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The Basics

Me on Neopets ♥ Me in Real Life

The Basics

Me on Neopets ♥ Me in Real Life
Yeesh. 'Bout time I put something here XD
So, I started on Neopets January 4th, 2004. Yupp, that's a pretty loooong time. And, guess what? My first pet was even well-named. I still have him, rotting on that first account because I couldn't activate it :c
ANYWAYS.
My main is dumbstruck. I'm on as often as I can be, so yeah c:
My sides are statement, moonshei, easterlies and anthropogenic. Yayy for real words. (Except moonshei. That's in rememberance of my darling little Moonshei, my much loved baby.
Oh, and I love Lupes. Can't you tell?

The Basics

Me on Neopets ♥ Me in Real Life
So, not much to say about me.
• My real name is Kathryn, or Kathy. Call me that and I'll never speak to you again. Really, I'll block you, just to prove my point :c
• I first said hello to the world on June 15, 1994.
• Yes, that makes me a whole whoppin' 17 years old.
• I'm in choir. I love love LOVE to sing, but I get really freaked out and sound horrible when I'm nervous.
• I have three dogs and two cats.
Annnddd, that's all you need to know, stalkerface c:

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ I've owned Rhufien the longest out of all my current Lupes. She was given to me a back in around '08 by someone who'd seen me on the boards. She's stayed with me since then. Rhu is a very simplistic character. Rather than move into the city like others, she's chosen to remain as the guardian of her little home forest. She knows a lot about magic, with a prominent forte in earth-related casting.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ Vega was adopted through an application. Just like so many others, she didn't know her parents. But she never once mourned over them, not like those so many others. Instead, she let music become her emotions. She's a regular raver and clubber, and would love it if you'd ask her out for a night in the city. Yet there's a part of her that will always love the countryside, even if she keeps that part pretty much hidden.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ Khoco was adopted through an application. Perhaps she's got a few secrets to tell, but you wouldn't know it. Khoco is a kind-hearted, welcoming little character who'd open up to a coke bottle if she needed someone to talk to. She also has a "slight" obsession with her namesakes-chocolate and coffee. This girl would marry the stuff if it were legal.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ Williav was traded for a female electric Lupe. A natural-born sweetheart, this Lupess will go to the most extreme of degrees in order to help others. Perhaps she has a guilty conscience about something, and she's never satisfied that she's done enough to clear it.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ This handsome boy was gifted to me by a kind neopian. Aex is a kind enough Lupine, but he has a bit of an addiction. To what, you ask? Well, long story short, he'd never be able to settle down because he feels the need to flirt with all the ladies. It's a good thing he considers my girls to be sisters, or things could get ugly.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ This pretty little girl was adopted out to me. Did you know that Willi has a twin sister? Of course, you'd never guess it. They look nothing alike, and goodness knows they're total opposites. Where Willi is considered an angel, Tai may be thought of as a demon. She takes 'a heart of ice' to a whole new level.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ This handsome boy was gifted to me by a kind neopian. Out of the entire family, one stands out as the most qualified to be leader. Syk is strong and brave, but he's got a good head on his shoulders and won't let his strength get to his head. The others see him as the reliable older brother sort.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ I adopted him through an application. If you're having a bad day, just being around Xantel is sure to cheer you up. Or just make you really angry. He has a few disorders, but doesn't see them as a bad thing. Unfortunately, sometimes he can get a little too worked up and hurt someone. But don't let that discourage you from meeting this great little guy, he'd be a good friend to you.

The Pack

My Neo family is ever-changing. Below, you will find information on the ones I'm keeping.

Rhu Vega Khoco Willi Aex Tai Syk Xantel Vllaud

petpage ⇒ ♥ lookup ⇒ A super awesome friend got this guy for me, and I just love him c: If he feels the need to say something, he makes sure it's said. Vllaud is a very outspoken type, but that's what makes him interesting. Of course, he's also very blunt-if he thinks that what you have to say is stupid, he'll say it like it is.

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Art Requests

Adoptables

Lupe 1 ♥ Lupe 2 ♥ Rules
Due to the stupid new filters, you'll have to change the tag styles to the 'greater than less than' from brackets. However, I have still provided a code for you! c:

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Custom count ♥ 6

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Adoptables

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I have a pretty simple set of rules for you to abide by if you plan to use any of my adoptables.

