`Propane Nightmares [Joining]

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It was night fall, the moon a bright beacon in the sky above. The stars also dotted the night sky, twinkling brightly here and there. The she wolf had finally discovered the land she was in, Anikira. This foreign place was one she had heard of a long time ago, and at first she had thought of it as only a rumor. Wolves talked, they always did, and at first she had assumed that it was just a place that others had wished up. But the more she traveled the more she heard about it and she began to wonder if the grass truly was greener over here. Lichen was accustomed to relying on herself so it wasn't that big of an adjustment to change her course. It wasn't as if she was traveling with others, she was completely and utterly alone. The only scent on her pelt being her own with the exception of the crisp wind. Her main focus now was to find water. She had managed to take down a small caribou on her own and that had provided her with a steady meal for the past week; keeping it to herself was another task entirely. The buzzards were pests and the fresh smell of blood was sure to attract other wolves. After she had gotten her fill she had left the carcass behind in order to search for a fresh water source. Her pure white pelt was stained red, the crimson splattered across her muzzle and chest. She wanted to clean herself up and not look like so much of a barbarian. Her paws left small indents in the scarred terrain though her trail would be covered by morning. It was already beginning to snow lightly, the snowflakes falling delicately from the sky. Her large almond shaped orbs glanced around her, determining that she was in fact alone still. Her hair stood on end, she couldn't help but feel that there were others of her kind out there somewhere in the night. She wasn't afraid, that wasn't the case at all, she just didn't want confrontation.

Her tail hung behind her in a neutral position, her strides long as she wove through the trees. So far she had only met one other wolf, an Arctic like herself. Summit was a bit bigger then her though considering she was only one hundred and thirty pounds and about twenty six inches high; her length just barely reaching fifty five inches but that didn't make her an incompetent hunter or warrior. Size did not matter and due to being trained since pup hood she knew how to use her body to her advantage. Although light and nimble on her feet she had plenty of strength to back up her agility. Both her talons and fangs were also a great help, considering it didn't take very long for her to maim someone. She let her thoughts drift away from Summit though when she heard the sound of rushing water. Her ears twitched atop her skull, her muzzle crinkling a bit as she inhaled the air. She was close but she would have to climb through these cliffs first in order to get there. Muscles rippled beneath her thick ivory pelt as she climbed, her muzzle almost touching the ground as she kept herself low. She didn't want to be detected just yet and with her pure white appearance she could pretty much blend in with her surroundings aside from her shocking emerald optics. She jogged forward, leaping over a few rocks here and there until finally the roaring was right in her ears and she could finally see the water fall. It was then that she realized just how dry her throat was, and she wanted nothing more then to get a drink. Lichen glanced around her but remained motionless when the scent of another wolf hit her flared nasal passages. Her hackles bristled slightly but she relaxed a bit, not wanting to come off as too aggressive. The darkness could surely play tricks on you but she knew that she heard someone. Her auds flicked once before she planted her paws firmly beneath her. She would wait for them to show themselves and maybe they wouldn't be hostile, but she wouldn't get her hopes up. Most of the time wolves she came across always were hostile but she wouldn't belly over for this one. They could chase her off after she got a drink.





Notes: This is her joining thread
Tagged: @zenith or Titan
Muse: decent
Word count: 771
Status: complete.

[Titan]

The massive Kairos beta lay in repose near the base of the Liandry Falls. He had chosen a spot upwind from the thundering waterfall, so as not to get soaked by the fine misty spray which shrouded the surrounding area in a fuzzy white halo and clung to the slippery wet rocks. Nevertheless, the mossy ground he lay upon was damp despite his efforts to keep himself dry. Titan was not one to complain over minor inconveniences though, and he judged the slight chill beneath his belly worth it in exchange for having a nice secluded spot where he could doze without being bothered by the other members of the pack in the main dens. The scent of the females beginning to come into heat at the start of the breeding season was especially frustrating to the young male, as his brain knew he had to be a touch more careful around Kairos femmes than he had been towards other loners last season. Despite his slight height advantage and experience in fighting, Titan did not wish to get on their somewhat unstable alpha’s bad side by making advances upon a femme whom Goliath had already laid claim to.

