New Opportunities [Nymph]

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Aaliyah had spent a good portion of her young life traveling. As a pup she was born into the life of travelers. Her parents had been nomads and had ended up traveling together and becoming closer with the more time they spent together. Over time they went from being friends to being lovers and that was when her mother became pregnant. After Aaliyah and her brother were born it was as if their mother's body began to deteriorate. With her deterioration her relationship with Aaliyah's father began to crumble. Aaliyah could sense the strain between them no matter how hard they had tried to hide it from her and her brother. It was when her mother died that all hell broke lose. Her brother and her father began to fight and Aaliyah found that she didn't have the voice to stop them. Instead she ran and didn't even look back. Since that very moment she had done nothing but run, and quite frankly she was tired of running. For the entirety of her life she had wanted the stability she could receive from a pack, but had never found the right one to settle down for. She was beginning to run out of hope even after she had surveyed the different packs that were nestled in Anikira.

Aaliyah had found herself in the rolling hills of the north on this particularly warm spring afternoon. She was strolling along confidently after finally being able to get a good nights rest. Memories of the few wolves she had come across flashed in her mind. They had all been unique, but none quite as unique as Ryker. Even now the brute was on her mind, his ebony pelt with gold markings had been so intriguing it was hard to forget about him. But what stood out the most was the utmost respect he had treated her with. Even now it made her heart jump in her chest. All her life that was what she had been looking for. It was the way that things were supposed to be. Males and females were supposed to work together happily; not jump down each others throats at every opportunity. He made her feel comfortable and gave her the confidence to face any other strangers head on. Normally she was quite shy, and part of her still was, but she was also determined to move past that. She wanted to get to know others, she wanted to have friends. Even though she had no idea how to start a conversation she would do her best to hold one and keep others interested. Her mind was racing as she moved towards a cluster of trees, intent on seeking shelter in the shade. When she reached her destination she circled a few times before lying down and resting her head on her front paws. She let out a slow sigh, trying to relax for a few moments. She wasn't sure where her next destination would be but she was trying to have a positive outlook.

notes: here ya go hun
tagged: Nymph
muse: decent
word count: 647
status: complete.

[Nymph]

It wasn't often she left the pack borders, ever since she joined the little white female relished the feeling of safety it gave her and her beloved mate, Audas. But one couldn't keep the curiosity under control forever. After throughly investigating her home and finding several good places for herbs in case someone needed her healing abilities, Nymph struck out on her own. She wouldn't be gone long. 

Feeling the heat warm through her fur, it was a little uncomfortable. She was made for cold and the sunny day felt like it weighed her down. But she wouldn't let that spoil her happy attitude. In reality very little could dampen her spirits for long. 

She remembered the days of a loner, she was perhaps more naive than most were. When she left her family den, she knew nothing of the rest of the island and felt like a foreigner in her own land. But with the help of friends and her ever darling Audas, she learned and grew as an individual. Now she walked with confidence and she remembered her way around fairly well. Still stopping here and there to investigate something of interest. 

Then she picked up the scent of another. For a second she was concerned. The memory of the big dark wolf that nearly killed her raced through her mind...and this time Kismet and Audas were not around to help her. She, a very small wolf compared to most, looked around cautiously. The scent didn't smell like that attacker from long ago, but things have an effect on scents. 

Dark forest green eyes scanned the area and there she saw a female, curled up by tree and peaceful looking. Immediately, Nymph relaxed and even smiled alittle. This was not her attacker at all, and she believed in meeting everyone with the best outlook. 

Trying to judge which would be the best way to approach, Nymph took a deep breath and stepped a little closer but hopefully not to close so as to startle the relaxed girl. "Hello." She offered with a sweet smile and a wag of her fluffy banner. "I'm Nymph, Gatherer of Airila." She didn't really think that her joint he pack would be important, but she believed everyone knew Airila was peaceful. So stating this off the bat would hopefully calm any anxiety the stranger would have. Nymph had to smile though, who would see her as a threat?

@aaliyah
OOC: Whoo! 

