Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]
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				Title: <strong>Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 09:14:01</strong>
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				Midnight was the magic hour for predators. Natural hunters of all breeds began crawling out of their hiding places around dusk, but the truly dangerous specimens only surfaced once the night had reached the peak of blackness. Everything was quiet, still; peaceful for the humans but absolute hell for the animals in the surrounding forest. When nightfall came, every creature with the slightest survival instinct kicked into overdrive and put up its guard, waiting with bated breath for daylight.<br><br>As a werecat - specifically, a lynx - Kyrien was damn near the top of the food chain. In his four-legged form, he had earned the respect and fear of lesser beings both genuine animal and werecreature alike. By werecat terms, he was fairly young and had only just reached adulthood, but he was strong, agile, and a skilled predator. He had earned that spot on the food chain and he didn't care who knew it.<br><br>Sadly, Kyrien also had a bit of an ego. Most cats, especially the ones built for speed like cheetahs, bobcats, and lynxes, needed a lot of attention in their youths from their mothers to teach them socially acceptable behavior. They needed to learn that while they were superior in size and strength to most other animals, they were not invincible. Kyrien had never gotten that lesson; human hunters had killed his only parent when he was only a kit. He had raised himself well enough, but he had let that go to his head and often found himself in sticky situations as a result.<br><br>Situations like this one.<br><br>Kyrien had a tiny bit of an attitude problem and it had gotten him into trouble with the local ferals. Untamed weres with even fewer social skills than himself. It wasn't even their territory as far as Kyrien could tell - the place smelled like wolves - but they ganged up on him nonetheless. He had counted two at first, but a third had wandered in a short time thereafter and for all his strength, the lynx simply couldn't handle them on his own. Were it not for the fact that all four of them were in human form still, Kyrien gathered he would have been torn apart already. But he wasn't counting on it to last for long.<br><br>Kyrien's black coat fluttered like mad against his ankles as he fell back, grunting with pain as he hit the ground. His long, layered black mane fanned behind him and his emerald eyes narrowed in a since. The grass had done next to nothing to cushion his fall and the trees overhead mocked him by shielding the moonlight with their thick foliate. He could see well enough in the night, but the feral weres moved faster than he could keep track of. Weakening but not yet defeated, Kyrien pushed himself harder, snarling and baring his claws as he leaped back into the fray.<br><br>This, he knew, was suicide. He would have been better off shifting into feline form and running as fast as his four paws would take him. But it was a matter of pride. He had gotten himself into this mess, first by wandering into wolf territory and second by getting on the bad side of a few nasty ferals. It wasn't exactly the way he had intended to go out, but what the hell - he was already halfway there. Bleeding from grisly slashes to his arms, chest, and back, Kyrien was at a severe disadvantage and it wouldn't take the ferals long to literally bleed him dry.<br><br>From the corner of Kyrien's blurring vision, he spotted the ferals rearing back to take on their animal shapes. Damn. And it had started out as such a good night...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 21:56:29</strong>
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				The night was young when they had shed their human forms. Out here there was no chance of being caught by rogue humans and even if that were the case they weren't likely to survive long. Not by their claws and fangs, they had more control than that, but by the others that roamed these woods. In particular there were several ferals that had recently been causing trouble for them. They were closing in on their territory and had no regard for the unspoken rules amongst lycanthropes.<br><br>It put a damper on the full moon, something that was to be celebrated, but the carnal side of themselves didn't at all mind the hunt. Especially not the thought of a potential kill. They had been warned before and did not heed that warning. According to their own laws that made them fair game. No other predator was allowed within their territory without permission.<br><br>With anticipation, Darrin followed his alpha across their territory, keeping close behind but never passing him. The larger black wolf was definitely not one to be messed with. Darrin loved Lathuei but more as a father figure than anything else. They were far closer than any normal father and son though, and their relationship at times crossed into that of lovers, but things were different amongst lycanthropes. Human values had no place here.<br><br>For Darrin this was more than just a hunt and a defending of territory. His parents had been outnumbered and killed by ferals. He hated them. The bastards had taken everything from him. Even though it had led him to Lathuei he was never going to forgive and certainly would never forget. For that he wanted to tear apart every feral he&nbsp; came across. They had no value. They were better off dead.<br><br>Lathuei sped up as they reached the end of their territory and closed in upon the intruders. How dare they enter his land without permission, not for the first but for the second time. And how dare they hunt what was rightfully his. He felt a snarl building up. With a tilt of his head he indicated for Darrin to come around to the left as he charged straight on. That snarl was all they got before they were on them.<br><br>The cat, for the moment, wasn't seen as a threat. He was wounded and fighting for his life, being hunted not by them. If he attacked first, though, they would not hold back against him. It was a mass of fur, claws, and fangs as they fought it out. There may have been more ferals but Lathuei and Darrin were experienced hunters and as alpha, Lathuei made sure that Darrin could take care of and fight for himself.<br><br>It seemed to last longer but it was only a few minutes before the ferals were bloodied and retreating off of their territory. They followed until they got to the edge, intent on killing them if they got the chance. Once they were gone, most fatal wounds, the two howled in defense, stating that this was their territory and that no one had dare trespass. Darrin was disappointed that he hadn't been able to make a kill, but there was always another chance. Ferals never learned.<br><br>It was only then that they turned to the cat. Strangely he was in human form but even so the wolves were still cautious. They did not know if he was on their territory willingly or not or what his plans were now that he was cornered. Lathuei faced him while Darrin circled around back. Darrin felt just a bit of sympathy for the cat. Ferals were uncontrollable and irrational. At this rate the cat could end up dying.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 22:53:05</strong>
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				Just before the ferals had the chance to jump him - an act that Kyrien knew he would not walk away from - the wolves intercepted. Two of them, both male, one of whom the lynx identified as the alpha. At first, he had thought the worst; he was an outsider just like the ferals, which would have given the wolves every right to tear him apart. Accordingly, Kyrien braced himself, curled into himself, and prepared for another onslaught of pain.<br><br>It didn't come.<br><br>The wolves focused their attention on the ferals, leaping right around him and laying into the three intruders. For the briefest moment, Kyrien felt relief. It meant that he had a few moments to put himself back together. Sighing, suddenly feeling quite heavy, he slumped against the trunk of a gnarled oak tree, gripping at one of the many ghastly wounds on his upper arm. He was in bad shape. None of his wounds were life-threatening on their own, but pooled together, his many scratches weakened him considerably. At this rate, he wasn't going to last long against... well, anything, really.<br><br>At last, the ferals were gone. Chased away by two members of the local wolf pack. Kyrien watched them go, his guard coming down for a time, his eyes traveling to the droplets of crimson dripping lazily down the length of his arm. But then the wolves turned to him, whereupon Kyrien's gaze instantly returned to them. His guard came right back up and he stepped back, defensive. He would never have admitted as much, but the wolves were a great threat to him and he felt... intimidated. This was their territory. He was an intruder just like the ferals they had scratched up and chased out.<br><br>Reeling into defensive mode, Kyrien dropped down onto all fours. The transformation only took a matter of seconds and when his upper extremities hit the ground, they touched down as heavy paws rather than hands. His clothing slipped away, useless, as his feline body took shape, tan skin giving way to thick orange fur, dotted with black - and marred with red from his many injuries.<br><br>Stepping away from the puddle of fabric on the grass, his front left leg rendered limp, the lynx shrunk back, crouching into a defensive position. Ordinarily, Kyrien might have taken an offensive stance, but he was in absolutely no shape for it. If he tried to take on a pair of wolves, he wouldn't come away from it. He was headstrong, but he wasn't stupid and after narrowly escaping death once, he didn't feel particularly lucky. The wolves were stronger than him. Time to throw in the towel.<br><br>With the alpha staring him down in front and another wolf - likely a beta - rounding around back, Kyrien opted for a display of submission, if only to save himself from another show of violence. His back legs bent lower, his tail curled inward, and he gingerly laid his front half down upon the grass, appearing much smaller in the shadow of the alpha wolf. It was a blow to his pride - a feline succumbing to a canine - but he had no choice. It was either that or die.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>24-09-2010, 23:34:55</strong>
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				It was a good thing he had submitted for Darrin didn't think Lathuei would take kindly to a showing of aggression. Slowly he circled and therefore so did Darrin, keeping opposite of his alpha and observing the feline. Cats didn't like to surrender to cainines and by doing so he showed that he really was in a bad way. The strong scent of blood solidified that.<br><br>Lathuei was not prone to attacking someone who was already injured, especially when that someone was showing him submission. There was no honor in that. Looking him over he determined that the lynx was rather young and though he was an experienced hunter he was not so far off from the ferals as far as socializing went. It reminded him of when he had found Darrin.<br><br>Young and being hunted by ferals...the boy had not stood a chance. Lathuei had been more of a lone wolf until then but he could not turn his back on a pup in need. Pups were precious. Perhaps it was this likeness that he decided that the lynx would not be punished for his transgressions. He would make up for it but first there were wounds that needed to be taken care of.<br><br>Approaching the cat he accepted his submissive stance by licking his face. Darrin then came forward and gently nosed his more serious injuries, licking the wounds and taking in his scent. Lycanthropes were fast healers but with enough wounds even the strongest would succumb. Like normal wolves, their saliva helped clean wounds and heal them. It was an instinct and a beneficial one at that.<br><br>There was a language barrier that was going to be a problem though. Animals could speak well enough to each other but they did not think beyond the basics. This lynx didn't seem the type to study other specie's ways of communicating either. Aside from that, Lathuei did not fancy sharp claws digging into his pelt. The cat certainly couldn't make the distance to Lathuei's den on his own and carrying him as a wolf would be more of an irritation than anything else.<br><br>Making the decision he assumed his human form. Neither the slight breeze nor the temperature bothered him even though he was without his clothes, as all lycanthropes were after transformation. His hair was long and came down past his waist, something he couldn't bare to part with. Wolves didn't trim their fur after all. Glowing blue-green eyes eyed the lynx before crouching down in front of him. He was not going to be clawed by a hurt and frightened animal.<br><br>"You're coming back to my den. You will not survive these injuries on your own." His tone indicated he had no choice in the matter. It was calm and firm as it always was. It was this personality that called for others to follow and trust in him as their leader. Darrin kept an eye on the cat. Although he felt for him the pack always came first. Lathuei was all he had.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 00:06:34</strong>
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				When first the alpha approached him, Kyrien tightened defensively, worried for an instant that the wolf would take advantage of his vulnerability. Some would; not all wolves cared about honor where felines were concerned. And considering his luck so far, well... he wouldn't have been surprised if the alpha laid into him with the intent of punishing him for trespassing and causing trouble in his territory.<br><br>Instead, when the large black canine came up to him, he showed signs of accepting his submission by licking his face. At this, Kyrien at last began to relax, his tension melting and manifesting in the form of a soft purr. By no means was he sated, which was the cause of most feline purring, but he was, at the very least, grateful that the wolf had chosen to overlook his misstep. He made a mental note not to betray that brief display of generosity.<br><br>The alpha assumed a human shape and, briefly, Kyrien found himself the slightest bit distracted by his attractiveness. Furthermore, the look in his eyes was a very intimidating one - yet he did not abuse the power in his stare. Definitely the alpha, the lynx noted in absent mind, remaining still a while longer until the wolf crouched down in front of him and told him what was going to happen. Even if he had wanted to, Kyrien couldn't refuse. He was in pain and he was weak. For a wolf to even make such an offer was outlandish enough and Kyrien was not in a position to shoot down his generosity.<br><br>Briefly, the lynx glanced back toward the beta, and he found himself wondering what he looked like in human form. But it didn't matter, really. He probably wouldn't be at the wolves' den for very long, anyway. A night or two, perhaps. Just long enough for the worst of his wounds to seal and allow him to traverse back to the corner of the forest where he had set up camp.<br><br>He turned back to the wolf and, to say that he understood, he leaned forward and gently nosed at the alpha's arm with his nose. Instinct demanded that he shift again, assume a human body, but as it was, he was too tired. That one defensive transformation had pushed him to his limits; another change would have knocked him out cold. Instead, he showed his gratitude by licking the alpha's arm just the once, before leaning back and slowly working his way up onto his trembling paws.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 01:06:41</strong>
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				As the cat nosed his arm Lathuei petted his head and gently scratched behind an ear, as cats tended to like. When he started to stand up he stopped him and with ease lifted the big cat, cradling him like one would a toddler, keeping him in place with an arm under his bottom. The wolf was mindful of his wounds but there was no avoiding all of them. Instead he focused on the larger ones.<br><br>It would be a long run back to his den in his human form but that was nothing for them. It was doubtful they would even get winded. Unlike humans the pads on his feet were thick and well formed for times like this. It would be careless to go soft or for his pack mate to do the same. With one look to Darrin he took off in a lope, his beta following close behind. <br><br>He, of course, was faster than a human as well. His build was well maintained, making him formidable no matter which form he was in. Still, Lathuei was worried about the lynx. His injuries were not to be taken lightly. The provisions needed to be ready for him once they arrived. "Darrin, run ahead and ready a room for him."<br><br>Immediately Darrin did as he was told, easily out running Lathuei in this form. Wolves liked to sleep together and they were no different, keeping to the same bed and the same room. It was their den, and no one outside of the pack was allowed in. All the other rooms were empty. Lathuei's house was not overly large but it was big enough. Four bedrooms lavishly decorated, but with taste rather than the tacky decor that littered wealthy families.<br><br>When he arrived home he shifted in the foyer and collected the first aide kit, readying the room next to their den. It felt odd to be out of his gray and black pelt during the full moon, but their guest called for it. A basin of warm water was gathered as well. There was a lot of blood to get rid of before they could clean the wound. Matted fur might be a problem as well.<br><br>A while later Lathuei arrived and barricaded the door behind them as he always did. Security was a high priority. Immediately he knew where Darrin was and went to him, setting the large cat down on the bed. The wolf had blood on him, Kyrien's blood, and he had lost a lot of it. Lathuei knew more about treating injuries that Darrin did so he reverted to his wolf form and returned to licking the wounds until his alpha batted him out of the way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 01:47:36</strong>
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				It seemed that the alpha didn't intend for him to walk back to their den. It was just as well, Kyrien supposed; he was exhausted and would only slow the wolves down. Besides that, his one leg hurt too badly to walk on for very long. The lynx had no disillusions about the situation, knew that the alpha's kindness more than likely only went so far, but he had appreciated the gentle petting nonetheless. It made him more inclined to cooperate, which would work in his favor if he was to recover among a pack of wolves.<br><br>Kyrien was little more than dead weight in Lathuei's arms. He felt a little bad for that, but the wolf didn't seem to have any trouble picking him up and carrying him. Werecreatures possessed superhuman strength, which made carrying a full-grown lynx considerably simpler. It made Kyrien feel just a little bit better about burdening the wolf with his weight, if nothing else.<br><br>For the duration of the run back to the den, Kyrien remained blissfully ignorant of his surroundings. He could feel the wind in his fur, the strong arms supporting him, and he could see the scenery changing above him as they bolted through the forest, but he was simply too worn out to pay much attention otherwise. He had no idea which direction they were headed, or how far; the lynx was simply too disoriented to care.<br><br>He came around again when at last they had arrived at the den and instead of the cold, hard ground, he found himself stretched out upon a plush mattress, cushioned further by a nest of sheets and pillows. It had been a while since he slept inside; he wasn't much better than a feral and generally lived outdoors. It suited his wild nature and allowed him to roam wherever he wished, never truly tied down by a place of residence.<br><br>Blinking his tired eyes open, Kyrien watched, curious, as the beta came nearer and began lapping at his wounds. The saliva would do well to heal the worst of his cuts, but it still hurt quite a bit and one stray brush of Darrin's tongue to the wrong part of a gash prompted the lynx to part his mighty jaws in a weak yowl. His legs stretched out before him and his claws protruded, but by no means was it an offensive gesture. Merely a natural reaction to discomfort.<br><br>Nonetheless, he was grateful that the beta had tended to him so thoroughly and so, after the alpha had batted him away, Kyrien inclined his head toward Darrin and gave a small mewl. An unspoken gesture of gratitude.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 02:32:03</strong>