In the midst of the hormonal male’s musings, an unusual noise caught his attention, and he slowly lifted his head from his paws and peered off into the darkness down the cliff face. Flaring his nostrils, he was able to detect that this was a wolfess foreign to Kairos territory – which happened to be rather dangerous considering she had trespassed so far into the pack’s home without so much as a howl to announce her presence.

Soon after he had sensed her, she came into view. His immediate impression was of a lithe and agile predator with a brilliant pelt as white as the snowflakes falling around her. Titan’s own dark grey fur blended well with the rocks behind him, so he wasn’t surprised that she hadn’t caught sight of him yet. By her defensive stance, she had realised that someone was here though, so he figured he wouldn’t keep a lady waiting any longer.

The great beast rose to his paws, pausing to loosen his muscles before descending the short rocky slope between them and meeting the foreign femme on the flatter ground, an action which made their difference in size even more hideously apparent. When he spoke, there was a clear warning in his low baritone, but he did not show outward signs of aggression aside from the tail raised behind him in dominance. “Who are you to trespass upon Ina’mos Island? Are you not aware that this divine land is owned and protected by the mighty Kairos pack?” Deep blue eyes observed the female closely as he awaited her response, taking particular note of her beautifully feminine bodice and enticing emerald eyes as he did so. Certainly, if this wolf had been male it was unlikely that Titan would be speaking so civilly considering the circumstances. Trespassing without notice was an offense deserving of severe punishment in his mind, but he felt more inclined to reason with this one due to the pack’s (and his own) desire to have more pretty females within their ranks.

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She had not been ignorant to the blatant signs that this was a pack territory. Lichen had had her fair share of coming upon a pack's land, but she had gotten out of it. She knew that this could quite possibly get her into some deep shit but she knew that this particular area was one of the only areas with fresh water. She was still moving stealthily across the cliff face, her bodice low to the ground to the point where her underbelly was brushing against the snow. Her tail was held neutral behind her, her ears perked and nasal passages flared wide to scent her surroundings. Her bright emerald eyes gazed longingly at the waterfall below her, but it would be a bit of a task to get down there. Her brow furrowed in slight frustration but it was replaced with determination, she would get there damn it. It was while she was finding her route down that she smelled him before she heard him. Instantly her hackles raised out of instinct and she spun swiftly on her haunches to face him. It was no wonder she hadn't seen him, he was completely black and blended in perfectly with the boulders she had previously leapt over. She arched an invisible brow at his massive size considering she wasn't too small for a female. His tail was arched to show his dominance but he wasn't overly aggressive and although she kept her cranium held high in defiance she kept her hackles down and her tail hung in a neutral position. Who are you to trespass upon Ina’mos Island? Are you not aware that this divine land is owned and protected by the mighty Kairos pack?

She contemplated his words as he spoke them, Kairos? She had heard some rumors fluttering around about Kairos but she hadn't expected to come across them so soon. My calling is Lichen.. And I am completely aware of this being a pack territory.. I simply came for a drink.. Her bell like tones were soft as they fell from her maw but her eyes remained icy. She was guarded, as her mother had taught her. Despite her smaller stature she wouldn't hesitate to protect herself, and she had been in plenty of scraps before so this surely wouldn't be the first if it went in that direction. I do not mean you or your pack mates any harm.. She finished though she kept her legs tense, ready for any reaction he may have. He was young, he seemed to be around her age. His blue eyes kept her entranced for a moment but she allowed herself to briefly gaze across his large frame. She wasn't shy when doing it, figuring he was used to getting those types of looks. Lichen still didn't know whether to trust him just yet considering she had trespassed. Luckily enough for her she hadn't gone into season yet which meant she didn't have to worry about fighting him off in that aspect.




Notes: I'm excited for this :]
Tagged: Titan
Muse: good
Word count: 590.
Status: complete.

[Titan]

Her first reaction to his approach was defensive, which was a wise move as it was fully within his right to attack her straight away for her sin in tainting his pack’s land with her foreign pawsteps. The Kairos beta was pleased that she had decided not to flee from him as many lesser wolves did when confronted with his enormous mass, as that action would likely have ended in disaster on her part. Titan was in fact very agile for his size, for the time he had spent living as a loner had rendered his body lean and muscular. Of course, he must have put on a decent amount of weight since becoming beta, but he was confident that he was still fit enough to pursue a femme who had the disadvantage of having shorter strides and a lack of knowledge of the land she had found herself in.

