was like a forest with the way the wood and stone settled and the scent was! Some envy came over him, figuring he would have loved to&nbsp; have lived in such a place, if only he was a human. His ears lined his skull as he thought on it, sitting next to kid as she looked over the traps, but they quickly perked when it was discovered Kid had been picked up by her back.<br><br>With no hesitation what-so-ever, Second jumped to his feet. The fur on his back straightened up, perking up in a threatening manner as he growled out harshly at the man. When he seemed more intent on bothering the human than worrying about him the ex-wolf would let his beastly nature come out, immediately rushing forwards and opening his mouth. If the man refused to acknowledge the mutated creature, he would fine a set of sharp teeth coming at his ankle, with the grey fur of Second standing on end and growling in anger.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 08:05:56</strong>
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				The man dropped kid with a yell of pain when Second's jaws clamped around his ankle, Kid tackled the man around the middle, starting an all out brawl with the other guys who were not trying to either free their friend from Second's jaw or trying to attack Kid or the wolf. "GET HIM OFF ME!" Kid saw the flash of a blade and was in front of it and holding back the wrist holding it while kicking at the faces of anyone who got too close. A large arm came around her neck and she had to bite down onto it to get whoever it was to let go. <br><br>A crowd was forming around the brawling bodies and watching the large wolf in the fray with confusion, some were hiding from it hoping it wouldn't suddenly turn on them. Guards got wind of the situation and let off loud shots from their muskets making the brawlers jump apart and check to see who'd been shot. Aside from bruises cuts and bites they were all fine. Kid went to Second and wrapped her arms around his neck to make sure he was alright and to show everyone else he wasn't going to hurt them. <br><br>"What the bloody hell is going on here!" One of the guards, the one who fired the shot stepped forward. <br>"That little harlot! Had her beast attack us!"<br>"That's Bull crap! if you hadn't of grabbed me he wouldn't have attacked you you great prick!" <br><br>Not wanting another fight to start the guard fired another round making the crowds jump. "I suggest you <span class="bbc_u"><strong>all</strong></span> get inside now! Another disturbance like this and you will all be carted to prison." <br><br>The crowd broke apart as the group of men limped or hobbled away from her and Second, shooting glares back at her, one making a gesture by dragging his thumb over his throat. Kid just glared back and smirked making the man a little unnerved. <br><br>"Second you ok?" She ignored her own throbbing bruises, one eye was sporting a deep purple crescent under it and her nose and lip looked swollen and bloody, her suit had many tears and cuts and she was pretty sure she'd pulled a muscle in her calf, but she wanted to make sure Second was alright first. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 08:22:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The growling intensified, Second not releasing the man, shaking his head to cause his teeth to tear further, severing blood vessels and tearing muscle, while also pulling back wards, trying to make the man drop to the ground, in an attempt to put him down to the ground where he couldn't&nbsp; grab at Kid again. Once the creature realized someone else was going for his partner, he turned, perking his ears, getting a foot full in the face. With a loud dog-like yelp he would release, but didn't give time for himself to recover. His body turned to smoke for a brief moment as he changed his momentum and solidified to tackle the one that she had just bite into to get released. The ferocity of the ex-wolf was amazing, his teeth pulled back and the hackles exposed while some drool dripped on the man, intending to make sure he knew it was a bad idea to assault the woman.<br><br>When the shots came up, his ears snapped up and turned, allowing the man to push the creature off, who just rolled. When words were being spouted from others, Second would come to the woman's side, leaning on her hip, due to his size else he, merely, would have leaned to her leg. His rope-leash would have fallen off him, thanks to his brief incorporeal shift when he tried to rescue the woman who didn't even seem to need it... But he had come because they were allies, friends even. When she asked if he was fine, he would give her a smile and a nod, his teeth and mouth completely bloodied, as well as his nose, thanks to the foot to it. He leaned in trying to whisper to her in a&nbsp; whimper, "Are you good, Kid? He hurt you..." The ex-wolf flexed his legs, glaring to the direction the man was, ready to attack him again out of revenge at this point. Instead, though he whimpered again and gave her hurt nose and lip a comforting lick.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 08:39:20</strong>
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				Kid smiled but winced since it pulled her lip painfully and slumped down to sit on the pavement for a few minutes to get her breath back. When she felt ready to stand again she held onto second's shoulder as they walked back to the tavern, the barman looked horrified and was stumbling through the tables to offer his help. She informed him of what happened and his moustache bristled in a most amusing way as his face turned purple with rage. She calmed him down some and just told him she wanted to sleep. He let her go up to her room with the promise of dinner being brought up in a few minutes. <br><br>Once in their room she wiped the blood off her face and off Second's, just using a wash cloth and some soapy water. It stung but at least she was clean. She was a bit upset about her clothes being torn as she had no other outfit, well she had a shirt to sleep in but that was it. She stripped down to clean the rest of her wounds and pulled on the shirt before sitting on the bed and trying to ease the cramp in her calf. The barman brought up two very large bowls of the stew and a big loaf of bread for them to share. He bid them goodnight, trying not to look at Kid since she was only half dressed. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 08:50:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Second moved with her, standing on his hind legs, awkwardly, to help give her support. This, no doubt, would have gotten a few more odd looks, more than even the mere sight of him had. But the ex-wolf cared not, he had to make sure that Kid was supported if she was injured and to not be hurt further. His ears kept perked, listening, ready to move and destroy any that would have tried to sneak up on them. He was glad none tried. Once they entered and found the barman livid, Second felt better. He knew, now, that this was a good man, one who would keep those people from coming to try and hurt her further. <br><br>When they got to the room and Kid was insistent on wiping their faces off, Second frowned, speaking, "I am sorry. I should have watched you closer..." He felt a ting of guilt that she was hurt, even moreso than he was himself. He watched over her trying to think of what he could do, but they were interrupted by the barman. He was a good soul, Second thought, allowing Kid to accept the stew and gave an attempt at a thanks without speaking, by giving a happy bark and letting his tail dust the floor.<br><br>Alone, again, the ex-wolf stood on his hind legs, walking to her in a crouched gait. "Is... There anything I can do for you, Kid?" curious if she was wise enough to figure a way for him to help her with the injuries that he might not be able to think of.