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				Lathuei didn't react to the hiss. Of course it hurt. It always hurt to have wounds licked, but it was needed. If he were in his place he would be growling as well. There was only so much saliva could do though. Darrin had done a good job so far but now it was time for modern medicine to do the hard work. Infection was never a good thing.<br><br>Darrin licked Kyrien's muzzle. He was not normally an affectionate person but there was something about a wounded, weaker animal that brought out his instinct to nurture. In the end it was Lathuei's decision what would happen to him. For however brief of time it was, it was nice to have another warm body around.<br><br>"This will hurt." Lathuei warned the cat, applying antiseptic to a cloth before using it to clean the wounds. Some went pretty deep and it would take a while for him to heal. He was careful to avoid the claws should the lynx react instinctively. He would not hold it against him though. Being in pain changed people. It did not mean he was truly aggressive.<br><br>In order to lessen the time he was under pain, he moved as quickly as he could, still making sure he missed nothing. It would be regrettable later if he did and he would not do that to one under his care. For now the lynx had his protection. For how long that lasted was debatable. At the very least it would be until his wounds had healed.<br><br>When he was done he wrapped the worse of them, firm enough that they wouldn't come undone and would stay in place for the most part if he were to transform. His Were form was far more powerful though. It would be best if he stayed as he was. Lathuei scratched under his chin and then cleaned the basin, leaving it at the end of the bed with a little water in it should he get thirsty.<br><br>"Rest now, there will be food for you in the morning. Questions can be answered then." Darrin gave him one last lick before following his alpha, who shut the door behind them. He wined and looked up at the man who then patted his head. "For now he will stay here. Our run is done for the night. Let us sleep as well."<br><br>Lathuei was not going to leave his guest unattended. He had been welcomed in but it still put him on edge. It had been a long while since another had stayed in their den. Once the bedroom door was open he shifted again and the two curled up on the bed, licking the excess blood off of each other and renewing their scent marks. Darrin was his and it felt good to be home.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 03:00:43</strong>
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				The gentle lick to his muzzle did not go unnoticed. It wasn't in Kyrien's nature to outwardly display affection if he could avoid it, but at least with these two, the wolves who had saved his life, he decided to make an exception. Inching his head forward, he dragged his tongue lazily over the scruff of Darrin's neck, but just as quickly, he fell still again. He was exhausted. But until Lathuei finished cleaning him up, unconsciousness wouldn't come for him.<br><br>The alpha warned him of the upcoming pain and in response, the lynx went rigid, only to hiss once more when the cloth touched down on his wounds. It hurt something terrible, but it was necessary. Without antiseptic, the slashes could become infected, and the last thing he wanted was to be laid up for a few weeks instead of a few days because he couldn't tolerate a few more seconds of discomfort.<br><br>Lathuei moved quickly, but it felt much longer to Kyrien. As such, when at last the wolf finished, he was that much more relieved. The lynx had long been skeptical of canines, but after being so well taken care of by them, he was beginning to have his doubts. He was still wary, but he had to admit that they weren't as terrible as he had expected. The alpha was an excellent caregiver and the beta was nothing short of comforting company. Kyrien couldn't have asked for more.<br><br>Softly purring at the scratch to his snow white chin, Kyrien settled against the sheets, his chest heaving in a sigh, and his eyelids fluttering closed. He was so tired. Now that all his wounds were cleaned, the pain was minimal and the most he felt in the worst of his gashes was a dull throb. The first stage of the healing process would be over by the time he woke in the morning; at this rate, he expected to be back on his feet by the following afternoon. Thank goodness.<br><br>Kyrien began to fall asleep in no time, cradled by a thick mountain of sheets and pillows. His fur was matted, but the worst was over, and with a final thought of his rescuers, he nodded off, sleeping peacefully well into the next morning. When at last he woke, he was groggy; the sunlight peeking in through the window burned his eyes. For a time, he couldn't remember what had happened to him, but when he caught the unmistakable scent of a wolf pack, it all came rushing back...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 03:25:32</strong>
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				Lathuei was up early. It went against his natural instinct but duty called and he had many things to take care of. The plants were watered, the kitten was fed, and he was now preparing breakfast for their guest. Having already eaten there was no need to concern themselves with pack politics. The alpha always ate first. As he moved around the kitchen the little tuxedo cat attacked his ankles and was a general terror.<br><br>It would seem odd to anyone else that a wolf pack had a kitten but they did. Lathuei could remember the day Darrin brought him home. He had found him on the street, abandoned, and hadn't the heart to leave him there. Lathuei couldn't say no to him on keeping it. After all they had a large house and Darrin, he found, was rather lonely. Having come from a big pack, to end up with only him was a bit much to take in. It had been many years ago but it still haunted him.<br><br>So they had kept him and so named him Spook. It was a bit ironic now that they had a lynx in their den. Perhaps Spook was a foretelling that this was going to happen. Lathuei shook his head. There was no use on idling on such things. A few minutes later and the meal was done. A plate was piled high with bacon, ham, and sausage. They were mostly carnivores and knew that the cat would appreciate it as well.<br><br>Darrin was still asleep, being the lazy pup that he was. But he would soon be up once the smell got to him and there was more in the kitchen. Rapping on the lynx's door, he paused for a moment before entering. Placing the food off to the side, he decided to check the wounds before letting him eat. "Feeling better?"<br><br>As he asked he sat on the edge of the bed and checked the bandages to see if any had bled through. A moment later there was a tug on the blanket and then a little black and white head popped up, mewing loudly. Lathuei raised a brow at him as if to say, 'What do you want?' but other than that paid him no heed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 03:53:41</strong>
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				The sound of the door creaking open caused Kyrien's head to jolt upright, his black-tipped ears flickering to and fro. He saw Lathuei heading toward him with a plate of food and, instantly, his eyes traveled to the latter as the wolf placed it down on the table near his bed. Licking his lips, the lynx made it clear that he was hungry, but he opted to wait patiently until after Lathuei had checked on his bandages, purring softly as though to say yes, he was feeling better.<br><br>Feeling considerably better than the day before, if a bit sore, Kyrien stretched his long, powerful legs and yawned, baring his fangs. He gave pause, though, when he heard a loud meow from the foot of his bed. Interest piqued, Kyrien pulled himself to the edge of the mattress and peered down, blinking with surprise when he saw a tiny kitten there, standing on its two back legs with its front paws balanced on the corner of the bed.<br><br>The wolf pack had a kitten? That was... unlikely. But adorable.<br><br>The lynx's attention shifted once more when, nearby, he saw a basin containing a small amount of water. Still weak from his ordeal, he was quite thirsty, and immediately set to drinking from it. After, when he looked up and once more laid eyes on the alpha wolf, he sat back and shifted, assuming a two-legged form without the slightest bit of shame for his nakedness. His bandages, wound rather tight around his limbs, still held fast to his body, which brought him a twinge of relief.<br><br>Kyrien had not yet spoken to the alpha directly and, quite honestly, he was a touch nervous. Lathuei had taken him in, but a wolf was nonetheless a wolf and Kyrien was a considerably weakened cat. He was at a disadvantage and he knew it. If he screwed up, offended the other male in any way, he could very easily find himself back out in the forest on his own with no shelter under which to heal. Best to be on his best behavior.<br><br>"... Thank you," the lynx said at last. "For taking care of me."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 04:17:29</strong>
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				Another demanding mew and then he took it upon himself to climb his way up the side of the bed, poofing when he saw Kyrien there. Ears back, he approached sideways as though the lynx was going to get him at any moment. When he got close enough he growled and then batted, freaking out when Kyrien moved and hiding behind Lathuei.<br><br>Lathuei kept an eye on the lynx and watched for any faltering in his movements. He was healing rather nice and it wouldn't be too long before he was gone. The alpha was no longer naked, having dressed in his normal well fitting attire, and noticed as the lynx shifted that he was more around Darrin's size than his. It wouldn't be a problem clothing him then.<br><br>"You are welcome. You may stay here as long as it takes to heal." His eyes were calculation but not cold. Information was a powerful weapon and he would watch him closely for the time being. As it was he was being respectful and there were some allowances to be made, given that he was not their species and obviously hadn't been raised properly.<br><br>He got up to retrieve the food, leaving Spook exposed. However it was this human form he was used to seeing and therefore approached cautiously, sniffing him over. Lathuei set the plate down in front of him, swiping away the kitten before he stole a piece as he was aiming to do. Holding the squirming beast in one hand, he went into the bathroom and came back with a large cup of water, placing it on the side table.<br><br>"My name is Lathuei and my beta is Darrin." It was obvious he was looking for a name as well. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 04:34:11</strong>
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				The kitten seemed wary of him, which was probably just as well. Most kittens were very skittish when it came to new people; Kyrien knew that firsthand. As such, he took no offense when the kit swatted and then ran away from him. He had good survival instincts, at least. Always a plus for a young feline. In a way, Kyrien was able to relate to the kit; a tiny bit of familiarity in a new environment.<br><br>When the alpha told him that he was welcome to stay until he was healed, Kyrien nodded. "I appreciate that." Even more so considering the wolf was in no way obligated to offer him shelter. It was a show of kindness, one that he was not tied down to in the slightest, and the lynx was not going to take that for granted. Especially not while he was still injured. "I don't have anywhere else to go just yet, so..."<br><br>Letting out a hand to accept the plate of food, Kyrien murmured another brief "thank you" before starting to eat. He was starving and it showed, but he was trying not to make a mess of himself. He was a sight already, covered in bandages, and the last thing he needed was to be wearing his food. The plate consisted of mostly meat, which appealed to the lynx's appetite, and he had no doubt he would partake in all of what he was offered.<br><br>When the alpha returned to his bedside with a cup of water, Kyrien looked up and, giving pause, debated on whether or not to give his name. He was really in no position to avoid it, though, not after Lathuei and Darrin had been so kind to them. The lynx felt indebted to them; the least he could give in return was his name.<br><br>"... Kyrien."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 04:56:29</strong>
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				Gauging his reaction he knew that he wouldn't be getting anything else of of him without forcing it. That was just fine with him. He didn't need to know his history in order to observe his personality. His beta, being the gentler of the two, was likely to get more out of him. He was patient and could wait as long as it took. If Kyrien left before then then there was no harm done. "Kyrien. You are free to explore all but the master bedroom and my office. Darrin will be awake soon and will show you where they are."<br><br>With a nod of his head he left the lynx, Spook mewling to be let down as he was carried away, cut off by the door as he shut it to give him some privacy. As Lathuei walked passed the master bedroom he dropped the kitten off and called out, "Get out of bed, Darrin." He would not sleep the day away, not when they had company.<br><br>A loud wolf yawn answered him as he shut himself in his office. There was work to be done. <br><br>A few minutes later and Darrin yanked on some clothes, walking barefoot through the house and nearly tripping over Spook several times. Quickly he ate his breakfast, always being extra hungry after a night of transformation and running. Lathuei was likely working by now which meant that the Lynx was taken care of. <br><br>Darrin wondered how the cat was doing. There was no telling what his personality was like. He just hoped that he didn't disrespect his alpha. Lathuei was wonderful to have on your side and he demanded very little in return. To an outsider though it may seem more than it was. Respect, obedience, and loyalty were the three main things. It was common courtesy. <br><br>As Spook became bored and ran off, Darrin put his dish into the sink to deal with later. Lathuei was basically his father after all and he did have chores to do. Really, he could have had it much worse, so he was thankful for what he had. Perhaps the lynx would be lucky as well in whatever happened to him. Already had he been saved from death.<br><br>Curious, Darrin went to the cat's room, debating for a bit before knocking.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 05:24:15</strong>
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				Fortunately, Lathuei didn't seem intent on forcing information out of him. It was better that way. Kyrien was usually quite the talker, but he was still shaken by his encounter with the ferals and he wasn't sure how well he would be able to socialize with new people. Especially those of the canine variety. He was trying his best to be polite to the one who had taken him in, but a softly spoken "okay" was all he could manage in return.<br><br>Lathuei was gone shortly thereafter, leaving Kyrien to finish his food in silence. He really was hungry and before too long, he had cleaned his plate of every last morsel. Even the cup of water was empty in no time and, sated, he curled up on the foot of the bed, his arms tucked under him, and he settled in for a quick doze.<br><br>He didn't have much time to sleep, though, before he heard a steady knocking at his door. At first, he thought it was Lathuei, but the scent on the other side of the door was very different from that of the alpha's. He had only seen two wolves in the house so far; logic told him that it had to be Darrin. Kyrien wasn't sure if he would be good company just yet, but how could he turn away one of the wolves who had saved him?<br><br>"Come in." he called, slowly moving to sit up. He still felt quite weak, but it was nothing he couldn't push through, given enough time to lay there and do absolutely nothing. Chances were that he wouldn't be getting out of bed for a while, which was just fine by him. Kyrien wasn't lazy by nature, but he had no real choice in the matter this time. Besides that, he felt entitled to one morning of sheer laziness after getting mauled.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 07:57:53</strong>
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				Darrin entered the room once he was bidden, now being able to take the lynx in entirely. The green eyes were the most striking thing he remembered. Wolves usually had gold, sometimes blue or another color like Lathuei's. Cats tended to have a larger variety. It was a rather nice change but he had never spent long enough with cats to know how to act around them. Being himself was better than making guesses though so he did just that. It helped that he had been taking care of Spook for a few months now.<br><br>"Mornin'." He said quietly. Darrin was not one to talk, he preferred to listen, but his curiosity overrode that at the moment. The lynx was quite attractive. Different from Lathuei and other wolves, but it wasn't a bad thing. Darrin wanted to study him more and learn more about him and his species. There wasn't much he could do while he was healing though.<br><br>Other than to make him comfortable.<br><br>Well, the least he could do was inform him about how things worked around wolves. Walking to the window he opened the blinds so light came in. Spook always loved to sleep in the sun so he assumed Kyrien would feel the same. Not only that but it allowed him to see the cat better, He really was quite attractive. "Lathuei will keep you safe as long as you're under his care. No one dares set foot on this territory without his permission. The ferals will be killed if we catch them again."<br><br>As he spoke he collected the dishes and set them off to the side for now. He noticed that he was out of water but opted to fill it later. Kyrien was probably tired and he knew he should let him rest but he just couldn't help himself. Approaching he took in his scent and eyed his wounds. Darrin knew Lathuei had taken care of them but the scent of blood was still on him. It was an interesting scent, coming from a cat.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>25-09-2010, 09:14:08</strong>
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				It seemed that unlike Lathuei, Darrin was a little... for the lack of a better word, gentler. He didn't seem like much of a talker at first, but that was fine by Kyrien. He wasn't much for talking, either. Nonetheless, Darrin had a kind face, one that the lynx was instantly drawn to for reasons he couldn't quite understand. He kept that much to himself, of course, and merely nodded in response to the beta's greeting.<br><br>The light pouring in from the window was a welcome addition to the dim bedroom and Kyrien felt the instant need to bathe in it. The sunlight warmed his flesh and, for an instant, he wished that he was in his feline form so that he could properly enjoy it. But he would wait a while, until he was alone. He had all the time in the world, if only for that one day.<br><br>As he had expected, Lathuei was a wolf who was fiercely protective of his territory, but a kind caregiver when he wanted to be. For that much, Kyrien was grateful. "I thought as much," he murmured, nodding accordingly while he shifted in his seat, absently pawing at the sheets around him. "He doesn't seem like the kinda guy you wanna mess with..."<br><br>Emerald eyes flickered up to catch Darrin's gaze and he gave a small, if slightly uneasy smile. "I can't tell you how grateful I am... To both of you. I was in over my head out there."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 00:52:49</strong>