Titan’s attention was drawn back to their conversation as the intruder spoke in a gentle timbre, introducing herself as Lichen and straight away admitting that she was aware of the claim laid upon the land they were standing on. At least she’s honest, he huffed to himself.

But he wasn’t so inclined to believe her next statement. The reason why she had come was apparently to get a drink, but why would a wolf swim across the potentially hazardous strait between Ina’mos and the mainland just to find fresh water? Surely the situation on Anikira couldn’t be that desperate. Unless she meant she lived on another area of the island… but that was impossible. When Goliath and Titan had claimed this land for themselves, they had been thorough in making sure to dispose of any wolves already living here, and the beta had not detected a non-Kairos scent since.

Still, he remembered how she had gazed at the waterfall earlier, so perhaps she was telling the truth. He personally had no problem with accepting her request for a drink – the water of the Liandry Falls seemed to come from an inexhaustible source – so he nodded towards a spot which would allow her access to what she so desired. “Be my guest.”

Even though Titan didn’t feel threatened by her, he would follow her down to make sure she didn’t try anything stupid. She was a trespasser, after all, and the safety of his pack mates always came first in the loyal beta’s mind. Lichen was, however, starting to grow on him (pun not intended), especially after the way she had looked at him, so it seemed in his best interests to remain peaceably civil.

That didn't mean he had to act completely as a gentleman would though. After a while of silently studying her with steady cobalt optics, the giant brute deigned to speak again, this time casually blunt with his words. "Would you like to join us?"

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Everything her mother had taught her was sending warning signals through her brain. Do not trust him. Do not let your guard down. Against a good offense was always a good defense. Lichen's emerald optics never wavered from the brute's massive body. She wasn't about to let him out of her sight, especially considering that she was behind enemy lines so to speak. She had no idea how the terrain was aside from the little bit she had traveled across, and if she tried to escape now she would surely be caught and more then likely a fight would ensure. But she was smarter then that. Her hackles had settled, but her auds were still pricked, completely in tune to her surroundings. She knew that even though the wind carried no other scents there could be other wolves lurking nearby. Back when she had been beta of the Avalicks she had been the one to teach her warriors and hunters on how to mask their scents. This task was actually quite simple to do which was why she wasn't letting her walls down for a second. If there were smart wolves in this pack then they would know all the ins and outs of protecting their pack; one in which was masking their scents. It was the easiest way to track another wolf. She could clearly see the scrutiny in his gaze but she did not wilt beneath his stare. She did not care if he believed her or not. Her story was the truth. Lichen had been traveling for little over a year now, and she still had no clue what this land was. Summit had had little information to give her considering he was a loner himself, but he had given her fair warning on what continents to avoid. But a part of her wanted to be in a pack atmosphere again; it was a natural urge for wolves to feel. So going into this she had originally just been looking for fresh water, but the prospect of joining a pack seemed to be on the horizon. Be my guest. She watched him warily for a second before side stepping him. Thank you. She spoke once more before carefully picking her way down the cliff side.

Each step was meticulous and she could feel his presence behind her, her peripheral vision catching a glimpse of him every once in awhile. Finally she leapt off of one of the boulders to land on solid ground, her paws leaving small indentations in the snow behind her. She didn't waste any time to near the water's edge, and she quickly lowered her muzzle to lap at the water. Instantly she felt refreshed, the cool liquid rushing down her throat and providing her relief. She allowed a small sigh to escape her lips before raising her skull and turning to glance at him. Would you like to join us? He was very blunt, but she enjoyed it. This was how she had always been and she appreciated it when others returned the favor. Perhaps.. If you tell me a little more about yourself.. Like your name for example.. And I want to know what I'm getting into.. She wasn't demanding just honest and there was a bit of humor underlying in her tones. The arctic wolf may be smaller then him in height and weight but she wasn't too small for a female, not to mention she had a sharp head on her shoulders. So it was clear she had run into someone of higher rank, and if he was asking she would be asking some things as well. I have wanted to join a pack for some time now.. Just haven't found the right one I guess.. But my question would be if I may have a decent rank.. I'm not completely useless to you... If you would like to have me here of course.. She spoke and for a moment she wondered if she was talking too much. But if he had asked her then surely he wanted to hear her thoughts on the matter? Again she let her eyes search his frame quickly. It was astonishing how large he was and she wondered if the rest were like him, but hopefully in due time she would find out. It seemed this land had interesting aspects like the rumors had said, she just hadn't expected to run into them so quickly.


