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There's nothing like a peaceful night
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There's nothing like a peaceful night
Emberlynn
That night's breeze ruffled through Emberlynn's brownish pelt. It was a gorgeous, moonlit night, the stars spanning the endless sky above. However, Emberlynn wasn't paying attention to this. She was just walking to the one place that reminded her of her old home.
This lake, there was something about it that reminded her of her birthplace. Maybe it was the calm of the water, only ripples that crossed the surface. Or maybe it was something more. It may have been her choice to leave, but it had been proving difficult to settle into a real pack. She had never had something like it before, and it just felt so.. Weird. No random wolves around that she couldn't talk to, no moving from place to place as if they were on the run.
She finally reached the lake and laid next to it, front paws being lapped at by the lake. The rhythm and sound was soothing, a constant in her otherwise very different new life.
Emberlynn- Hunter
- OOC Name : Moonstar
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 145
Location : A Very Cold Place
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
toves
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As a young pup, one of Toves' favorite things to do while away from his den was to spend his nights by the ocean side and stargaze. It was something he did to get away from the chaos that stemmed from his family, as it allowed him to take a minute to just... forget about everything that was troubling him. It was a hobby at first, but as things transgressed, young Toves found himself staring at the stars more often than he spent his nights at home.
That's what brought him here, he's guessing. He really isn't sure why as he strolls up to the water's edge, staring down at his reflection. He isn't thirsty, and if he wanted to spend a night near water he'd return to the beaches that he's been frequenting. Maybe he missed stargazing? Or maybe he missed how it made him feel, and how for just a moment he could find himself relaxing and easing into a state of mind that was soothing. Comforting, almost.
Yeah, that sounds right, he thinks as he settles down onto his stomach and turns his gaze skywards. It feels just as good as he remembers and after a second, his mind drifts into outer space and his eyelids fall closed, successfully tuning the world around him out.
tags: @Emberlynn
Toves- Newcomer
- OOC Name : Reu
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Posts : 23
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
EMBERLYNN
The light crash of the waves against the shore and the stars over her head were a scenic picture. Emberlynn heard the crunch of another set of pawsteps across the lake, and she froze. She had never seen another packmate out here this late at night, when the moon was bright, shining straight down into the glassy surface of the lake.
Then, she spotted the other wolf, a brown and white pelted male. She didn't recognize him from the pack, so it was possible that he was a loner, or what the pack called a newcomer. Still, it could be nice to have some company, plus it was her pack's land he was on, so she was obligated to at least tell him that. It wasn't her obligations as part of the pack that drove her over, more the loneliness she felt. Emberlynn still didn't have many friends, and perhaps that was what drove her as she stood up, stretching her legs as she rose and began crossing over to the other wolf.
"Hey," she called out, padding over lightly on her paws. "You're kind of in pack territory here, but there's no need to run. I'm just letting you know..." she said, voice awkwardly trailing off. It wasn't really her style to be so outgoing.
"Anyways, I'm Emberlynn. If you don't mind me prying, who might you be?" the fit female asked, trotting up to the other wolf until she faced him, standing along the lake's edge.
Tags: @toves
Emberlynn- Hunter
- OOC Name : Moonstar
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 145
Location : A Very Cold Place
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
toves
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Toves was far too spaced out to have heard the stranger approach. It was only when a soft "Hey," caught his attention and reeled him back down to earth. For a brief moment, the words didn't register. But when they finally came together, Toves scrambled to his feet with his hocks raised and his posture stiff.
It was a young female with a pretty blonde coat standing before him, her demeanor neutral and her voice soft.
Toves first thought was to bolt, just in case she wasn't the only one around.
Surprisingly, he didn't and stood there with a shocked and wary expression as she explains that he is in pack territory.
"Oh..." is the first thing than tumbles off his tongue. "I'm sorry, I didn't—I didn't realize." He said dumbly because who just didn't notice they were in owned territory?
Now he just felt foolish. His posture went from defensive to sheepish. He avoids her gaze as she introduces herself as Emberlynn, and then proceeds to ask for his.