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				"Why were you messing with a couple of ferals anyway?" Kyrien probably could have gotten away if he had focused on that rather than fighting. It seemed rather idiotic to him. Then again, wolves knew when to give up on prey and when they were outmatched. They were no good to the pack if they were dead. There was also the possibility that the lynx was somehow involved with them and that they had had a dispute.<br><br>If so he wasn't going to take kindly to him. It didn't matter the circumstances behind it, Darrin hated ferals and he always would. He was no longer a helpless pup but they still frightened and angered him. When it came to ferals it was kill or be killed. He hated to think about it but if Lathuei hadn't found him he would have either become a feral or been killed. Neither prospect was appealing.<br><br>Still, Kyrien didn't seem out of control. Obviously he was not completely feral. There was an interesting bit of information behind that. Ferals tended to hunt in packs but they lacked social skills. It was rather ironic really. Then again, cats were loners by nature, save for a select few such as lions. Even then they were only together in order to survive.<br><br>No matter what he was like as long as he was under Lathuei's protection he couldn't touch him.<br><br>Darrin knew better than to disobey his alpha. Ultimately it was his decision and he would follow it because Lathuei always chose what was best for both of them, even if it didn't seem like it at the time. Being able to trust in someone like that...it was something few ever really experienced. It wasn't that he didn't question him at times, but overall he'd seen how things turned out and they were usually for the better.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 01:47:45</strong>
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				Why, indeed.<br><br>Kyrien wasn't even sure why anymore. Why did he open his mouth when he should have kept it shut? Why did he always lash out when his pride was at stake? And <em>why</em>, for heaven's sake, had he stuck around to fight it out with a trio of ferals? He had known that he was outnumbered. He had known that running gave him a higher probability of survival. But had he listened to his common sense? No. His pride was all he had.<br><br>"... I don't really do well with others," Kyrien admitted. He wasn't exactly proud of it, but he wasn't well-educated in the fine art of socialization. With no one around to teach him otherwise when he was a kit, he had been doomed to an anti-social existence - and apparently, a very dangerous one. He was lucky that, without any parental figures, he hadn't turned feral; he didn't attack for no reason. Instead, he was simply an untamed cat.<br><br>"They came at me," the lynx went on, reaching up and running a hand back through his mane. He still had blood in his hair; with a mental note to bathe once he was able to get out of bed, he turned to look at Darrin. "I guess I could've run. Probably would've been smarter. I dunno, I guess I just... prefer to lash out." To salvage his pride, but he would never say as much.<br><br>He wasn't even sure why he had told Darrin that much. A few moments of thought brought him to the conclusion that he had admitted to it because he simply had no one else to tell. It wasn't as though Kyrien wanted to socialize all the time, but... well, it got lonely sometimes. After raising himself and living out the first portion of his adulthood alone, he was ready to, at the very least, converse with another creature from time to time. It was that same longing keeping him from becoming a feral.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 03:51:07</strong>
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				Darrin listened to what he had to say and then frowned. Kyrien was very close to being feral himself. Automatically he became cautious around the lynx. Although he wasn't fully gone there wasn't much there to begin with. He could become just like them if he wasn't careful. The only thing that saved him was his ability to communicate and remaining desire to understand others.<br><br>He didn't know how to feel about that. On one hand he hated ferals with a passion but on the other...it was seemingly a chance to save someone from joining them. If he were by himself he wouldn't risk it but if anyone could help him it would be Lathuei. The man was strong enough to force him where he needed it and comfort him when he needed that as well. The main reason Darrin didn't outright reject him was because Kyrien might have come from a similar situation to the one he had been in, only he wasn't so lucky as to have someone save him like he did.<br><br>Darrin wasn't at the level where he would share something like that with Kyrien yet, so he kept quiet.<br><br>"You're heading down a dangerous path." Something told him Kyrien knew that. Glancing at the window and the sunlight pouring in, he knew the cat needed to rest and have time to heal. In this state he wasn't a threat. Darrin didn't have to worry about how feral or trustworthy he was. In a way, Kyrien was like Spook at the moment. Lost, alone, in bad condition, and with no one bothering to even look at him.<br><br>Taking the cup and basin, he left for the bathroom to fill them up, then replacing them where they were. Without a word he stripped, the intimacy of the moment not even crossing his mind, and then transformed into the wolf. Jumping onto the bed he gave a lick to Kyrien's cheek before curling up into a ball. He was tired and Lathuei would kick them out of bed for lunch anyway.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 05:40:10</strong>
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				Although he would never say so, Kyrien was terrified of becoming one of them. A feral whose only thought process ran on fierce territorial instincts. He had enough sense left in him that he consciously avoided that fate as best he could, but a solitary existence tended to change the way an animal might have otherwise functioned. It was tough being alone and untrained in the art of subtlety, but Kyrien put in the utmost effort to avoid the unsavory fate that might have awaited him otherwise.<br><br>"I know," was all he said. He wasn't sure what experience Darrin had with ferals, if any, but he gathered that it was an issue with him. Whatever the case, Kyrien was just grateful to have someone there to tell him how dangerous it was. He had an attitude problem and anti-social tendencies, but... something about both Darrin and Lathuei made him feel comfortable. Like he didn't have to be anti-social anymore.<br><br>Kyrien watched as Darrin left and returned with the cup and basin filled, murmuring a small thank you in passing. He knew he would need more water later to keep from dehydrating. It was instinct. He knew very little as far as book smarts went - he barely even knew how to read, due to a life spent in the forest with very little time around humans - but for what he lacked in formal education, he made up for in common sense and survival techniques.<br><br>He watched, quietly, as Darrin began to strip and for whatever reason, found himself quite entranced by him. The wolf was quite attractive, no doubt there, and when he leaped up onto the bed, even going so far as to lick his cheek, Kyrien found himself purring. As little contact as he had with other weres, he was far from unfamiliar with pure animal attraction. He was only a male, after all.<br><br>It seemed that Darrin was ready for a nap. So was he. His wounds were healing rapidly, which meant he was no longer in any severe danger, but he was still quite tired. Kyrien wasn't sure how things worked around the wolf den, but if Darrin was going to nap, then so was he. Far too tired to revert to his feline form, Kyrien padded lazily around the foot of the bed for a moment or two before curling up in the sunlight, flush against the wolf's side, settling in for a siesta. Darrin's fur felt warm against his skin and even in his human shape, he continued to purr as he nodded off. It had been too long since he slept next to another creature and even if it was a canine, he didn't much care. It was... nice.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 06:22:02</strong>
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				It was around noon when Lathuei finished with his work. There wasn't much for him to do aside from making sure no one fucked up and that the company was running smoothly. Every day he made sure to finish around noon so that he could spend the rest of the day with the pack. It was only Darrin but that didn't matter. With a quick sniff he determined that he was with Kyrien and so he decided not to disturb them just yet.<br><br>Kyrien needed as much sleep as possible.<br><br>Instead he started up lunch, making several meat sandwiches along with fresh greens for Kyrien. Cats tended to require a bit more in their diet. Spook ate grass to make up for what he was missing in his foot and from what he had heard werecats were basically the same. Placing them on a tray he carried everything upstairs with amazing balance, not spilling a thing.<br><br>Darrin had left the door open and so he just walked in, slightly amused at the sight of the two curled up next to each other. His beta had a real affinity for cats. Setting the tray on the table he want over to the two. "Darrin, Kyrien. It's time for lunch."<br><br>He shook Darrin a bit since he knew how he would react to being awoken and then used a gentler method on Kyrien. Darrin yawned and rolled onto his side, stretching out. Although he didn't get the obsession with it, it was kind of nice to sleep in the sun sometimes. With a sniff his nose followed the smell to lunch and he licked his chops.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 13:46:42</strong>
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				Kyrien nodded off without ceremony. With the sunlight bathing his bare body and Darrin's thick pelt as a pillow of sorts, he was so comfortable that he couldn't have kept his eyes open if he had tried. Not that he wanted to. He was still so tired from his ordeal, so achy that it was insane, and if he could get away with it in that house, he was determined to sneak in a nap whenever possible. It would help with his recovery if he got proper rest and even though he had an innate sense of wanderlust, he was not going to favor aimless strain over common sense.<br><br>As was in his nature, Kyrien purred as he slept, going as far as to nuzzle closer to the beta wolf for comfort. Rarely as he ever slept with another animal at his side, he had to admit that it was a nice change. Having a warm body right next to him... he was liking it so far. It was odd for him, though, to be cuddling a canine and for a time there, he hadn't been too sure. But Darrin didn't seem to mind, so what the hell? Maybe wolves weren't so bad.<br><br>A time later, the gentle shake from Lathuei stirred the lynx from his slumber. At first, he bridled a little bit, rolling over onto his back and aimlessly batting at the hand that was no longer there. But then his scent receptors picked up on the smell of food and, instantly, his eyes fluttered open to seek it out. He spotted Lathuei first, however, and paused accordingly. He had brought them lunch? Kyrien wasn't used to having anything just handed to him; he always had to work for what he ate. So for Lathuei to dote on him a little, just by bringing him food, was a very nice change indeed.<br><br>"Thank you." Sighing tiredly, the lynx gently rubbed his cheek into Darrin's fur before sitting up, stretching his achy limbs, and yawning. He could barely believe that he had slept through the entire morning - he hadn't realized how tired he was until just then. He already wanted to go back to sleep, but he didn't want to be rude and ignore the wolves for his entire stay. Not after all they had done for him. Besides, he was hungry, and wouldn't turn down food.<br><br>But before he dug in, he took a moment to peek under his bandages. Out of his feline form, the bandages were a little looser, which made it easier for him to see his healing wounds. The smallest of the slashes had sealed already and the largest, deepest cuts were slowly beginning to fuse as well. A good sign. "They're healing pretty fast," Kyrien told the alpha, looking up at him from his spot on the bed. "Should be okay by tomorrow morning. I can probably start heading out then."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 22:24:52</strong>
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				There was obvious affection between the lynx and his beta, Lathuei noted. They were forming a tenuous attachment that was bound to grow. He took note of it. He also took note of his bandages and was pleased that none of them were soaked with blood. He was healing nicely and would be up and about tomorrow. That was a good thing, not only for him but for Lathuei to see how he interacted with the pack as an entirety. Although he tended to make breakfast and lunch for Darrin, he always had him help with dinner.<br><br>After all, wolves hunted for food together.<br><br>It would be interesting to see how a lynx reacted with wolves. So far he was doing well and it would certainly add some entertainment to the day. The light batting at his hand was an indication of that. Wolves didn't tend to bound after insects and spots of light, but cats certainly did. Even so Lathuei didn't think of Kyrien as a pet. He was like them, only a different species.<br><br>"Don't be so fast to leave. It's foolish to push yourself after sustaining such injuries, even at the rate we heal." Darrin transformed and sat himself crosslegged on the bed. Lathuei passed out the plates and took a chair from the corner of the room. As Kyrien received his, Darrin put a hand on his arm, silently telling him to wait. Obviously Lathuei hadn't eaten yet and so they would wait for him to take the first bite. The lynx didn't know this but would soon learn. "The ferals are still loose after all."<br><br>After all, it wasn't only Lathuei's job to teach. As beta it was his job to keep peace among the pack members and although he wasn't pack it was still his duty. Once his alpha had taken his seat and a bite, then he started. It wasn't as though Lathuei was a stickler for the rules, but it was instinct and instinct demanded that he eat first or risk losing his position as alpha.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>27-09-2010, 23:01:08</strong>
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				Lathuei had a point, he supposed. Rushing himself wouldn't do him any favors. It was instinct, though, to want to get up and move as soon as possible, especially when "trapped" in unfamiliar territory. This small pack had been good to him so far and Kyrien had no complaints, but that didn't mean he wanted to stay. He was one feline between two canines and it made him nervous. "I just don't want to overstay my welcome," he said.<br><br>Maybe just two more days, he thought, until he was sure the ferals were gone. Then he could return to his little corner of the forest and get back to his routine.<br><br>Upon taking his plate, Kyrien's instinct demanded that he start in right away. Most cats, save for lions, were solitary creatures and thus waited for no one before dining. But things were different here, as he noticed when Darrin laid a hand on his arm, preventing him from starting in on his meal. At first, the lynx was slightly confused, but upon waiting a few more beats, he realized that they were waiting for Lathuei. Of course. Most pack animals waited for their leader to eat first. This was good to remember if he was going to remain with them for a few more days.<br><br>The lynx waited patiently until Lathuei had bitten into his food and then, alongside Darrin, began to eat. Again the meal consisted mostly of meat, for which he was grateful, but there were also some fresh greens to balance out his diet. Apparently, Lathuei was not only a strong leader but also a considerate host. It was a shame he'd have to leave at some point, because as odd as it was, the canines were growing on him.<br><br>"Is it just the two of you here?" Kyrien asked between bites, his curiosity getting the better of him. "I thought wolves kept to bigger packs."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 05:43:41</strong>
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				"We normally do but I had lived alone for a long time before Darrin. I'd prefer to pick my pack members with time, choosing those who best fit." There were arguments among packs all the time. Lathuei would like to avoid them for the most part. Choosing those who were best for the pack would make a better family unit and make for less arguments.<br><br>Though from the looks of it, it was more like he was picking up strays.<br><br>At least the lynx knew his place. Darrin was helping him learn, as Lathuei knew he would, but there was still a decision he had to make. A cat in a wolf pack...it was odd to say the least but then again he had no problems with being odd. What others thought of his pack was of no concern to him. Everyone knew Lathuei was a strong leader, both for his pack and in the business world.<br><br>Besides, those who were blank slates or needed training were easier to shape into better pack members and better members of society. Kyrien definitely needed help. He was on the verge of becoming a feral, though he wasn't there just quite yet. His teeth ached a bit at the thought and need to dominate him; to make sure he understood just who the alpha here was. That would all have to wait. Kyrien was not pack yet.<br><br>"What will you do once you leave?" The life of a cat was to wander, but he had to have been near his territory to begin with in order to have ended up cornered by ferals on it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 08:19:51</strong>
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				It was certainly an odd arrangement, Kyrien noted, thinking on it for a time while he ate. As little as he knew about wolves (or canines in general, for that matter), he knew that they usually stuck to packs of ten or so and the occasional wolf went it alone. So for Lathuei to be an alpha of only one other wolf sounded strange to him.<br><br>But he supposed that Lathuei probably had a legitimate reason for it. He seemed like a strong leader who knew exactly what he was doing; Darrin's strong sense of loyalty confirmed that for the curious lynx. The beta seemed to trust his alpha endlessly to do what was right for them both, so Kyrien, while still justifiably skittish, found it easier to put his trust in the wolf as well. If only for the moment.<br><br>Wiping at his mouth with the back of his wrist as he swallowed another mouthful of food, Kyrien shrugged and looked down at his sandwich contemplatively. Just what <em>would</em> he do after leaving the den? "Dunno," he murmured. "Go back to the place I set up last, I guess. Pack up my stuff and go. The ferals attacked me there when I got back from town, so now that they know where I live, it's not really safe there anymore."<br><br>Cats had innate senses of wanderlust and Kyrien was no different. He often moved from place to place, a task made exceedingly simple since he was an extremely minimalistic individual. Many weres went about their lives as humans did, living in towns and cities, blending in as best they could. Others, more traditional ones or ones who had no choice, remained in nature and favored their animal forms.<br><br>The most contact that Kyrien had with humans was when he traveled into small towns or the outskirts of large cities to gather supplies. Food for when he couldn't hunt, clothing for when he took human shape, the occasional survival tool - and all of it stolen. It wasn't a glamorous life, but the lynx managed well enough on his own. He wasn't worried about how he would get by once he left the den. He had lived that way since he was a kitten and had no problem with continuing to do so.<br><br>Kyrien had issues with socializing, though, and he knew it. Being on his own since he was very young had made him very rough around the edges and somewhat volatile. Only a few steps away from becoming a genuine wildcat, the lynx had occasionally considered trying to relocate into a human town, just for the socialization and the opportunity to tame himself, but he knew it wouldn't work. There was only so much that he could do for himself and without anyone around who understood his situation, he was as good as feral.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 08:48:02</strong>