Notes: She's so intrigued by him lol
Tagged: Titan
Muse: good
Word count: 765
Status: complete.

[Titan]

As Lichen drank her fill from the fresh pool, Titan took the time to admire her bodice more thoroughly from his position behind her. During their encounter, he had recognised that she was a pretty female – which was why he had given his permission for her to have this drink instead of ripping her throat out with his canines – but he hadn’t yet had the time to truly appreciate the subtle beauty of the arctic wolfess in front of him.

He wasn’t perving on her, of course. Just assessing her figure to make sure she was of an adequate standard to be permitted entry into the greatest pack on the continent. Maybe some of it was for personal reasons… but looks really couldn’t kill, so there was no reason why she should be bothered even if she caught him. Besides, he had seen her looking at him in a similar way not long ago, or so he presumed.

When she replied, she sounded cautious of the offer, but she by no means rejected it. He thought he detected a slight tease to her tone, so replied with his own dry humour. “Of course, my lady. Where are my manners? I am Titan, the beta of Kairos. The alpha here is named Goliath... I know this is extraordinarily difficult to believe, but some say he is even more impressive than me."

"Our pack was founded on the idea that co-operation between the weak and the strong results in higher prosperity for all. The weak serve the strong, earning protection in return.” When the huge Kenai Peninsula brute had first met Goliath they had discussed this idea and, finding that they shared similar beliefs, had decided to claim Goliath’s homeland for the Kairos pack. Titan was proud to say that they had continued to grow from that point, never faltering in their strides, and he was certain that they could become even greater still - especially after this year’s breeding season.

“To ensure the safety of prospective mothers, the warrior role is reserved for males. And by your words, I do not think subordinate would be a position suited to you either… it is good to hear that you desire a rank in which you can prove your worth.” Those who could not pull their own weight or who held no ambition whatsoever were what Titan detested the most. He held both himself and those around him to strict standards, and held no patience for those who lacked the motivation to do anything to help themselves or their packmates.

“So… I can offer you the position of hunter or gatherer if you choose to join us. You will, however, have to learn to respect the rules if you wish to remain a part of this pack.” At this last sentence, which teasingly referred to her trespassing, Titan let a wry grin grow on his maw as he observed the fae to see how she would take all this information.

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The minutes slowly rolled by and Lichen finally felt comfortable enough to take a seat before the large ebony brute. It was true that his size was astonishing but she wasn't intimidated by the brute, not in the slightest. Her auds stayed flicked forward as she let her emerald eyes lock with his icy blue ones. Of course, my lady. Where are my manners? I am Titan, the beta of Kairos. The alpha here is named Goliath... I know this is extraordinarily difficult to believe, but some say he is even more impressive than me. At those words she couldn't help but flash him a beautiful smile and a chuckle escaped her kissers. More extraordinary then you? I can hardly believe that Titan. Her word were coy and teasing as her tail curled around her paws. She was relaxed around him but she wasn't letting her guard down - if things went sour she would be able to defend herself within a heartbeat. Our pack was founded on the idea that co-operation between the weak and the strong results in higher prosperity for all. The weak serve the strong, earning protection in return. She nodded her head as she listened to his words, she was just curious what they would see her as. She by all means was not weak, even for a female, and she wanted nothing more then to prove that. To ensure the safety of prospective mothers, the warrior role is reserved for males. And by your words, I do not think subordinate would be a position suited to you either… it is good to hear that you desire a rank in which you can prove your worth. She let another smile appear on her mug as she replied, I want nothing more then to prove my worth.. You will come to see that I can be quite..useful. She purred before glancing behind him, being sure that they were in fact still alone. So… I can offer you the position of hunter or gatherer if you choose to join us. You will, however, have to learn to respect the rules if you wish to remain a part of this pack.

