Unexpected Expectations {Jedidiah)

[Roka]

The sands of this desert were hot against her feet, burning the pads. She had never encountered weather like this in her whole life, never once feeling anything so unbearable. This climate was wholly disagreeable and made a small part of her regret ever coming south. Roka never would had ventured to this area if it hadn't been for Sabaoth, so powerful and so demanding. If she had met a lesser wolf that day than she never would have followed so obediently. That was it wasn't it. She was doing no more than obeying the demands of a male that she barely knew. Tragic aren't we. She grumbled wondering what it was about him that made her lose her head. No other had ever gotten her to react the way that he did. Sabaoth had broken through the anger and stoked a different kind of fire hidden deep within herself.

She shook her head trying to banish the scalding thoughts that Sabaoth seemed to awaken. She had made her way to this southern part of the continent just to see that damnable brute, only to be found lost. His scent had gotten lost somewhere in this region and she was about ready to give up and head back north. He had promised to hunt her down so that they would get the chance to see each other again and a part of her was exhilarated by the idea of him tracking her down. For now she was content to stay here and try her best to forget about him. This was a new place after all and she ought to be curious about what treasures there were to be found here. This place was unlike anything that she had ever seen in her whole life The life that seemed to bloom here so foreign to what she grew up with. Everything here seemed to focus on one thing, water. Whereas her tundra had a different focus entirely, keeping warm.

The plants here were short and thick storing water in their leaves and bodies. The animals all had short coats with large ears to keep them cool. Roka felt like an outsider staring in at this strange ecosystem. Her fur was long and plush with no help with staying cool. Her body had been in the cold so long it would take a lot for her to acclimate to this almost hostile environment. Even the animals here seemed to fight against one another to survive the heat, battling over the thing most precious to them. Thinking about it made her mouth seem even more dry than it had moments ago. The air here so dry that is parched her mouth with each draw of breath. Looking around these red sands she doubted that there was any water. "Southern desert. More like hell on earth." The longer she stayed here the more her anger seemed to ripen. Curse him for dragging me down here.

She could smell a pack close to these lands, hear the howls of the massive group during the night. She wondered about Sabaoth's business down here, wondered if it was this pack that had drawn him so far south. She wondered how far this pack's territory spanned, not wanting to intrude. That was the last thing that she needed, another pack that was after her. She had spent her whole life trying to avoid her birth pack, not wanting to lose her life over a formality. Wary as she was it didn't mean she wasn't curious about them. It would have to be a mighty alpha indeed to keep such a large group all together and under control. The pack scent was faint at this point only a few individual scents having crossed her path during her journey. There was one in particular that was more prominent than the other ones. "Someone close?" She hadn't anticipated meeting anyone other then Sabaoth on this quest, but if one thing was true it was that life always found a way of changing expectations.

@jedidiah

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It was hot. Almost unbearable. Dire pushed his way through the desert, feeling the hot sand beneath his paws. His mouth was dry, he hung his tongue of his mouth, panting, hoping to cool down some. He was beginning to walk slow as he had been wandering around for the past hour. He wanted to lie down and take a break under a shady tree, but he couldn’t see a thing for miles around. The sun was bearing down. He didn’t know why he offered to do this. He was scouting the land to see if there was any packs nearby, for there were whispers about of upcoming attacks. The Sentinels were all spread out to investigate. He much rather be back under the shade of a large tree, stretching out and sleeping, with perhaps a few ladies next to him. Yes, that sounded a lot better than where he was. “Ugh, you owe me big time Sol.” He mumbled under his breath. His twin brother has still yet to return from his trip and it was beginning to aggravate him that he had to be the one who did this all the time.

He wasn’t exactly paying attention, however soon the faint aroma of another wolf caused him to stop in his tracks. He perked up his ears as he looked around. It was an unfamiliar scent, so it wasn’t from Kairos, but it was only one, so not of a pack. Perhaps it was a loner wandering around the desert, which seemed odd, didn’t seem the kind of place one would want to be. Dire began to make his way toward the scent of the wolf, until he spotted her in the distance. “A female huh?” he mumbled to himself with a mischievous grin. He slowly made his way over to her, making himself known.

“Well look what we have here. What is a pretty little thing as yourself doing out in a place like this?” He asked in a sly tone. Jedidiah was completely different with females than what he was with males. It was almost like a complete 180, but it was mostly an act. He didn’t pretend who he was though. He loved to flirt around, it was an obsession that he let overcome him. He was proud of his playboy ways. He wasn’t looking to settle down; he wasn’t a one woman type of guy. It was all about the chase that was the best part.

“I’m Jedidiah, but you can call me Dire. What is your name?” He asked with a smile.