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It wasn't long before the warm breeze was lulling her to sleep. Her eyes were sealed delicately and she inhaled and exhaled slowly, allowing sleep to overtake her completely. It had been so long since Aaliyah had been able to nap comfortably during the day, and it was as if her body needed it. Her bones weren't as weary and she felt at peace, that was until a strange scent wafted across the breeze to her flared nostrils. One eyelid peeled back as an icy optic glanced around her. She had been certain that she had smelled another wolf, and it turned out her instincts had not been wrong. Off in the distance was a white blob, but that white blob only moved closer and closer to her instead of moving further and further away. Unease settled in her gut and she for the moment left her head to rest on her forepaws. Hello. Came the vocals of the stranger which gave Aaliyah no other choice but to raise her head off of her paws. Both eyes were open and locked on the stranger at this point and she watched them carefully. It was clear the wolf was a female and it appeared that she wasn't much bigger then herself which helped to ease her nerves just a bit. I'm Nymph, Gatherer of Airila. Aaliyah moved up to a sitting position then and ducked her head politely. I am Aaliyah.. A traveler. She offered to Nymph while still continuing to survey her and her body language.

It seemed that the more wolves she ran into the easier it was for her to open up. She wasn't as uneasy now and held a little bit more bold qualities then before. Her mother would surely be proud of how far she had come in such a short period of time. She was slowly coming out of her shell bit by bit, and although it was quite a process she was doing much better then what she had before. She had always been a shy wolf even as a pup and those qualities hadn't necessarily changed; she was just accustomed to being polite and it would have been rude to not return Nymph's gesture. Would you like to sit in the shade? She questioned her, her tones inviting even though she was still a bit nervous. She wasn't sure which pack Airila was, but she was confident that she had probably come across it before. Although Aaliyah had seen all of the packs she still hadn't found the right fit. Some had many pros and little cons, or many cons and little pros. But each she had seen in glancing didn't support what she was looking for in life. She was hopeful that she would find a pack eventually but right now it didn't seem as if that would happen. What is Airila like? She asked, hoping to start off a decent non-awkward conversation between her and the other she wolf.

notes: yay..hopefully they'll be good friends
tagged: Nymph
muse: decent
word count: 670
status: complete.

[Nymph]

Smiling brightly as the girl offered her name in return, Nymph let the name roll over in her mind a few times before trying out it on her own tongue. "Aaliyah. That is a very pretty name, dear. Yes the shade does sound like a sweet respite from the hot sun. I'm not really made for summers down here. I was born up north of the island. What about you, dear?" Her seemingly endless question started to flip through her thoughts. But she was asked one by the blue eyed girl. "Oh it is lovely. My mate and I joined a little before the winter season so we are fairly new still. He is a hunter..I'm afraid I'm not very good at that myself. Toiro, our alpha, likes to keep it as a family environment, it's very open and supportive there."

Then she realized she was starting to ramble and stopped suddenly. "I'm sorry. I just get excited when I meet new wolves." She recalled her first meeting with Alina, they started to play nearly as soon as they saw each other and even the Alpha joined in the game. "Are you looking for a pack to join?" This was just a small avenue for her insatiable curiosity to be out in the open. She didn't want to scare off the new acquaintance with bombarding her with questions. If she wasn't mistaken, Aaliyah seemed to be a little on the shy side. Nymph promised she would try to respect others boundaries, which is one reason why she sat down a little farther away so she would not trespass on the colored females space. 

One thing she couldn't control was her eyes constantly looking at the colors of Aaliyah's coat. How she loved color! Being snowy white was so boring to her. Color was fascinating, so much dimension and various shades...it was amazing to look at. "You're very lovely." She smiled again, friendly and open. Hopefully, she wouldn't scare off the pretty femme.

@aaliyah
OOC: silly Nymph, so perky.