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 08:55:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid petted Second's head lightly and smiled. "Don't be sorry, you did nothing wrong. We're both alive aren't we?" She re-assured him and&nbsp; thanked the barman for their dinner. She settled on the bed properly and began eating to restore some spent energy. They ate in silence for a little while after Kid said there was nothing more to be done that night and would just like to rest and recover. <br><br>When the light faded Kid had curled up on her side, not holding onto Second tonight but kept close to him, almost hidden into his side with the sheets pulled over them both. She did eventually wrap her arm around his torso and nuzzled into his side. She didn't move around as much as the previous night, clearly still hurting a bit. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 09:02:17</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The silence was unsettling for the ex-wolf, his smokey eyes staring to her as he ate, this time dipping the bread into the stew like she showed him the night before. Once finished and they going to rest, Second felt even more badly once he found her not pressing up against him. He had grown used to her being up against him in any way and the distance troubled him. Though he tried to defend her, he felt he may have made a mistake with allowing her to get hurt at all. It was a foolish thought, but he couldn't help it.<br><br>However, once she had moved her arms around him, he felt comfort. He closing his eyes as she slept. He still wanted to speak to her, though now didn't appear the time. He would, definitely ask in the morning. With her pressed against him, though, he would feel much more at ease and managed to fall asleep much easier with her warm body against his.<br><br>When the morning had come, Second managed to wake first, for once, lifting his head and glancing around. Something felt off to him, for some reason, but he was unsure what. His eyes cast down upon Kid before he attempted to back up, wiggling out from her grip and from the blanket that was draped over them both. He didn't intend to disturb her, but at the positioning, it was difficult.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 09:10:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid was still exhausted and held on when her furry body pillow decided to move. Se nuzzled her head into his fur where a wet patch had formed where she'd been silently crying not too long ago. She was terrified that she'd lost him, at least in her dreams she had been. She blinked when be wriggled about and looked up at him, rubbing her eyes and trying to see what was the matter. "Second? What's wrong?" She asked groggily, her head falling back onto the bed, fighting off sleep. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 10:15:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Second would have poked his head up, from where the blanket was, speaking out, "I do not know..." There was a long pause, perking his ears up and sniffing around the area, sliding from under the blanket and coming over to the window, standing up and looking out of it, tilting his head, curiously. He gave a low growl, rather annoyed at himself, as it didn't seem to be anything. A bad sense? Maybe he was worrying because of the patch of wet that, mysteriously, formed and was bothering him when he woke? A sigh came before he slowly padded back to the bed, he sitting at the edge of it and putting his chin down next to her. "Grr... Sorry... I had a feeling. It was wrong." His ears lined his skull as he looked back up to her, "You can sleet, Kid. I will te ut... After speaking he would begin pacing around, head low as if in thought.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 10:30:52</strong>
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				Kid frowned and watched him go to the window, he'd never acted like this before and it was making her nervous. She shifted to watch him pace and sighed when it began making her dizzy so she got out of bed and put her hands on his cheeks and brought him up to her level so they could look one another in the eye. She tried looking for signs hoping she'd figure out what was wrong but was getting nothing from just looking at him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and stepped closer, resting her head on his chest. "Come back to bed please? What happened yesterday is over. Please?" She was speaking much quieter than usual and pulled back to look up at him again, worried that he was still upset about what happened, the sooner they forgot it the better in her opinion. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 10:42:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				When she placed her hands down, and seemed to pull him up, he wouldn't hesitate, instead looking to her with a slightly opened mouth, even standing up on his hind legs if he needed to to be up on her level. Once she had her arms around him and head to his chest his ears lined his skull and gave a light whimper, "I sorry, Kid. I come tack." The woman's gentleness, though was curious, it was unlike her. Or rather seemed a bit unlike what he was used to. He took a deep breath, before deciding he would have to ask what he was wondering. When she would have begun moving to the bed, with him sticking to her side, he would raise his head up, smoking eyes staring. "Kid. I have to ask..." A low growl came from his throat, he shifting a bit oddly, before speaking further, "When.. You said 'tartners'... Does... Does that mean you wish to te Second's... mate?" His brow furrowed, questionably, asking in a sense that it was just something to be answered, though he did feel some kind of dread come over him at what way she may take that. And maybe how he had misread the words.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 10:58:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid froze when he asked her that and she slowly turned to look at him, trying to hide her shock. What could she say to that? It hadn't crossed her mind, well not that she remembered. "Uhm...well.." How the hell could she break his heart? The face he made tugged on her own heartstrings and she sighed, scooting close to him and placing her hand in his and bringing it to her lap. "I've not really thought about it, it's never been heard of before." She spoke, more to herself than to him, she really didn't know what to make of this situation. "What do you think?" She asked him, looking up to gauge his reaction. "What do you want us to be?" If he was just curious and wanted to change nothing she would feel on safer grounds, if he did want something more things would be a bit more delicate. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 11:06:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The way she turned did not bode well, he knew, his tail falling limp and his head going down in shame. "Rrrr... Right... I... Just the way you said..." The ex-wolf said, trailing off before moving a bit from her, in worry... But she took his hand up. His confusion was obvious, staring up to her. She hadn't thought of it, so it must have been a mistake... That was that, but... then she questioned him. Asked him. Did she really want to know? He stared to her with the smoke still billowing from his eyes, though his brow furrowed in thought, "I... have not thought hard on it. It was... the way you said, outside the city. Thinking you did..." He stared to her, taking a deep breath and holding it, "If... I had to choose... Thinking. I would. Tut Knowing... not really something ones would want..." He added the last part, giving his uncertainty. Which ones wouldn't want? He didn't know, just thinking on how he was so far outside of anything that was normal, now. Even the other monsters others found usually didn't have his intelligence. And the ones that did breed were nothing more than vicious animals, not with the ability to care like he had developed to, like Kid seemed to for him.