She chuckled a bit before finally standing and moving closer to him, her long limbs taking up the ground with ease. The closer she got to the ebony behemoth the easier it was to see their size difference, but she was not afraid. I don't mind listening to some rules.. But expect me to go for that lead hunter spot.. I'll try not to sway your opinion. She was flirting a little bit here and there but she was far from ditzy. She moved closer to him until they were only mere inches away from one another. Lichen finally inches closer until she could reach out and touch him, except she lowered herself to the ground. Lifting her muzzle up she touched him gently underneath his chin, inhaling his scent and associating herself with it. Finally she leaned back, still lying on the ground and staring up at him curiously as she waited for his reaction. So tell me more about Goliath.. And what I can be expecting when I meet him. She spoke her words carefully and her tail wagged slightly, showing how much enjoyment this conversation brought her. It had been so long since she had seen any other wolves and the fact that she had found a pack that suited her made her much more relaxed.


Notes: this will be a cute thread<3
Tagged: Titan
Muse: good
Word count: 609
Status: complete.

[Titan]

The pretty white female complimented him, and the smirk across his maw grew wider. The great brute loved being flattered, and he would often regard those who openly displayed their rightful reverence for him in a better light, more inclined to offer them favours they would not otherwise have had the opportunity to obtain. Unlike the greedy dragons of stories, however, he was not so obsessed with being worshipped that he would overlook insincerity, preferring instead to earn honest respect from those around him. Still, that didn’t mean he had to be serious all the time, and any exaggerations of his magnificence were taken in with relish even if they were made in a teasing manner.

Lichen seemed to have caught on that he was not one to rebuke her coy flirtations, purring that she could be useful to him in a tone which led Titan’s imagination down a rather dirty road for a few moments before he managed to catch himself and refocus on the present situation. Her small figure swayed closer to him as she pronounced that she held ambitions for the position of lead hunter of Kairos, and Titan nodded approvingly. “I look forward to being impressed by your talents.” The plural was purposeful, and its implication lingered in the handsome brute's deep blue eyes. He stood still like a grand statue, allowing her to show her submission to him with the light touch of her nose beneath his chin. When she had finished, he lowered his muzzle to look down upon her as she lay before him and tried hard to quell the arousal he was beginning to feel at having the lovely female at his paws.

Fortunately, Lichen's inquiry about the alpha managed to distract the young male’s mind sufficiently as he pondered the answer. “Well, he is shorter than me.” Titan stated, with a touch of pride at even the insubstantial difference in height. “Nevertheless, Goliath is truly monumental in his bulk, a raw intense beast with grand visions for Kairos. He expects utter devotion to our cause, and will not tolerate those who take their place within our ranks for granted.” As for the more peculiar beliefs his alpha appeared to hold, he was unsure. Although he had known his superior for a while, the beta still found it difficult to describe Goliath; he was such a unique individual that Titan didn’t think one could truly get an accurate impression of him unless they met him themselves.

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Lichen inhaled, Titan's scent filling her nares as she submitted to him. I look forward to being impressed by your talents. A grin flashed across her features after he spoke and although she was still lying before him she allowed herself to give him a coy smirk at his words. Well I definitely don't intend on disappointing you. Her tail wagged gently with her words and her auds perked as she watched him, waiting eagerly for whatever he had to say next. Well, he is shorter than me. Nevertheless, Goliath is truly monumental in his bulk, a raw intense beast with grand visions for Kairos. He expects utter devotion to our cause, and will not tolerate those who take their place within our ranks for granted. She was quiet while she listened to him. Her old pack was definitely not as hardcore as Kairos, but she could see this as being a nice change for her. Lichen never took anything for granted, she had learned that all too well early on when her mother had abandoned her and so had her mate. It was natural for her to take things seriously, because she knew what it was to lose things. She sat up then, Titan's height allowing him to still tower over her. Well you will all realize that I take things very seriously. I have lost too much before to take any of this for granted.. Her bell like tones softened after she finished her sentence and she glanced away from him for a moment. The pain flooded her system but she instantly shoved it aside - she didn't want to remember all of those horrid memories. That was a time well past and she didn't want to keep going back here. Her fate had been sealed the moment she had wandered into Ina'mos - this was her new beginning.