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By now Aaliyah was sitting up as the ivory colored femme approached. Her position was not hostile but merely curious but she remained completely still aside from her auds that would twitch occasionally atop her petite skull. It was so uncanny how often she had been running into others as of lately. Before she had barely seen a single soul in months and now she had run into three other strangers aside from this one. So far the one she had been the most fond of was Ryker but she wasn't sure how to associate with the feelings. She surely enjoyed his company and wouldn't mind spending more time with him, but she was constantly on the move. Aaliyah could only hope that he had found his happiness somewhere, and maybe one day she would run into him again. But today was a different day and there was a whole different wolf sitting before her. Aaliyah. That is a very pretty name, dear. Yes the shade does sound like a sweet respite from the hot sun. I'm not really made for summers down here. I was born up north of the island. What about you, dear? Aaliyah watched as she moved closer and glanced beside her briefly as if offering the female to take a seat. I was born in the desert. The hotter climates are more of my forte but even the sun can be a bit overwhelming for me at times. She responded with soft vocals. She hardly ever used a harsh voice or harsh words, most times she was always soft spoken and neutral. And when she wasn't speaking she was keeping to her own, she had always been shy growing up and that trait to her personality hadn't necessarily changed.

Oh it is lovely. My mate and I joined a little before the winter season so we are fairly new still. He is a hunter..I'm afraid I'm not very good at that myself. Toiro, our alpha, likes to keep it as a family environment, it's very open and supportive there. I'm sorry. I just get excited when I meet new wolves. Are you looking for a pack to join? Her ears were pricked forward, fixed on Nymph as she spoke of her home. She was intrigued but she wasn't sure if it were the home for her. She had to see things with her own eyes, but she had a feeling she was searching for something more. I am always searching but so far none have satisfied me.. I myself am intrigued with herbs.. It almost felt strange being so open with someone, but Nymph didn't seem like the aggressive type. She was kind, and one could tell that just by the radiant smile across her face. It made Aaliyah give her a small shy smile in return, and slowly she was beginning to warm up to her new acquaintance.

notes: sorry for the wait!
tagged: Nymph
muse: decent
word count: 649
status: complete.

[Nymph]

The desert? Hmm... The curious mind wondered what the desert would really be like but then again from what she heard of it, the little thick furred girl would be flat out miserable there from the heat and dry atmosphere. But maybe her new acquaintance would be willing to tell her more, so she could let her imagination take over. She smiled at the thought. Then Aaliyah expressed an interest in herbs. Wonderful!

"It's fascinating work, isn't it? An adventure to keep up with the fickle Mother Nature. I mean with some plants being healthy to harvest in spring but poison when they die in fall. But I love hunting for herbs! It keeps one busy and occupied when otherwise one could go mad from lack of activity." Oh, here she was rambling. A little bashful smile graced the pure white wolf's lips. "I apologize....sometimes my mind and tongue just run away together." She giggled quietly and looked at the bright blue eyes of the painted female. 

How she envied such color! It really was beautiful. But instead of making things awkward or....more awkward, Nymph decided to ask different questions rather than adore the colored pelt. "How long have you looked for a home, dear? If you are ever curious on what Airlia is like, I'd be happy to show you around one day. Don't feel pressured though, I don't want to come across as pushy." 

Falling into an easier attitude, the gatherer of her pack smiled sweetly. Aaliyah seemed like such a sweet girl, shy. Nymph could remember when she was rather shy, but Audas and the pack changed her into a much more outgoing girl. She had always been friendly, but the courage to speak first and smile freely was not always there. 

"So what's the desert really like?"

@aaliyah

OOC: Ah chatterbox Nymph.