<br><br>His ears lowered in sadness, before he moved to try and hide himself under the blanket, crawling through to the top of the bed with a whimper, "I am sorry. Will not think of it, again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 11:46:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid was even more confused, and felt guilty for making him feel like this. She looked away for a moment then turned back to him and crawled under the covers and cuddles up tightly to him and wrapped her arms around his middle and placing her head under his chin, lightly swirling her fingers around his fur. "Don't be sorry, I'm not upset with you. Others would probably be a bit..not as understanding of us if we did become mates but it's none of their damn business. I just, I've never thought about being anyone's mate before so this is all a bit new and scary for me. Just like it is for you." she looked up trying to see his eyes and offered a small smile. In a move of debatable boldness she leaned up and kissed him on the side of his muzzle, then the front on his fuzzy lips before resting her head on his chest again, feeling her heart hammer in her chest while she thought a little more on the situation. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 12:02:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second tried not to make anything weird by trying anything further, after all, he didn't want Kid to start worrying that he would attempt to force her into something. And it seemed she didn't take offense, coming back up against him, causing the ex-wolf to smile. After giving a long, drawn out sign, mostly in contentment, his eyes blinked, lowering attention to her when she spoke, "Rrr... Yes, and just keet like how we are now, yes?" He spoke all in hypotheticals, feeling she decided against the idea but... It seemed like she was trying to rationalize things, either way, he noticed. When she looked to him and smile, he was questioning what she would do. When the kisses came, he wasn't sure why, but his own chest was warm, hurting slightly as he had a bit of worry cross over him. Second turned on his side, allowing her to rest upon his chest, easier, before moving his arms up around her, holding her within those large, furry appendages unlike he had before. Often she was the one to hold him, laying upon him with his own form laying on his stomach with his chin rested down on her lap or shoulder. For now, though, he thought it appropriate to squeeze her, lightly, to his furred form.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 12:21:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Having hold her as she did him made her smile widely, even if it was hidden within his fur. She cuddled closer and closed her eyes. It was not long before sleep took her and brought back much more pleasant dreams this time around and certainly no more tears. Her hands held onto him and rarely moved unless she re-adjusted her grip. A little ways past midnight she had somehow managed to wriggle one leg over his, locking them in a tighter embrace than they'd ever shared before. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>31-10-2013, 12:31:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The two seemed to have slept soundly through the night, the embrace appearing to be good for them both, as well. While he slept, Second's nostrils would flare, taking in the scent of her at her hair. His dreams were pleasant, as well, not more of recalling the past, of concern or fear of uncertainty, but of the woman, confident in their time together. Even if not as mates, than as friends and allies. Though it did linger a bit more on the idea of mates. He had already seen her bared, so it didn't take much imagination for his dreams to give her form. A smile crossed his mouth as the night went on. He wiggled his hips and advanced to her, unconsciously, when her leg came around him. And even then it caused an unexpected heat stirring between his legs, though without him awakening.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>01-11-2013, 05:30:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid woke at the usual time and immediately blushed from head to foot feeling him pressed against her. She wasn't sure if she should move or not, she could wake him up, but would he be embarrassed? She didn't want to make it any more awkward than it needed to be. She settled for shifting just a little till her back was against his chest and kept his arms around her. <br><br>Footsteps jut outside signalled breakfast was just about ready but Kid didn't feel like talking to the barman, no matter how nice he was. He bought her act and just left the two plates in her room before leaving again without a word. Kid sighed in relief and then turned to pat Second's leg so they could eat. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>01-11-2013, 05:37:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A groan came from the depth of Second's throat when the woman shifted, before burying his face to her shoulder. His nose wiggled against her skin before his ears perked at the footsteps. When a pat came against the ex-wolf's leg he let out a small growl, opening his eyes slowly. "Good morning." Second managed to let out, pushing his tongue, lightly against the woman's cheek before letting go of her and turning around to get on his belly before standing it. Whether he didn't notice or he didn't mind of his slight exposure was unknown, either way he would stretch out, carefully crawling from the bed. "We try going out again, Kid?" He asked, sitting down on the ground and staring up to her with a tilted head.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>01-11-2013, 06:22:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid smiled at the affectionate lick and shivered when he moved away, missing his warmth already. She shifted to follow him and sat cross legged on the bed and passed him his breakfast before taking her own. "If you want to go out again I don't mind." She didn't sound too thrilled about the idea but she did want to get a good idea of the lay of the city, and the tower. The tower would be a good place to go to look around the city from up high. "We can go to the tower and see what that's all about if you like." She offered, trying to keep her eyes on her food, though she couldn't help her curiosity and glanced at him a few times before moving to get dressed. <br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>01-11-2013, 07:17:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The ex-wolf took the food happily, licking up the food before turning his head back up. "I was asking you, Kid. Since you wanted to go out." Second nodded, giving her a smile, "If want to stay in today. Te happy with it. " He moved over to her, watching her bit of look. He padded over to her, setting down the food as she went to get dressed. His ears lined his skull before speaking up to her in worry. " Kid... Kid? I sorry. Did... I do something wrong? Looking to me weird." He sat down before her on his haunches, looking to her face with a curious, yet concerned, look.