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Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Borden - Jan 27, 2011 [dohtml] Pushing what was left of his aggravation with wolves and mixed emotions into the darkest corners of his mind was no easy feat, but he had conquered it. At least, for now; and that he could manage. He’d run off the rest of his frustration or find solace in the depths of the pack den whenever he returned to the mountains later that evening. His ears lapped up her words, taking to mind that being mad wasn’t a crime. Pffff… His siblings, wherever, they were now, probably would have thought so. But, no matter, he brushed the thought of them away; they were no longer in his life and he no longer cared for them anymore. Relic Lore was his home now, and Bertram Valley, hidden away in the east, was nothing more to him than the ghost of place that once was. Regarding her reply about not needing her to get back at whoever had upset him, he returned her smile. Charmed… He listened to the wilderness beyond the enclosed surroundings, but it only took her voice to bring him back to her. His eyes didn’t meet hers again until she asked if he was a lone wolf and if he was going to introduce himself. No need to be rude, Borden… his uncle’s words continued to chide him. The mountain wolf gave her a smile, one that actually tried to look as genial as he meant it to be despite his shaken mood. Oops. He raised his head to look at her; his ears turned forward in a more welcoming manner and he nodded briefly. ”I…” he began. ”I’m fine. Sorry, that… was rude of me. I’m Borden Lyall.” A brief pause stopped him as he gestured with his nose towards where the Mountain of Dire stood, towering above the forests of Relic Lore. ”I come from the mountain. My… pack and I live there.” He had hesitated on the word ‘pack,’ but by all definitions, a pack of two wasn’t at all improbable. Perhaps, she meant to ask if she could join him. Most of the time, it seemed, wandering wolves wondered why so many scents mingled in the fibers of his thick pelt. Not only had it taken on the distinct smell of wet rocks and frozen tree bark, but among the various markers of where he had been were traces of his superior’s musk and hints of the wolves that had traversed the mountain before him. He considered the idea of her becoming apart of Midnight Plateau, but decided not to push it; if she expressed interest, then he’d gladly accept her request. For the mean time, though, since he had given her his name, he hoped she would gladly share hers. Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Jaysyek - Jan 27, 2011 [dohtml]
Knowing what was like to get lost in thought, she was in a hurry to get no where and didn't mind how he couldn't seem to stop from looking around. He appoligized, again, and she was bewildered with his politeness. She hadn't meet someone who and told her sorry more then one day. Maybe he didn't want to get on her bad side, or maybe he didn't like his first impression. Deciding to shut her thoughts before they decided to run a mile a minute, ears held normal, listening as he did give his name. She was pretty good with remembering names with a face, and she would be sure not to forget his. Especially since he was her newest aquaintence in a long time, and this was the oddest way she had met someone. Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Borden - Jan 27, 2011 [dohtml] Casual conversation, if anything, was one way to actually make him feel at ease. Her musings and extra questions drew him even further away from worrying about what he had been previously thinking about. For that he had been very grateful for; and, as she laid her gold-and-blue eyes on the Mountain of Dire, he smiled and gave her a nod. At least someone found it just as regal and magnificent. The upwards curl around his maw loosened a little as she questioned if he was the leader. Unable to find his words at first, Borden earnestly shook his head. ”No,” he replied. “But, I serve as the alpha’s eyes and ears for the time being.” He recalled telling that exact same statement to one of the wolves he had met before Jayse and what had happened afterward. What resulted was her longing to be apart of Midnight Plateau, causing him to make her feel like she was on the outside looking in. He absolutely didn’t want her to think she wasn’t welcome. Trying to think of something else to add, he was relieved as she broke his unnecessary train of thought. Eyes returning to his companion, he took in her apology and her musing about how it possibly kept prying individuals away. His tail gave a wag as she then asked if the pack could use another individual. To think that she would or could overstay her welcome if she were to return with him to the pack territory made Borden suppress a chuckle. He was sure Alexander wouldn’t mind if she joined their ranks. At the mention of her name, he politely nodded, ”A pleasure to meet you, Jayse.” A quiet laugh then managed to escape his throat from her latter statement, ”As for wearing out your welcome, no need to worry about that.” Indeed, he had been seemingly short-fused a few moments ago, but that didn’t mean she was likely to set him off again after he took into account that nothing had been her fault to begin with. ”We’d love to have you.” As if to validate his affirmation, he offered another smile, a more cordial one. Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Jaysyek - Jan 28, 2011 [dohtml]