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Aaliyah was intrigued by Nymph, she seemed to be a very intelligent female and she found that she was quite happy that she had come across her. Nymph would be able to give her the vital information that she needed in order to determine where her next pack would be. She had a feeling that she would also be able to give her a few tips on herbs and what to avoid. Aaliyah had a general idea of what to be aware of but it was always nice learning new things, especially when she simply relies on herself only. It's fascinating work, isn't it? An adventure to keep up with the fickle Mother Nature. I mean with some plants being healthy to harvest in spring but poison when they die in fall. But I love hunting for herbs! It keeps one busy and occupied when otherwise one could go mad from lack of activity. I apologize....sometimes my mind and tongue just run away together. Aaliyah laughed a bit at Nymph's next words before responding with her own. I actually quite like your conversation. It was nothing short from the truth for Aaliyah. It had been so long since she had had the company of another and each time the conversations hadn't been nearly as vibrant as what they were with Nymph. How long have you looked for a home, dear? If you are ever curious on what Airila is like, I'd be happy to show you around one day. Don't feel pressured though, I don't want to come across as pushy. She glanced at Nymph then, contemplating on whether she wanted to share the truth, but had a feeling that she would not use the information against her.

Well to be honest I've been on my own ever since I was young. There are just certain standards that I look for that I haven't found in any of the packs of Anikira... Yours seems close..But not close enough. Airila seemed like it could be the right home for her, but something in her gut told her that was not the right choice for her. She wanted so desperately to find a home but she didn't want to rush into anything. Aaliyah didn't want to be bouncing homes. Once she found the right one she would remain forever loyal to it and it's pack members. So what's the desert really like? Aaliyah's ears perked at the question. She hardly ever received one asking of her original home and she didn't mind sharing about it. The desert is beautiful in many aspects. Most just assume they won't like it because it's hot but there is more to it then that. There is more space then can meet the eye, and other neat little creatures to keep you company. I once had a family of armadillos nesting beside me.. She smiled at the thought of the family. They had depended upon her for protection and she had supplied it for awhile, at least until the babies could easily fend for themselves. She glanced over to Nymph then and waited for her reaction, eager for her to perhaps share something more of herself. It seemed like Nymph could quite possibly Aaliyah's first friend.

notes: love these two <3
tagged: Nymph
muse: decent
word count: 738
status: complete.

[Nymph]

Grinning that Aaliyah didn't mind her chatter, Nymph let out a small laugh of joy. She knew she could irritate some wolves because of nearly ending questions she could come up with, but she was happy that was not the case with the colorful companion she now had.

"It's good you won't settle for less than what you feel is right, dear. Airila is a nice place to be, but if your heart tells you no, follow that." She smiled again, ensuring Aaliyah that there were no hurt feelings. Every had a choice what was right for them.

Then she went on to talk a little about the desert. Nymph had no clue what the critters were that she talked about, so she tilted her head at the name. "What is an armadillo? I picture it being a little fluffy thing." She smiled. Having little things to care for sounded lovely, maybe one day Audas and herself would have little pups to raise. She liked the sound of that. But that was in the future, she needed to stay in the present with Aaliyah.

"So are there flowers in the desert? Lots of color? I really love things like that." She looked down at herself briefly and laughed, "White can be rather boring, I'm white, my homeland was white. No dimension whatsoever." She giggled at her own joke. 

"I will have to say I admire your strength. You said you've been on your own since you were young. I left my family when I was old enough to fend for myself. Well, I really left to find my brother. You could say I was sheltered, I had no idea about this island was really about and quickly found that I'm awful at hunting on my own. Certainly not built to be a loner. You on the other hand must be very strong and possess many skills. Very impressive." Another smile, she always loved to smile, Aaliyah was special. She obviously was.


@aaliyah

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Aaliyah found that the more time she spent with Nymph the more comfortable and open she became. This she wolf really wasn't out to get her, and it turned out that having her company was pretty great. Aaliyah didn't feel nearly as lonesome and it felt good to interact with someone else. After all it is only natural for wolves to want to have the company of others considering that they are pack animals. It has always been said that a lone wolf cannot survive on its own, but she had done it for two years now. It was her way of life but she knew that eventually her good fortune wouldn't last forever. She didn't have the protection that she could have within a pack, and if she should happen upon a bear or cougar she would surely lose her life. Aaliyah wasn't much of a fighter anyways, the only time she got anywhere close to a battle would be while she is hunting but even then she felt terribly for having to kill. Of course it was the circle of life, she needed to eat and smaller, more fragile animals were her prey- but it didn't make her feel any better about it. She had always been a more docile wolf, and she didn't enjoy making others feel any kind of pain. Aaliyah would rather help than hurt others, but she had to do what she needed to do until she could find a proper home of her own. Part of her worried that she wouldn't be able to adapt to pack life, but she didn't want to think or even confront those thoughts right now. She would cross that bridge when she got there. It's good you won't settle for less than what you feel is right, dear. Airila is a nice place to be, but if your heart tells you no, follow that. Aaliyah appreciated Nymph's kind words, it showed that she wasn't here to pressure her into joining her own pack, but rather to encourage her. It was the first sign of friendship that Aaliyah had encountered in her young life.