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>02-11-2013, 12:39:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid paused and frowned wondering what he was on about and realised he'd mistaken her looking for being displeased with him. "No you did nothing wrong I was just...thinking that's all." She smiled hoping that was the en of the matter and finished dressing and took all of her weapons and attached them to her various belts and pockets. Maybe it was paranoia or maybe it was caution since the incident yesterday but she didn't want another incident. <br><br>The streets were much more busy today, a blessing and a curse, no one would be likely to try anything with streets full of witnesses and very little room to talk with Second. She got talking with a few people who knew very little about the tower in the centre of the city and were quick to advise she not go in there. Which only made her more curious about it. <br><br>The doors weren't locked and the guards made no move to stop her entering, merely gave her a look one might see at a funeral, very odd. Inside all she could see was a winding staircase and runes inlaid in gold on the floor. "This is a wizards tower..." &nbsp;She spoke more to herself than Second. Being weary of the runes she edged around them and began walking up the stairs. Every quarter round they passed a window, but the odd thing was it showed a different landscape, one had green rolling hills, another had a desert of red sand and black rain. That one gave her the shivers so she kept walking. It was difficult to know how long they were climbing when they reached the door at the top. She looked at Second and smiled before knocking on the door, not wanting to be rude in case there was indeed a wizard there. Nothing hurt more than the wrath of an angry wizard. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>02-11-2013, 21:58:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A sigh of relief came from the ex-wolf before he gave a wide smile to her. "All good, then. Just.. Rrrr... Worried..." He nodded, moving up next to her circling around her form qickly before smiling up to her, ready to move off when she was. Once he was all prepared and head over to the door. Before they left, Second spoke up to Kid with wide, soulful eyes, "I will watch you closer, Kid. Not get hurt again, yes?" The creature then headed to the streets to her side.<br><br>Once they were in the street, the ex-wolf would keep his head and body low, ears perked, staring over to any that seemed to pay a little-too-much attention to them until they were a distance away. He tried to hear everything that he could, with the conversations that might mention something related to him or the woman he was with. However, when they came upon the tower, Second twitched. He could feel the magic within, maybe this was what he had felt earlier in the night before?<br><br>A low whimper came from the ex-wolf, taking a deep breath, "I... Wait..." He shook his head, eyes staring there as his ears lined his skull in fright, he sitting to his haunches, tail curled around his backside. He whispered, hoping none to hear but Kid, "Feel... Magic... Kid... Strong... Not here tefore... As it did seem most people were avoiding the area, he wasn't really afraid of being caught talking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 11:07:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She looked back at him and petted his head. "Nothing we can't handle." I hope, she wanted to add but kept up a brave face. She waited for someone to answer the door and was beginning to grow a little impatient. She knocked again and listened closely for the sound of movements in the room beyond. She frowned and tested the door, pushing it ajar. She peered inside, she wasn't sure what she was expecting, it looked like a normal living area, though rather large living room. A few odd pieces were stored in glass cabinets that caught her attention, she'd never seen such devices and was quite fascinated by the moving parts and smoke it was emitting. "What sort of wizard do you think lives here Second?" She asked, smiling at her companion. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 11:31:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The door would not have had anyone come to it, so it seemed. No one was home, or did not wish to welcome visitors. Despite this, Kid pushed open the door, causing Second to whine audibly, trying to advise her against it, but she seemed to move in slightly. The ex-wolf padded next to her, slowly, lifting his head up and looking on inside. "A... magic one...?" Second responded uncertainly, looking along the normal area, at least for a human, for Second it still was foreign, strange and stank of the magical essence that flowed through him. It made him uncomfortable, caused his heart to beat out in fear of what these things could do to him.<br><br>Second's eyes came up to look to Kid, before saying, in a low whisper, "Kid... Kid... We should go... Something strong is here. Something magic. And something..." He paused,suddenly, shaking as a chill came down his spine and caused him to turn, staring up to a person dressed up in bright red and yellow robes. A hood of red was covering its hair and a white mask that was shaped similarly to the evil wizard that had shifted this world for the worse was upon its face, though Second would know nothing of that. The crystal eyes of the mask was set forwards, though the ex-wolf could feel the cold stare behind them.<br><br>"Who dares intrude on the lair given to his loyals with no permission?" The voice spoke behind the mask with a clear, deep, masculine tone. A hand was lifted, white gloves covering it while he stared to the woman, mainly. Second, though gave a low growl, the hackles straightening up as he was quite fearful, but if this thing tried to harm Kid... Well, he made a promise to protect her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 11:50:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid was going to tell Second not to worry so much but she felt it too, a shudder ran up the length of her spine and she turned around from the cabinet she'd been looking at and stared at the expressionless white face of the robed one standing by the door. He sounded threatening but something was quite amiss here. She stayed quiet while she worked over what it was. <br><br>"Forgive us,&nbsp; we didn't mean to intrude but if you really didn't want visitors you would have made it much more difficult to enter. That or you were expecting us." She smiled, hoping she'd hit the nail on the head, if not it was going to be difficult to get out of the room unscathed. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 12:05:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man's hand stayed raised as he took a few steps forwards, the eyes to the woman as it advanced. "Those of the loyalists are to be respected. Those foolish enough to enter are the ones at fault." While the man spoke, Second fell back, growling low and staying before Kid, blocking her from the robed figure, smokey eyes seeming to ignite in color as he tried his best to seem threatening, wishing to keep Kid safe from this man who radiated magic. There was a pause as the figure tilted its head down, looking to the ex-wolf. "It radiates magic. A blessing from the Grand Wizard." The head of the man turned back up, staring to Kid from behind the green crystal eyes. "Did you, then, come to join us? Bring the creature and yourself to give into his will? Bask in the glory and blessings given until us all by Vadicus the Great."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 12:38:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid began to frown at him, liking him less and less by the second, and put herself between him and her companion without thought. "No we are not here to join the Loyalists." She spat the last word with quite some venom. "Vadicus is not great. Yes he's got the world under his thumb for now, but the prat is just another oppressor, and the world deals with them like a thorn in it's side, eventually it will get removed, one way or another." She had no idea where all this was coming from but she had carried on regardless. It was true in a way, the world had a long history of oppressive leaders looking for power that was eventually killed or kicked off their thrones. That was just the way the world worked, someone got cocky and get knocked down a peg, or a hundred. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 12:56:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"How <strong>dare</strong> you! You insolent wench!" The man would shout out with a deep voice, advancing forwards, again, before Second gave a deep growl, phasing through Kid as a batch of smoke before reforming infront of her. He dedicated to keeping her safe, for now. With the wolf between he and the woman, the man would just raise his hand, pushing it forwards, while saying, in a vicious tone, "Chain your beast!" Within the next instant, Second would yelp, finding himself surrounded by a box of energy. He looked around in a panic, before growling and when he attempted to turn himself into the smoke to escape would let out a yelp of pain as he was shocked, causing him to fall to the ground of his transparent purple prison. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 13:32:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The insults directed at her she could take, but when second was forced into the glowing box she would not stand for. She moved around and was armed in a blink of an eye. She had a thunderous expression that had terrified even grown men while she brought up the dagger in her right hand to the wizard's chest and the other swiped low, aiming for his thigh. "Let him go or I will be redecorating this tower with your innards." she growled at him, pressing the bladed into his flesh as she advanced, pushing him backwards away from second. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 13:38:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second grunted, getting back to his feet and staring at Kid as she turned to the guardian. His smoking eyes widened as she swung to the enshrouded, masked figure, watching as the heavy robes had been cut, though the skin was barely touched upon due to the amount of cloth that covered him. The weighted robes would be torn, and marred with a bit of blood while the wizard spoke, "Fine. I shall release him." He lifted both of his hands, before they exploded in a force, intending to send out an explosive force to knock the woman from him, as well as shatter the prison of energy and throw the ex-wolf with her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 13:59:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid flew backwards into Second and skidded across the floor to the other side of the room.&nbsp; Shattered shards of glass cut through her leathers and once they came to a stop she was back on her feet and reaching for her crossbow, glaring at the bastard, why didn't she listen to Second and just leave while they had the bloody chance? Too late now, she pulled back the string on the bow and pointed it at the wizard. She pulled the trigger and cursed under her breath. "Useless goblin piece of crap fire dammit!" On the word fire a bolt shot from the contraption, sailing through the air like a bolt of lightning. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 14:25:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second would shout out when he was knocked into by Kid. When they both were dropped from the wall after Second would mistify and then reform into himself, though standing up. He growled out, hackles pointing up on his back as he looked to the man. When Kid managed to fire the short, she would see it push into his robes, thunking into the chest of the man and causing him to shout in pain. The man would thrust his hand out, again, trying to throw out a bolt of lightning towards the woman. <br><br>Second would have taken the quick second to decide. If it appeared Kid would be able to dodge, he would take the time to attack, but if she would appear to have been hit without any assistance, he would, instead, dive to take the magic bolt for her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 14:32:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Expecting something from the wizard she ducked pre-emptively and grabbed Second's arm and began a run at the door. She pointed the crossbow at the wizard again, running backwards and shouted fire repeatedly, letting loose a flurry of crossbow bolts at him and not caring to see if any of them hit before they'd gotten out of the door. She could hear loud crashes and curses behind them as she about faced and took Second's hand and began running down the winding stairs. "Come on back to the tavern, if anything happens to this place we'll be sure to know about it. I'm sorry I should have left when you told me to." She looked back at him with a frown then looked back at where they were going. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>03-11-2013, 14:53:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Right when Second was about to jump at the wizard, he felt a hand on his arms, looking to Kid, before moving with her, with a confused yelp. His ears lined his skull as he found the wizard throwing balls of concentrated magic at the two, only for Kid to start firing the crossbows. Second, taking the time to get something done, himself, would seem to open his mouth as a mist of dark red poured out before he seemed to spit out his own ball of dark magic. <br><br>A small burst happened within the tower, he running after his friend, and running after her, trying to keep up. Of course, he would keep up easily, but his eyes lifted to Kid, giving a concerned look, but knowing better than to start trying to talk as they crossed through the town back to the tavern. It would seem that no one was following them, though the few people they passed gave them odd looks.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>04-11-2013, 19:38:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid stopped for no one and almost slammed the door on Second's tail but waited until the wolf was inside before bolting the door, crossing the room and shutting the windows and closing the curtains. That had been too close, sure she wasn't as hurt as yesterday but she did have glass embedded in places all over and was now wincing as she moved. Once she had her breath back she sat on the bed and checked her attire, she'd have to get a new set as soon as possible. She stripped them off and yelped when it caught some of the shards in her back, she closed her eyes tight to keep from crying and bit into her knuckles until the pain past. "Second? Would you mind pulling out the glass...please?" She asked, her voice very low and timid, clearly the run in had shaken her somewhat. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>05-11-2013, 01:55:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second would have turned around, immediately when they had entered the room and Kid slammed the door. His smoking eyes lifted, watching as the woman ran off and closed the windows and curtains and had darkness encapsulate the room. While she started to remove her clothes, he noticed the shout, his ears perking up in worry as he advanced to her. When she mentioned it was the glass that could be the culprit, he would come to get them out without hesitation. He stayed silent but looked over her back before raising up his clawed hands, using the tips to pick out the shards one at a time before settling down the glass on the closest flat surface.<br><br>Once he managed to get the glass all out, he looked to her back and gave a light lick to her back, trying to make her feel better. And it would, slightly, clearing some of the blood. "Tetter? Kid?" Second asked, staring to her with an expression of worry. "You getting hurt too much, now..." He whimpered out.