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				It would be hard for a cat to remain in one place but then again wolves tended to travel as well across their territory. Usually it was between two dens for the main portions of the year, and then several trekking to check the borders and ensure that everything was secured and maintained. That being the case it shouldn't be too hard for Kyrien to adjust.<br><br>Lathuei paused at that. He was reasoning with himself and attempting to justify letting the lynx into the pack. He needed to stop that and simply determine whether or not it would be beneficial. Darrin liked him and needed to learn that not all ferals were bad. They were untamed and dangerous, but most of the time it was not their fault that they had become that way. Saving Kyrien would surely change his mind about that, not to mention that the lynx needed it before it was too late. He had been lucky so far.<br><br>He was not concerned about his ability to keep the cat in line. There was no doubt that he would be able to. Even at full strength he could not outmatch him. The only thing he would have to watch was how he acted around Darrin. It would only scar his beta if Kyrien were to turn on them. In order to avoid that...he would have to agree to joining the pack and to the learning he had to undertake.<br><br>Darrin looked between the two for a moment. Obviously Lathuei was up to something, probably weighing his options to see what would be best for them. He trusted him completely but he was still curious. Still, he knew better than to ask. Lathuei wouldn't reveal anything until he was good and ready; not until he had gone through every option and come out with the best solution. That was just the way he was.<br><br>"How long have you been on your own?" Lathuei was curious as to how much his parents had taught him before he was left on his own. It would help in his teachings if the cat agreed to join them. Another member would certainly liven things up. A companion for Darrin was something he had been looking for for a while.<br><br>There was also an issue of a mate...but so far no one of interest had appeared.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 10:27:12</strong>
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				Kyrien wasn't used to talking about himself. Wasn't used to talking much at all, in fact, but he was even less used to divulging personal information about his life. He simply didn't talk to anyone enough to even want to mention anything that personal and furthermore, no one had ever really cared to ask. It made opening up to Lathuei a little awkward, but Kyrien was trying. After rescuing him, taking him in, and nursing him back to health, the least that Kyrien could do was answer his questions.<br><br>Asked how long he had been on his own, Kyrien took a few moments' pause and focused his attention on finishing his food. He wasn't sure how best to answer that, mostly because it was very difficult for him to mention. By no means was he still grieving - he had accepted his situation long ago - but it was something he had never had to explain to anyone before. Nonetheless, he stuck to his guns and finally found it in him to respond.<br><br>"Since I was a kitten," he said at last, swallowing the last mouthful of his food. He took a quick drink of water and then, feeling much better now that he had eaten, curled up at the foot of the bed once more to bask in the sunlight. "My mother, she... died. Hunters. I was very young, so I raised myself after that." He tried to keep it brief. There was no need to divulge every single detail; instead, he gave just enough to satisfy Lathuei's curiosity.<br><br>For whatever reason, Kyrien was very comfortable around those two wolves. Despite the instincts telling him that canines equaled trouble for his kind, the lynx felt compelled to trust them. They had helped him, despite having no obligation to, and although he had had no one to teach him about certain aspects of life, he understood loyalty and trust. He understood that if someone did something for him, he should repay it and while still being cautious, open his mind to the possibility of trusting them. And this was exactly that type of scenario.<br><br>Besides that, he found that he liked the company. Curling up with Darrin on the bed, cuddling up to him while they napped... he had greatly enjoyed it. He wanted more of it, wanted more of that closeness. More than anything, the lynx wanted to learn how to be a social creature.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 22:26:09</strong>
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				With a brief look at Darrin there was an unspoken communication before Lathuei went forward in the conversation. This was his private life but he knew that he didn't want to tell it himself. Speaking about it was hard for him even after all of these years. Undoubtedly it was the same for Kyrien and so he deserved to be let in on Darrin's past as well, seeing how similar it was. Of course it was ultimately up to his beta and with a small gesture he begrudgingly accepted.<br><br>"Darrin's pack was killed by ferals. They were small in number and were overwhelmed. I found him a few days after that, still a pup, and raised him." Darrin growled quietly at the mentioning of the ferals but other than that did nothing. He could have very well ended up like Kyrien or worse. It was hard for pups to survive in a wild state, let alone survive alone, and wolves were pack oriented to begin with.<br><br>By now the wolves had finished their food, fast eaters to begin with, and Lathuei set their plates back on the tray. That was enough of dreary conversation. Wolves did not live in the past and had no intention of doing so now. What mattered was that they were alive, happy, and together. It was time to focus on that instead. <br><br>"Dinner is a pack event. We make it together and eat at the table. No matter what I'm doing I will always be home in time for dinner. If you're feeling up to it by then you are welcome to join us." Lathuei would check his wounds before that time and see if they were healed enough for Kyrien to be able to take a shower. Small cats didn't like the water but big cats didn't mind. He wasn't sure where a lynx fell on the scale but he was certain that no matter what he could bathe himself.<br><br>Lathuei did not fancy having to forcefully bathe a lynx.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>28-09-2010, 23:31:48</strong>
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				When Lathuei explained to him what had happened to Darrin in his younger years, and apparently how they had first met, Kyrien immediately looked to the beta. He had lost his entire pack? The lynx could barely wrap his head around it, but it certainly explained why Darrin had warned him about the life he was leading. It was because he had lost everything to ferals.<br><br>It also explained the fierce loyalty that the beta displayed for his alpha. Lathuei had taken Darrin in and undoubtedly spared him an unsavory fate. He had gotten lucky; not many lone wolves would have adopted an orphaned pup. Kyrien had not been so fortunate in that he had raised himself, but at the very least, he had managed to keep himself from reverting to a primal, feral state. Upon thinking about it for a moment longer, the lynx began to feel a sort of kinship with the beta wolf - Darrin was a stray just like him.<br><br>Looking back to Lathuei, Kyrien nodded to say that he understood how dinnertime worked. "I should be alright by then," he said, stifling a small yawn in the crook of his arm. Despite sleeping all night and all morning, he was still quite tired, and probably would be until the following day when the worst of his wounds fused shut. "Just another nap and I'll be up and about." He certainly wasn't about to miss dinner, after all. Food was food and he needed plenty of it if he expected to get his strength back.<br><br>And then he could get to work on getting back home. If one could even call it that. It wasn't really home if it was only one of many different areas that he frequented, depending on his mood and the availability of resources. Kyrien tended to wander closer to where he knew he could find food, fresh water, and shelter in case of unsavory weather. He didn't need much, but he was nonetheless careful about where he chose to set up camp. He had to watch for ferals, for one thing; territorial pack animals, for another.<br><br>The lynx was a powerful cat, but not so powerful that he could hold his own against the bulk of the larger predators in the forest.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 00:56:27</strong>
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				Collecting Kyrien's plates as well, he took the tray, met Darrin's eyes, and tilted his head towards the door. Immediately his beta started collecting his clothes to follow. Lathuei had scolded him before about leaving his clothes lying around wherever he happened to transform. Although it was rare to have guests in their home, Lathuei did not want it to be a sty. They were not Werepigs after all.<br><br>"We will leave you to rest then. I'll check your wounds around that time so you can get cleaned up." With that he left the room, Darrin meeting the lynx's gaze for a brief second before following and shutting the door. Obviously his alpha had something to discuss with him and although it felt nice to take it easy there was always something that needed to be done. Usually it was dishes. He hated dishes.<br><br>He was right.<br><br>Once they got downstairs there were dishes waiting for him and he sighed before starting in. Lathuei made the meals but it was his job to clean up afterward. As he did so his alpha told him of his thoughts about the lynx. It was then that he learned his name and what might become of him. There was mixed feelings about that but Lathuei had told him this for a reason. "He makes me nervous but at the same time I want to help him."<br><br>Lathuei had expected that answer. Still, he didn't want Darrin to feel that he had no control in his life. As alpha he did decide everything but his beta's opinions mattered to him. Usually situations like this were discussed among the pack before the alpha made the final decision. In this case it was just the two of them. In the end, he needed to see how they all interacted together before making his decision. So far it had gone well but the lynx was putting on his best behavior. That might change with his mood.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 01:53:54</strong>
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				While Darrin moved off the bed and collected his clothes, Kyrien watched, curious. It seemed that the wolves were going to leave him alone for a time, which was fine since he was only going to nap, anyway, but he found himself missing the company already. But there was plenty of time for socializing later, he decided. Namely at dinner.<br><br>"Okay. Thank you." Kyrien was consciously on his best behavior and it showed. By no means did the gesture sound phony and he certainly didn't intend for it to, but he wasn't used to expressing gratitude. To anyone. Especially not wolves. As such, he put some thought into what he said and, in the meantime, tried not to say too much in the first place. It was working so far; he hadn't offended either of them yet.<br><br>The lynx watched the two take their leave and, once the door shut behind them, he sighed and curled up a little tighter at the foot of the bed. He was exhausted, achy, and a nap would do him good. Blissfully oblivious to the fact that the wolves were discussing him and his presence in the den, Kyrien nodded off, purring happily as he slept, warmed by the sun.<br><br>Kyrien awoke a while later, bathed in a heavy orange glow. Sunset. He had slept through the entire afternoon; early evening had settled in and cooled off the air. Stretching lazily, the lynx parted his lips in a yawn and slowly picked himself up, dragging himself out of bed. He felt a little shaky on his feet at first, but it felt good to stretch his muscles after an entire day spent asleep or half-asleep.<br><br>Instinctively, Kyrien went to the window, drawn to the sight of the open fields. It was probably going to be time for dinner soon, which meant he would have to leave the room and get a look at his temporary residence, but he was in no rush. It wasn't until another half-hour or so that he wandered out of the bedroom, completely bare but unbothered by his nudity. It wasn't as though he had clothes to change into, anyway.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 09:32:00</strong>
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				Panting, Darrin clenched the sheets, running his tongue over elongated fangs brought forth by their primal actions. As his grip tightened he was careful not tear the sheets with his claws. He was in human form but with distinct wolfish features. Lathuei was on top of him, inside him, and all around him. His alpha was claiming him and it sent a distinct shudder running through him. This was what he had meant by their relationship crossing the line into lovers.<br><br>They were not mates and weren't likely to become such but this was one of the most basic forms of dominance and submission there was. They were getting ready to possibly accept another member into the pack and Lathuei was making sure his position was well know. Darrin had not challenged him and would not dare to, but he also didn't exactly mind this ritual. It felt good and Lathuei was a generous, if demanding, lover.<br><br>This had happened many times before and likely would continue for a long time. The complete trust he had for the man made it all the better. During sex Darrin could let go completely and know that Lathuei would take care of him. He didn't have to think about anything other than how good it felt and what his alpha was asking of him.<br><br>Lathuei leaned over his beta and automatically his neck was exposed, a sign of trust. He would never abuse that and bit down, claiming Darrin as his. Not only would he have his scent on him but his mark as well, for the little time it took before it healed. Still, just seeing his mark on him pleased him. The door to their den was open, deliberately so, so that a curious lynx would undoubtedly see them if he were to awake in time. This would be expected of him as well.<br><br>"Mmm...Lath..." Darrin moaned as his alpha finally touched his weeping member. It wouldn't be too much longer now. There was something just damn erotic about being claimed so thoroughly by the man he loved and trusted. At times he wondered what it was like on Lathuei's end but he couldn't bring himself to ask. It was something that had to be experienced, if he ever got the chance to do so. He knew though that even if he did he would still always belong to Lathuei, and very likely, so would the one he claimed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 10:14:02</strong>
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				Upon wandering further down the hall, Kyrien kept an eye and an ear out for signs of the wolves. So far, nothing. He saw a tiny ball of fluff disappear around a corner, but it was too small to have been one of the canines in his animal form. Just the cat, he told himself. But then where had the other two run off to?<br><br>He paused midway down the hall when he heard stirring from the room beside his own. Rustling. Moaning. Kyrien blinked, curious, and instantly turned to look, spotting the door to the den ajar. It was then that his sense of smell kicked in and instantly, he caught a whiff of something - the musky scent of sex. There was no way... was there? But there was no denying that scent. And there was certainly no denying the sounds...<br><br>Kyrien was intrigued and before he could catch himself, he started toward the open door, minding the volume of his steps as not to alert the two to his presence. Just before he had reached the doorway, he paused, and chewed on his lip contemplatively. Was it really appropriate to look in on them? There was no doubt as to what they were doing and the lynx wasn't sure that either of them, particularly the alpha, would take too kindly to being interrupted.<br><br>But it was so damn tempting...<br><br>A slave to his own curiosity (it was a feline thing), Kyrien tiptoed over to the door, ducked his head down a little, and peeked inside. Perched upon the bed were Lathuei and Darrin, with the former positioned above the latter in a clearly dominant position. There was no question as to who the alpha was, yet the beta seemed so content with it. So at peace with it. So enveloped by it...<br><br>Biting down harder on his lip, the lynx felt his blood beginning to warm just from watching them. Maybe it was wrong to be watching, playing a voyeur, but he couldn't help himself. The smell was intoxicating and the sight was more than arousing. He was an outsider and he knew it, yet he felt the undeniable desire to be a part of it. He knew it wouldn't happen, though. A feline wasn't usually a canine's first option when it came to sex or mating and now was likely no different. Besides, if they were mates, they probably wouldn't give him a second look. Still, it was one hell of a fantasy.<br><br>At the very crest of his adolescence and the start of his adulthood, Kyrien was nothing if not incredibly hormonal and, in times like these, it worked against him. He knew it. But he couldn't help it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 21:58:19</strong>
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				Lathuei caught the scent of lynx nearby but did not stop. This would show Kyrien what they were like, something he was expected to know and participate in if he wanted to be a part of this pack. Darrin had caught it as well but was too far gone to care. Lathuei would take care of it if it needed to be taken care of. It didn't. Kyrien had not stepped into the room and so all was well. He was not to be allowed in until he was actually accepted into the pack. This was their most private area.<br><br>Unmistakable was the scent of arousal; coming from him, from them. <br><br>The lynx was turned on by seeing them together and that was an indication of a good fit. It was what Lathuei had been after and was hoping to see. It was because of this that he wasn't irritated with his presence, subtly intruding on their coupling. His methods were part of the reason his pack was so small. He would not fuck an actual blood relative. Darrin was, for all purposes, his son, but it was though adoption rather than birth.<br><br>Releasing his hold on his neck he licked the wound clean before whispering into his ear, demanding. "Cum for me, Darrin." His beta whimpered and with a few more thrusts obeyed him, growling lightly. Lathuei was pleased with his submission and obedience, as he usually was, as before long was cumming as well, filling him up and scent marking him on the most intimate level. Anyone with a nose could tell they were lovers and no one would dispute his claiming of his beta, even though it wasn't well practiced amongst lycanthropes.<br><br>For a few moments Lathuei took care of his beta and Darrin let him without protest. He was feeling good and out of it, basking in the afterglow. Once that was accomplished he wiped himself down and then went to deal with Kyrien. He wasn't angry with him or anything like that but his wounds did need to be taken care of. Even while naked and smelling strongly of sex, his appearance didn't bother him in the least.<br><br>"Kyrien. Lets get those wounds looks at so you can get cleaned up." Darrin was peering at them with half lidded eyes, laying on the best where Lathuei had left him. He was curious but had no intention of following. There'd be time for talk at dinner after all. Lathuei placed a hand on the lynx's shoulder and gently steered him back towards his own room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 22:22:14</strong>
