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Post by azbei on Feb 19, 2007 21:39:43 GMT -5
The dense forest provided perfect cover under dim winter sun. Tall trees, thick canopy and underbrush, and a winding path that was truly not a path at all. As the middle area of Forinasi, it served as a shortcut to anywhere and almost everywhere... at the cost that your life may be eaten by what dangers it offered.
Amidst this all, a shadow moved casually through the trees, as if nothing would harm him or obstruct his way.
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Post by ookami on Feb 19, 2007 21:46:09 GMT -5
..::Don't cry to me::..
..::If you loved me, You would be here with me::..
It's a wonder I got anything done at all, with my mid-day forest walks. Actually, that was part of the problem, I got nothing done, and getting nothing done didn't make the king happy. It's always "Ookami tame this" and "Ookami, go do that." What a dull, useless existence. The only reason I hung around the castle anymore was simply to gather information, so I could find him.
But, what was this? Something in the shadows stirred, and I turned my attention there, crimson eyes scanning the far trees and brush.
I know you're in there, so I suggest you just come out now.
I called out, turning and leaning against a tree. I pulled out one of my many daggers, twirling the blade on my finger and I looked into the shadows, waiting for the phantom to emerge.
..::No wonder you're jaded::..
..:: You can't play the victim this time::..
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Post by azbei on Feb 19, 2007 21:52:47 GMT -5
And so the 'phantom' emerged from the shade of the trees, his eyes completely on her, as if he expected to see her there, ready to attack him.
"...Dare you?"
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Post by ookami on Feb 19, 2007 21:54:44 GMT -5
..::Don't cry to me::..
..::If you loved me, You would be here with me::..
I continued to twirl the blade, raising an eyebrow at the stranger. He was something else, but kept my mouth shut for now. I wasn't sure if he was a threat or not, and there was no use making an enemy unless I knew I could defeat him.
I don't know, dare I what?
I asked, pretending to be bored with the situation.
..:: No wonder you're jaded::..
..:: You can't play the victim this time::..
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Post by azbei on Feb 19, 2007 21:57:04 GMT -5
"Attack me?"
The pale-skinned man's red eyes gleamed. Their expression? It could not be said: Impassive? Bloodlust? Maniacalness? His body seemed to twitch.
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Post by ookami on Feb 19, 2007 22:01:39 GMT -5
..::Don't cry to me::..
..::If you loved me, You would be here with me::..
No, I don't think I will... unless you give me a reason to.
I replied, narrowing my eyes slightly as I scrutinized him. Unreadable, I hate people like that. Emotions are my play things, if I can't read emotions I'm sunk. I was working on instinct, now.
What's your name?
I asked, pushing off the tree. I tossed the dagger into the air, the blade twirling around and around in a circle.
..:: No wonder you're jaded::..
..:: You can't play the victim this time::..
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Post by azbei on Feb 20, 2007 11:22:45 GMT -5
"Why is it not courtesy for you to state yours before you ask the one you address?" he sneered. "Or have elves gotten even more ill-mannered of late?"
The man looked like he was ready to tackle her, but he still hadn't yet. His disposition remained as a threatening air, where his hands were not seen, and his mouth and nose were veiled by a muffler.
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Post by ookami on Feb 20, 2007 17:35:23 GMT -5
..::Don't cry to me::..
..::If you loved me, You would be here with me::..
I could care less about what elves are doing of late. Elves can go shove leaves up their noses for all I care.
I snapped back, twisting my dagger one last time and replacing it in it's sheath. for a moment I stood in silence, arms crossed, eyes narrowed, before the stranger. He was getting me angry, which is, I admit, not too hard to do.
I'm Ookami, and if you make a false move, I'll introduce you to my wolf Tadashi.
I finally replied.
..::No wonder you're jaded::..
..:: You can't play the victim this time::..
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Post by azbei on Feb 20, 2007 17:45:50 GMT -5
The man's expression slowly began to emit a curling, snaking smirk across his pale lips. "Not pure elf, are you? That's interesting..."
He advanced forwards, so that he was up in her ear. He hissed, "I love wolves... They satisfy my hunger quite nicely when I starve."
He snapped back away from Ookami and withdrew to a distance, his smirk fading. "...I am Azbei, friend to no one, lest they desire a death wish."
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Post by ookami on Feb 20, 2007 19:26:31 GMT -5
..::Don't cry to me::..
..::If you loved me, You would be here with me::..
Yeah, Azbei, I'm shaking in my boots.
I replied with a roll of my eyes, deciding it was better to take the blows then try and retaliate. for now, at least.
For a moment i really did want to call in Tadashi, to see the look on this man's face as my darling ripped his throat out. I didn't, though, not because of any self control, but because I doubted Tadashi would actually come for such a trifling reason. She hadn't been very reliable of late.
Is this conversation going to advance beyond idle threats, or should we just split paths now?
..::No wonder you're jaded::..
..:: You can't play the victim this time::..
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Post by azbei on Feb 20, 2007 19:57:33 GMT -5
Azbei didn't reply. He merely remained staring at Ookami with that same maniacal gaze from his blood red eyes. His body twitched again, but he did nothing beyond that.
Instead, he just turned around and began walking away.
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Post by ookami on Feb 20, 2007 20:04:17 GMT -5
..::Don't cry to me::..
..::If you loved me, You would be here with me::..
Ugh, just, wait... just wait a second, alright?
I cried out, a bit of desperation in my voice. I wanted to talk with someone, whether it was some creepy, upset man, or a real, happy person, I didn't care. I just, wanted to talk with more then a wolf for once.
Let's just... like, just, hold on...
..::No wonder you're jaded::..
..:: You can't play the victim this time::..
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Post by azbei on Feb 20, 2007 20:37:07 GMT -5
"You object to your latter offer?" Azbei asked, looking over his dark shoulder so that one of his glowing eyes was visible to Ookami.
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Post by ookami on Feb 21, 2007 19:32:12 GMT -5
..::Don't cry to me::..
..::If you loved me, You would be here with me::..
Hey, I never said that, I just thought it might be wiser if we stuck together for a little bit, these woods get dangerous at night, and as you can see the sun is setting. I doubt you could ever protect yourself against a swarm of the King's monsters.
I said, striking a pose of defiance to help my words. I doubted it worked but, with my hand on my hip I continued my fruitless examination of the stranger.
..::No wonder you're jaded::..
..:: You can't play the victim this time::..
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Post by azbei on Feb 21, 2007 19:38:46 GMT -5
"I think you just want company," Azbei said darkly.
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