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[Roka]

Roka had not noticed that she had begun panting, her body making the change to keep cool. She hated this kind of climate, knowing that her efforts would never be enough to keep herself comfortable. t would never be cool enough down her for her, even during the winter. If she wasn't so determined to find Sabaoth then she would have turned back for the north at her first chance. She however was not a quitter. Roka would find him even if she had to endure this insufferable heat. Walking further along she still couldn't find any trace of water in this sandy hell hole. It wasn't the sound of water that stilled her movements, in fact it was a voice that stopped her. One that was quite close to her. She turned her head around trying to find the source of the talking despite her blind eye. She could hear the footsteps getting closer, but it wasn't until she got a good look at him that she realized he was a male From his smell it was apparent that he was from the pack close to these lands. He had that mixed scent about him that she had come across briefly in these hot sands. It was hard enough to pick up a scent in the heat, but the sands here seemed constantly blowing everything around.

He was a confident brute, wasting no time turning on the charm. Roka flashed her teeth at him emitting a low growl. His tone was deep and sly, but not as deep as Sabaoth's. She could accredit it to his size no doubt, for while he was larger than her he was a great deal smaller than her male. He was so sure of himself, so sure that his sweet words would be able to effect her. "Those pretty words might work on the little hens of your pack, but I think you will find I am much harder to impress. If you must know I am looking for someone." She was unsure of whether or not she should ask this male if he had seen Sabaoth. Wary of the answer he would give her. If this male had seen Saba then it would confirm her suspicions. It would confirm that his business had drug him into interactions with a pack. One that would no doubt hold him here. He offered his name to her like it was a privilege to be allowed the knowledge of his nickname. She couldn't suppress a chuckle at his outright arrogance. "My name is Roka. Let me ask you something. Do these little games actually gain you something. Do the silly little females you are used to fall at your feet when you utter such sweet lies?"

@jedidiah

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One might think that the female’s harsh reply to Dire’s advances would cause him to feel defeat and give up. Instead it caused an even greater grin to press against his maw. This was in no way shape or form a defeat. In fact, her words, while meant to push him away, only made him more eager. She was a challenge and he would gladly accept it. Nothing else pleased him more. He loved to watch a female push him away, but only to watch as they summited to him. It was a pleasure that he couldn’t even begin to explain. It was nice when they flirted back, he liked that too, he loved a sassy female (well he loved all females really), but nothing got him going then a feisty one. “Those are music to my ears, hun.” He told her, not missing a beat, and not dialing down his mannerism the slightest. He didn’t mind the fact she was looking for someone. It could have been her mate and he wouldn’t care. All females were pretty much fair game. He didn’t even bother to ask who she was looking for, for all he knew it could have been a lie to try to deter him from talking to her, but she would have to try harder than that to get rid of him.

“Roka, that’s a lovely name.” He told her. He knew that he couldn’t go his usual way. He had to tread slowly, retrace his steps, watch and learn and adapt to the way she thought and what would get her. That was what he was skilled in; it is what he trained himself to do. Not every female bent the same way that is what males got wrong and which is why most males failed to get the attention of females. “Ah, indeed they do, madam.” He spoke as he began to circle her slowly. “I give what every female desire. It’s a very simple thing, rather trivial if you must ask…I give them my attention. My full undivided attention.” That wasn’t a lie. He would soak up a female’s attention, give her everything they desired. He really believed he was doing them a service, even if it was brief, even if it never lasted long. “Lies?” He shook his head and clicked his tongue. “no, no that is where you get it all wrong. I never lie. I tell what a female wants to hear and it is all from the truth.” He told her.

“Like when I tell you how beautiful you are, I really mean it. Your mate better keep a close eye on you…I’m sure you have gotten the attention of many males before me.” He told her, giving her a slight wink. He didn’t overdo it. He didn’t go over the top like he did when he first approached her, but he made it obvious he wasn’t going to back down. “I haven’t seen any wolf around, I suppose the one you’re looking for…isn’t here.”


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[Roka]

He didn't seem to take her tone or her body language as a denial. In fact he seemed even more determined because of it. Roka could see the fire burning in his eyes. This was nothing more than a game to him and she was the prize. His arrogance was almost sickening and Roka couldn't help but growl at his intentions. He called her little pet names like 'hun' and 'madam' that were meant to impress her. Those names were meant to be shared between wolves familiar with one another, something that they were not. He spoke as if his attention was a gift that she should want, like the chance to speak with him was such a privilege. There was only one males attention that she craved, and this male wasn't it. "Pity for them. Frivolity is not something to take pride in. You are just another male. Why should I crave your company? I see nothing special." She looked over him again and saw no reason why she should want him so badly. He just looked like the rest of the males that she had ever encountered. All accept for one. Sabaoth was the only male that she had ever encountered who had made her think differently about males. He was the only one who made her feel any interest towards the opposite sex.

