Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
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Post by Terin on Jan 25, 2005 22:37:24 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]A young wolf, grey and silver, as are most wolves, padded softly through the cold world. He howled softly, and listened, hoping, wishing for a reply. He knew who he really wanted to hear, but after so long of no sound, the wolf wanted sound, wanted life... wanted to know he wasn't alone in the world.[/glow]
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Post by Kerael on Jan 25, 2005 23:08:54 GMT -5
Kerael was trotting, his head bowed against the brisk wind, when he heard a faint call on the wind. His head came up, his ears steady, as he located the sound. A small smile spread across his muzzle as he recognized the call. His legs moved smoothly into a trot, and he broke out of the trees, slowing to a stop in front of the smaller figure before him. "Terin," He nodded and wagged his tail. "I heard your call."
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Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
Posts: 34
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Post by Terin on Jan 25, 2005 23:15:38 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Terin's head snapped up, and too him, sound had never been so sweet on a wolf's ears. "D-Kerael..." he said, not dareing to ruin the other happy fact: the wolf before him was his adoptive father. "I... I.. umm... I missed you." he said embarassed. [/glow]
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Post by Kerael on Jan 25, 2005 23:19:02 GMT -5
Kerael moved closer to the varg he had taken in as his own, shielding him from the wind with his large body. "You're out in this mess just to call me?" He felt a tug of pride in his chest. "Well, let's get out of this storm before it gets really messy. I spotted a cave not too far back from here."
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Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
Posts: 34
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Post by Terin on Jan 25, 2005 23:26:52 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]"Ok... " Terin followed, happy to have found his father. "sorry sir.." [/glow]
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Post by Kerael on Jan 25, 2005 23:30:19 GMT -5
Kerael shook his head as they walked. "Remember what I've told you Terin? You needn't address me as sir. I do have a name, you know." He turned so Terin could see the twinkle of laughter in his eyes.
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Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
Posts: 34
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Post by Terin on Jan 26, 2005 16:53:26 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Terin looked at him for a moment, silent. "It's just... I'm afraid... I guess... to call you anything else... I don't... I don't want anyone else too leave me." he said softly. He padded silently now, not speaking, and stepped into the cave Kerael had mentioned. He lay down, and looked at the big wolf. "Were... were you worried bout me?"[/glow]
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Post by Kerael on Jan 26, 2005 22:27:13 GMT -5
Kerael stood in the entrance of the cave, watching as big snowflakes began to blow down from the clouds above. He nodded. "Thinking of you on your own in this storm? Of course. But you needn't be afraid. I know what it is like to be abandonded, to be driven away from other vargs. I will not," and here his tone took on a ring of steel as he spoke from his heart. "I promise, I will not leave you. Adopting you is my word of honor, and that is one of the most important things I have, my honor."
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Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
Posts: 34
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Post by Terin on Jan 26, 2005 22:32:40 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Terin looked at him, and then at the stoney floor. "I... I was just... well... um.." he flushed a little. "I wanted to prove I could hunt... kind messed up a little though..." he said, still looking at the rock. He looked at his father, and said. "Do.. do you... um... nevermind." Terin felt himself menatlly growling at this awnser. "What is wrong? he thought.[/glow]
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Post by Kerael on Jan 26, 2005 23:27:38 GMT -5
Kerael sat down facing Terin, his features calm as he spoke. "Terin, please don't be nervous around me. It makes me uncomfortable. I've lived so long with vargs treating me nervously and tensely. You have nothing to fear from me. Hunting on your own is a good way to practice. You make mistakes, but always remember to learn from them." He paused. "Did that make sense?"
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Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
Posts: 34
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Post by Terin on Jan 27, 2005 15:46:41 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]"Aye." he replied. "It did. I'm sorry... I'm just... overtense." he growled. "I wanted to know... if you'd mind if I called you Dad..."[/glow]
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Post by Kerael on Jan 27, 2005 16:03:34 GMT -5
Kerael was immensely honored and pleased that this young varg, whom he had befriended not so long ago, trusted him so much. He nodded. "Of course you may." He glanced out at the storm. "So, when was the last time you ate?"
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Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
Posts: 34
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Post by Terin on Jan 27, 2005 21:48:23 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Terin smiled happily, and then thought. "Erm... today." he fibbed. He wasn't going to make the elder worry about him anymore then he had too, and there was no point in him telling Kerael anyway, as it would only make him have too get food, or something... [/glow]
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Post by Kerael on Jan 29, 2005 12:00:18 GMT -5
Looking at Terin's thin body, he assumed the younger varg hadn't eaten well lately. Well, I'll just have to fix that, He thought to himself. "Well, once this storm clears, let's find ourselves a nice juicy herla. I haven't eaten in a while."
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Terin
Cub
~to cry is to know that your alive~
Posts: 34
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Post by Terin on Jan 29, 2005 23:52:36 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]Terin looked at his father, and then at the stone floor again. He was embarassed again, as even though he hadn't straight out said it.... his father had called his bluff. "Sounds good too me Dad." he said, rolling the word around, savoring the taste of it, loveing it, and he was happy, finally. He dared to inch over next to his father, curl up, and sleep, his last, happy, concious thought being I can trust him.[/glow]
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