Illao x Flint Puppy Adoptions {Closed}

[Rykett]

Hello! You may have noticed the two of my characters, Illao and Flint, recently had pups! It was pretty weird being the only person involved in that whole process. Usually, we’d have another staff member create the pups, but no one’s available rn, so I had to handle them and try to be as unbiased as possible with the help of a random number generator. XP Anyways, I’m really excited to no longer be alone with this plot and get these two puppies some players!

A bit of plot background for you, possible adopters:

Illao and Flint grew up together. Both had crushes on each other as pups, but neither confessed and the feelings faded for the most part. They were tragically and suddenly separated in a storm. While alone, Illao found her father just as he was being murdered and watched him die. Flint met a few wolves and gain a few scars. The two found each other again. Illao clings desperately to Flint, fearing she’ll lose him again. Her romantic emotions about him also rekindled and she confessed this time. Flint’s feelings remain gone and he only has a platonic love for her, however, he confuses his emotions of love when she confesses and agrees to become her mate. It’s definitely not a healthy relationship. Now, they’re having pups and I’m about to have Flint meet Seren who he develops romantic love for. Flint’s gonna keep the affair quiet for a while because he still considers Illao’s to be his friend even if he now realizes that he doesn’t romantically love her. However, that’ll probably explode in his face and hurt the whole family.

TL;DR? Flint is gonna be an unfaithful mate in the near future and the pups are gonna have to deal with it. (:

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Along with their parents’ backstory, there are a couple of other things to keep in mind when you audition for these pups. Following any of this is optional, but if I have to choose between people, these are the main things that will influence my decision.

1: I really appreciate a well-thought-out and complex character that’ll juxtapose (accent or contrast) the characters around them. So, make sure to consider the parents’ and Jhett’s personalities. Try answering these questions: Link. Not all apply to newborn wolves, but they’re good questions to think about. Overall, I prefer a great personality over a well-written sample post.

2: Names are also important to me. I believe every design/personality fit certain names better than others. So, I will be taking into consideration the meaning behind and sound of the name(s) you choose. Also, Illao is the kind of mother to name her pups after other wolves and she’ll be the one naming them, so perhaps take inspiration from letters or sounds that are in names of her family. For example, Jhett is named after her late father, Jelack. Illao just dropped the last syllable and replaced it with ’T.’ Finally, Flint and all his siblings had full names that they don’t go by, but still have (Flint’s is Flintstone). It’s possible that Illao might mimic that logic.

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The puppies!
Pup 1
Female

Notes: The only girl of the litter. This pup slightly reminds Illao of her sister, Kipli, and of her adopted brother/friend, Toki.

Pup 2
Male

Notes: This pup reminds Illao of her adopted sister/friend, Jess.

Adoption Form:
[b]Pup wanted:[/b] (1 or 2. If you want to audition for both, please fill out the form
again.)
[b]Name:[/b] (You can list multiple if you like.)
[b]Behind the Name:[/b] (Optional, but a place to talk about any thoughts or meanings
behind the name(s) you list.)
[b]Personality:[/b] (As stated. Please make as detailed as possible.)
[b]Plot Plans:[/b] (Optional, but appreciated. What kind of role might your pup play
in the plot planned? Do you have any ideas for your pup beyond the plot?)
[b]Sample Post:[/b] (Please reach at least 100 words.)

Adoptions close the 23rd! (Date subject to changes :3)

[L]

Pup wanted: 2

Name: Shale

Behind the Name: Shale just feels like it fits. Shale, like Flint, is also a type of rock.

Personality: Shale is a pacifist at heart. He enjoys seeing other people happy, because it means he and his family are safe for the time being. He's a master storyteller, taking great interest in songs and myths of old. He's witty and quick on his feet, tongue sharper than a flint blade — both of which he often uses to deflect attention from himself. You could talk to him for an hour and never once learn a single thing beyond that which he wants you to know. Shale isn't quiet, by any means, but he certainly won't be easy to weasel information out from. River adores telling jokes and riddles and playing pranks — because if people are laughing, his family will be safe, right?