ooc; would you like to continue this post at the mountain or end and have another one some other time? Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Borden - Jan 28, 2011 [dohtml] O O C | Ahh… Two days isn’t a big deal. P: I’m patient an’ all when it comes to forums. My apologies if it seemed I was just lingering around waiting... I just like to check out what’s goin’ on and since I seem to have a lot of time on my hands these days, I tend to be around for hours on end. x) As for continuing, hmm… We could begin another thread at the mountain if you don’t mind? Could ‘play’ as though he’d walked with her there or anything else if you have something in mind. Casting his gaze away seemed to be an appropriate move, but before he could send his eyes toward the trees lining the glade, he caught her smile. Even before he could answer to declare that Alexander was a rather large, typical Arctic and possibly Mackenzie Valley wolf, she had planted her tongue reverently to his chin. The memory of his siblings and how he had once forced them behave around him made her move unsurprising. For a few seconds he took in her token of gratitude and when she pulled away, she asked what was next. Well, where could they start? Of course, the mountain was a good distance away from the Thicket and Borden considered that they might have to stop for the night if she wasn’t used to being awake in the early hours of the morning. First things first, though… He slowly pushed himself onto his haunches, ”Alexander, the alpha, is a male; a great gray-and-white cloud, if you will. He’s quite nice.” His smile curled more about his maw upon remembering his superior and how he’d welcome them back to Mount Dire… how the alpha would be appreciative to see the Scout return and have Jayse as an asset to his pack. As for what’s next,” he began. ”We could head home, maybe give you a tour around, help you get settled in...” His hind legs unfolded from underneath him and he stood tall now as he regarded his new-found pack mate. ”It’s a long walk, but if we head back now, we might be able to cross the creek and reach the edge of the forest by dawn. Maybe hunt along the way while we’re at it.” He wondered how to go about this... introducing her to the place she was welcome to share with the two bachelors of Midnight Plateau… To even take into account that Alexander would not be there right away to receive them had him slightly worried. He had only been gone a few days thus far, but the comings and goings of his scent along Borden’s patrol path had the scout believing that he was simply just keeping an eye out for things that the younger wolf might have missed. Either way, with Jayse to help manage the territory, he figured it was for the pack’s best interest to return. Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Jaysyek - Jan 28, 2011 [dohtml]
ooc; no i understand, i just felt bad i hadn't posted last night. me needed some sleep. any way ya, a thread at the mountain sounds good. nothing jumps out at me, i feel lthe need for something to add excitement but don't know what lol. I'll have to think. I do know she will need a break when they get there. sorry this is shorter. Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Borden - Jan 29, 2011 [dohtml] O O C | B’awww… no need to feel bad. We all have nights like those I’m sure. ;) As for excitement, I think I just might have something in mind but we shall see... Happy to oblige, he took a step towards his trail in the snow, the set of tracks that had come from in-between two gnarly, lopsided trees. Looking over his shoulder, he still offered her the kind smile that had taken all his effort to extend. As long as he focused on her, at the situations only she presented, he had no need to worry about losing himself to other pressing matters, like the emotions – longing, hope, confusion, and maybe even love? – that threatened to mentally tear him apart. ”You lead, I follow,” her statement repeated. A nod of his head followed his next statement, ”Alrighty then, this-a way. Watch your step.” With a flick of his tail, he was weaving through the dense Thicket, confident that she was not too far behind. After only a few meters, he made sure to let her know that stopping for a few moments or even for the night wouldn’t be a hassle. ”If you need to rest, just let me know… We don’t have to make the trip all in one run.” Through the Thicket, heading south and over Heartleaf Creek, through the unscorched portion of the Wildwood, he would take her. Once there, he also knew there would probably no chance of returning to the Thicket – with Jayse and the duty of his patrolling to mind – but all the same, he hoped the siblings he had intended to visit later that day would understand why he had not visited. The looming approach of evening still held challenges of its own and, as far as he was concerned, tomorrow would be a different day; everything that had arisen from the things he meant to sort out today could wait until he could specifically find time for himself. {Presto.} Obsession is a Young Man's Game - Jaysyek - Jan 29, 2011 [dohtml]
ooc; all right, sounds good. i'm up for anything lol. :) sorry if the sun doesn't set by the mountain, i'll have to see, and edit accordily. are you all right making the new post then? |