• No stealing, editing, entering in the BC, claiming as yours, etc.
• If customs are closed, I'm not likely to make an exception for you, so just wait until they're open again.
• I don't work off of descriptions.
• I won't do them for applications or fake characters. Also, they are for single species only, unless stated otherwise.

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************************************************************ Rhufien X oxX_skyler_Xxo(sk8er_chick_tamer) Jan 14, 2011 Setting: The good old-fashioned forest Season: Spring ToD: Sunset Weather: Semi-chilly ***Rhu: It'd been a long time since she'd left her home. She felt somewhat out of her element, not used to /these/ trees. Of course, to most, there wouldn't be any difference between this forest and the one she guarded. But to her, it was plenty different. Still, it was pretty enough, and that was what had drawn the little gray Lupess to the area. Presently, she sat perched in a tree, hanging a forepaw off the sturdy branch to manipulate some sprouts farther below. Yes, Rhufien was practiced in the way of earth-casting, but it'd never cross her mind to use it in a harmful way. She was a rather simple-minded creature, much prefering to entertain herself than bring harm to another. Her silver eyes gazed absent-mindedly out into the trees beyond her perch. ***Skyler: It wasn't clear what drove him to these lands. Perhaps it was desire to get as far away from which he came or the hope to find something out there that would brighten his life. Truth was he doubted very much on the second part. The white luminous yet listless eyes lay sunk behind an iron helm that covered the top of his head. Large tusks on either side protruded out. His charcoal fur seemed to fray in the slight breeze. He felt detached from this reality and it was really no wonder why. He was a specter, a wraith if you will. Just days ago who had possessed a life, a soul. Now he felt he had nothing but this empty shell that kept him frozen in this world unable to move ahead or back. This wasn't what he had expected. The male, Skyler forced himself to move forward. Perhaps he should have lifted his gaze because before he knew it, he was just feet away from Rhufien and with no idea she was there. ***Rhu: She pricked her ears slightly out of half-hearted interest as the dark-furred male approached, immediately letting go of her hold on the plantlife below. Rhufien lifted her head curiously, staring down at him. She hadn't seen any others for quite a long time beyond her makeshift family, and he was unlike any she'd seen as of yet. Without pausing for another heartbeat, she pulled herself up onto the branch, which proceeded to stretch itself down to the ground before the stranger. She stepped off lightly. "Hello," she murmured, gazing at him softly. Rhu wasn't exactly a shy character. She'd greet anyone fearlessly, though she was of a considerably small size. Luckily she'd learned a long time ago about personal space. "I'm Rhufien." It didn't cross her mind that maybe he wasn't so welcoming. ***Skyler: Skyler was completely caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the female. He stumbled back right into a a creek which shocked the senses even more. Now was the perfect time to feel embarrassed. He stood in the creek for a moment which was up to his chest. Could he play it off like he had not been startled and had fallen in the creek on purpose? Not a chance. He titled his head slightly at her friendly nature. Something he was definitely not used to. "Uuuuh" he began realizing he was stumbling with words. "Hi" he finally scoffed as he picked himself from the creek and stood just feet away from her. ***Rhu: A small smile played at her lips. "How's the water?" She choked back a laugh, trying not to make him feel any worse than he probably did already. "I bet it's cold, isn't it?" This time, she allowed for a small chuckle. It was a miracle she hadn't tried pushing him back in just for another laugh. Rhu was friendly enough, but she was a bit too mischievious for her own good. She stood up on her toes, gauging him. Not like she was about to pounce on him. Well, maybe, but not in an attempt to draw blood. No, more like the 'ooh let's play' kind of pounce. "Who're you?" She chirped cheerfully. ***Skyler: Ears flattered upon his head. His tail seemed to droop lower than it had before. Great, the last thing he needed was a female mocking him at his all time low. Had he been Dallas, he would have torn her apart without remorse but he was not his older brother. He still had a conscience. His brow raised at her care free demeanor. It was a little overwhelming especially when he felt so much self pity. "Skyler" he told her flatly not really caring if she offered up her own response. "Do you not have somewhere to be?" he finally said wondering if she would get the hint. ***Rhu: Oh, she got the hint, all right. Not that she'd take it, of course. "I don't know. Do you?" She asked, drawing out the 'you' with a bit too much exaggeration. She rolled her eyes. "Oh, don't be so dull, please. What's bothering you, Mr. Skyler?" A giggle shook her shoulders slightly, but she stiffled it quickly. She batted her lashes goofily. Rhufien, on the other hand, didn't have much room for self pity. She was very much the type who'd let insults