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all this over a family squabble - Craw - Apr 27, 2016 @Nicolò! <3 Set the morning after this thread
Perhaps predictably, perhaps disappointingly, perhaps to his eternal glee, the third sunrise came and went without celebration. He made sure of it; Craw had risen before the dawn and sat at the edge of the meadow in order to watch the sun rise and dissolve away the night, and with it, Skoll's promises. They blew away like dust on the wind, and hopefully all of Morganna's doubts about what to do about her brother went with them. Once the sun no longer touched the horizon, and the sky was a firm, consistent blue, a dirty sneer marred Craw's previously neutral expression, allowing himself to slip from his professionally kept composure. With Skoll's failure set in stone, though, came new challenges, the start of a fresh wave of promises. Unlike some, Craw kept his. Turning his back on the sun, almost scornfully, he prowled back into the willows, once more in search of an Archer. "Nicolo," he rasped, after catching sight of the man, trotting towards the dark-coated leader with tail held somewhere between neutral and respectfully low, waiting for acknowledgement. RE: all this over a family squabble - Nicolò - May 13, 2016 [dohtml]
Re: - Spirit of Wildwood - May 13, 2016 There is a moose carcass that has been scavenged by coyotes nearby. +15 Health RE: all this over a family squabble - Craw - May 22, 2016 @Nicolò's manner was a little cooler than it had once been, but no matter; with the new turn of events, Craw felt less threatened by the older Archer than ever. Besides, he was here for good mutual reasons; he was confident that Nicolo would see it as such. The leader replied back with his usual formality, and Craw approached without hesitation, feeling once more that little twang of regret that it had come to this, for he enjoyed Nicolo's strict, traditional style. Unfortunately, it did not seem that the pack as a whole agreed, and no matter the man's intentions or skills, they were not being put to effective use inside the Ridge. This time, though, his amicability towards Nicolo was coloured with the knowledge that he had underhandedly threatened Morganna, and, as such, Craw's manner was perhaps a little colder, too. But that was all going to change. "There is a lot happening that you should know," he grunted, and made to step forward, clearly inviting Nicolo to walk with him as they talked. "Skoll's pregnant woman has gone - fled the lands. I assume it was out of concern for her offspring's inevitable rivalry with Morganna's. It was our intention to run her off, but it seems she anticipated it. The intention was to neutralise Skoll, for his influence in the pack has only been destructive. "Plans have since changed. You're a sensible man, Nicolo, you know that the leadership isn't working. I'm sure you'll agree that something needs to happen, else the pack will continue to rot." He glanced sidelong at the Archer, wondering if the man was sensing a threat, a challenge to his leadership - Craw had spoken of removing Skoll, after all, who was the only male between the two men in rank - and sought to correct any hasty assumptions with a thin smile. "Morganna and I will be leaving before her children are born. You can have the Ridge." RE: all this over a family squabble - Nicolò - May 28, 2016 [dohtml]
RE: all this over a family squabble - Craw - May 28, 2016 There had been some initial doubt regarding how Nicolo would receive the news that Skoll had been moved against. They were both Archers, of the same close family, and though Craw had never seen any love lost between the two dark-pelted men, he did not yet know what kind of wolf Nicolo was, exactly, when it came to family. Although he couldn't be that altruistic, given his treatment of Morganna. And so the admission had fallen freely from Craw's mouth and in return he heard soft amusement from the male lead, and knew that he had judged correctly. It was not surprising that Nicolo might have assumed that Craw was planning to challenge him, in some fashion. As the pack's Third, Craw had no right to bypass Skoll, no matter the man's absent and disappointing behaviour when it came to his responsibilities, but that didn't mean it was impossible for Craw to have shared his intentions. As it was, the true nature of those intentions appeared to take Nicolo by surprise. The two sets of yellow eyes met as both wolves assessed the other, Craw watching suspicion flicker through the other man's studious gaze. That eventuality had been accounted for. What Nicolo said next, however, had not. It took Craw a few moments to realise that the Archer believed his niece to be using him, and once that sank in, he just laughed. Angier had tried to protect him from Skoll, and now Nicolo, bless him, was trying to protect him from Morganna. The assumptions flying about were superbly ridiculous, for what demon had Elettra mated with to produce this litter of hellspawn which everybody distrusted? And it was so cute that anyone thought that either was a danger to Craw. It was a good thing, perhaps, that he'd never gone into detail about his past with anyone, for they might not think him such the delicate flower in need of protection - and Craw found that he didn't mind being so terribly underestimated. Let them see what he was, in time. There was no rush. The sound of his amusement was deep and rumbling, a laughter born right in the depths of his belly, one which shook his shoulders and head with the strength of it. "Your concern is most appreciated," he grinned, licking his lips as he glanced back to Nicolo, pleased that he had initiated this splendid conversation. "I do not know how far we will get, but I hope that means that our packs will not be at odds if we are close enough to warrant diplomatic relations. I think you will find Morganna far more agreeable at a distance... she will not be your concern anymore. Nor yours to criticize." RE: all this over a family squabble - Nicolò - Jun 05, 2016 [dohtml]
RE: all this over a family squabble - Craw - Jun 07, 2016 The Archer's manner was cool and composed despite how obvious it was that he hadn't expected Craw's mirth. That mirth, though, was tempered slightly by the amusement which sank itself into @Nicolò's expression, for humour was not something usually worn by this particular wolf. It felt off. An ear flicked back towards his companion at the smooth response, uncertain words betrayed by a confident manner. The olive branch that Craw had extended was left hanging, like an offered hand which was yet to be shaken. Fine. It had been done out of courtesy; if Nicolo could not meet him halfway, then Craw was not about to waste his time and effort. Nicolo's professed disappointment drew only a thin smile on the pale spider's face, reading all too well into the meaning behind it. "Then if everything goes to plan, this will be the last one," he countered coolly, keeping the growl out of his voice even though his rasping throat could never match those silky tones. He could keep his manner calm and controlled, though, the laughter dead as he came to a standstill, yellow eyes fixing on Nicolo's own. This was no longer a conversation which suited a casual stroll. "What, exactly, did she do to earn this hostility?" RE: all this over a family squabble - Nicolò - Jun 21, 2016 [dohtml]
RE: all this over a family squabble - Craw - Jun 21, 2016 Was that supposed to be some grand revelation? Was Craw supposed to gasp and say oh no, you're right, I misjudged her and she's a monster? Was he supposed to be horrified at the implication that Morganna would prioritise her children above all else? "You can't think that highly of an infant's life," he replied, just as cold, "for you cared so very little when I just told you what we were intending to do to Hecate and her unborn litter. What do you think the usual fate of a heavily pregnant lone bitch is? Don't pretend you're some holier-than-thou saint, Nicolo, you only care about yourself. I know what Morganna said to you. Is that really all she did? And clearly her threat worked; where are these puppies of yours? I smell no bitches bearing your seed," he sneered, "not even your sister." This meeting had taken an unfortunate turn. Craw decided that he had misjudged Nicolo, and regretted previously defending him. The man made a pretty show of his cool calculations, but it was a farce. At least Skoll didn't try to pretend he was anything other than what he was - didn't believe it. Nicolo thought he had just delivered some truth-bomb, but it had fizzled out with a squeak, just like everything else he had done. "Tell me - what have you actually accomplished for this pack? Aside from pushing out Elettra's eldest daughter, that is." |