Finally she lifted her gaze to lock eyes with Titan, for a brief moment the pain could be seen in her eyes but it was instantly guarded. She didn't want him to think that she was an emotional, useless female. Lichen was stronger then that, and she knew that emotions could lead to problems. She could be a very caring soul at times, but she had learned not to let others take advantage of her because of it. Why don't you tell me about yourself? I want to at least have one friend in the pack.. She smiled at him and leaned forward to playfully nudge his broad chest with her muzzle. Her tail continued to wag and her auds perked as she leaned back then, watching him with large doe-like orbs. Lichen wasn't trying to get to know Titan because he was the beta, she wanted to know him so they could form a friendship. She knew there was a possibility that eventually she would be claimed by a male here, but she knew that had to be a few ways off for now. Her main objective was to get to know some of her pack mates, but first she needed to meet Goliath. At the moment though she was completely focused on Titan, eager to hear what he had to say about himself.


notes: yay for friends lol =)
tagged: Titan
muse: good
word count: 679
status: complete.

[Titan]

A change appeared to come over Lichen for a moment after she had promised that she wouldn’t be taking her circumstances here for granted – perhaps as she remembered a painful memory – though the suggestion of such emotion was only visible for a fraction of a second before her emerald orbs became as they had been before and she successful brought his attention away by nudging up against his chest and asking yet another question.

While Titan had been somewhat expecting the previous inquiry about what their alpha was like, he hadn’t really expected to be asked about himself. The three year old’s facial features momentarily expressed surprise and then confusion as the brute considered what to tell her. What did she want to know? Having never actually been asked such a personal question before, Titan was unsure how to respond. The only wolves in his past who had really been interested in him were his family – who of course didn’t need to ask him what he was like as they knew already – and then the alpha of Vashti when the young male had come to join the pack’s ranks, followed by the alpha of Kairos, both of whom seemed to only hold a practical point of view about him and his usefulness to their respective packs.

But Lichen… she mentioned being friends. The tough battle-hardened beta blinked his eyes a couple of times, still quiet. Finally he let another smile grow upon his face, this one slightly less smirky and self-assured than the last, but instead rather more warm and hopeful. “Well, like you, Lichen, I hold ambitions for the future and always attempt to live up to my full potential.” His competitive side would argue that he was much more ambitious than this femme, but he was willing to be humble for now. “I was born on Tas’alea, in the jungle, but left my family to seek a more adventurous lifestyle and learn to improve upon my strengths and weaknesses from the elite. At the time, Vashti was easily the most powerful pack on the continent… I loved it there, but the alpha was proved naught but a foolish pretender as he lost control of the pack after the volcano in the desert exploded and decimated our ranks. So I moved on, and wandered as a loner until I met Goliath and we decided to found Kairos. Because he was the one with the vision for the pack in the first place, he became alpha while I became his advisor... and I am honoured to serve alongside him as enforcer of our law.” Titan wasn’t sure if she had intended to received so lengthy an answer from her inquiry, but there it was. And perhaps it was for the best that he had tended towards recounting his history over giving too much detail about his personality – after all, he was a bit rough around the edges and he felt rather persuaded to at least attempt to make a favourable impression on the attractive alabaster arctic.


OOC: N'awww look, he's gone all squishy. Wasn't expecting that lol

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She watched him closely, her emerald green orbs never wavering from his face. She was curious about her beta, wanting to know more about him so she could hopefully understand her pack better. Perhaps if she could understand his perspectives, she could understand the rest of her pack mates and their beliefs. Well, like you, Lichen, I hold ambitions for the future and always attempt to live up to my full potential. She sat erect, her eyes shining with curiosity as she listened to him as he began to explain himself to her. She could relate to him on the behalf of ambitions he had, she too had goals. If lead hunter wasn't given to her she would ask for a warrior spot, and she would prove her worth in order to gain it. I was born on Tas’alea, in the jungle, but left my family to seek a more adventurous lifestyle and learn to improve upon my strengths and weaknesses from the elite. At the time, Vashti was easily the most powerful pack on the continent… I loved it there, but the alpha was proved naught but a foolish pretender as he lost control of the pack after the volcano in the desert exploded and decimated our ranks. So I moved on, and wandered as a loner until I met Goliath and we decided to found Kairos. Because he was the one with the vision for the pack in the first place, he became alpha while I became his advisor... and I am honoured to serve alongside him as enforcer of our law. His story was far more interesting then her own and her tail wagged as he explained it to her. Well your story is far greater then mine.. It's very interesting. She responded as she waited for him to tell her more, but better yet she enjoyed the reactions across his face. He had been completely taken aback when she had asked him about himself, as if no one had ever asked him before.