roll right off of her, laugh it off and /still/ try to be your best friend. Some said she was just stupid, but that wasn't the case. Perhaps she just didn't have the emotional capacity for all the negativity. ***Skyler: Skyler appeared very taken aback. What was she not getting? Why was she pestering him? As much as he was content with moving on he was glad to be conversing with some one. He was even glad not to be alone in the forest any longer but he wouldn't let her know that of course. He titled his head slightly at her display. Was she crazy? Probably a little bit that much was certain. He stumbled with his words a little. "I am just passing through" he told her with a nonchalant tone. He raised a brow to her infection bubbly- ness. He couldn't help but smirk behind the helm at her display of eccentric behaviour. ***Rhu: She laughed at his -disallowed_word- ************************************************************ Taimatala X Kinkain(antiphobik) Feb 5, 2011 Setting: River, trees Season: Summer ToD: Sunset Weather: Hot, humid ***Kain: The sky was laced with beautiful pastel hues - orange, purple, red - as the sun began its descent, signaling the end of the day. Dusk began to fall, though humidity lingered in the air. The day had been almost unbearably hot, with few clouds to combat the sweltering heat of the sun. Reclined by a slow-gurgling river, a large canine male was thankful that night was approaching. Though black flame markings laced up his legs, contrasting with his blood-red pelt, the male was not fond of warm weather and rather preferred the wintertime. This would be strange to many - but if one hung around him long enough, they'd realize that Kinkain defied most of the stereotypes of Fire Lupes. The male's ivory tail swished absently behind him as he calmly took in his surroundings. He'd spent most of the humid summer day by the river, under the shade of the trees that had lined its banks. Now however, with the onset of nightfall, it was getting cooler; and Kinkain was getting restless. He was contemplating whether or not to begin wandering aimlessly again, as he did most of his days. ***Tai: She hated the heat and humidity. With a passion. It always made her feel sticky, dirty and overall really unclean, even though she'd kept to the shade of the trees throughout the day. As the sun started to disappear, the large she-lupe heaved herself to her paws and started down the bank to the water. Without hesitating, Taimatala waded in until she was chest deep, soaking her light blue fur. She dove under, relishing the coolness against her hot pelt. She resurfaced, shaking out her mane. Rather than leave the water, she began to wade down the middle, following the current. She wasn't really sure where she was going, nor did she really care. She'd always preferred to be a loner. ***Kain: Kinkain didn't hear the female paddling in his direction; to him the sound of her paws in the water melded together with the sound of the gurgling river. However, as he stood by the banks, her approaching form could be seen out of the corner of his eye. As he turned his head to investigate, he was startled for a moment. He'd thought he was alone. But he wasn't object to company, especially considering that he was alone more often than not. The flame-patterned male raised his ivory tail in a greeting as she drew closer, making sure he had a friendly disposition. ***Tai: A soft growl rose in her throat when she caught sight of the stranger. The way he'd reacted upon seeing her was enough to say that Tai would probably be expected to make conversation. Why did her species always have to be so...friendly? She changed her original direction and made her way up the bank towards him, then proceeded to shake the excess water out of her sodden pelt before even bothering to say anything to him. "Hey," she muttered, sounding almost as if she were shy, not badly mannered. ***Kain: Kinkain made a note of what appeared to be her shy exterior. He cleared his throat uncomfortably, for he as well was rather awkward when it came to the pleasantries of conversation. He dipped his head in acknowledgement. "Hi," he responded, his gaze watching her searchingly. He allowed a brief moment of uncomfortable silence to pass before continuing lamely, "I uh... haven't seen you around here before. I'm Kain," he offered. While he was a vagrant, he often returned to this area by the river. It was, he supposed, his unofficial home. ***Tai: A small smirk played at her maw. "Of course, because I'm not from around here. Name's Tai," she said. "I'm not really from anywhere," she said thoughtfully. "I travel too much." She might be rude, but Tai was blunt and to the point. She wasn't afraid of saying it like it was. Her vanity often led her to talk about herself all the time-she wasn't afraid of giving away too much, either. Besides, it usually gave the chattery ones enough to chew on to leave her in some state of peace. ***Kain: What she said suggested to Kain that perhaps the female was not as shy as he'd first assumed. She seemed rather talkative, actually. Although this was all his first impressions of her. He told himself not to judge just yet. He grinned slightly at the fact that Tai's wandering tendencies sounded a lot like his own. "Well, that's something we share in common, Tai," he responded. "I