Shale’s easy to "befriend". Some good food, bad jokes, and a million laughs later, you may think you've got him. Rather, Shale’s just friendly. His true friends are few and far in between. Still, he knows being on good terms with everyone means he's less likely to get hurt. He doesn’t trust easily, but somehow makes it look like he does.

He's content to let other people have the glory. He puts on a nonchalant face for the world to see, but inside, he’s got his attention on anything and everything. Shale keeps tabs on everything. He’s very observant, but in a subtle way, and it never seems like he's got his eye on you. In the same vein, he easily hides his dislike of people behind an easygoing smile, but it's obvious enough when he's cool with you.

Plot Plans: Would be cool for him to be the oldest but that’s not necessary!
The runt of the litter. Obviously as firstborn, Shale needs to take care of his siblings and his protective nature is nurtured as they grow up. He’s devoted to his family and would be crushed by Flint’s infidelity. He would also dislike Seren once he realises the situation, but wouldn’t show it. He’d try to keep it civil for his father’s sake, but any interactions they have would be strained. He’d try to be the pillar of support for Illao during this period, though he wouldn’€™t resent Flint. Shale understands that people fall out of love — but it also ends up affecting his stance on any future relationships.
His relationship with Flint suffers, though. River tries to be civil, being the oldest, because he wants to maintain some form of stability in his family’s already-troublesome life
This exacerbates his protectiveness towards his family and may develop into possessiveness later on in life.
As a kid, though, River is highly observant and recognises things aren’t as they seem. But because he’s young and a child, doesn’t know why he feels like this. He also retains a naive hope that things will turn out well in the end, though he loses it when the family breaks and he realises what’s going on.
Results in trust issues. He’ll find it hard to love romantically (or even as a friend) and ends up preferring to keep wolves at a safe emotional distance from him. He harbours secret fears that what happened to Illao will happen to him — or worse still, he’ll become like Flint. He’s happy to flirt if someone initiates, of course, but won’t let it go any further than that.
Swears off children. He doesn’t want them to have to go through the same thing his family did.

Sample Post:

"Hey," said Shale. Positioned as they were, his back was to the lake behind him, as he faced his father.

He'd always thought Flint to be a good man — not excellent, of course, but not shabby either. He was a fidgety thing who sometimes came home past... well — it was over, now. And Shale — Shale was a child nearly grown, by now. He tried to find some sort of resentment in his heart towards Flint — it'd make this whole thing easier — but he couldn't, and he only sighed.

"I wasn't shore you'd make it, but... glad you did, pops."

Shale shrugged. He didn't feel any particular spite towards his father. Head tilted skywards, he couldn't tell if Flint had reacted to his statement at all. He gazed at the stars dotting the sky, wondering if his father had thought of them while with his new mistress. She was a pretty little thing, small and shrewd; Shale thought that in another life, if she were not his unfaithful father's companion, if she were a wolf his age, if they'd met under better circumstances... they could have been friends.

"You know..." Flint was his old man still. Shale had little to lose. "Sometimes I wonder: 'Water you doing, defending Flint?' He doesn't deserve it." Smile. Let the pun slip from his tongue like water from a duck's back.

Shale kept his eyes fixed on the starry night above them. The distant mountains rose, as if slowly extending to trace their paths about the heavens.

"Heh, sorry, Pops. That was a little dry, even for you."

"But eh — turns out I was right. You don't deserve it. Still!"

A pause.

"I ain't forgiving ya, Flint, but I ain't condemning ya either."

"...'S not like we get t’ choose who we love, anyway."

His father made no reply. The wind had been there all along, but Shale suddenly felt the gusts tussling his ruffled fur. When he finally looked towards his right, where he knew his father should have been, Flint was gone...

...but Shale knew he hadn't seen his father in months.

Shale patted the empty space where his father's shade had sat in the pockets of his memory, before he turned to leave.

"Welp. Dinner's calling. Don't come back."