Toves considers not answering. While she seems kind and friendly, he wasn't sure if it was an act or if she was being genuine.
"Toves," he finally answers with a wary voice. "My name is Toves."
tags: @Emberlynn
Toves- Newcomer
- OOC Name : Reu
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 23
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
EMBERLYNN
"Oh...I'm sorry, I didn't-I didn't realize." The other wolf said after Emberlynn had approached. She tilted her head slightly, their territory was fairly well marked. But he seemed genuine, so perhaps he really hadn't noticed. He looked sheepish now, and Emberlynn felt a pang of pity for him. After all, wasn't she in the same boat about a week ago? A new place, surrounded by strange lands and strange wolves, Lucky for her, she had found herself a place in the pack.
It seemed as if he took a moment, looking away, before answering her other question. "Toves. My name is Toves."
Toves. That was this stranger's name. "Well, Toves, it's nice to make your acquaintance. Mind if I join you here?" She said, gesturing with her paw towards the lake. "I feel as if we could both use the company." she added. Well, she definitely could use it.
TAGS: @toves
Emberlynn- Hunter
- OOC Name : Moonstar
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 145
Location : A Very Cold Place
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
toves
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Toves shifts on his feet as if he's still deciding on whether he should run or not. Emberlynn offers her company and he isn't sure if he wants to stay here and chat and possibly gain a new acquaintance, or if he wants to run and avoid any future confrontation. She doesn't seem troublsome, but he doesn't want to be here if/when another pack wolf shows up.
He stands there in silence for a minute, weighing his options, before he speaks up. "Yeah... I wouldn't mind that." His words are slow and quiet, as if he's still unsure he's made the right decision, but he's tired of running away at the first sight of a new oppurtunity, so he's deciding he wants to see how this plays out.
With his mind made, he takes a seat and raises his gaze to stare at the female, his expression unreadable. "So you're a packwolf?" He inquires; he's curious as to whos land he's on and who else he may run into down the line."How's that going for you?"
tags: @Emberlynn
Toves- Newcomer
- OOC Name : Reu
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 23
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
EMBERLYNN
Her unlikely companion waited for a minute before speaking up. "Yeah... I wouldn't mind that." Toves said, sitting and turning his gaze to Emberlynn. She followed his example, sitting with her tail curled around her body, the tip near her toes. She couldn't read his face, but surely she wasn't in danger. It was pack territory, and surely the pack would notice one of their few dedicated hunters missing in the morning.
"So you're a packwolf? How's that going for you?" He asked, and Emberlynn sighed.
"It's... different. Some days I almost seem to fit in, but... I've never really been in a pack till now, and it can be confusing." Emberlynn replied, pausing for a moment and staring at her reflection in the lake. She could see her mother in her eyes, the woman who never really pitched in to help her own daughters. Shaking her head slightly, she came back to the present.
"Anyways, what's a loner like you doing out here?" she asked Toves, turning her attention back to him.
TAGS: @toves
Emberlynn- Hunter
- OOC Name : Moonstar
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 145
Location : A Very Cold Place
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
toves
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Toves is all ears as Emberlynn begins to talk. She seemed indifferent about pack life, which was something Toves could understand. Upon her saying it was confusing, Toves huffed something akin to rueful laughter.
"It is confusing, isn't it?" He murmured. Back when he was in his native pack, it was always confusing. He never fit in, either, which is why he could sympathize with her. He was never good enough, never strong enough. He was always left out on the sidelines, either by default or by his own choice in the end.
"But... it'll take a while for you to feel comfortable, I imagine, with you having never been in a pack before. It's definitely a change as opposed to kicking it by yourself." He offered. Of course, he wasn't positive that's how things would go for the female, but he hopes it is. He knows how crushing it is to feel like you're never enough.
"Anyways, what's a loner like you doing out here?" She asked. Toves' gaze drifted from the wolf to the lake's surface, catching his own eyes in his reflection.