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>05-11-2013, 21:55:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid tried to keep still as Second pulled out the shards, when he'd finished and cleaned up the small cuts she stopped biting her knuckles and&nbsp; laid back on the bed, looking up at the ceiling with a glassy stare. She blinked and turned to her companion, placing one hand on his head and rubbing softly between his ears. "Sorry, I seem to be getting us in so much trouble." If this went on much longer she could see herself landing in an early grave for no good reason. She got to thinking about a conversation they'd had, why didn't they do something about it? Perhaps it was time to do something, but not today, a body needs time to heal before doing anything that stupid and dangerous. Besides she had still not quite recovered from the beating she took yesterday. With a defeated sigh she closed her eyes and held her arm over them. Once she was feeling herself again she was going to be seriously thinking about getting some sort of revolution going. How she didn't bloody know people were rarely moved by the hardiest of warriors with the most stirring of speeches these days so she stood no chance. Not long after she'd settled properly on the bed she fell into a not so restful sleep, trying to rest with a sore back and limbs was a bugger to do but the body does heal faster when sleeping. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>05-11-2013, 22:21:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After she went to the bed he fell to his fours and padded over to the bedside, slowly. He stared to her, his chin resting lightly upon the mattress as he looked upon her. A smile came upon his face when she give him a little pet, before his ears tilted back to line his skull as she spoke. He opened his mouth, before closing it, not finding the appropriate words to say. Instead, Second would place a hand up and, carefully, move onto the bed with her, trying not to displace the bedding too much and cause his partner some additional pain.<br><br>Once upon the bed he would lean down, pressing his face to her neck, pressing his nose upon it, gently, before giving it a lick. Second would end up laying on his side, placing his head, carefully, upon her chest and putting an arm around her. He knew she seemed rather distressed and didn't want her to feel bad, though, also, didn't know what he could really do to make her feel better. So, he hoped his presence would help, even if she ended up falling asleep as it seemed she did. "I am sorry. I am not a very good 'rotector..." Second murmured to himself, realizing even when he was with her, she seemed to get hurt. He would need to figure out something to help her more...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>07-11-2013, 10:57:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				At some point Kid had turned to face Second and wrapped both arms around him and nuzzled the top of his head. After that she seemed to be sleeping much better, that and she wasn't laying on her back which was irritating the small cuts. She didn't hear his unneeded apology and just held onto him tighter&nbsp; until the morning. The barman was a little confused by the locked door, she hadn't done that before, then again she hadn't been here long and seemed quite flustered yesterday when she came charging back inside.<br><br>He had to use his master key to open the door to check on her and frowned when the first thing he saw was the angry red marks on her back, he first thought that wolf of hers must have done it but the shards of glass on the table seemed to explain it. He placed some toasted bread on the table for them and watched them sleep for a few minutes, trying to figure out what had happened. <br><br>Sensing someone&nbsp; was there Kid blinked awake and looked down at Second, then looked behind her and jumped, pulling up the sheet to cover her chest, the barman looked politely away until she stopped moving then looked back. "You alright? What happened yesterday?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>07-11-2013, 13:54:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as the door opened fully, Second would lift himself from the bed, turning from his back and growling deeply with his hackles up, in a pose ready to attack and standing over Kid's form. When the woman jumped, the ex-wolf yelped, in surprise, before realizing who it was. Second moved from the bed, falling to the ground and walking over and around it. In realization of the intruder being the barman, and inquisitive, the ex-wolf wished to greet and answer him, but kept to the agreement that he were to keep his ability to speak a secret while here.<br><br>His smoking eyes lifted, looking over to Kid, before sniffing, realizing the toast upon the nightstand. In a quick motion, the ex-wolf grabbed the plate and took two steps back, so he could hand it off to Kid, or rather offer her to take the breakfast bread. While he offered it,his attention went between the two, ears perked up, ready and willing to listen to what would be explained.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 06:35:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The barman backed away to give the wolf some space to move and was amazed at his actions, picking up the plate and handing it to Kid, he figured he wasn't an ordinary wolf but this was most unexpected. Kid caught the man's attention, holding the bedclothes over her chest for modesty's sake. He listened as she explained what happened and he took a chair beside the bed to listen, she explained how she found second up until what happened in the wizard's tower, slowly becoming more unnerved by what he heard. <br><br>Kid was finished with her half of her breakfast and let second finish it off, petting his head attentively while she asked questions about the wizard. The barman knew very little but had overheard conversations a many in his days. Turns out the blighter had taken over the tower from another wizard who was now in hiding, and using his powers to keep the city in lock down, trade had been limited severely and heavily taxed. Kid was feelign quite furious by the end of the conversation, the barman had left to attend his duties. She sat for a long time staring at the wall before then throwing off the covers and heading to the bath to try and calm herself down and think more clearly about what she wanted to do.<br><br>(sorry it took so long)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 08:07:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second remained quiet, but then realized the surprised look over the barman's face, quickly lowering his head, and tilting his ears against his skill. He released when Kid took the food from his grip before shifting backwards and ended up sitting on his haunches. He took a deep breath, wishing to speak, or to make his opinion known, but it was still feared what would happen if the barman did not approve or thought him cursed or worse... Evil. Second did not touch his food yet, either, not wishing to eat when he should be watching Kid.<br><br>Once the man had left, Second took up the bread and devoured it hungrily as Kid sat in silence. Once she had gotten from the bed and headed to the bath, the ex-wolf chased after her. Once the two were alone, now, he would perk up his ears, watching her with his smoking eyes before speaking, "Kid? You are good?" The creature would chase after her spying on her as she seemed to ready up the bath, sitting beside the tin tub.