[conspiracy]

Pup wanted: 1
Name: Lilith (Lili), Aiden, Tempest(Tem)
Behind the Name: (Lilith)-This Hebrew name can mean ‘ghost,’ ‘night monster’, or ‘storm goddess,’ (Aiden) little and fiery.(Tempest)the turbulent storm.
Personality: As a pup she can be the happiest thing in the world, loving, and carefree. She'll try to understand her fathers reasons; but will observe how her mothers is affected and will begin to ressent him. A family orientated wolf her loyalty will be towards them and them alone; it'd be hard for her to loyal to someone outside of her family. ill-tempered, impulsive can be outright nasty if she wants to be. Somewhat of a tomboy, more masculine then femine since growing up with only brothers. She'll be the one that out of the three would attack a wolf without thinking twice about it. Though her consciousness is a reminder of the wolf she once was; it'll be constant things that makes her questions her actions. She'll question herself alot but won't apologize for the wrongs she's done or will do. Doesn't regret anything, is mischievous, crude, just a little b when she wants to he. Though she does have a softer side, which only her family gets to see. Which is really how she would be if it weren't for her fathers doings. She doesn't like to see pups or females in pain; due to seeing her mothers sufferings. Has an evil sense of humor; espically when it comes to hurting her father or the she-wolf she left her mother for. Her mouth will get her in trouble; everything directed to her father will be harsh words. Bringer up what he'd done and throwing hateful things towards serene. She'll be the vocal, unapologetic pup that basically went from the sweetest, pup to the most hateful one.
Plot Plans: she can be the runt of the litter, possibly viewed as the weakest while growing up. Though she could be really close to flint; since being the only girl. His infidelity will hit her hard since she views him as a hero who is a constant, reliable thing in her life; beside her mother. And the only model as a male wolf in her life; she'd often think of him as an example of what she wants a mate to be like. Someone who's faithful, family orientated, loving and truthful until he cheats and her world comes crashing down around her. Obviously, she would develop trust issues, and will possibly exhibit her father's habits when growning up. She'll view every male wolf as being unfaithful and enreturn will likely use and abuse their affection for her. She'll cheat, most likely not fall in love because her trust in males will prevent it. Her comfort zone will be around other female wolves; her family. Though she won't disown her father; instead she might try to make his life hell. By either doing something morally wrong to get back at him; will be highly disrespectful towords him. Though she won't harm his future litters with serene might kidnap a pup or two. No harm will come to them of course because they would be her half brothers or sisters. Which would be how she would go about kidnapping them; because they'll trust her. It'll just rile the parents up; she'll basically become a bad seed of sorts. Not evil just so hurt by her fathers actions that she wants to her others; she'll just cause a heck of a lot of drama. Possibly in the future she could find a wolf that would gain her trust; and bring out the good in her.
Sample Post: She couldn't quite comprehend what was going on at the moment; it was serious she knew that much. A fight perhaps; over what she didn't know. Though her mother looked hurt, not physically more so mentally as if she was being ripped apart. Torn to shreds that's what she resembled. Her father was to blame? The sight hurt her to her core, as if she could feel what her mother was going through. The small wolf started to leave the den to give her comfort; but was stopped with a quick tug to her tail. Shed turned to her older brother; who'd shook his head advising her not to get between the quarreling pair. Instead of going to her she'd listened; stayed back with curious eyes going from her mother before stopping on her father.

He'd looked guilty, apologetic, sad. A growl fell from her what did he have to be sad about? Everything that's happening was his fault. She didn't know exactly what he'd done, and how much it would affect all of them. Though she did know that it was his doings, and that she wouldn't forgive him.

[Fierfly]

Pup Wanted: Pup 1

Name: Kwalcheet

Behind the Name: It sounds Gaelic (I'm on a huge Gaelic thing right now, like, Celtic Woman is spamming my playlist immensely). Now, I don't know that this name is Gaelic - I think it sounds that or Inuit. The closest things to it are 'Kylysta' which is Old English and 'Chalchuitlicue' which is Aztec/Toltec. A plus is that 'Kwal' sounds a bit like 'Kilp' and 'cheet' sounds a bit like 'Toki'. Basically just a really cool sound to it, it pleases me aesthetically.