"You claim to tell females what they want to hear, but what makes you think that I want to hear about my beauty. Do you assume that I am a vain creature who dwells on my looks." He assumed that every female wanted to hear about their looks and sweet they were, but he was wrong making that assumption. It was very much the opposite for Roka. She hadn't cared about her appearance since the day that she had received her scars. The only person that she cared to hear praise from was her male. The one that she would settle on to spend the rest of eternity with. She cared not for her beauty or even the beauty of others. There were other qualities that she valued more: strength and will. Those meant more to her than any compliment her tried to give ever would. He spoke of her mate needing to keep a closer eye on her and she almost scoffed at the idea. He spoke as if he was a threat to her choice of companion, as if she needed someone to watch over her. He reminded her of her former alpha, all charm and pretty words. At least until they realized that they couldn't have what they wanted. Their sly words were always accompanied by a slyness of mind that turned sour when denied a prize. "I have no mate, but that is of no matter to you. The person I seek is the only person I am looking for in these strange lands." She didn't want his attention if it hindered her quest to find her male.

Asking this stranger whether or not he had come across him didn't seem like the best option, yet the way that he looked at her made her wary. She had no idea of his intentions and the fact that the breeding season had past meant little to nothing. "Perhaps you have met the male that I seek. His name is Sabaoth." If he knew of her male then it might prompt him to back off, and even if he didn't she was prepared to protect herself. Even if this male was incapable of taking a hint.

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“I could tell that you were not the one to dwell at such things as beauty or outwards appearances.” Dire told her. “You also seem to care very less about my words. However, despite what you may think, I speak what I think, and that is why I mentioned your beauty – it was just a mere compliment. You can leave it or take it.” Deep down Dire chuckled at himself. This female was very stubborn, stuck in her ways, and was making no bend toward his direction. That was fine. If given the chance he was very confident in his abilities to make her break. After all, who doesn’t like the ‘bad guy’ persona? Only this would inspire if they spent more time together, just the two of them. However, he could sense that she was trying to get rid of him as soon as she could. “You know…I don’t mean you any harm.” He said sincerely. He might not be prince charming ready to save a damsel in distress, but he wasn’t no guy who would harm a female. That wasn’t his type at all.



Although Roka claimed to have no mate, he could sense something special feelings toward whoever she was looking for, even if she herself wouldn’t admit it. Dire didn’t dare push more on the subject though, he knew when he was going too far and if he kept pushing, then he would just shove her away – and it was too much fun for him to do that. So he turned off the charm, so to speak. Instead when she piped up that he might know this stranger, he decided that he could at least help her out, kill two birds with one stone type of deal. “Perhaps, I have.” He told her. However, when she spoke the name, he felt his body grow cold. A familiar look in a dreary swamp flashed before his eyes.



Sabaoth?



This female was looking for Sabaoth? Goliath’s brother? It seemed strange, but also not so strange after all. He grinded his teeth slightly. He was hoping that it was someone else, anyone, but him. He sighed.



“Unfortunately, I do know him. He resides in Kairos, just that way,” he said as he motioned with his head the direction he had come from.


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[Roka]

On and on the male spoke trying his best to impress her. She couldn't understand what he expected to gain from this conversation, but it made her wonder if she was being rude. Despite trying to use his charms he hadn't done anything untoward, in fact he had been almost nice. She didn't trust him, but that didn't mean that she had to be hateful. He seemed to think that his words would soothe whatever tension there was between them. The fact was that Roka had no care for the words, there was little to be taken from them, other than that this male liked to talk. Roka didn't have a fondness for talking, but ever since she had lost the ability she tried to keep in practice. Aurik had made her work to get it back and she wasn't willing to let it fail again. Looking at him she took a deep breath before settling down into a sit. "I apologize if I came off as rude. I am not a big fan of company." She knew that it wasn't a totally sincere apology, but it was all he was getting out of her. He seemed to think that she was afraid of him, afraid of the harm that he might cause her. Perhaps at a time when she was younger she might have been afraid of him and his intentions. Now she was just cautious. Now she was observant enough to be prepared for whatever he did decide to do. "I am not worried about that. Harm from you is the least of my worries." In fact her highest priority was finding Sabaoth because any punishment from him was likely to be much more fun.

