Burnt wolf? (Tagged)

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Jake;

A tawny pup looked around the area, the pup smiled brightly to himself, so excited to meet someone new. He was eight months old now and he was allowed to travel by himself, but only if he didn't go too far from his family. Jake was nearby, he trusted his instincts, he was a fast runner so he almost had nothing to worry about. The young male trotted the area, then stopped by the creek. He lowered his head down and licked the water, he only took a few moments before he lifted his snout up and sniffed the summer air. Jake made a small closed mouth smile before turning his back and slightly tilted his head, he heard a noise, sounded like a branch snapping. Jake gulped barely, he just hoped that it was not a dangerous wolf, but then he would like danger, but he was too young- he would like danger all he wants when he gets older.

The sky was a bit cloudy, but the sun was still almost visible. The wind blew from the east, heat being felt by Jake, but then there would be no more heat every now and then. Jake sniffed the air once more, it was certain he smelled a wolf nearby, so Jake kept his guard up and stood straight.

L- avis

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WINTERFELL

Avis awoke in pain.

Perhaps it was the way she had fallen asleep. Perhaps it was soreness from the previous day's walking. Perhaps she had not slept enough. Whatever the reason was, she was in pain, and it greatly soured her mood. She took her time to properly observe the area while the sun was up. Judging by its position in the sky, it was mid-morning, while fog still lingered and the sun had not fully ascended. It still hung there, drenched in light, eastwards.

God, did Avis hate it when she woke up late. It only served to push her already poor mood even further south; she wanted only to return and sleep the rest of the time away, but she was wide awake, and she had already lost a quarter of the day. A frown crossed her lips before she could grit her teeth and force it down.

She started walking. It didn't take long for a new, unfamiliar scent to pass by her nose on the wind. The girl moved eastwards, so the wind was blowing towards her now. The scent of the wolf blew by more strongly now; fresh, unlike the stale scents from wolves who had only crossed through the area without staying. Male. Possibly young. Avis dearly hoped that she would not have to encounter the wolf - she was reclusive enough as it was, and even in her old land, she had little patience for children.

Especially mortal children.

The thought sent a low growl rumbling through her chest. She forced it away, smoothing her mask into a neutral, expressionless one. Snap! Some branch splintered, having cracked off one of the trees that populated the area. It was not she who had broken it - no, she was more careful than that. But inevitably, she drew nearer and nearer to the source of the scent - and if she had heard the noise, it was conceivable that the young male might have heard it too.

And he would attribute it to her. Avis glowered.

She purposely turned away, walking off a tangent. It would be in her best interests not to encounter the male, of course, and this would certainly help. If she was fortunate enough to be alone, that was...

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OOC: She's not in a good mood

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Jake;

The scent of another wolf lingered on his nose, but then there would be a scent of prey, a rabbit perhaps. Jake wasn't new when's it came to catching rabbits, he had been doing that for two months. So he galloped to the area where the branch had snapped, he then saw a rabbit, the pup crouched down. He tried not to be seen and then he would slowly crawl towards the prey, then as fast as he is he ran and bit the rabbits hind leg. One or two minutes had passed and rabbit would hang from Jake's mouth, he smiled to himself before realizing that the odd scent was still there, female scent. He looked both ways, right to left, he didn't see anyone yet, Jake trotted and followed the scent, he was getting closer. After just moments of trotting he had found the female, he was behind her and he approached quietly. He had take a step to the side so that he could see her in a angle, he slightly looked up to somehow meet her gaze. Jake kept the rabbit in his mouth, his face was neutral, he thought for a few moments on wether or not he should say something but from the looks of it she doesn't seem to be in the mood to talk to anyone. Because to Jake, the female surely would have sensed him near by smelling his scent, a scent that would come and go but it was the scent of alpha blood. Jake didn't know his real parents, but he only knew he was tide to an alpha. He sighed quietly, blood slowly dripping from his mouth, he lifted his head to perhaps make it easier for him to carry the prey in his mouth.

(Let's see if Jake can brighten her day...somehow >_< )

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WINTERFELL

The sound he made in his approach was the prelude to his face; a sight that Avis neither desired nor required to see. And yet, the stars - the damned gods - had commanded that it be so, that she look upon the visage of whatever creature found her, and (stars forbid) stay with it. She felt her lips twist into a frown even further, and she did nothing to stifle the low growl that rumbled from somewhere in her chest out into the open. She did not pause. She did not slow her gait. If anything, the girl lengthened it, taking long strides, hoping to leave the wolf behind.

Far be it from her to ever commit blasphemy again.

From the side of her vision, Avis watched him angle his head, trying to lock his eyes with hers. She did not grant him the pleasure of it, nor herself the irritation that was sure to accompany it. The tang of iron hung in the air - blood? From that youngling? The girl kept her gaze forward, staunchly refusing to acknowledge his presence.

There were times for indulgence, and this was not one of them. The growl grew stronger, slithering from her maw. Her lips wrinkled in a silent snarl, an obvious warning. There was little patience in her today; even her tolerance was greatly shorn. His scent held no special meaning to her, his presence, not enough significance that she should stop for this little mortal boy. The scent, if anything, was that of a loner pup - and loner pups died. That was the way of the world, the petty waltz between life and death.

She did not even glance at him further, only walking faster and faster, hoping to shake him off.

And perhaps then, she could rest.

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Jake;

It seemed like the female did not want to interact with him... At all. She even walked faster and moved her head so that way he couldn't see her eyes. Jake walked a little faster keeping up with her pace, then three seconds later he stopped completely, realizing that it was obvious she didn't want to talk to him or anything. Jake watched the female leave, perhaps she was tired or just In a hurry to get somewhere. Jake tilted his head still with the rabbit in his mouth then shrugged. He turned around to face the direction of his home and trotted away, wondering if he would see the strange female again.

Time Skip Two Days

Jake came back, jumping and hopping around. He looked around to see if something interesting was happening, he saw nothing. Jake then planted his body on the floor, laying on the left side of his belly. He smiled and his fluffy tail flicked up a couple times, he looked up only to see the bright sky. Jake stood up only to shake his pelt and get his hind right leg to scratch his blue and white checkered neck. He looked around again, sniffing the air to see if there was something to hunt or just anything at all. He thought of the strange female he saw just two days ago, he wondered, was she really in a hurry? Or does she just not like pups? It wasn't the first time Jake has met a wolf who didn't like pups. But then again Jake would be confused, he was irrasistable, who wouldn't at least want to talk to him? Well, some wolves are different.

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WINTERFELL

The boy left; Avis relaxed visibly once his scent had faded from freshness. It did not take him long to lose interest, it seemed - such was all the better for the girl; she desired no part in his delusions this day or the next. So it was that upon the dawn of the first day, she was far from where they had met, his scent was not near her. It did not bother the onyx-furred female in the least; in truth, she had detested it the moment it had shown up. 'Twas not for want of solitude that she disliked the child, but merely distaste for the youth, and an irritable mood.

And so it was that upon the second day when the boy had returned, Avis was gone. She'd no need for pointless reminders, neither did she wish to linger in a place that offered nothing worth her time. There was far more to be gained in the wandering of the wider world; she'd barely crossed half the land, and she would not allow herself to be held back by one arrogant child. An arrogant, mortal child, who assumed she might stay simply for the pleasure of his voice gracing her ears.

No, she had better uses of her time than that.

-exit Avis-

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OOC: If you leave two days between your kid and Avis, she's going to be gone. :-)

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