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				Kyrien recalled from their first meeting that Lathuei had told him not to enter the master bedroom. It was their den; a safe haven for them where outsiders were not welcome. The lynx wasn't accustomed to such rules, but he was willing to respect them, especially considering Lathuei's willingness to take him in until he healed. After such a display of kindness, Kyrien wasn't really in any position to violate any of his rules, even if he didn't understand all of them.<br><br>Oh, but it was very difficult to remain where he was, outside the door, watching as the wolves rutted. Instinct told him to get closer, but sheer willpower held him back. Lathuei had been nothing but hospitable so far, but that didn't mean he would stay that way if someone violated the sanctity of his den. Alpha canines were extremely territorial - Kyrien had once discovered that the hard way - and not to be reckoned with.<br><br>Nonetheless, neither wolf seemed to mind the audience very much, if at all, and if they did, neither of them said anything. Good. Kyrien didn't make it a habit of watching people have sex, but something about Lathuei and Darrin intrigued him on the most primal level, triggering a base instinct that gave him the desire to mate. With any luck, he thought, he could find a suitable candidate once he left the small wolf pack and relocated again.<br><br>The moment it was over, Kyrien turned from the doorway and leaned against the wall, slightly flustered. By no means was he embarrassed about what he had seen - as far as he was concerned, it was the most natural thing in the world - but the fact remained that the wolves might have been annoyed with him for watching as long as he had. He couldn't have been sure what they were thinking, or what they had intended by leaving the door open, but he found it safer to simply assume. Hopefully Lathuei wouldn't be too irked with him. He was the last person Kyrien wanted to get on the bad side of.<br><br>But when the alpha finally emerged from the bedroom and ushered him back to his room, he didn't seem annoyed at all. As always, Lathuei seemed very cool and collected, and it put Kyrien at ease. He was relieved that the alpha wasn't displeased at being intruded upon, but the lynx still found it prudent to assure that he had not intended to peek in on what was really none of his business.<br><br>"I'm, uh... I'm sorry if I interrupted," he offered.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 22:42:44</strong>
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				"You didn't." He assured him. Kyrien's reaction was expected. It was not part of a cat's nature to obey boundaries as others did and since he had done so Lathuei knew that he would follow the rules, no matter how hard or nonsensical they may be. Once back in the room he sat him upon the bed and then started in on his bandages. He was careful as he went in case the flesh was sticking to the gauze as it sometimes did.<br><br>Lathuei did it intentionally, lingering with his touches and making it more intimate than it should have been, but also managed to make it seem casual, as though it were Kyrien's mind playing tricks on him after what he had just seen. It was likely that no one had taught the kit about sex and that he hadn't had much of a sex life, if any, before now.<br><br>"We are not mates. I claim him as mine but our relationship does not go beyond lovers and perhaps father and son." He did not need to explain himself but undoubtedly the lynx was curious. If he did not ask him outright then it was likely that the question would be posed to Darrin. Either way this got it out of the way. Not to mention that it was likely to put thoughts in his mind that perhaps he would be invited. Lathuei was not one to rush things though and would at the very least wait until tomorrow until mentioning his plans.<br><br>Actually, Lathuei was betting on Kyrien being hard or becoming hard. It was not only a way to assert control over him but a good way to start to invite him into the pack. Having Lathuei's scent on him would help in any case. Many of the Weres around here knew him and knew not to mess with anyone who had his approving scent.<br><br>At least until it faded Kyrien would have his protection.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>29-09-2010, 23:05:58</strong>
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				At the very least, Kyrien was glad to hear that he hadn't bothered them and he sighed with relief upon sinking down to the bed. It meant that he hadn't overstepped his boundaries - something he was still getting used to - and that Lathuei wouldn't kick him out. Kyrien wasn't terribly worried about being ejected from the house, but with the scent of blood on him, he could inadvertently attract other predators. Not a good thing to have happen while he was still healing.<br><br>The gauze came off in layers to reveal steadily fusing slash marks. The worst had sealed over, forming thicker scar tissue, most of which would smooth over and disappear in no time. At the most, the wounds would be a touch more sensitive than the rest of him, and that was all. He had been very fortunate that Lathuei had seen fit to take him in and tend to his wounds, else he might have gotten much worse during the course of the night.<br><br>But at that moment, Kyrien's mind was not focused on his wounds. Rather, he was focusing on the hands of the male tending to them. It was probably nothing, the way Lathuei was touching him; just a way to get the gauze off and inspect the closing gashes. Yet, the gentle caresses, the lingering touches... After seeing the alpha with his beta, Kyrien's mind kept reverting back to it, and it was enough to make him stir just a bit between his legs. Inwardly, he hoped that Lathuei wouldn't notice. But he probably would.<br><br>"Oh." Apparently, they were not mates. It was more of a casual thing between pack members, as a means for Lathuei to assert his dominance. Kyrien supposed he understood that. Mostly. Save for lions, most big cats didn't operate on an ordered scale the way wolves did, which meant that the lynx had very little knowledge about statuses. Because of that, he felt a little uneasy around Lathuei and Darrin. But he wouldn't say as much.<br><br>"That's normal, right?" he queried, awkwardly padding his hands against the sheets beneath him, his emerald eyes traveling toward the open window. "Mating with someone who isn't really your mate?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>30-09-2010, 06:26:56</strong>
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				Kyrien was understandably nervous being amongst wolves with little to no knowledge of how solitary predators were supposed to act, let alone pack animals. It made Lathuei want to calm him but the gesture used to calm pups, holding on to the back of their neck with teeth, would not be taken in the same way with a lynx. It may very well frighten the boy and so he refrained, instead ignoring it. Eventually he would calm down on his own.<br><br>"I love Darrin but I am not in love with him. We have sex but we are not mating. The definition of mating is a coupling between those that intend to reproduce but there are many subtleties that sentient beings have attached to the word. I prefer to think of mating as sex with the one you have chosen as your mate." It was likely that not many had spoken with the lynx over the years and that lead him to believe that the couplings he had witnessed were between mates. Casual sex was much more popular.<br><br>"Casual sex occurs all the time. You do not need to have feeling for the one you're with aside from lust. Wolves may mate for life but that does not mean we are celibate before finding our mate." After carefully checking the wounds he determined that Kyrien was capable of taking a light shower and getting the blood off of him before his bandages were re-wrapped. He told him so and then sat beside him on the bed. His stirring member had not gone unnoticed. "Come here."<br><br>Showing Kyrien what he wanted he gently maneuvered the cat into his lap. Although he was a rather big cat in his other form, his human one was smaller than his, more like Darrin's from his point of view. With an arm around his waist he petted his check and then scratched lightly under his chin, careful with the claws that were elongated from his claiming of Darrin. <br><br>"Trust me." It was not a demand but his voice made people want to respond and believe in what he said. His hand slipped down and caressed his hardening length, stroking him firmly and gently. Slowly at first so the cat wouldn't startle. It didn't matter that they were both naked, at the moment this was about Kyrien and giving him relief; both from the stress and his hard on.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>30-09-2010, 07:51:01</strong>
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				Although he didn't say as much, he appreciated Lathuei's attempt at explaining things to him. Kyrien wasn't entirely naive; he knew enough about sex to know how it worked and why. He knew that his most primal instinct focused strongly on mating - or the equivalent - and that if ignored, the urge only grew stronger and stronger. Furthermore, he knew that for all male animals, sex with a female was logical because it resulted in offspring - but he also knew that sex didn't have to be with females. As was the case with Lathuei and Darrin.<br><br>Much of what Kyrien knew was merely theory. He was not virginal by any means, but all of his experiences had been very brief. Not necessarily unsatisfying, but brief. His youth was - no pun intended - catnip to older, stronger felines, which meant they often came his way as a means for a quick fix. While not defenseless, Kyrien was smaller in stature, less prepared to handle a more powerful male, and alone. All of that combined made him an easy target for older felines who sought only their own pleasure. Kyrien had never complained, mostly because he was youthful, lustful, and not all that picky.<br><br>Nonetheless, the idea of sex made him nervous. He was used to having another party seize control of him and, with an iron fist, tell him what was going to happen. He had never had much control in the matter, which made him all the more uneasy when Lathuei began coaxing him closer. The lynx could still smell the sex on him and now that he knew the two wolves weren't mates... he wasn't sure what to think. He wanted to take part in the intimacy they shared, but he was justifiably skittish.<br><br>Despite his nerves, Lathuei was very gentle. The stroke to his cheek caused Kyrien to purr and, as the wolf caressed the underside of his chin, he began to melt. Enough so that when Lathuei dropped a hand between his legs and began to stroke him, working him to a fuller arousal, he couldn't find it in him to form a protest - and he didn't want to. It felt good, having someone else's hand around his cock, pumping him with just enough pressure that his blood ran hot. His own hand would have done the trick, but there was something considerably erotic about having someone else do it for him.<br><br>Whining softly with pleasure, Kyrien wound one arm around Lathuei's back, grasped at his shoulder with the other, and placed his head against his chest. He barely knew the wolf, but there was something about Lathuei that made him feel very safe. Warm. Comfortable. The alpha seemed to have that effect on those he took under his wing. Besides that, Kyrien wasn't accustomed to having someone dote on his need and he wanted to enjoy it while it lasted. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 02:39:03</strong>
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				Despite his nerves Kyrien melted into him, allowing Lathuei to give him pleasure. Lathuei nuzzled the top of his head and held him close, as if he were innocently taking care of a child. There was nothing innocent about the movement of his hand though. As the lynx grew accustomed to it he speed up, movements that nearly demanded that the cat give in to his touches. There was definitely something about the lynx that drew on his protective and nurturing instincts.<br><br>It reminded him of when Darrin was younger and Lathuei had taken care of him as well. Undoubtedly he would get to see the two intertwined sooner or later. Lathuei could imagine Darrin desperately claiming Kyrien while at the same time submitting to him. It was an erotic mental image to maintain. Obviously Kyrien wasn't against it either or he would have reacted differently to seeing them together and to his touch right now.<br><br>With his free hand he tilted his chin up so he could lightly claim him in a kiss.<br><br>This lasted for several moments before Lathuei became more demanding and worked to make Kyrien cum. He would let the cat bathe on his own while he joined Darrin in the shower. It would not be long after that dinner would have to be prepared and there was a need to clean before that occurred.<br><br>Breaking the kiss he moved down to his neck and lightly nipped at his throat. He did not bite nor claim him further but his teeth ached do so. Soon enough, he told himself. Teeth soon turned to tongue, soothing the flesh and getting a taste for what he was. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 04:06:27</strong>
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				There was just something about the way Lathuei handled him that made Kyrien feel very secure. Something about the warmth of his embrace that made the lynx want to melt into them and never move away. At that moment, he understood why Darrin placed such faith in him; it was because Lathuei proved himself both worthy and capable of taking care of him. For an instant, Kyrien felt jealous of the beta, for he got to reap the benefits of Lathuei's doting nature on a regular basis.<br><br>Extremely pliable as a direct result of his arousal, Kyrien gave no protest when Lathuei tilted his head up and moved in to kiss him. He could tell that the alpha wolf was trying his best not to startle him, which he greatly appreciated, although he was in no position to say as much. He was too busy focusing on the steadily stroking hand between his legs and the pleasure he received from it.<br><br>Achingly hard and craving relief, Kyrien parted his lips in a moan, dropping his head back as he felt Lathuei's lips trailing down his throat. The first gentle nip caused him to stiffen and, for a moment, he grew nervous. Usually, this meant that a harsh bite to assert dominance was to follow, but Lathuei made no move to do so, which soothed the skittish feline. Wrapping both arms around the wolf's neck, clinging to him, Kyrien began rocking into his hand, breathing hard, so close to release that it hurt.<br><br>Then, finally, the stimulation was just enough to push him over the edge. Burying his face in Lathuei's neck, the feline cried out in pleasure, the unsteady motions of his hips slowing as he came. Kyrien settled soon afterward, purring with satisfaction, nuzzling his cheek against Lathuei's chest. He didn't quite know how to express what he felt at that moment, the contentedness that had taken hold just after orgasm, but he supposed he didn't have to express it verbally. The air around him had changed; if only for the moment, he wasn't quite as high-strung as he had been previously.<br><br>Because now he knew for sure that he could trust Lathuei to take care of him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 04:34:49</strong>
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				Wolves could not purr but Lathuei growled lightly, pleased. There was far less stress in his body now and he could finally relax and just go with the flow as Darrin did. He liked how affectionate Kyrien was and hoped that it wasn't just from the sex and masturbation. There was a lot they had to learn about each other but there was no real rush to do so. At the very least their bodies understood each other very well.<br><br>Lathuei held him for a few moments as he came down from his climax. Purring was a noise he could get used to, like Spook's happy purrs, but there was something so much more intimate coming from Kyrien like this. He kissed his forehead and then scooped him up, carrying him to the guest bathroom. His seed spread from Lathuei's hand but they were due for a shower anyway so he paid it no mind.<br><br>Once there he set him down and made sure he had his footing before letting him go. "Wash up and I'll rewrap your bandages before we make dinner."<br><br>With one more pet to the cheek he left him to his privacy and returned to his den, hearing the water running and finding his beta in the shower. He stepped inside and wrapped his arms around him, sharing the scent of Kyrien. Lathuei loved the feel of his beta in his arms but it would be nice to have the lynx beside them as well. Not only that but there would be more pleasures available to them as well, especially for Darrin who had experienced no one else but his alpha.<br><br>"How did he react?" Darrin knew that Lathuei had left to take care of Kyrien and it didn't bother him. He just wished he could have seen and been a part of it. Though if things went as Lathuei was seemingly planning then there would be plenty of opportunities for that in the future. For now he settled on taking in the scent of his seed.<br><br>"Very well considering the circumstances." There was no other need for speech, not until after dinner when a decision would be made.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 05:02:44</strong>
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				While he didn't say it out loud (and he didn't have to, given the way he purred), Kyrien was very comfortable in Lathuei's arms. He wasn't so naive and disillusioned that he thought this meant anything more than it really was, but it was nice to have the intimacy for a little while. The snug embrace of those strong arms, the sound of his heart being, the warmth emitted from his skin... It was a nice feeling. One that Kyrien knew he could get used to.<br><br>Holding on to Lathuei's shoulders as he picked him up, Kyrien tucked his legs in a little, watching the scenery change as the alpha took him into the bathroom. He still felt a little shaky on his feet, but the wolf remained with him long enough to steady himself, for which the feline was grateful. A small smile turned up the corners of his lips as Lathuei reached out to pet his cheek again, to which the lynx responded by nuzzling against his palm, murmuring a soft "okay" to say that he understood before Lathuei left him.<br><br>Kyrien sighed. He felt much better. It was amazing what a little stress relief could do for one's physical well-being. Heading over to the standalone shower (he wasn't so close to feral that he didn't understand the luxuries of modern housing), Kyrien turned on the water and stepped beneath it to bathe. He hadn't taken a "proper" bath or shower in the longest time, not since his mother had died. After that, left in the forest, he had learned to fend for himself and find the essentials in the great outdoors. But nothing in the world beat a real shower.<br><br>Leaving this place behind wasn't going to be easy, he decided. Not easy at all.<br><br>After a thorough wash, Kyrien shut off the water, found a towel, and hurriedly dried himself off. Most of his bandages had come loose, so once he had finished, he propped the bathroom door open to air out the steam from his shower, sat down on the edge of the tub, and began to unwrap them. Lathuei would return soon with fresh wrappings, so he didn't see the harm in taking them off. His wounds were healing nicely, he discovered, although they were still a bit tender. Animal instincts kicked in and, craning down, he began licking at a particularly nasty gash upon his forearm. Stupid ferals...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 06:04:27</strong>
