Gadriel (Taboo) [Closed]

[Aquaria]

A dark blue wolf slowly made his trek along the path to White Wolf Mountain. Keeping the creek bed along the left of him, he followed the beaten down path of the wolves before him. Many had come to the mountains in the search of the four White Wolves. Some came for healing purposes while others came to ask for the special powers the deities could gift to them. For Gadriel, this was not a journey for healing. He was as healthy as an ox at this particular point so his purpose was to request powers from his deity. This request was not something he thought of on a whim, however. He knew the stories of how rarely deities give out powers to some wolves so he had to consider his decision very carefully. In fact, he had considered this opportunity for weeks ahead of time. He took all that time of consideration to decide why he deserved such a power and what he might say to his deity, Taboo. With so many stories circling around, Gadriel wasn't quite sure what to expect from the great wolf. She could be friendly towards him or totally put him down for daring to come to her. Either way, he was prepared for it.

With a deep breath in, then out, Gadriel approached the entrance to the cave of the White Wolves. Fearing that he might intrude on something, he stayed at the entrance to the cave. He tried to peer through the darkness inside but he could only make out shadows. The only noises that were audible was the rushing water of the creek as it ran into the small pool of water within the cave. Hopefully he did not catch dear Taboo at a bad time. He truly did not want to get on her bad side right now.

"Great Taboo? Are you there?" He calls, hopeful she would answer.

[Meds]

Taboo;

Taboo's ears perked, but it wasn't because the male had called and caught her attention; in fact, her ears perked well-before Gadriel had even started up the mountain. She had smiled to herself in that moment, for thought she had known he was coming, it was still nice to formally meet new wolves to the valley.
Mortals were not as quick on their feet as she and her sisters were, however, so Taboo had to wait a good long while for him to make it the cliff-side. But ahh, then again, what were a few hours in the face of eternity?

Eventually, his actual voice called out, saying exactly what she knew he was destined to say. She approached the cave-mouth, only allowing herself to be seen when she was but a few feet from him. The glow of her white fur lit up the entrance, though Gadriel would still be unable to peer into its depths.

"Gadriel," She said warmly, sitting gracefully in front of him and wrapping her long tail around her pristine paws. Her eyes twinkled a light green. "I see you've made it to my door after all."

[Aquaria]

Gadriel waited in an anxious silence for any sort of reply. Hopefully she came to him and did not choose to leave him standing there. Then, as if summoned, Taboo appeared very suddenly. Quite literally. There was darkness then within seconds she lit up the cave mouth only feet from him. His eyes grew wide in amazement. She was like something out of a fairy tale, glowing and lighting up everything around her. He quickly bowed his head down to her out of respect.

"Yes great one, I have." He said with a friendly smile. "I didn't expect the trek up here to be quite so long but it was definitely worth it." He was trying to make a little bit of friendly conversation. It would come across as a little rude to just instantly blurt out that he was here to ask something of her. He had no desire to be rude to the glowing deity, so he paused for a moment.

"I wish to make a request of you." He says gently. Hopefully, she would see his good intentions and grant him his wish. At the least, she could give him advice on whether his decision was even a wise one. He had thought about this for a long time but she was all-knowing. She would know better than him if his decision was a good one. "I want to request a power from you great one."

[Meds]

Taboo;

Taboo looked him over with kind eyes, though behind those eyes, hidden to mortals such as Gadriel, was exhaustion. She had done this so long. Been alive so long. When would it end? Always they came, seeking to take her gifts, and every time that she gave one, a little piece went with her. She had seen so much. Done so much. How long had it been, since somebody had come just to give her company? Not that she desired it, necessarily... but she wondered what it would be like. It was as if knowing everything and all made her mind ache sometimes...
But that was not for mortals to know. To mortals, Taboo was a queen, and she would appear as such—and it was because of this that she smiled at him. He, at least, made some small attempt to speak to her. That, she could appreciate.

"And what power is that, young Gadriel?" She spoke, and her voice was smooth and quiet, like sunlight on a cold day. She took a few steps further from the den and sat once more. A few birds began singing in the trees at her arrival, and she watched the with renewed joy in her heart. Her little choir.

[Aquaria]

Gadriel considered his words carefully. "I have devoted my life to helping others in need or in trouble. I'm the hero sort, if you will. I cannot stand the sight of others being put down or beaten. But I feel like I have very little to defend them with. Guaranteed I have claws and teeth...but I feel I would be better suited to help others with the power of electricity." He states, watching his deity closely as she steps out further and sits down.

A little chorus of birds begins to swing a sweet melody as if Taboo had brought the song out in them. He smiles, feeling almost peaceful. He too sits down, watching the cute little songbirds for a moment before looking back at Taboo. He quietly watched her for any sort of reaction to his request.

[Meds]

Taboo;

Taboo watched Gadriel closely, much more closely than he was watching her. She blinked, hearing his thoughts and knowing how much he had thought about his request. She turned the matter over in her head. He spoke the truth, he had devoted his life so far to helping others—but he was new to the valley. Taboo's graceful smile shone down on him, for though she was smaller than he, somehow it seemed as though she looked down on everything (but never in a judgmental way). Her eyes flickered between blue and the purest of honey-yellows as she pondered.

"I would have thought Siren would be your choice," She said, though she recalled gifting Siren to Onyx not a few days past. "With a howl so loud, you might one day be able to tell the moon of your affections for her." She chuckled warmly, and any that heard it wouldn't be able to deny that the sound bolstered them, making them feel both well and whole. "I know of your good deeds, Gadriel," She continued. "But our valley needs more healing and helping paws, rather than paws inclined to violence—even protective violence. Live here, first. Get to know the hills and the smaller valleys. Make friends. Perhaps find love. Most importantly, protect those that cannot be protected without the use of force. There are bigger brutes than you, with large muscles and attitudes to boot that will be more than capable of fulfilling the brawny side of things. You, dear Gadriel, are the gentle one. Stay as such."

She leaned forward and pressed her nose to his forehead, knowing that from the spot she touched, warmth would spread out throughout his body. Taboo then stepped back, and continued stepping until she had once more been swallowed by the darkness of her den.

-Exit Taboo-