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I have never been nothing; castile, any - Dracarys - 07-14-2019 DRACARYS ![]() I have never been nothing. I am the blood of a dragon. Loess, she thinks with uncertainty. @[Castile] and anyone else are welcome RE: I have never been nothing; castile, any - Castile - 07-17-2019 and underneath the layers, I find myself asking what's left a hollowed out form, the skeleton of a ghost, the pitiful echo of what once was
Castile wants, yearns, for a familial closeness and unity that is unmatched. The need for it burrows deep into his soul, creating an unsated ache. His children have all dispersed – save for a few that remain idly nearby – and some have families themselves that Castile has not had the opportunity to meet yet. He wants to be there, to be a present father and grandfather, but an invisible barrier prevents him from doing so. Chains shackle him just out of reach of his family. But she, young Dracarys, comes with a key that unlatches and frees him from his restraints. It comes as a surprise, her arrival, but when he notices her in the distance, she nearly mirrors Valdis. It’s in the way she walks, in her pretty face, and in the shades of blue that stretch across her body. There is a familiarity in her that sinks into Castile’s bones immediately and bursts through his heart. There is no hesitation. Within a hearts breadth, he moves toward her. Although puzzling to be unaware of her name, he doesn’t let it hinder his approach as the distance gradually closes. Each step inches his nearer. Each second enables his eyes to trace another of her features – her eyes, her mouth, her curious expression – until he is in front of her, the organic gate into Loess. ”Hello,” his voice is vibrant though deep as the single word rumbles from the depths of his throat. The heat of his breath coils past his lips into the wintry air. ”Who, might I ask, are your parents?” He wants to assume, to immediately pull her into an embrace if she is exactly who he thinks, but he hesitates. He reconsiders with a flick of an ear and a quick glance down to his hooves. Too forward, he tells himself. Too eager. With a shake of his head and neck – his metallic locks dance wildly – he takes a dragged step back and levels his eyes onto her own. ”My apologies. Um, my name is Castile.” Your grandfather, maybe, he doesn’t add. castile @[Dracarys] RE: I have never been nothing; castile, any - Dracarys - 07-19-2019 DRACARYS ![]() I have never been nothing. I am the blood of a dragon. From the first moment she was born, Dracarys knew she was almost an exact replica of her mother’s beauty. It was the same beauty her father had been caught up in the moment they met. It was the same beauty that caught her father’s eye as well. Her hellhound father—a simple-minded man but dependent entirely on himself—gave her every bit of attention she ever needed. Perhaps too much more than necessary she always thought. RE: I have never been nothing; castile, any - Castile - 07-30-2019 and underneath the layers, I find myself asking what's left a hollowed out form, the skeleton of a ghost, the pitiful echo of what once was
Her voice is a double-edged sword. It bites through the air, but there is still a hint of humor that cradles Castile’s attention as his eyes trace along her and pick apart the recognizable details. Her color and beauty are from her mother, but he notes small details that she inherited from her hellhound father. A look of distaste nearly surfaces at the thought of his daughter coupling with the mutt, but with a surge of energy, Castile suppresses the threat. His expression remains rather soft, a demeanor saved solely for family. The world sees him as a monster that burns everything in his path, but his family sees a greater side of him that is tender and adoring. Admittedly, he wants to pull Dracarys in, to embrace her for the first time, and welcome her to Loess. Tucked in the caves – the dragon’s den – she has aunts, great aunts, an uncle, and her great-grandparents. A brood of them remains huddled together during the night, always keeping close to one another. But that would still be too forward, too eager. Yet, it’s increasingly difficult to restrain himself. She confirms her identity to him – a name accompanied by pedigree – and Castile’s grin broadens. ”I thought so,” his voice rumbles pleasantly, pride pouring through his veins as their eyes meet. ”I’m so happy to finally meet you, granddaughter.” It’s strange to say the word, to imagine how his legacy is extending beyond his own children. His eldest twins have families of their own now, offspring to raise and adore. A warm smile permanently blossoms across his scarred face. ”Is this a visit or will you be staying here in Loess? Naturally, he hopes for the latter, inclined to dote on his granddaughter. ”You have some other family members here, too.” His eyes brighten underneath his metallic locks as he awaits her decision. castile @[Dracarys] RE: I have never been nothing; castile, any - Dracarys - 07-31-2019 DRACARYS ![]() I have never been nothing. I am the blood of a dragon. Dracarys expects something more monstrous than the soft features that cover her grandfather’s face. She knows about his part in the great war that happened in Tephra. It is very detailed story she heard, parts she probably should not know for being so young. There was nothing monstrous or dangerous in his eyes, only a hint of something she recognizes in the way her parents looked at her. |