What is an armadillo? I picture it being a little fluffy thing. Her auditories perked up with curiosity then, it was obvious that Nymph had never been near the desert. Granted with her thick pelt she would more then likely overheat instantly, but it was still astonishing nonetheless. Armadillos are amazing little creatures. They have an insanely hard shell wrapped around their backs, and if they feel threatened or become frightened they curl up into a tight ball so that only the shell is exposed. At first I wasn't sure what they were, but upon closer glimpse I knew instantly. They are very intelligent creatures as well..Perhaps I could show you one sometime. A large smile flickered across her maw then at the thought of showing Nymph an armadillo for the first time. She knew the female would love them just as much as she did, so long as you didn't anger them. So are there flowers in the desert? Lots of color? I really love things like that. White can be rather boring, I'm white, my homeland was white. No dimension whatsoever. Aaliyah pondered the question for a moment. There were some flowers, but mostly cacti. There were some flowers but they tend to be more difficult to find. There were however a lot of cacti.. All of them of different shapes and sizes. Though you don't ever want to touch them. She warned carefully. Their spikes could be quite harmful to anyone who touched them, almost like a porcupine's quills in a way. I will have to say I admire your strength. You said you've been on your own since you were young. I left my family when I was old enough to fend for myself. Well, I really left to find my brother. You could say I was sheltered, I had no idea about this island was really about and quickly found that I'm awful at hunting on my own. Certainly not built to be a loner. You on the other hand must be very strong and possess many skills. Very impressive. She cocked her head to the side for a moment. I'm not as strong as you think Nymph, I was born into that kind of lifestyle, it's the only thing I know... I would say that you are far more stronger than me. You have probably interacted far more wolves then me, and I am sure you have handled those situations better than I ever would. She offered her a smile then before waiting for her response, her tail wagging gently out of pure happiness.

notes: they are so cute
tagged: Nymph
muse: great
word count: 993
status: complete.

[Nymph]

She had to laugh at herself, she was so wrong about the armadillos. "Oh! Not fluffy at all. But they still sound very cute and smart. Imagine curling up to be safe." She giggled at the thought of a wolf doing that when it felt threatened, but if that was what armadillos were made for then who was she to declare it silly. Obviously it worked for them. 

"I would love to see them one day." She smiled, accepting Aaliyah's offer of a future time going exploring together. Then another thing was brought up that Nymph was not familiar with. Cacti. She tilted her head at the subject for she knew exceedingly little about it. "Oh, an admire from afar sort of thing. I understand. So interesting how diverse things can be. From mountains to valleys and forests to deserts. It's just fascinating."

Flipping her tail along the ground, Nymph listened carefully to what was coming forth from her blue eyed companion. She never considered herself the strong type, more the 'prey for anyone who had a bad temper type' but she was touched by the sweetness offered by the kind Aaliyah.

"That is very sweet of you, dear. I'm very honored that you think of me like that. Perhaps we both have strengths we are not seeing in ourselves. One can look at oneself with a..well something like an unsteady river. The image you see in disturbed waters is distorted. Perhaps we can see each other more clearly than we can see ourselves." She beamed after she finished speaking. She could see them becoming good friends. 

Perhaps one day she could introduce Audas and Alina to her, only if she would be comfortable with that of course. Never would Nymph want to pressure someone into doing something they weren't ready for. 

@aaliyah
OOC: Sorry for the wait!