Here [Roka]

[Lichen]

It almost felt odd returning to Ina'mos. Lichen hadn't been here in so long but it had rejuvenated her soul. She had been running from commitment and commitment to Kairos but now that she had come back she couldn't believe how foolish she had been. This was her home and now she couldn't see herself anywhere else. This pack was a pack of power and a pack of understanding. They were her family and she couldn't abandon them, especially now that Typhon was the new leader and that there were multiple changes coming to the land. Lichen wanted to take things as serious as possible and wanted to be able to help to the best of her abilities. She wouldn't be able to do so however if she didn't have time to decompress. So on this day she made her way towards the falls, one of her favorite places in all of Ina'mos. Her gait was smooth and steady as she walked down the well worn path, her bright green eyes scanning the terrain for any activity. For the most part she appeared to be alone which didn't bother her any. If she wasn't distracted she would have more time to herself to rest. She continued forward until the roar of the falls could be heard overhead. She picked up her pace a bit- not only could she get a refreshing drink but she could also wash away all the dirt and grime that had accumulated on her pelt within the past couple of days. The waterfall came into view and she could have sworn it was the best thing she had seen in ages (other then Messoria of course). She jogged forward a few steps until she brought herself to the water's edge. She lowered her haunches onto the ground and stared down at her reflection in the water. She seemed a bit more gaunt then usual, probably because she had been on her own for so long. The loner life did not suit her and she was just glad to be back here. She continued to stare for a moment, studying the lines of her face before lowering her muzzle for a drink. She lapped up the cool liquid meanwhile closing her eyes. When she finally got her fill she lifted her head and glanced around her once more. She could remember the first time she came here, the first time she had met him. The sting of his rejection still burnt through her soul, perhaps more fiercely these past couple days after she had witnessed Messoria's pain. It seemed to have brought back her own in waves, enough so to make her uncomfortable. Lichen loathed Titan- loathed him for breaking past her boundaries and loathed him even more for leaving her and their children behind. She had searched for him but had not found him and part of her was sad. Sad that she couldn't reprimand and tear into him for all his wrongdoings but also sad that she had lost a friend. They were friends after all before they had become lovers. She wrapped her tail around her paws and let out a sigh before she caught the scent of another approaching. This one was unfamiliar to her but a member of Kairos nonetheless. Hello. She spoke while her orbs finally landed on their form. notes: yay another thread for lichen lol sorry its crap tagged: Roka word count: 578 status: complete

[Roka]

The loud thrumming of the falls made Roka wish that she had picked a different direction for her walk. It was too late for her to turn away form this place, but the swarm of memories were bittersweet. This had been the place where Sabaoth had found her so long ago. It had been almost picturesque the way he had chosen such a beautiful location for them. Even though his lovemaking had been rough Roka had loved the time they had spent here together. So many times she had looked back fondly on this place, but now it held new meaning for her. She had exploded at him when he had come to her smelling of another, her anger causing a rift between them. His temper had been enough to rival hers, but where he was angry at her for being angry she was angry because he had hurt her so carelessly. After their fight he had left the island to go someplace unknown to her and Roka found that she wanted to take it all back. She wanted to go back to a time that was simpler. Sabaoth had been such an amazing father to her children and she would never deprive them of their father, but a part of her thought about depriving herself of him. The time that he spent away from her was giving her plenty of time to think about what she wanted from her future. Whether or not she was capable of dealing with the obstacle that was now placed in front of her.



Whatever expectation she had had about her life here in Kairos was far from what her reality was. She was strong enough to deal with the fact that Sabaoth had turned to another, but she wondered if there was a different life out there for her. Her pups were her only blood in the entire world and she was content with that. Being a mother had been so much more fulfilling than she had ever thought to expect. The thought of having the chance to have more children gave her a reason to stay with Sabaoth. She was his and that meant for as long as she lived she wouldn't let another male touch her. Her only other option was to remove herself from Sabaoth's harem and remain celibate for the rest of her life, but that seemed so drastic as well. Time was what she needed. Time away from her lover made her feel a little more in control about the rest of her life. Patching things up with Aurik had also helped her feel a little less like her world wasn't crumbling down around her. She had become pregnant almost immediately after coming to the island so making friends had been tricky. Giving birth and raising her pups had become her priority, everything else lost in the jumble.



I need rely less on him. He means too much. Roka had allowed Sabaoth so much control over her in these last weeks. For now she just wanted to take back her life. The falls were close enough for the spray of water to hit Roka's coat. It was cold, but nothing compared to her beloved tundra. The cooling water made her feel like she was back home and she took a deep calming breath. All the scents overwhelmed her with feelings long past, those of passion and longing. Another scent came with it, one that was obviously Kairos, but unfamiliar to her. A soft 'Hello' reached Roka's ears and it took her a minute to find the stranger with her eye. She was an ivory female who had been hiding in her blind spot. Roka's field of vision was less than optimal so she had to move her body to compensate for her blind eye. Roka didn't speak immediately letting her gaze roam over the stranger. For the most part Roka didn't do well in social situations. Friends didn't come easily to her and she despised idle chit chat. It was obvious that this femme didn't mean her any harm, but she was still undecided on whether or not she wanted to remain here. Making new connections was never going to come easily to her, in any event she had to try to make a better life for herself here. "Hello." She didn't say anything more than that, letting the silence ring between them.


Lichen