Cedarwood Forest Ignorance is bliss

(OOC: At @Niq'x , hope this works for you.)

Leorio wasn't quite sure what to make of these woodlands. He'd seen trees before, but they had never been this tall or so closely packed together. It was beautiful, there was no denying that (Leorio knew beauty when he saw it), but it was nothing like he knew. It was nothing like the white tundra of his homeland. That was to be expected of course, he'd left home with every intention of settling into some new scenery but he hadn't anticipated to travel this far south. It was no problem, Leorio was pretty adaptable and really he thought that green was better than white. Not accounting his gorgeous coat of course.

Still, Leorio had been roaming a while and he had yet to stumble into another wolf. He wasn't going out of his way to look for one, after all if he was his method wouldn't consist of aimlessly wandering about. But that being said, he wouldn't be upset if he happened across a fair maiden. The thought alone was enough to make Leorio grin in anticipation. He knew there were wolves about, he had never been the best tracker but even he could catch the heavy scent of wolves on the breeze. Multiple wolves, a pack most likely. Which was another reason as to why he was lingering like a bad smell. Hanging around near the borders was one thing, but trespassing into a pack's lands was another. It was rude, something only a lumbering brute would consider. Leorio was... Leorio was better than that. He had tact and skill. Not to mention his charm, wit and A-class social skills. If he did happen to encounter anyone, he was certain that he would do fine. No one could resist this face and the plethora of charm that came with it.

And well, if it was a lady then he was extra well equipped to deal with the situation. Leorio grinned once again, feeling smug and so very sure of himself. Oh yes, he'd shine like a star. Dazzling, courageous, alluring. The ladies didn't stand a chance.

@Leorio it's perfect thank you! <3




More trees and more leaves… this place was growing duller by the minute. While she had never been fond of the rolling hills and thick forests that consumed the lands of Relic Lore, it was not growing on her either. Leaving this place behind was in the inevitable future — but when? She knew that Blitz would join her, for he was just as disturbed by their temporary home as she was, but what about Pip? Would she remain here with her new pack, or would she come home? Niq’x, of course, wanted the latter; she could not stand to have her family separated a second time. However, she also wanted her sister to be happy… and if this was where she fit in…

The thought made her stomach churn and a grimace to unfold across her creamy maw. It left a sour taste in her mouth and she knew that her brother felt the same way. They were family, and family stuck together… right?

She snaked around the tree trunks that littered her path, her thoughts keeping her distracted from her undesirable surroundings. The sea wolf did not know what to do — she knew that she needed to seek out Blitz in order to discuss their plan of action and decide whether trying to find the road back to Bella Coola was their best option. For now, she needed water — and lots of it. The rivers and creeks that cut through the forest would not suffice; she needed the lagoon she had taken a liking to. With a determined expression etched across her face she continued south without paying attention to who, or what, might be lurking around.

It took longer than Leorio would like to admit for him to notice that he wasn't alone. As stated prior, he wasn't on the look out but with that said it wasn't as though his senses were so dull that he wouldn't notice another wolf right there in his midst. In his defense, these woods were thick and unknown to him. It was just good fortune at he had managed to end up here at all. He came from the north, but he hadn't exactly been traveling in a straight line. He'd zigzagged, he'e explored, and at some point he had veered wildly east before heading back west. The journey had been long and the white wolf could still feel it in his legs, but he was young and fit, more than capable with dealing with a little hike. 

The other wolf's presence was revealed not through sound or scent, but rather through sight. Leorio just happened to look to his left when he saw a tawny figure weave through the trees.  The white wolf paused for a moment, his paw still raised in mid-step, and watched them go. Whoever, they were they were certainly in a hurry and from what he could tell- he breathed in and took in their scent- she was alone.  She was moving too fast for him to get a proper look at her, but Leorio easily came to the conclusion that she was a looker. Most- if not all- ladies were. He was simply fascinated by their feminine beauty, he was a slave to their whims. Still, he wasn't sure how well she would react to him following her, it was pretty rude and could be considered an act of aggression. Then again, there was nothing aggressive about Leorio. He didn't have it in him, he was too small, no one would find him threatening in the slightest. So with that in mind he took off into a trot after the-no doubt- fair maiden.