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				When they were done they redressed but not as thoroughly as before. This time they only wore pants, loose and comfortable as many used when home alone with family. Lathuei had Darrin go downstairs to start the preparations--they were making chicken and rice, heavy on the chicken--while he went to tend to Kyrien. He was right where he left him.<br><br>"We're having rice and chicken for dinner." There would be little pieces of baby spinach to balance his diet as well as theirs. They were wolves but they were also 'human'--in that they had a human form--and therefore they needed more than just meat as well. Lathuei took an extra towel and dried off Kyrien's hair the best that he could before removing all the bandages and then offering him his hand.<br><br>If he had any chance of making dinner with them he would first have to be able to walk.<br><br>"Lets change your bandages and you can borrow a pair of Darrin's pants." Lathuei helped him to stand up and stabilized him. The rest was really up to the lynx. If he couldn't handle it then he would just have to watch from the table and stir things, for in this house if you didn't help out then you didn't eat. Just like anywhere else you had to earn your food. That and it kept his pack from getting lazy.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>01-10-2010, 06:28:52</strong>
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				Dropping the used bandages away, Kyrien looked up from his work just in time to see Lathuei step into the bathroom. This time around, he wasn't quite as skittish, and managed to greet him with a tiny smile. "That sounds good," he chimed, just a touch less soft-spoken than he had been before. "After that nap, I'm starving again." He had grown more comfortable with Lathuei, which meant he wasn't as afraid of opening his mouth to speak.<br><br>After Lathuei had dried his hair for him, Kyrien took his hand and moved up onto his feet. The shower had eased his sore muscles, which helped him to stand without much help from the wolf, which was just as well. As nice as it was having Lathuei assist him with everything, Kyrien wanted to stand on his own, wanted to move under his own strength. The last thing he wanted was to appear weak.<br><br>"I think I'm alright now," the lynx told him, dropping Lathuei's hand accordingly. He wanted the wolf to know that he was okay to walk and move about on his own. "The shower really helped." Getting clean always seemed to make him feel better; unlike smaller breeds, lynx didn't mind water. Kyrien quite enjoyed it.<br><br>Moving his hands back through his back-length ebony mane, tussling them just a little out of habit, Kyrien gave a contented little sigh before turning his attention back to Lathuei. "Darrin won't mind me borrowing his clothes?" As it was, Kyrien wasn't sure what the beta thought about his alpha tending to the arousal of a perfect stranger. True, Darrin had no claim on Lathuei at all, but still. The lynx wasn't sure exactly what to think of it yet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>02-10-2010, 00:24:07</strong>
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				Lathuei didn't push the issue and allowed Kyrien to support himself. Still he stayed close in case he was needed, keeping an eye on the lynx. It was slightly amusing that he was so concerned with how Darrin was taking this. It was a good sign to have especially with his limited interaction with others. At least Lathuei wouldn't have to start from the ground up in his teachings.<br><br>"I have spoken with Darrin about this. He has no protests." That was meant more than just for the borrowing of clothes. It was very likely the lynx would become pack tonight, though Lathuei would not claim him until his wounds were fully healed. He wanted him to be at full strength so that their ritual was fair. He did not consider it a true claiming otherwise.<br><br>Once back to the room Lathuei carefully rewrapped the wounds that needed it so that they would stay should he transform again. When he was done he told Kyrien to wait there while he retrieved the pants. He was not yet allowed to enter that room. He came back with another loose fitting pair of pants and handed them to the lynx. The draw strings would help if they were too big.<br><br>"Shall we?" He lead the way downstairs, moving slowly but not enough that he would feel that he was overcompensating for him. The kitchen was to the right of the stairs and Darrin had the glass casserole out as well as the ingredients and greeted them with a small smile. The chicken was thawing in a bowl in the sink, running water doing it slowly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>02-10-2010, 01:04:51</strong>
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				With a nod to say that he understood, Kyrien followed Lathuei back to the guest room, sat on the edge of the bed, and allowed him to change out his bandages. He didn't need nearly as many as he had before; the smallest of his wounds had sealed up and the larger ones had shrunk considerably. Another day, perhaps, and all the evidence of the ghastly mauling would vanish.<br><br>Kyrien waited patiently for the wolf to return, and then changed into the clothing offered to him. The fabric was soft and comfortable; roomy, so he didn't feel as confined to it. Weres of any sort, particularly wild ones, tended to feel uncomfortable in clothing, as their animal forms - usually the predominant forms - demanded no less than complete freedom of movement. It meant that the looser the clothing, the better.<br><br>Hopping to his feet, the lynx followed Lathuei downstairs into the kitchen. He was eager to get started with dinner, mostly because he usually dined alone and he was looking forward to a change. He didn't mind the solitude for the most part, but it was a solitary existence that made for a nasty feral. For as little as he knew about socialization, particularly pack socialization, he knew that having companions would help to stabilize him.<br><br>Nonetheless, he was still a touch skittish and incredibly wary of his surroundings - in this case, he was especially wary of Darrin. Lathuei had taken him under his wing, embraced him, pleasured him, and tended to his wounds. True, Darrin had helped to rescue him, napped with him, and for a time, Kyrien had felt comfortable around him. Yet the fact remained that he had spent more time with Lathuei and in getting to know the alpha, he realized how very little he knew about his beta. There was, of course, plenty of time for him to grow accustomed to Darrin. But for the moment, the lynx remained closer to Lathuei.<br><br>Spotting the ingredients strewn across the counter, Kyrien then looked up toward Lathuei. "What can I do to help?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>02-10-2010, 23:43:29</strong>
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				"There's some ingredients that need to be chopped up." Lathuei led him over to the kitchen table and brought over the chopping board. He placed the spinach, chives and onions in front of him, taking one of each and showing Kyrien how they needed to be cut. The chicken wasn't quite ready yet so while he was doing that he and Darrin readied the broth for the rice to cook in along with the spices. It didn't take very long.<br><br>Lathuei kept an eye on the lynx but he always kept an eye on his pack. When he was done he lightly ruffled his hair and then took the ingredients to dump them in the dish. Darrin browned the rice in butter before adding that as well. Now all that was left was the chicken. Breading was pre-made and although most of it will fall off as it cooked it still gave it a nice flavor.<br><br>Darrin checked the chicken and then drained the water, taking it out of the bowl and placing it on the cutting board in front of Kyrien. "Lets cut off the pieces of fat before coating it in breading."<br><br>When that was done it was dipped in a mixture of milk and egg and then in breading before being placed in the dish. By then the oven was preheated and after covering it in tin foil it went in. It would be an hour before it was ready. Until then they'd find something to do. Lathuei took the seat across from Kyrien as Darrin cleaned up a bit and then his beta joined him.<br><br>"How are you liking it here?" There was no pressure in his question. He did not need give him an answer that was meant to please him.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>03-10-2010, 00:39:23</strong>
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				Following Lathuei to the table, Kyrien plopped down into the nearest chair. He drew the cutting board closer to himself, followed shortly by the ingredients, and after a quick lesson on how everything was to be cut, he began to work. He had very little experience with the intricacies of cooking. Living in the forest on his own, he hunted down what he could and roasted it very crudely over an open fire. This was very different.<br><br>Different, but not altogether difficult. Both Lathuei and Darrin were generally within earshot if he needed help, but he handled himself alright. Although, Kyrien considered it a small victory in and of itself that he managed to chop up all the ingredients <em>and</em> trim the fat off the chicken without cutting himself. In no time, dinner was in the oven; already, it smelled fantastic. With that done, the other two wolves joined him at the table.<br><br>This was his first real glimpse at a pack event.<br><br>When Lathuei posed a question to him, Kyrien smiled a little in partial response. He had grown a touch more comfortable around the two of them since joining them in the kitchen, although he wasn't yet ready to travel outside his own little bubble. Lathuei had earned his trust, but now that they weren't alone, he felt the need to keep an arm's length of distance between himself and the canines.<br><br>"Good so far," he said, and it was true. Kyrien was still skittish, but both Lathuei and Darrin had been nothing but kind to him and he was enjoying the security that came with their presence. "It's just..." Under the table, he wrung his hands into his pant legs, just the slightest bit awkward. "I'm not used to being around people so much."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>03-10-2010, 07:56:03</strong>
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				Lathuei had noticed that Kyrien was a little different than he had been just a little bit before. Perhaps he was growing self-conscious now that he was with both of them. He had expressed concern about how Darrin thought of him. That wouldn't do. His pack needed to work together and get along. He wanted everyone to be comfortable with each other like a pack--like a family--should be. <br><br>"You're a solitary predator, it's to be expected. I have discussed this with Darrin earlier..." Lathuei trailed off and glanced at his beta, silently giving him permission to tell him what they were planning. It was his decision but right now what Kyrien needed was for <em>Darrin</em> to invite him into the pack. He needed to know that Darrin wanted him here as well.<br><br>Darrin took the hint and took over. "We would like for you to join our pack. We will teach you how to interact with others and will keep you from becoming feral." There was a chance that Kyrien would say no but in the end it was up to him. You couldn't teach someone who didn't want to learn and they would never keep someone in the pack who didn't want to be there.<br><br>"Our pack is a family. We expect loyalty and in return we will always take care of you and care for you. It doesn't need to be put into words all at once. You'll soon find out what it means to be in a pack if you accept." It was so much more than family. There was a bond between them that would never be broken.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>03-10-2010, 19:17:08</strong>
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				Kyrien was nothing short of grateful that Lathuei understood the reason behind his slight discomfort. He was so used to being alone that despite wanting desperately to break his solitude, he didn't know how to behave around others. It was in his nature, and that was what worried him. Yet, both alpha and beta had been very patient with him. It made all the difference to the lynx.<br><br>But that didn't make it any less of a surprise when Darrin spoke next, inviting him into their small pack.<br><br>At this, Kyrien looked up, his emerald eyes betraying his shock. "... Really?" He could barely wrap his head around it. Wolves, by nature, kept to their own species and at least with this pack, invitations like this one were seldom extended. That in and of itself made Kyrien appreciate the offer all the more. And then it dawned on him that if he accepted, he would never have to be alone again.<br><br>That was the clincher. For most of his life, the lynx had been on his own, fending for himself, occasionally just barely managing to scrape by. He had resigned himself to and made peace with the fact that it would always be that way - but the wolves were offering him a way out. It was tempting. And there was no way that Kyrien could have possibly said no.<br><br>Gnawing gently on his bottom lip, the feline looked between both Lathuei and Darrin before nodding, unable to hold back a small smile. "Yes," he murmured, content with his decision. "I... I'd love to be a part of your pack."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>05-10-2010, 07:42:19</strong>
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				Lathuei carefully gauged Kyrien's reaction and was pleased. There was none of the arrogance and attitude that would cause unnecessary problems for them. That was something he was looking for. It would do no one any good if one of their members became a 'problem child.' In any case, their invitation had been accepted. Perhaps he should have waited until after dinner for now he wanted to sink his teeth in and claim the lynx. Soon enough, he reminded himself. Soon enough.<br><br>Darrin gave the lynx a small smile but he was not normally one to show his emotions on his face. He preferred to let his actions speak for him, as most wolves did, but in a more private setting. This was their den, but, well, Darrin was just like that. It had to be when he felt most comfortable. Still he was not one to skimp on welcoming a new pack member though. He knew that Lathuei would claim him as the man had done to him and he was looking forward to it. After all it was then that they really got to welcome him.<br><br>For now though he settled for following his alpha as he went around the table and gathered around Kyrien, careful of his wounds as they hugged him and licked his cheeks; what they could reach. Darrin could practically feel Lathuei's need to claim and licked under his chin, nuzzling against him and submitting. Lathuei appreciated the gesture and kissed him lightly. They would scent mark and claim him after they had eaten. That appealed to his canine senses. <br><br>Food was important after all.<br><br>Reluctantly they pulled away before their instincts took hold and they ended up doing it right there in the kitchen. As appealing as that was it wasn't practical. Besides, they would be tired afterward and it would be much better if they had a full stomach. Having a full stomach, satisfied physically and mentally, they would sleep much better, heaped together in a pile as canines and cats sometimes did.<br><br>"Lets wait for dinner before proceeding." There was a hunger in Lathuei's eyes as well as Darrin's.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>05-10-2010, 10:40:29</strong>
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				Looking between the two canines, Kyrien was somewhat surprised to see Darrin's expression shifting to form a smile. The lynx had had more experience with the alpha of the pack than the beta, so for Darrin to express friendliness in that fashion made him feel a little more at home. Made him feel more comfortable with Darrin's presence, the way he had come to feel around Lathuei. And if he was going to be a member of the pack, Kyrien decided that being comfortable with both of them was key.<br><br>Then the two left their seats and huddled around him, embracing him and licking his face. It was an affectionate gesture, a welcome of sorts for someone who would become a fixture in the den, and Kyrien found himself smiling accordingly. He purred lazily beneath the warm tangle of limbs, leaning up and nuzzling against each of them in turn - Lathuei first, Darrin second. It would take him a while longer to completely understand pack mentality and what was expected of him as a low-ranking pack member, but he was willing to learn.<br><br>Once Lathuei and Darrin had moved away, Kyrien gave a small, happy sigh and planted his elbows into the table, crossing his arms on the surface and resting his chin atop them. He felt so content; peaceful. He was going to be a part of their pack soon, a fact that made him insurmountably happy simply because he would be around people who actually wanted to be around him. It was going to be so different from being out there on his own. He could already tell that he was going to like living there with them.<br><br>Although, he still had some things to learn.<br><br>"Proceeding?" Kyrien blinked his big green eyes, looking between the two curiously. "With what?" He knew that there was some sort of ritual that would have to happen in order for him to take up a position in the pack, but he wasn't entirely sure what it entailed. He wasn't sure what he would have to do - or what <em>they</em> would have to do to <em>him</em>.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>06-10-2010, 00:11:50</strong>
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				Lathuei's lips quirked into an amused smile. Although Kyrien had seen them together, seen him claiming Darrin, he had yet to put two and two together. It didn't seem that he would protest--given the reaction he had to seeing them--but it was different when he was to be the one involved in it. Being solitary meant that he was essentially an alpha; a lone 'wolf'. Still, he had shown no problems with submission so far. Lathuei wasn't all that concerned about it.<br><br>Darrin spoke up for them with a meaningful look aimed at the lynx. "You saw how Lathuei claimed me."<br><br>There wasn't any big ritual for the event. Usually it only required the presence of the entire pack with the alpha telling everyone that there was a new member joining them and to welcome them. New members always started out at the lowest rank. It would create chaos if it were done any other way. There would be no problems with this small pack. Darrin was secure about his position and that only left one possible place for Kyrien, at the bottom.<br><br>It wasn't necessarily a bad position though. Everyone had a place and every place had a purpose. Either way, if Kyrien was terribly uncomfortable with it they could tone it down but it wouldn't be as bonding of an experience. Lathuei hoped that wouldn't be the case. He wanted to claim him entirely and he wanted Darrin to be there with them when he did it. They were growing attached to each other and he wanted to encourage it.<br><br>He knew that it could lead to more than just pack loyalty and love but so far he didn't have a problem with it. They would be good for each other and as long as they didn't get full of themselves and challenge him then everything would be alright. Lathuei would not let his position as alpha be compromised. Not even for the pup he loved.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>06-10-2010, 01:31:40</strong>