This got Lichen's wheels turning in her head as she watched him. Hadn't anyone ever wanted to get to know him on a deeper level? Most females probably just wanted to throw themselves at him to be just a meaningless sex toy, but she was genuinely curious about him. Hasn't anyone ever asked you about yourself? One ear flicked forward as she waited for a response to her question, but she wasn't going to push him. This tough beta male seemed to hold more below the surface. I genuinely want to know you.. She rocked back for a half a second before standing up again and heading towards him. She stared up at him, her face only inches from his own. She could see his chest rise and fall with each breath he took, could smell his scent in her nares. She wanted him, but not the primal need like the other females here. She wanted to be able to depend on him, not just as her beta but as her friend. Even though it was beginning to snow and was falling at a steady pace, she wasn't prepared to go anywhere yet. Why don't you show me around? And we can talk some more? She offered while waiting for him to take the lead.



notes: Lichen likes squishy Titan lol
tagged: Titan
muse: good
word count: 704
status: complete.

[Titan]

Lichen seemed to be genuinely interested in Titan’s history. She sat alert and attentive the whole way through, although he supposed she could easily have been faking it in order not to offend her new pack’s beta. He was pleased by it either way. Apparently, though, he hadn’t been able to hide his earlier surprise at being asked a personal question, as the curious white she-wolf soon inquired as to whether anyone else had asked him the same question before.

“I don’t know. It’s not a big deal,” Titan huffed, keeping his gaze steadily focused on Lichen despite the overwhelming urge to divert it elsewhere. He would probably be considered weak and sentimental if he let on to the fact that nobody really cared for him – two adjectives which didn’t fit the giant brute at all. He wasn’t some sniveling loser who cared about whether other wolves liked him or not; Titan did his duty and fulfilled whatever physical needs he had and that was enough for him. “And what about you?” He countered before she could push further. “What’s your story?” The only reason he had asked those questions was to prevent her asking more about himself, and yet he found himself curious to hear her answer. The tough Kenai Peninsula warrior wasn’t sure why he was wasting so much time talking to the huntress – he was interested in her from a physical point of view, yes, but this wasn’t usually the route he would take while trying to win a girl over. It was odd.

Lichen asked whether he could show her around the territory, giving him the opportunity to tell her to go explore it for herself seeing as she’d already managed to find the waterfall in the middle of the island on her own. However, Titan realised that he was already nodding. “It would be my pleasure, Lichen. I’ll take you to Dyndre’s Swamp first; that’ll be where you’ll spend most of your time as a hunter, though you’ll have to find one of the females to show you the best spots as hunting is not exactly my forte.” In fact, he was a hopeless hunter, having spent a good portion of his early life having the females do all the work for him. The dark male flashed a friendly smile across at his newest recruit, quickly regaining his confident stride as they walked. He’d never seriously considered becoming friends with a femme, but he supposed it wasn’t impossible.

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The size difference between herself and Titan was truly remarkable. As they strode alongside one another she couldn't help but notice the sheer difference between them. It was no wonder that Kairos was dominating most of Anikira considering the wolves that resided here were so freakishly large. Considering Lichen wasn't too small for a female this was a clear eye opener. Just the thought of bearing either Titan or Goliath's pups were enough to make her cringe. But there was no denying that said pups would be remarkable. She continued to walk alongside him, keeping her pace quick in order to keep up with his longer strides. I don't know. It's not a big deal. She frowned slightly at his words and even met his gaze while they walked. Well its a big deal to me.. She spoke quietly but with a fierce undertone. And what about you? What's your story? She swallowed the discomfort that rose and knew she would have to answer his question. She knew going into this that if she asked him about himself he would probably return the question. Well like I said before it's nothing quite like your story.. She reminded him before reluctantly starting her story. I was born in a land far from here.. The climate was always bitter but it was something I was accustomed to.. I had been adopted by the alpha female of a pack known as the Avalicks, my one mother had abandoned me. I grew up along with my older brother and two sisters and we all were competitive, but still loving of one another. It wasn't long after I turned one that I met Legacy.. To make a long story short we became mates and everything was great for the time being until his father fell ill with a sickness we had never seen before.. It plagued the lands, even some of the elk had caught it. When Kapu disappeared Legacy did also.. I uhm..haven't seen him since. Her words were careful, not allowing too much emotion to leak through. My mother led the pack on her own and I was chosen to stand beside her as her beta. Once our numbers grew I left.. I needed a fresh start.