When she mentioned his name it didn't take him long to react. It was obvious even before he spoke that he had seen Sabaoth. The way he tensed at hearing it, the tone of voice he now spoke in. It seemed that he was familiar enough with her male to know where he was. At the mention of the pack that resided not far from where they stood now made her growl. She had never liked packs, even when she had been a part of them. "So you have seen him?" Roka rumbled in satisfaction knowing that she was on the right trail. If he was within the packs borders than she would have to wait for him to seek her out here. Since it appeared she had come to the end of her quest to find him she saw no reason to keep traveling. If he wanted her so badly then he would need to leave his island to find her. She wouldn't walk right into the hornet's nest, not when she knew nothing about this pack. Nothing about their ideals or even how many members they had. "I take it that you are a member of this pack."

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Jedidiah wouldn’t admit it, but he was quite taken aback by her sudden apology. He didn’t think she had to give one and it seemed almost out of character for her to do so. Apparently his way of thinking about her was quite wrong, there seemed a softer side to her, but he knew that he wasn’t going to get the luxury of seeing it and it probably belonged to the one that she had been seeking for. Jedidiah isn’t one to lie or hide who he is. Everyone back in Kairos, who knew the male, knew that he was a huge flirt and a playboy, he was who he was and he enjoyed it. It wasn’t his fault that there had been times were females had fallen for him and he had broken their heart. He believed he made his intentions quite known from the start. He sighed as he shook his head, not replying to her apology, feeling that would make things more tense then they already were.

“Aye, I saw him.” He nodded his head in dismay remembering running into the brute in the swamp not that long ago. It also reminded him that he shouldn’t be hitting on her anymore. Although Dire wasn’t one to stop when a female was already claimed, Sabaoth was the brother of Goliath, who he respected…which was kind of a downer since he was having so much fun being around her. He liked to see the kind of reactions she had whenever he spoke, “it was a few days ago though so I’m not exactly sure where he is.” He told her truthfully with a shrug of his shoulders. He wasn’t one to keep account to where all the males in the pack were. For all he knew he could be somewhere else on the island. He was not his keeper and therefore it didn’t concern him where the large wolf was. He could sense the almost disappointment in her eyes as it seemed like she wouldn’t be going further to find her ‘friend’. He let a smile when she inquired if he was part of the pack as well.

“Indeed I am. I am a proud Sentinel who is out here upon the request of the king of these lands,” he said as he dipped his head a little bit, to show his lowlier status compared to some of the others. Not that he was ashamed. He loved his position. He was hoping that she wasn’t going to request him give a little message to her precious. Well, it didn’t matter if she did ask for he wasn’t going to do it. He wasn’t that kind of wolf. He wasn’t some mere messenger for them. He snorted at the thought as he sat down upon the ground, and for a moment he forgot how hot the desert was beating down on him. His mouth was dry as it ached for water, but he didn’t show is discomfort.

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[Roka]

His demeanor seemed to deflate at the mention of Sabaoth and it became apparent that Dire was more than acquainted with her male. It was amusing that her male was so imposing that it took little more than his name to ruin Dire's fun. Roka had no intention of letting the male get to her. This was all a big game to him and meant nothing more than the moment. In the days ahead he would move on to another female and another spreading his affection to every femme who would listen. Roka was not that kind of female, to openly flirt and accept the attentions of someone that she didn't even know. There were consequences for every action and she wasn't going to stoop to that level. Roka flashed her teeth at the male in a way that it could have been taken as a grin or a show of aggression. "Did I ruin your fun male? I take it that it is Sabaoth's name that has changed things for you." She couldn't blame him for his reaction. Roka had set her sights on a very impressive male and she knew that she was not the only one that noticed him. Dire would be a fool if he thought he would be able to turn her head from him. It was the truth that Dire was far more charming than Sabaoth, but it was a trait lost on Roka. She valued strength more than anything, something Sabaoth seemed to have in abundance.

When he talked of his pack Roka tensed. She had no liking for packs and the fact that she had trekked so far south after Sabaoth only to find him in a pack didn't sit well with her. The fact that she had followed him so blindly made her pelt itch with irritation. It had taken little more than an aggressive response from him to make her soften to his will. Something about his violent temper had appealed to her and so she had followed at his command. If he really was a part of this pack it meant that Roka would have to wait for him to find her. There was no way Roka was going to cross an alpha tromping about looking for Sabaoth. In fact Roka was a little nervous about a creature that was mighty enough to have earned the respect and trust of such a mighty male. Dire referred to his alpha as a king, but a king in her mind was a creature that ruled all beasts not just one pack. His view on this leader made her curious about what exactly this pack had to offer. It was obvious from the members larger size that they valued strength and that was something that she could grow to respect. As it was she didn't like packs, they were a messy business that always seemed to disagree with her beliefs. Sooner or later she would have to choose between finding Sabaoth and making her own path. Deep down she knew that in the end she would have to surrender her wants and ultimately her freedom in order to stay by Sabaoth's side. As it was she had nothing better to do than wait for her fate to come and find her.

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