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				The reality of what was waiting for him after dinner just wasn't a conclusion that the lynx had considered and so when Darrin clarified matters for him, he felt a little flustered. He had noticed that yes, asserting dominance through sex was one way to go about it, but he hadn't expected to be a part of that particular method. But in thinking it over a little more, Kyrien decided that it made sense. Initially, he had thought that Lathuei and Darrin only had sex with each other, but after having the alpha jack him off earlier... chances were that they weren't in a strictly monogamous relationship. After all, Lathuei had told him that they weren't mates.<br><br>Apparently, he would be expected to participate.<br><br>"Oh..."<br><br>By no means was the lynx completely uncomfortable with the idea. Quite the contrary. He found both Lathuei and Darrin to be very appealing prospects, but the idea was a tiny bit nerve-wracking. As a solitary predator, Kyrien was used to calling the shots (save for a few encounters with older, more powerful felines), and the fact remained that where the pack was concerned, he was at the bottom of the figurative totem pole. An omega. Below both alpha and beta, the omega would be expected to submit to both - and Kyrien wasn't sure what he thought of that just yet. But, he supposed, they had taken good care of him so far. Hopefully now wouldn't be any different.<br><br>Kyrien realized a few moments thereafter that his monosyllabic response might have given off the impression that he didn't want to take part in what they expected of him. As such, while he worked his hand back through his long raven mane, he began to nod as though to say he understood. And that he didn't mind. Hell, after thinking about it for a little while longer, he found that he was actually looking forward to it. His youth may have had something to do with it, but he was always ready to go and rarely had a means to vent. This would be an excellent plus to joining the pack.<br><br>"So that would be... normal, then?" he inquired, looking between them. "For the alpha to claim a new pack member?" It made sense, he supposed, that an alpha wolf would want to assert his dominance over a newcomer to avoid future conflict. It would show the lower-ranking pack member who was boss and that it was not their place to challenge it. Kyrien was still a little apprehensive about the idea of submitting completely, but he held out for the possibility that he would actually enjoy it in the end. That he would get used to it the way Darrin obviously had.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>06-10-2010, 21:12:44</strong>
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				"Yes, not normally by this method but it has been known to happen." In his pack of males it was good for them to have a form of release. His method just allowed him to assert his dominance over them as well. With Darrin it had worked out quite well. Kyrien was young as well and would likely take to the event eagerly. He certainly wasn't saying no after all.<br><br>Darrin watched his reaction. Kyrien was a bit nervous about the event. He remembered his first time with Lathuei, he had been nervous as well, but his alpha was was patient and gentle with him. It hadn't hurt for him, Lathuei had prepared him several days in advanced with different sized toys, but it would be different for the lynx. His alpha wanted him now. He wouldn't intentionally hurt him but it took a while to adjust to being penetrated. Either way Darrin would be there to help distract him.<br><br>It felt good after you got past that.<br><br>There was also the notion that Kyrien would have to submit to him. Darrin had never had someone below him before and he was rather excited about it, though little, if none, showed externally. He would be able to claim someone as Lathuei did to him, providing that he didn't overdue it and cross into his alpha's territory. He didn't think that he would but he had never been presented with this opportunity before. Darrin would have to watch himself.<br><br>"I'm sure you'll enjoy it." Lathuei commented. Once past the initial urge to fight for control things would go smoothly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>06-10-2010, 21:56:46</strong>
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				Kyrien supposed that one of the main reasons behind Lathuei's methods was that his pack consisted of nothing but males. An average wolf pack, from what he understood, had quite a few more members and usually about half were female. Males of any species tended to get antsy when they had no means to vent their lust, so it stood to reason that with no females around, they would take the next best thing. Or maybe they just preferred their own gender. Kyrien wasn't entirely sure just yet.<br><br>But he knew his own preferences and females had absolutely no role in them.<br><br>The only deterrent was that he would be expected to submit, not to one but both of them. That was what worried Kyrien. He had had enough experience with the most basic forms of sex to know that his body could handle being dominated, but the mental aspect still unnerved him. Lathuei would command nothing less than complete submission to keep his status as the alpha and Darrin, the lynx surmised, would likely expect close to the same. Nonetheless, Kyrien didn't want to back out. He had a while yet to change his mind and he doubted that he would.<br><br>"I think I will," Kyrien concurred, his eyes flitting between Lathuei and Darrin before settling on the oven, intent on watching the food cook from behind the small viewing window. "It's just... I haven't done it that much." He cleared his throat nervously. "Mostly just during mating season when older cats couldn't find females." Kyrien's encounters with sex were mostly limited to felines a few seasons older than himself who were not yet able to win the attention of females due to their inexperience. He served as a placeholder of sorts and although he had usually struggled for control at first, he had never complained when he wound up on the losing end of the battle.<br><br>A young feline at the very start of his adulthood learned quickly not to be too choosy about sex and mating.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>07-10-2010, 04:53:58</strong>
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				Ah, so he had been with males before. It made things a bit easier. Kyrien knew the mechanics of it then. It was likely that the other males who had dominated him hadn't cared too much about his pleasure. Lathuei wasn't like that; he would dominate him completely but he would make sure that it felt good and that he actually enjoyed it. He would never ignore his partner's needs.<br><br>That being said, sex, any type of it, would never be used as a punishment.<br><br>"I will take care of you." Lathuei reassured. There was weight in those words that went beyond what was expected of him tonight. Darrin already had complete faith in the man. He wasn't worried about what was going to happen. He glanced at the timer but they still had a ways to go. It took about an hour for the rice to cook properly the way they had prepared it. It would be worth it though. It tasted better this way.<br><br>"Nothing will be demanded that you can't handle." Darrin chimed in. Lathuei pushed him to his limits and even though it seemed like too much it was just what he needed. He just hadn't known it at the time. If he wasn't a lycanthrope Darrin was pretty sure Lathuei would have ended us as a dom in a S&amp;M relationship. Hell, he was almost like that anyway but he didn't demand the constant submission that would come with such a relationship. Well, not in the same way.<br><br>Sometimes he wondered if the man would ever choose a mate and what relationship he would have with them. Whoever it was they would have to be submissive and completely compatible. What would happen to the pack after that was questionable. By no means would he abandon them but it was uncertain whether he would keep claiming him in the way he did.<br><br>Well, that was something yet to be dealt with.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>07-10-2010, 06:09:18</strong>
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				Kyrien still had a lingering doubt or two as to how the evening would play out. While it was true that none of his sexual experiences had been terrible by any means, his expectations were fairly minimal. Little to no foreplay, minimal preparation, and overall a quick fuck that may or may not prove satisfying. Although, Lathuei's reassurance was slightly comforting, and so too was Darrin's promise that they wouldn't push him too hard if he wasn't ready for it. The lynx wasn't fragile by any means, but he still appreciated it, and his expression softened accordingly as he nodded in understanding.<br><br>"Okay," he said. "I'll trust you."<br><br>Kyrien wasn't completely aware of it then, but he was capable of handling quite a bit. He was built to handle most of what potential partners could throw at him, so while he would likely be skittish to begin with, he wouldn't remain that way. Quite the contrary. His youth gave him a boosted sex drive and his animal traits gave him a significant degree of endurance for both pain and pleasure. So while he was not yet sure just what he could handle, he wanted to find out, and it seemed that he was in the perfect position to do so.<br><br>The fact that they could talk about it so freely made Kyrien considerably more comfortable and in no time, he was perfectly relaxed again, free of nerves. If this continued, he decided, he would find his niche in the pack without too much trouble. It reassured him enough that he didn't feel so out of place with Lathuei and Darrin, although he knew he had some work to do before he could even scratch the surface of the bond they had. They had been together for quite some time, from what he could gather. Since Darrin was a pup. It stood to reason that they were very close, which brought about a question that Kyrien felt well within his rights to ask.<br><br>"How long have you two been... you know... doing that?" he asked, directing his voice at Darrin. It was the beta that he felt more of a kinship with, because although Darrin was in a rank above the lynx, they were both beneath Lathuei. Thus, it was his opinion and his experiences that he wanted to know about. Kyrien wanted to know what to expect when he submitted to Lathuei.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>07-10-2010, 20:17:07</strong>
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				Darrin glanced at Lathuei but it looked like he was going to allow him to answer the question whatever way he wanted. Lathuei didn't usually pressure him to say what would make him look good unless they were in some sort of political game with a rival. His alpha wanted to hear what he had to say in his own words. Darrin wasn't nervous about it.<br><br>"Since I came to maturity." For wolves maturity was decided by the pack; when the pup reached a certain age where they had learned enough that they could survive on their own and start their own pack if they wanted. Lathuei was a good teacher and Darrin had reached maturity at sixteen. His alpha had refused to touch him before then. He had not had any protests against his claiming. He had been a horny teenager after all and there was nothing to regret.<br><br>"It's hard to disappoint Lathuei, he's very understanding, but of course he won't tolerate a challenge." There was just a hint of lust in his voice. At times Darrin challenged him just to have that fierce, carnal side of his alpha bearing over him and demanding his submission. It made sex rougher and primer in nature. Lathuei knew all about it of course and it was the reason he was never angry at him for it. <br><br>At the moment he looked more amused than anything.<br><br>"Darrin likes to play games." He commented with a little growl. It was obvious that he didn't mind it. Darrin knew when it was a bad time and when he had the freedom to push him a bit. That was one thing Lathuei loved about his beta. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>07-10-2010, 21:13:02</strong>
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				So they had been at it since Darrin had reached adulthood. The age of maturity tended to vary among different species, but Kyrien understood the implications well enough. Lathuei had raised Darrin like his own son, but apparently the father-son relationship didn't stop them from seeking pleasure with each other. It probably made it better for them both, actually, since they were so close, since they knew each other so well.<br><br>Truth be told, it was a little intimidating for Kyrien. By no means was he jealous, for he had no reason to be, but the fact remained that while Darrin was very familiar with Lathuei and his ways, even bonded to him in a sense, the lynx was still an outsider and it would take him some time to reach that level of intimacy with either of them. He planned on learning by example. Lathuei would become his alpha and Kyrien would learn how to behave by watching Darrin.<br><br>The beta didn't seem to speak very much, but when asked specific questions, he responded with information that Kyrien found very useful. It was reassuring to know that Lathuei took good care of Darrin, for it stood to reason that the alpha would tend to him as well. Hopefully that logic would hold out later, because Kyrien wasn't sure how quickly he would be able to submit to someone new. He still had a dominant gene to override and he wasn't quite sure how to do it.<br><br>But he quickly cast that thought aside when Darrin mentioned Lathuei's intolerance for challenges, a lustful undertone in his voice. The alpha looked quite amused by this, which told Kyrien that Darrin probably pushed a little every now and then to make things interesting. No doubt to bring out his alpha's most dominant traits, the lynx thought with a soft giggle. But the more he thought about it, the hotter his blood ran and he cleared his throat, trying to ward off the lustful urges. It didn't work. He knew he needed only to wait until after dinner, but again his youth worked against him.<br><br>"I'll have to remember that," he murmured, albeit somewhat absently, tracing the bandages on his left forearm while he contemplated his situation.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>07-10-2010, 21:45:42</strong>
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				The wolves could smell the growing lust on him but didn't make comment. From then on it was small talk until the buzzer went off, for which Darrin got up and retrieved the food from the oven before gathering the dishes and passing them out. A wooden place mat was placed in the center of the table and then the casserole dish sat on top of it. While he was doing this Lathuei poured them all milk and then retook his seat. Everyone was dealt equal portions before Lathuei began eating.<br><br>Unlike humans, lycanthropes didn't normally have a religion and thus there was no reason to say prayers. Lathuei thought the ritual rather nonsensical. He had earned, gained, and prepared the food. There was no way he was going to thank someone else for all his hard work. Pushing that thought aside, he thought that a hunt would do the pack good. They didn't use guns or other weapons but hunted in their animal forms, taking down large prey and taking them back to butcher themselves. It helped their animal instincts and was another method they used to relax.<br><br>He would have to check his schedule to find a good time for it.<br><br>Darrin thought he should warn Kyrien. "We're expected to take care of the dishes." Lathuei would leave them to it and prepare for Kyrien's claiming but it was their job to clean up. They had a dishwasher so it wasn't that bad but they had to scrub off whatever wouldn't come off in the rinse cycle. As long as they stayed on top of it it didn't get too bad. Lathuei wouldn't allow slacking anyway. While his alpha made the money and earned most of the food as well as materialistic things, he kept the house clean so Lathuei wouldn't have to worry about it.<br><br>They worked well together and with Kyrien there as well things should get gone easily. It would leave more time for the pack to be together and he was looking forward to that. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>07-10-2010, 22:16:28</strong>
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				Kyrien found himself quite grateful when the buzzer went off; it meant that dinner was ready and that he could set his mind to something else. Anything else, really, as long as he didn't wind up completely aroused at the dinner table. That just wouldn't do. The last thing he wanted was to come across as a kitten who couldn't even control his own libido - although he wasn't too far off from it, honestly.<br><br>Once the food was served, Kyrien sat back a moment, waited, and once Lathuei had taken the first bite, he started in on his own plate. The healing process took a lot of energy out of him; the more food he ate, the quicker he would recover. He only had a few gashes left, very minor injuries that would heal enough to eliminate the need for bandages by the following day. He was grateful for that, and in the meantime, he had things to distract him. In this case, dishes.<br><br>"Okay," Kyrien replied between bites. "That doesn't sound too bad." The lynx surmised that Lathuei was the provider, which probably meant that his beta and soon-to-be omega would be expected to take care of the house. It made sense. Everything got done because everyone had a specific job to do. Nodding to himself, Kyrien returned to his food.<br><br>He rarely ever ate this well. The forest was teeming with fauna, perfect for hunting, but the problem laid in what Kyrien was able to catch. His feline form was large enough to take down bigger prey like deer, but he didn't have the resources to preserve what he didn't eat right away and he hated the idea of wasting food like that. So he was left with smaller game, but they were much harder for him to catch. He was lucky to get one full meal a day on his own, so it was quite different to be in a domestic setting where food was readily available.<br><br>"Lathuei," Kyrien piped up, glancing over toward the alpha. "Do you work with the humans, then?" It had occurred to him, albeit belatedly, that for he and Darrin to live in a semi-modern house like this one, they didn't merely live off the land like some Weres did.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 00:17:34</strong>