Once he deemed himself close enough, Leorio cleared his throat and called out to her. "Beautiful morning isn't it?" He tilted his head up and looked at broodingly at the canopy above. "Though it seems all the more beautiful with you in sight~" He looked back to her and winked. 

(This post was last modified: Aug 13, 2016, 01:59 PM by Leorio.)




With her head buried in her thoughts Niq’x had not noticed the pale wolf until his voice called out through the trees, alerting her of his presence. The otter was far too focused on putting the forest behind her and plunging beneath the iridescent surface of the lagoon. She longed for the feeling of water between her toes and her fur; she did want to be burdened by the appearance of a stranger.

Instinctively a frown cut across her maw as her paced slowed, mismatched eyes seeking out his ghostly figure among the trees. He spoke a second time, his poor attempt at ‘wooing’ her not going unnoticed. The sea wolf rolled her eyes, dismissing the comment. Obviously nobody had taught this ladykiller how to properly speak to the opposite sex. “Would be more beautiful without all these trees,” she spat in response as an exasperated sigh fell off her tongue. And without you in it, she thought grumpily to herself, her frown becoming more prominent as she took a hesitant step forward. This wolf was in the way of her seeking refuge in the water; she did not have time for insignificant small talk. Niq’x wanted to submerge herself and forget about how long her and her family had already spent in these foreign lands. She missed the coast; her family.

This place would never be home.

Leorio thought nothing of her sharp retort. He was all too used to being snapped at, insulted and sometimes outright ignored.  The white wolf didn't mind, he didn't take it to heart as he knew that they didn't mean it. That they were blinded by caution so they couldn't truly see his brilliance. It was okay, he didn't blame them in the slightest. And so, Leorio continued on as though he hadn't noticed the sharp, bitter edge to her voice. His smile was pleasant and his eyes crinkled a little around the edges. She hadn't stopped to talk to him, apparently she had somewhere to be urgently, but that was more than all right, Leorio was more than up for a nice morning stroll. 

"Not fond of trees huh?" That much was obvious really, so he continued. "Well, if you don't want to look at trees, what'cha looking for?" 

There wasn't much but trees around here. Green green greenery. It was nice and all, but he could see why she- this beautiful stranger- didn't like it. It all sort of blended together, it seemed endless. Leorio didn't know the area well, at all really, so he wasn't against having this fair maiden a guide of sorts, someone to be his beacon through this lonely forest. 

It was difficult to get a good view of his pretty lady, but her movements were telling enough to catch and keep Leorio's attention. To say that he was curious was an understatement. Then again it didn't take much to get his attention these days, but that was aside the point. She held herself with assured poise, as though she had a purpose or cause. There was something she wanted, something she would do anything to get, and with an attitude like that Leorio was certain she would claim her prize one day. He hoped that she would at least, every pretty lady deserved to be happy.

"I'd like to join you if you don't mind. I'm not from around here, and I have to agree, these trees are an eyesore."  Leorio would be happy to go wherever she saw fit, he wasn't a demanding sort and there was no way he was going to kick up a fuss. He was happy sharing her company, that was more than enough to make him smile.

(This post was last modified: Aug 24, 2016, 12:38 PM by Leorio.)

There is a deer that was killed by a lynx nearby. +10 Health




“Water,” she responded quickly as a frown cut into her maw, her mismatched gaze falling onto his pale figure as she spoke. “A lot of water.”

The loner certainly wasn’t an unattractive specimen — Arctic wolves were not strangers to the wolves of Bella Coola and some had even found their way into the pack over the years. However, Niq’x was not interested in anything that could tie her down to this horrendous place. She was not meant for this life here — she needed to find a way back home as soon as possible, before something did manage to convince her to stay. At this point, she did not even know if Pip — her own sister — was able to change her mind. The mute Mizuno was happy here, she had found a purpose… Niq’x couldn’t take her away from that.

A shrug rolled off her shoulders as the loner spoke, asking to join her on her quest to leave the trees behind. Niq’x wasn’t against the idea of company — she had always been a social wolf prior to landing in Relic Lore. The sea princess was also capable of deflecting his flirty words and coy behaviour. Perhaps he would grow tired of her nonchalant attitude and wander off… one could only hope…

“Doesn’t matter to me,” she responded with a half smile as she started forward again, continuing along her previous path. The lagoon was calling her name and Niq’x did not want to make her wait any longer.