She paused there for a moment, allowing the information to sink in. I've been on my own for about two years now.. I met a loner named Summit who directed me in this direction if I was looking for a pack.. I figured it was time to settle down.. But I hold high expectations for myself. I don't want to be the lowest wolf on the totem pole here, I strive for more. She wasn't sure how he would take all of the information all she knew was that she felt like she was talking too much. The snow was falling at a steadier pace now and she briefly let herself go back in time, back to when she was a beta alongside her mother. Things weren't as bad back then but she felt as if there would always be a part of her missing. She could hear Titan talking in the background but it all sounded like static to her. It wasn't until she heard him speak about the swamp lands that she tuned back into the conversation. I know I may not look like much but there's more then what meets the eye. It was true that Lichen was a dainty female, but she was also the image of sophisticated beauty when she didn't look as cold as the ice itself. She continued alongside him, even more aware of all the scents that bombarded her nasal passages. I can understand why others wouldn't want to get to know me better but you? I just don't see it.. She mused before halting once more. The snow that dotted Titan's pelt made him look even darker whilst the snowflakes that landed on her were virtually invisible. She watched him carefully, the way the wind rustled his fur, the way he looked just like Legacy. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you seem really sweet.. And charming.. I don't know why no one else would want to investigate that further.. She sighed quietly and flashed him a small half smirk while waiting for him to speak.



notes: sorry for the wait.. This is such a cute thread!
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muse: great
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status: complete.

[Titan]

Movement was one thing which Titan always enjoyed – the feeling of his lean muscles working under his pelt couldn’t compare to anything else. He felt relaxed and even comfortable as he walked through the swamp alongside Lichen, as if he was finally beginning to realise that this was indeed his home. Everything was peaceful as the two wolves wandered, Titan taking his turn to listen as Lichen answered his question about her past.

“Your story is very different from mine, but no less interesting.” The huge Kenai Peninsula beta assured her once she had finished. He tried not to let it show through his expression how truly disturbing he found the tale. Diseases just plain creeped him out; it was frightening to think that a perfectly strong and successful wolf could be healthy one day, and then the next day was doomed to shrink away to nothing by some invisible assailant he could not fight. Thankfully, Lichen continued her story after the short pause, giving Titan the opportunity to drag his mind away from going over all the horrifying possibilities before he had a miniature panic attack.

“I’m glad you found Kairos, then, and I’m sure you’ll exceed proving that accepting you was a good choice.” Titan would bet on her to do well within the pack, and would silently support her in her endeavors where he could. Was that what a friend would do? He had just returned to pondering that idea, when the white huntress spoke again.

“You may not look like much?” Titan paused in his stride and turned to her with a sharp blue stare to properly address this outrageous comment. “Have you ever seen your reflection, Lichen? You’re beautiful.” He supposed belatedly that she may have been referring to her size rather than her beauty when she’d made that comment… but how was he meant to stop his mind from jumping to that conclusion when he’d already been sub-consciously thinking about how pretty she was in that dainty and graceful way that she strode along beside him? Besides, he didn’t often judge wolves based on their size unless they came close to equaling his own height. All wolves looked small to Titan.

And now apparently he was sweet? Charming, sure, but there must be something wrong with him today if he was acting nice enough to deserve a comment about it. “Uh… Thank you.” He’d never expected himself to ever be so awkward at receiving compliments, but this one had caught him by surprise. The brute regarded his newest Kairos recruit again, wondering whether there was some ulterior motive hidden beneath that innocent smile or whether she was genuinely serious about wanting to ‘investigate further’.


OOC: Bahahaha xD How long do you want to continue this thread for?

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OOC: We can go ahead and say that this thread is done hun