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				Dinner was going quite well. A new member was going to be accepted into the pack and so far everyone was getting along just fine. There were still some barriers that needed to be taken down--and that would happen with time once complete trust was established--but not everything had to be done at once. Lathuei was pleased with the progress and so was Darrin, though one showed it more readily than the other.<br><br>"Humans and Weres alike. I own an energy company and am working to incorporate new resources such as geothermal to cut down on cost. Preserving the environment is a top priority." As Weres they new how important it was to preserve natural resources as well as the earth itself. Lathuei, even though he was cut-throat in given situations, was not so blind as to not see the damage that was being caused by greedy humans. He was working to find a way around that and satisfy the need for electrical power while preserving all that he could. It was a rather difficult mission to undertake and he rarely got a day off.<br><br>However his workers knew better than to call him after a certain time unless it was an absolute emergency. His job may keep the pack well fed and taken care of but they still came first no matter what. Lathuei would give up his job and company for the pack at any time. Hopefully it would not come to that though, because as it was they were living quite well. He owned the house and land though--it was completely paid off--so no matter what they would survive. It was just hard to give up conveniences when there was no need for it.<br><br>Aside from that, the house was a very good shelter from harsh weather as well as a good den. <br><br>There was a tugging at his pant leg and he looked down just as Darrin's kitten meowed, begging for food. Of course he had his own but who could resist the smell of freshly cooked meat? Dry cat food really wasn't all that appealing. Lathuei tossed a small piece of chicken onto the floor and then ignored him. That was all he was going to get.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 01:34:14</strong>
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				So Lathuei did work with humans. The thought made Kyrien feel a touch restless. He didn't like humans and he didn't trust them; human hunters had killed his mother when he was still a kitten. So the very idea that Lathuei associated with them on a frequent basis was slightly unsettling for the lynx, whose only real contact with them was when he slipped into towns to scavenge tools, clothes, and occasionally, food. But he supposed the wolf knew what he was doing, given the way he and his beta lived.<br><br>Nonetheless, Kyrien barely understood a word of what Lathuei told him about his company, and the perplexed look on his face said as much. He didn't know how energy worked or what in the world geothermal resources were, but whatever it was, Lathuei seemed to know plenty about it. Enough to provide for himself and Darrin, obviously - and apparently, Kyrien as well. He was, to Kyrien, the epitome of an alpha; willing and able to provide for his pack. It made the lynx all the more willing to trust him, even if it meant he worked with <em>humans.</em><br><br>"I don't really know what a lot of that means," Kyrien admitted somewhat bashfully. "But it sounds important." The feline realized that if he was going to associate with Lathuei and Darrin on a frequent basic, he was going to have to learn about these things. He had lived in a house for the first portion of his life, but not nearly long enough to recall very much about it, so there was actually very little that he understood about modern conveniences and the like. The shower, he remembered from his childhood, but the oven had boggled his mind.<br><br>Yes, there was indeed quite a bit to learn...<br><br>But if he was going to be part of Lathuei's pack, there was plenty of time to catch up on what he had missed. He couldn't quite understand why he felt compelled to fit in with them, but he supposed the reasons didn't really matter. As it was, Kyrien actually felt quite happy for a change - and with a full stomach, as well - and by the time dinner was through, he was far too content with himself to bother thinking about it too much.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 04:01:34</strong>
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				There was a small apologetic smile. For a moment Lathuei had forgotten that Kyrien wasn't education like they were. It wasn't his fault, it was just a fact. He would have to start teaching him slowly about all the things he had been missing out on. There wasn't a real need for him to know of human technology but it might come in handy one day. When amongst them it was an extreme disadvantage to be ignorant.<br><br>"Basically I help create the power needed to make these lights work." He gestured to the ceiling light. He should be able to understand the basics of what this meant. Even if he didn't know what a light bulb was he could see that light came from it and therefore know what its purpose was. It did make Lathuei wonder though just how he would react to some of the human machines such as cars. There would have to be a lot of education before he would take him into town.<br><br>Lathuei didn't want to terrify his new pack member.<br><br>Dinner finished quickly and Lathuei put his dishes in the sink. Although it was their job to do the dishes he wasn't about to be lazy. "I will see you in a while." He said before leaving for their den. He would prepare the room for the claiming. That and if he watched the two of them he would want to take them then and there. Both belonged to him.<br><br>Darrin shivered at the look of desire on his alpha's face. Lathuei had him trained well and the right look or touch turned him on like nothing else. It made him want to get the dishes done as quickly as possible. Wolfing down the last little bit he began taking the rest of the dishes to the sink, plugging and running warm water. They would use the dishwasher but when rice was used it tended to get everywhere. It was best to hand wash them first.<br><br>It wasn't fun for anyone to find old, dish washed rice in their 'clean' bowl or cup.<br><br>"Lets get through this quickly."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 04:28:19</strong>
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				Fortunately, Lathuei didn't seem too annoyed by the fact that Kyrien knew very little about these things. He remembered bits and pieces from when his mother was still alive, but a lot of it was lost on him. Every now and then when he trekked out into a human town, he glimpsed technology that he didn't understand, so while he would recognize some things by sight, he likely wouldn't know what they did or how they worked. Even more crippling was that he couldn't read beyond a very basic level.<br><br>But it seemed that Lathuei was willing to help him learn, if only by explaining things to him very simply and slowly. Kyrien appreciated that.<br><br>There was plenty of time to worry about that later. In the meantime, there were dishes to be done. Kyrien didn't know Lathuei nearly as well as Darrin did, which was to be expected, so he neglected to notice the expression he carried as he headed off toward the hall, presumably to the den. Nodding at the beta, he helped him carry the remaining dishes to the sink and assisted him in washing them. This much, he knew how to do.<br><br>Plus, he knew what was going to happen once they were done. And he was becoming quite anxious for it. Lathuei had already made him cum once before dinner, which had soothed the lynx considerably, yet the prospect of receiving more than just a handjob got his blood rushing to all the right places. Just thinking about it was enough to nudge him toward an arousal - particularly since he had not one but two partners this time. It was a very new situation for Kyrien.<br><br>"What's it like?" Kyrien asked of Darrin, although without Lathuei in the room, he felt slightly awkward around the beta. "With Lathuei, I mean..." He wasn't yet sure if submitting to an alpha male was something that he needed to fear, and despite how tentative he was around Darrin in general, he knew that the beta was the best person to ask in this case.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 04:53:04</strong>
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				Darrin was very away of Kyrien's presence. He wasn't used to others being there to help him with things like this. Lathuei of course did when there was just too much to do but that rarely happened. He was on top of things 99% of the time. The knowledge that they were about to have sex didn't help things either. The lynx was uneasy around him but that would disappear with time. There wasn't a reason to feel awkward after seeing each other so intimately after all.<br><br>"Lathuei...There's no denying that he's in charge. He has a way of knowing what you can handle and push you to your limits without breaking them. I have only ever been with him but I doubt that any other could compare. He knows exactly where to touch..." He trailed off for a moment, thinking. At times being with Lathuei was indescribable. He was everything that a dom, an alpha, should be and more. "When I'm with him I feel safe, owned, and loved."<br><br>There was no reason to be concerned about anything with him. There was no need to think; just to feel, receive, and obey. Lathuei always took care of the rest. At times Darrin felt spoiled but Lathuei wasn't the type to do that. It was hard to describe. He tried not to analyze it too much. All that he knew was that he loved and trusted the man completely.<br><br>It seemed too good to be true but it was.<br><br>Lathuei of course made mistakes, as rare as they were. He was not perfect but Darrin overlooked all of that. Those mistakes made him more accessible and in the end that was better for their relationship. Kyrien knew none of this but hopefully from his few sentences he would begin to understand just what their alpha was like. They were lucky to have him. Not all were as kind and caring as he was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 05:09:08</strong>
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				Darrin seemed to trust Lathuei implicitly. That was reassuring, at least. Kyrien was far from inexperienced; he was used to handling dominant males, but this was something different. This wasn't a one-time thing that would dissolve later in the evening. This was the start of a (presumably) permanent arrangement between himself, Lathuei, and Darrin, and it was nerve-wracking for the lynx. But in a good way. He was nervous about being with the both of them, since they&nbsp; knew each other so well and he was still an outsider, but he figured it would pass.<br><br>He <em>hoped</em> it would pass.<br><br>"I'll trust you on that," Kyrien told the beta with a tiny, if somewhat awkward smile. Whether or not what Darrin said was true, he supposed he would find out soon enough. And then the following day, everything would be different. Kyrien would be part of a pack, no longer alone, and finally able to take steps away from his once-inevitable fate as a feral. The prospect was quite liberating - although the upcoming claiming still unnerved him a little.<br><br>Kyrien used the few minutes remaining to simply relax and by the time the dishes were rinsed and put in the dishwasher (the purpose of which he didn't understand just yet), he felt a little better about things. There was nothing to be anxious about, he told himself. Lathuei had taken care of him a handful of times already and now would be no different. The only thing left to decide was whether or not Darrin was equally trustworthy. But Kyrien supposed he would find that out soon enough as well.<br><br>"Is that all we have to do?" Kyrien asked as the dishwasher was closed. He wanted to get an idea of what chores were expected to be done every night so he wasn't completely clueless in the evenings to come.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 06:26:00</strong>
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				"For tonight, yes." There would be other chores later but Lathuei didn't expect anything more of them tonight aside from their submission. Darrin didn't give Kyrien time to worry himself. He took his hand and lead him up the stairs to their den. It felt odd allowing another inside but also damn arousing considering the circumstances. Lathuei was waiting for them and didn't want to keep him waiting.<br><br>While they had done the dishes he had changed the sheets. Their scents and the smell of sex was still in the room but now it wasn't as overwhelming as before. The window was open, letting in the night's breeze and moonlight; that being the only thing lighting the room. Lathuei didn't like the scent of candles or any of those other smell good things. Not only that but they tended to irritate his sensitive nose. Humans had such odd tastes.<br><br>Besides, this was not about romance but about accepting a new member into the pack.<br><br>He greeted them as they came to the door and took charge of the situation, inviting Kyrien inside and being the one to lead him in. That was how things needed to be done. Darrin followed shortly after, a predatory look of lust on his face. This was new for his beta. He had never had someone beneath him before. It would be interesting to see how he took to dominating their new member.<br><br>"Don't be nervous. We'll take care of you." Caressing his cheek for a moment, Lathuei took Kyrien in a kiss. His hands slid around his waist, touching him through his clothing and over his bare chest. Darrin came up behind him and licked the back of his neck, hands joining Lathuei but being only secondary to his alpha's.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 06:59:49</strong>
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				When Darrin reached out to take his hand, Kyrien didn't protest. It was actually somewhat comforting, for whatever reason, to have the beta leading him upstairs to the den. It reinforced the belief that Darrin wanted him there, which was comforting to the lynx, who had trouble reading him. Lathuei expressed himself more clearly than Darrin, who usually remained silent unless it was necessary to speak, which was perfectly fine by Kyrien, only it made it more difficult to tell what he was thinking.<br><br>Lathuei was the one to lead him into the den, which Kyrien didn't find all that surprising. It made sense that the alpha would be the one to allow him into the section of the house accessible only to pack members. A welcome of sorts for a new member of the pack. Within moments, Lathuei had closed the distance between them, leaning in to kiss him and moving his hands over his waist and his chest. The feline melted instantly, bringing his hands up to rest on his soon-to-be alpha's muscled chest, full lips parted in invitation.<br><br>Shortly thereafter, Darrin joined in, moving up behind the lynx to lick at his neck. Kyrien shivered. He had never been with two males at once before, much less two <em>dominant</em> males, for while Darrin was in a position beneath Lathuei, Kyrien's rank was beneath both of them. It was a little unsettling at first, but Lathuei's assurance that they would take care of him soothed the cat immensely. And before long, the idea of submitting to them was no longer a frightening prospect but an arousing one.<br><br>With the scent the wolves' sex still in the air, albeit more toned down than before, Kyrien slipped into a state of pure lust, his cock beginning to stir in his pants. The anxiety had settled and what remained in the lynx was unfiltered desire. Instinct took over and told him that he was not actually obligated to submit to two canines, but damn it, he <em>wanted</em> to so bad that it hurt.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tachi</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 07:40:24</strong>
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				Lathuei growled a little, pleased by his reaction. Clothing was a barrier needed by humans, not by lycanthropes, and so with a quick tug and push he sent it around his ankles. Darrin followed suit and then pressed against Kyrien's now bare back, his growing arousal obvious. Lathuei did the same but ground against Kyrien's cock. It felt good but it was more than that; they were scent marking him and claiming him as theirs. All pack members had to be claimed by scent. It let all others know whom they belonged to.<br><br>Pressing his tongue against his lips he worked his way inside and caressed Kyrien's. Darrin nipped at his spine and slipped his hand between then, taking both of their cocks in his hand and stroking them together. He knew how to react to Lathuei and what he liked but not for Kyrien or the two of them together. He was excited to learn though. The thought of them together, Lathuei claiming Kyrien right in front of him, was enough to get him fully hard.<br><br>One hand of Lathuei's went to Darrin while the other stayed with Kyrien. This lasted a few more moments before before Lathuei moved away and tugged his underlings towards the bed. The lynx was maneuvered on top of it before Lathuei climbed on top of him, Darrin coming up along side. He took a moment to kiss his beta before returning his attention to Kyrien.<br><br>"You will become mine." He growled quietly and recaptured him in a kiss, their bodies pressed together. Darrin watched for a moment with lustful eyes. He wasn't the center of Lathuei's attention but that was alright. He would get his turn. Lathuei would never neglect one pack member in favor for another. In the meantime he ran his hands over his alpha and their omega, licking and nipping where he could.<br><br>Lathuei was never on bottom but it didn't mean he didn't like some of the attentions associated with it. Crawling over his alpha he whined, showing submission so that he wouldn't take it the wrong way. Licking down his spine he nipped at the small of his back. He loved being able to bring his alpha pleasure even while he was pleasuring their omega.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Full Moon Rising [BrilliantDays/Tachi]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>21-10-2010, 08:11:03</strong>
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				Vulnerability settled in when Lathuei pushed down his pants, but Kyrien was no longer afraid of it. Darrin had told him that he felt safe with Lathuei and the lynx was beginning to understand why. There was just something about the alpha that put him at ease; it was no wonder the beta had put so much trust in him. But Kyrien didn't have time to think on it long, for that was when he felt Darrin's cock pressing against his back, making him shiver with anticipation. Feeling Lathuei's pressing up against his own elicited a more vocal response - in this case, a soft moan. And then another when, as he was kissing his alpha, he felt Darrin's hand move around to stroke them.<br><br>They moved to the bed soon after and Kyrien was only too happy to lay down beneath the alpha. Not just <em>the</em> alpha anymore, but <em>his</em> alpha. Just as Lathuei had become Kyrien's alpha, Darrin had become his beta, and it pleased the new omega immensely to see them kiss. It reminded him that as much attention as Lathuei had paid the new pack member so far, he wasn't about to neglect his beta. He would pay them equal attention.<br><br>With Lathuei's voice fresh in his ears, asserting his dominance, Kyrien closed his eyes and moaned as his alpha kiss him again, only too eager to receive him. He felt Darrin's weight shifting on the bed, moving above Lathuei to lavish attention on him from there. It was easy to forget that there were three of them there, not two - but the alpha wolf made it look easy. He would get used to it in time, Kyrien supposed. He would soon belong to Lathuei - but Darrin would have a claim to him as well.<br><br>Opening his legs a little, allowing Lathuei to settle more fully between them, Kyrien brought his hands up to caress his alpha's sides, making rounds to his back. As his lust peaked, his animal traits surfaced; claws had begun forcing their way through the beds of his nails. Although Kyrien didn't dare to scratch Lathuei with them. And likewise, when his dull canines gave way to sharp ones, he had to be careful not to nick his alpha's tongue as it slithered through his mouth. He didn't know how it would be received and he certainly wasn't about to challenge Lathuei's authority just yet. If at all.<br><br>It was hard to remember that he had a specific place now and that this wasn't just some primal animal rutting. This was more than that - this was his induction into the pack. This was Lathuei and Darrin laying claim to his body, marking him with their scent to ward outsiders away from what was theirs.
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