Personality: Kwalcheet is very, very energetic: very much her mother's daughter. Fearless, very free-spirited and a way-wonderer, can't wait to grow up and see the world. Very few deep thoughts, largely wrapped up in her thirst for adventure and her love for her family. Kwalcheet is extremely family oriented. She loves her brothers to the point of exhausting and embarrassing them and though she's easily offended, she doesn't stay angry with them for more than twenty minutes tops. She's close to Illao, being the only girl in the family and worships the ground Flint walks on. She loves them so much that sometimes she bites off more than she can chew to surprise them and show her love and adoration, often putting herself in danger, but scrappy and eager for adventure, she usually figures out a way to wriggle back to safety though she returns empty-pawed, she resolves to try harder next time. To her, her family can do know wrong...that is, until she learns of her father's infidelity. That news will absolutely shatter her: I mean, like shooketh. A real romantic and playfully flirtatious, she will withdraw immensely and put up a wall around herself. She will disown her father and turn away from him to draw even closer to Illao and staunchly defend her mother, leaving her dreams of romance and globe trotting behind though it would be very difficult for her - again, she often bites off more than she can chew and would be very much torn between her loyalty and love and her dreams and desires, finding herself suddenly very afraid of the unknown.

Plot Plans: Definitely will take Illao's side should it come to that and may sharpen the rift between her parents. It would take a long time before she opened up to the idea of trying to speak to Flint again, but she wouldn't try to ruin his life or anything, she feels he's already done that himself. Mostly would become Illao's body-guard and protector, even though she probably doesn't need it. Wants to be useful and make her mother feel better, unable to realize the pain and betrayal she's feeling is her own.

Sample Post: Life could not possibly have been better.

She'd gotten the best spot beside Momma, Jhett was crushing her rear-legs, splayed out comfortably, and her other brother was chewing on her tail again, but life was good. She closed her eyes in the warm, comfortable dark of the den and snuggled closer to her mother's bright red, turning her ear and muzzle up to better hear and and feel the warm, soothing throb of the heartbeat above protecting her. Of course, Kwal didn't need any protection, but it felt good to know that Momma was close if she needed her - just in case.

The gentle, sleepy little nibbles became a bit meaner, one piercing the soft flesh of her tail tip and she kicked Jhett's chest to make him roll over onto the offender, and rolled over to her belly was up and her paws were in the air, a low, canine purr riding low in her throat, basking in the glory and wonderfulness of it all. She loved her brothers...most of the time. But this was Momma time-

Jhett, when he found his ear had taken place of her tail for their brother's chew toy, pounced, knocking the air out of her lugs. She gasped and giggled, reaching up to grab him by the scruff and pull him down - he was too quick. He pulled her up to her paws and began dragging her around the den. She stepped on number three and they all began chasing and play-biting, smothered giggles gradually growing louder until Jhett tripped over Momma's snout resting on her paws. Momma's eyes opened and she smiled tiredly, "Time to wake up already?"

"Morning Momma," Kwalcheet arched her back and rubbed noses with her mother, number three bowled her over and she turned to put him back in his place. "Hey!"

Daddy's shadow came up in the opening of the den and she wrestled and squiggled out from beneath her brother and ran to wind herself between his legs by way of greeting. He didn't bump her behind to shoo her along like usual. "'Llao, we need to talk."

She ran back to Momma and wound herself around her legs instead, smushing her right cheek close to feel the warm blood beneath the skin flow past, before her brothers again rammed her down and they almost tripped their mother. "Flint? Is everything okay?"

She was in the middle of yanking on Jhett's ear when Momma gasped and stepped back, almost squishing them. They all scrambled to their clumsy paws and they all looked to their parents. Jhett's ruff prickled and his ears twitched back. "Dad?"

Kwalcheet felt her heart skip a beat.

[Rykett]

Sorry for the wait, guys! DX Here are the results!
Fierfly gets Pup 1
L gets Pup 2
Thank you so much for all your beautiful auditions! <3