"I was just traveling around before I ended up here. I've been hanging around your territory for a few days now. It's... nice. A lot nicer than where I came from." He shrugged. He wasn't sure why he was still here. Usually, when it came to being a vagabond, he wouldn't stay for more than two days at most in a certain location. But for some reason, he doesn't feel the need to depart. Not yet, anyway.
tags: @Emberlynn
Toves- Newcomer
- OOC Name : Reu
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 23
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
EMBERLYNN
"It is confusing, isn't it?" Toves murmered. "But... it'll take a while for you to feel comfortable, I imagine, with you having never been in a pack before. It's definitely a change as opposed to kicking it by yourself." he said, and Emberlynn nodded.
"Yeah, I just want to fit in, but it seems really hard. At least I get to hunt for myself." She sighed. It was awkward between her and most of her packmates, even between her and Sath at times. Emberlynn had been hiding behind her emotions, and now it was all coming out. "I just want to finally have my own place, and I sort of do, but I can help but feel like I'm in the way."
"I was just traveling around before I ended up here. I've been hanging around your territory for a few days now. It's... nice. A lot nicer than where I came from." Emberlynn understood that. "It's definitely a step up from my homeland, that's for sure." She said, laughing.
@toves
Emberlynn- Hunter
- OOC Name : Moonstar
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 145
Location : A Very Cold Place
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
toves
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"Yeah, I just want to fit in, but it seems really hard. At least I get to hunt for myself," she said. Toves nodded, his eyes and ears alert as he listened to her vent. "I just want to finally have my own place, and I sort of do, but I can help but feel like I'm in the way."
He gave a small, almost sad smile, one meant for himself as he could resonate with everything she's feeling. "I definitely understand that feeling." He said quietly. His entire puppyhood was spent feeling inferior, alone. Not good enough and worthless. It makes him feel sympathetic that someone else, and someone so seemingly kind, has to have those feelings looming over their shoulders.
"You feel like you're not good enough, right?" He asked, his eyes lifting up and away from his paws to meet hers with a gentle, yet hollow beam. "I used to feel like that. All of the time. I used to get in my head and break myself down because of it." He laughed, but it was flavorless. "I still do. But... you just need to find your place. You're good at something, and you have potential. I'm sure your packmates see that."
"I think you're beating yourself up over something that isn't true. Forgive me if I'm wrong," he quickly followed up. "You're an important asset to your pack, and while you may not see it, it's true. You play just as an important role as everyone else does."
In his opinion, no packmate was inferior because of ranking, age, whatever it may happen to be. Packs work together, and everyone plays an integral role, even if they feel like they don't. He's just hoping he can help Emberlynn realize this. He knows how mentally exhausting it is to feel otherwise.
Toves perked up upon hearing her laughter, and that smile of his turned more meaningful. "Where do you come from, if you don't mind me asking?"
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Tags: @Emberlynn
Toves- Newcomer
- OOC Name : Reu
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 23
Re: There's nothing like a peaceful night
EMBERLYNN
"I definitely understand that feeling. You feel like you're not good enough, right? I used to feel like that. All of the time. I used to get in my head and break myself down because of it. I still do. But... you just need to find your place. You're good at something, and you have potential. I'm sure your packmates see that."
Emberlynn found Toves' words calming. She began tearing up slightly. "Yeah, I guess so..." She said, voice trailing off.
"I think you're beating yourself up over something that isn't true. Forgive me if I'm wrong, you're an important asset to your pack, and while you may not see it, it's true. You play just as an important role as everyone else does."
She smiled. "Thank you, Toves." she said, meeting his eyes with her own.
"Where do you come from, if you don't mind me asking?" he asked.
"The place I'm from? Its called Synandra. Of course, I didn't live in the nice part of the land. The nights sure weren't like this, that's for sure..." Emberlynn said, gazing at the stars seemingly weightless in the space above them, the way the moon's beams hit the lake... It was a gorgeous sight.
Tags: @toves
Emberlynn- Hunter
- OOC Name : Moonstar
Site Rank : Member
Posts : 145
Location : A Very Cold Place
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