any; a sky full of stars - Printable Version +- Beqanna (https://beqanna.com/forum) +-- Forum: OOC (https://beqanna.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=24) +--- Forum: Archive (https://beqanna.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=81) +---- Forum: Field (https://beqanna.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=2) +---- Thread: any; a sky full of stars (/showthread.php?tid=12916) |
any; a sky full of stars - fur - 12-31-2016 be humble, for you are made of earth She had the taste of something strange in her mouth -- HTML by Call RE: any; a sky full of stars - Ruan - 01-01-2017 Ruan He could still smell traces of his blood as he stared in the direction of the horrific scene. In his mind, he saw every gory detail, felt ever rip and tear. Heard every scream. His screams. They'd shaken the leaves above, deep within the Forest, shattered the peace, if there had been any with that demon poisoning the earth with his presence. The trees had stood witness, as they always did, silently passing judgement. Would they have helped, had they been animated? Would they have defended their wolf? His heart thumped painfully with the memory, and he tore his eyes away. With heavy steps, he passed over the place where the monster had torn his wings from his flesh and bone, only to attach them to himself with demented pleasure. Ruan had become something else after that. Someone cold and distant. Wary, cautious. His daughters had once warmed his sides, sheltered beneath pale, protective wings as they adjusted to their new lives with him. Now there was only a gaping lack. No children, no wings. Only violent, welted scars against a milky-white backdrop and dark purple spots. A thump nearby withdrew him from his brooding. Bright eyes once again lit with magic turned toward the disturbance. He took a moment to analyze the different aromas, breathing deep and quiet. This forest always reminded him of the Valley and the forest there, where he'd run with the wolves. But this one lacked their scent; no pack lived here. Instead he only smelled the woods, the leaves, the small creatures that resided within. And deer. The cervines typically kept away from the border, most especially to the Field with its constant array of travelers. He'd had no intention of going there today, but found himself haunting closer to investigate. The young one had just thrown herself into the open when he caught sight of her. He paused and watched as her little body froze. Even this brief glimpse at her behavior reminded him of Terra, his wild one. He'd found her in the forest as a wee little thing, and after finally gaining her trust he'd taken her home. He hadn't adopted a child since, hadn't even thought of it, but the memory of feral baby Terra and her similarities to this girl had him subconsciously rethinking that. Come away, little one. You don't want out there. He stayed beneath the canopy, sunlight randomly spilling through and igniting over his spine. His voice was low and steady, and glacial blue eyes studied her blankly. The Field was no place for a child; all manner of beasts roamed there. Some were taken by force on occasion, and he found he didn't much like the thought of it happening to her as he observed how she'd respond to him. He was a bit of a wolf in his way after all, wasn't he? RE: any; a sky full of stars - fur - 01-04-2017 be humble, for you are made of earth It smelled like them - Other; HTML by Call [/align] RE: any; a sky full of stars - Ruan - 01-05-2017 Ruan She startled at his voice and immediately spun around to face him. It only took her a moment to spot him, and he held her gaze without expression. Waiting. How deep did her fear run? Would it corrupt her ability to trust him, or anyone but herself? She stepped towards him, but hesitated. Still, he stood steady, letting her work it out for herself. Allowing her to come to her own decisions. Dare to trust, or flee? She was so much like the creatures she resembled, a cautious little fawn. But she was a horse beneath those antlers, and had probably been chased out of whatever family unit she may have had before now. More careful inching and her nose stretched towards him. He didn't push closer, but didn't retreat. A warm breath swept his scent to her instead, his face softening at her courage. It must have taken a lot for her to take those steps. He would reward her with a touch, but thought better of it for now in case it startled her. He was a stranger, an unknown. It wouldn't do to push her further than she was ready. "Tree," she said simply. He smiled kindly and edged the tiniest bit closer, but stopped. Yes, he confirmed needlessly, Many trees. He paused, bright eyes studying her quietly for a few moments. Then, he pulled back, and did something he'd never done before. Ice pooled at two matching points on his skull, then lengthened and formed into his own rack of antlers. Large and curving forward, they had five points each, and then were frosted over to a soft white. He shook his head a little, testing the new weight and balance of them. There, see? Not so different, are we? Do you want to see my forest? he asked gently. I will bring you back, if you like. Or you can stay. I will keep you safe. RE: any; a sky full of stars - fur - 01-11-2017 It tickled!
He blew a breath back in her face and she wrinkled her nostrils at it; it tickled!
Suddenly her heart hurt and she thought he was going to touch to her, but he didn’t. It made her miss the slim muzzle of the doe-mother and the way she’d blow the fuzzy flaxen baby hairs back from her brow, then gently nose the tiny antler nubs she’d always find there. Fur found herself holding her breath, afraid to breathe because of how she yearned to be touched like that again, pushed in close to a side that promised warmth and safety.
“Many,” he says.
“Many,” she echoes in a small voice, as he takes a tiny step towards her then stops.
She feels small beneath the bright intensity of his eyes and she ducks her antlered head shyly.
Only seconds go by, but it feels like too many.
She looks up and cannot believe her eyes!
Why, he looks like a horse-buck! Only his antlers are far more impressive than any of the other bucks’ that she has seen. Five majestic points and how they gleam! Like bones, the moon, and snow. She realizes her mouth is still hanging open and promptly closes it, not knowing what to say or even if she is dreaming. Fur blinks her eyes rapidly to clear them, but the rack is still there and she inches closer to him. Her eyes narrow in suspicion but he looks like her, antlers and all. “How?” is all she can manage to ask him, not fully remembering how she knows that word or exactly what it means but he was like her, only not - he was still Other, more fully so than she could ever be.
Fur takes a step back, still eyeing him warily as he talks to her in a voice that is low and soothing. It cajoles her forward again and she is surprised to find that she is nodding her assent to him, maybe because he said things like forest and safe and those things made sense to her. The quick manifestation of antlers on his head still strikes her as peculiar but Fur, as does the dark thread of something that is not horse or deer that ties itself up in his scent and makes her curious as to why it raises alarm bells in her blood, but Fur takes one small step that brings her closer to his side to show that she trusts him.
“Safe,” she mumbles shyly.
RE: any; a sky full of stars - Ruan - 01-12-2017 Ruan "How?" Her innocent astonishment tugged a smile from him. The wonder in her eyes warmed him through, this man of ice. She reminded him what it was like to have a child at his feet, and how badly he missed it. It surprised him just how much. Not just any child. One like her; a bit wild, like him. It made him feel more connected, less like a man without a purpose. Drifting from one responsibility to another. The monotony that had settled so solidly in his life. Maybe in his way, he needed her as much as she needed him. "Safe," she echoed and slid carefully to his side. Then he did touch her. His muzzle lowered and he breathed into the hair at her little nape. It felt good, she smelled good, and he found he wanted more than anything just then to keep her. His chin tugged her a step closer, sweeping his cheek against her neck in a display of affection that surprised even him. It was brief, and his heart hardened again as he straightened. His stare was sharp, but he turned it away from her. Come. ooc: rest is continued in Taiga <33 |