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 10:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Kid? You are good?"<br><br>Kid paused in her movements, staring at the water in the tub and gripping the sides till her knuckles looked white. Was she good? She had thought so until recently, trying to be neutral, but that wasn't good enough any more. She would not sit and just watch the world turn to ashes like it was doing now. Her hand released the rim of the bath and she climbed in then turned to Second with a determined smile. "I will be, but I'm going to need all the help I can get, starting with those guys we made friends with the other day." She knew he would be confused but she'll explain her plan later, first she needed to clean up her cuts and then think of ways to approach the city, it would be difficult to move people who were afraid that much she knew. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 11:02:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A look of concern was plastered over Second's face as his eyes wandered over her, noticing the tight grip she had on the edge of the tub. He would slowly pad over to her, soon standing up on his hind legs in the crouched way he stood when he moved for the two legged stand. She seemed so concerned, and he tilted his head to try and look at her face, only to have her look back to him with a smile. It confused him. He took a deep breath before nodding, "I will helt with anything for you, Kid." A slow smile formed over him, not wanting to cause her much stress.&nbsp; Second would sit at the edge of the tub if she did enter, unless she asked, of course. He kept watching her until he spoke, "Need... me to helt clean?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 10:12:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Touched by his concerns Kid reached over to stroke Second's chin lightly, still smiling at him when he offered to help clean her. She was so very glad that he'd found her, she wasn't sure she could go back to being on her own again, at least not any time soon. "Sure. you coming in?" She asked, scooting over for him to join her. Once he was in with her she brought her arms around his middle and rested her head on his chest. "Thank you, for everything Second. I don't know what I'd do without you." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 11:09:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When the woman scratched his chin, the ex-wolf raised his head, allowing her to stroke further along his chin and down along his neck if she wanted. He felt so comfortable around this human. Even amongst the group of wolves and even the other two like him after the world ended, he couldn't have felt more content... He would do anything for Kid at this point. When she asked him if he was to enter, his ears perked and he quickly climbed on in, moving up close to her. A smile crossed his face as she moved her arms around him and placed her head against his chest. "Thank me? I... I didn't do anything, Kid..." He frowned, smoking eyes staring down at her before his arms came up around her naked form, pulling her in close. His eyes closed, he feeling comfortable, despite the fur wettened so. "You helped me more. Keet me from teeing lost... I did not like teeing alone..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 11:17:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She just smiled and buried her face into his fur, nuzzling his chest and appreciating everything about him, when he spoke she couldn't help but shake her head. "You've helped more than you realise." She murmured and pulled herself closer to him, feeling much more relaxed than she had in days, it was strange but pleasant to feel this relaxed around him. "You wont be alone, I'll be with you. Tomorrow I'd like to go to the prison to see those guys that attacked us, perhaps we can talk them into helping the city. I don't think the people want that wizard in charge any more, what do you think?" She asked, not moving from her position at his chest but turning her head to look up at him. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 11:35:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second could feel his heart pounding harder, his chest was hurting at how quickly it was. The woman had seemed intent on making sure how worthy he was to be with her. Was this another sign for him. His eyes opened, a plume of repressed smoke coming to the open air once it was released from behind the lids. His breath quickened as he looked upon her, ears lining his skull. The ex-wolfs lids would close half-way as he listened to her, half-understanding what she spoke of. But then it hit him. He let a heavy growl come from between his lips, teeth showing in irritation. "I do not like them. Coming to attack you. No reason. Reminds me of..." There was a sudden pause as he considered it. He was a monster, after all, no matter how he coated it. He was seen as a vile being to most. Only Kid allowed him to walk unopposed. His nose came down to nudge at Kid's cheek, "I just don't... like when others attack when not for food or defense..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 10:14:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Perhaps she should have been afraid of the growl but she just didn't feel it, just the pleasant rumble of his chest. She looked up at him when he nudged her cheek and placed her hand on his muzzle, gently stroking the bridge of his nose. "I know you don't like them but I think with the right words they could be good allies for us. We need to start somewhere. People fight for many reasons, and I think they acted out of frustration. So if we give them another reason I'm sure we can start building up resistance against the wizard who lives here. small steps lead to great leaps." She smiled and kissed the tip of his nose to calm him down. "I'll have you with me so I'll be fine." She coaxed him, looking up into his smoky eyes with her own sapphire blue ones. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 18:29:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The human had easily placated Second with the kiss upon his nose, the raised fur settling back down to his back, though it wouldn't have been very noticed because of how wet he was at this point. A low whimper came from him when she assured she would be all right due to him being there, he slightly afraid he might not be enough with the experiences so far. He was gaining more worried that he would not be strong enough, he needed to modify himself, learn a bit more of his own abilities aside from just instinct to make sure that Kid was safe. The wet nose would come and rub against her cheek before his tongue came out to lick at her cheek, "I... will keet you safe, Kid. I will do all I can to..." He commented, the red smoke coming from his eyes thinning slightly as she stared through it to his eyes.<br><br>Second would keep settled in the tub, watching the woman, his hands coming to come around her, his arms criss-crossed around her back and hands settled on her hip, fingers curled around her. A deep breath came from the ex-wolf. "Will... Others learn of me?" He asked, with a blend of curiosity and concern.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>11-12-2013, 19:07:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The wolfish kiss made Kid shiver, she passed it off as perhaps the air being a bit cold outside of the water, she'd explore that a bit later. She couldn't ignore the reaction she got when he wrapped his arms around her and held her to him. She swallowed the lump in her throat and focused on what he was asking. "Others will probably need to know soon, but we'll take our time, we wont just spring it on them. I wont let them hurt you, I promise." She smiled, then shifted her head so her cheek was pressed against his chest. Tomorrow was going to be a very long and trying day. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>11-12-2013, 19:57:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second slowly nodded, staring down to her when Kid placed her head to his chest. In response his chin would rest likely upon her head and his eyes would close, enjoying the closeness while they had it. "I am more worried of you getting hurt..." The ex-wolf admitted, though the way she showed concern for him make him feel rather good. It showed that someone did care for him, did worry for his well-being, something he couldn't even remember having felt before, even back at the flickering memories of being a true wolf. He was more a part of a unit than an actual individual that the others had tried to keep safe due to being useful than being emotionally connected. He hugged her tighter before asking something else, "We are keeting quiet today? Or we starting to get others?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>11-12-2013, 20:08:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid sighed softly into Second's soaked fur then breathing in a scent that could only belong to him. "I think I'd like to keep quiet for today, I'll have to come up with a way to get as many people together so I don't have to go over anything over and over again...maybe the barman will help us gather a few people in the tavern." She replied, almost too soft to hear. <br><br>After a few more minutes when the water began to go cold she released the water and reluctantly climbed out to dry herself off then turned to help Second dry too. The towels were all soaking by the time she was done but at least they were both dry now, and dressed, even if it was only a shirt. Back in the bedroom Kid began jotting down some ideas on some scrap paper she kept in her bag, humming to herself now and then when she was thinking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>11-12-2013, 23:19:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Second would enjoy holding onto her for now, his eyes closed while settling his chin to her shoulder with a curious smile upon his face. He couldn't help it, now. He was just enjoying the time when she was with him. It was a curious feeling he was unfamiliar with, which only heightened when they came into physical contact. When she moved to get out of the water, he would lift his eyes up, watching as she drained, he glancing down and looking around as the water went down.<br><br>As soon as he came out of the tub, he would find a towel thrown upon him, closing his eyes as she rubbed him dry. Once she pulled it off him and pulled on a shirt for herself. Second would pad along with her to the bedroom and then watched as she went to write things down. He never really watched someone write up things, and had no idea how to read so he watched her with a sense of curiosity for a brief time before coming right up next to her, standing on his hind legs to look to the paper, "What are you doing?" he asked, with wonder in his voice.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>13-12-2013, 20:48:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid paused and looked up at him and then continued writing. "I'm trying to come up with ideas of what would most likely get people to join us, the right things to say what we can offer in return for their help. It's just easier to write ideas down so you can look over it and decide if it's stupid or if it could work and expand on it." She replied, then read over what she'd put down and sighed, this could take a while. <br><br>Eventually after hours of writing and staving off hand cramps Kid eventually fell forward asleep on her own legs, the paper and pencil forgotten on her lap. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>13-12-2013, 21:01:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Writing?" Second asked curiously, watching the woman scribble nonsense. He understood maps, they were like a layout of the area, you could match things. The ex-wolf wanted to ask more, but she appeared to have been so focused, though, so he just settled himself down next to her, watching as she moved. When she managed to fall asleep, he would frown at her positioning. He went to pick up the woman, sighing before moving to the bed. He would kneel at the bed, settling her in and then coming over to the bed on the other side, taking the time to rest with her, despite not being tired. He pulled the covers over them both and would wait until she got up or until he fell asleep himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>15-12-2013, 05:18:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid sighed softly as she was picked up and placed on the bed, her shirt no longer covering her legs now that she was laid down. She turned towards second and cuddled into him for comfort and warmth. For a while she remained still but somewhere int he early hours she appeared to be having a restless dream, though not a nightmare thankfully. She did whisper and murmur sometimes and her hands kept moving over second's chest or shoulder if she could reach it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>15-12-2013, 07:51:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The ex-wolf would start feeling a bit tired as he lied there, allowing the woman to cuddle up close to him. His eyes grew heavy but snapped back up with his ears perking when he heard the woman start to whisper. Second turned his smokey gaze to her, his mouth opened slightly, attempting to hear her words, focusing his ears forwards when he felt her hands coming over his chest and his shoulder. This stirred him a bit, feeling her rub up against him in a way like that, but he ended up speaking, trying to get her attention, see if she was really asleep or trying to convey something for him, "Kid...?" He would whisper, staring down at the woman whose name he muttered, "Are... you awake?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Malgriff</strong> on <strong>16-12-2013, 00:19:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kid didn't want to wake up but she could hear her name being called. So sleepily she opened her eyes and in the dark could see the outline of Second's silhouette pressed up close to her. Her hand never stopped moving, she found she quite liked the feel of his fur and chest. Still she should probably stop, but being only half awake was not inclined to listen to reason for the moment. "I'm awake. You alright?" she asked, voice thick still with fatigue.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: In the realm of darkness (Quinz128)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Quinz128</strong> on <strong>16-12-2013, 00:23:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You were talking..." The ex-wolf commented, tilting his head, looking over her. "I..." He started, but was unsure what he wanted... He just heard her speak and wanted to know what, "I wanted to know... What you were saying? ...Tut..." Something else came to the mind of Second. He had great concern of the situations they may get into. Requesting help from the men that assaulted Kid? It still made his blood boil, more importantly he had to ask her, "I... Wanted to know if you were...sleeping and... thinking of me..." He couldn't tell why he felt warmer, but to others they might know it was embarrassment. Second wished so hard to have the woman not just be with him in the waking world, but also be thinking of him, dreaming of him, even if he didn't know the exact word to explain it. He could feel his heart beat a bit harder, though he was sure the woman was too tired to really be all that coherent.
			</dd>
		</dl>
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