travel as well. I get restless. Who would want to stay in one place all the time, anyway?" Kain shrugged and for a moment let his gaze drift to the magnificent sunset. Already he could feel his fur start to cool down; he was grateful for the relief. ***Tai: She raised an eyebrow. "Most seem to want to settle down." She chuckled softly, adding, "Although, I'm hardly welcomed anywhere anymore. I don't always see eye to eye with others." Tai shrugged carelessly. She didn't really want to settle somewhere, anyways. Too...restricting. Of course, things could change. The thought almost made her laugh. Tai would never, under any circumstance, change. Not like that. ***Kain: Kain nodded. "Most, perhaps. If they have a family. But it's just me nowadays." He offered a wry smile. He, too, shared the opinion that to settle down would be to restrict his options. While the life of a vagrant was lonely and devoid of much purpose, Kain enjoyed his aimless wandering. He really couldn't imagine just staying in one place for the rest of his life, even if he did someday have a family. That thought was very far from his mind, however. At her next comment, it was Kain's turn to raise an eyebrow. "Really now? What sort of views do you have that would cause others to cast you out like that?" Instead of being put off, he was intrigued. ***Tai: let her mind wander slightly after his comment. She did, in fact, have a family. Or rather a collection of misfits her sister had taken to and she was forced to accept as well. But they still didn't keep her tied down. She blinked in slight surprise at question, not expecting it at all. "I don't put others before myself" Not even her darling sister. "To care for the weak is to show the weakness of oneself_ and I will not fall to that." She'd rather just kill them off. "I fight for myself, only for gain." Or fun. Every thought had run through her head, but she'd decided to cut out the comments. For ethical purpose, probably. Regardless, she wasn't exactly what one would consider 'nice.' Not by most standards. ***Kain: Kain raised his brows at her response. He nodded slightly, taking it in. In his eyes was the faint glimmer of amusement, but not in a condescending manner. "Well, I can see where others may not approve of that opinion," he commented, chuckling slightly. She interested him in the fact that she didn't seem to care either way - she seemed full of pride at the way she was. Getting comfortable, Kain lowered himself onto his haunches and curled his white tail around his paws. He eyed her searchingly, curious as to what went on in her mind. "Honestly, I don't think anyone would put others before themselves all the time. We all have that inner selfishness to only tend to our own needs, even if some refuse to show it." He paused, his intellectual side revealing itself. "Do you really think to care for others is to show the weakness of yourself?" he queried. "Many would say that that is strength.". ***Tai: She narrowed her eyes slightly, mimicking his position as she sat back. She tipped her head to the side, surveying him. Then Tai smirked. "Yes, that's exactly what it is. Both a physical and mental. By stopping to help the weak, you open yourself to attack. By showing compassion for the weak, you are hurting yourself-an enemy can use that to his or her advantage and ultimately weaken you more." She chuckled. "Hardly a strength, if you ask me. Of course, everybody has their own views. It's not up to me to correct them." One might say she was full of herself. No, just rather...narrow-minded. ***Kain: Kain swished his tail thoughtfully. Had her views not been so extreme, he would have thought them reasonable. Of course he didn't agree, but still - the female intrigued him. She explained her opinions nonchalantly and as if they were the most normal thoughts in the world. Still he was not put off by her. He was interested. "At least you're not one to force your own opinions on others," he remarked gratefully. Being rather stubborn himself, he never appreciated this. "You sound like you're speaking from experience," he added with a small smirk that mirrored her own. "Do you have so many enemies that you must always be looking out for yourself that way?" His question was not poised as a challenge, it was just his own curiosity. The two right now seemed to be polar opposites, but strangely Kain could see himself getting along with Tai. ***Tai:She shrugged. "I suppose you could call them enemies. I don't care much for some of the anarchies I've come across, and I've ended up leading a few government-changing rebellions." Tai smiled at some old memory. "Naturally, nobody's happy with being unseated by a female, so they hold some pretty ugly grudges. It does mean I have to keep on guard all the time, but I've grown used to it. I was practically born that way." Her sister would always joke about that. Of course, she never had to run for her life. "But I don't think I'd prefer it any other way. It keeps me from growing lazy," she said, laughing softly. Her laugh, though quiet, could still feel cold and dark. ***Kain: Kain chuckled again, although shivering involuntarily at her sinister laugh. Thinking about it, she seemed like the personification of ice. He smirked at the thought. He was fire, she was ice - what a strange occurance that they would meet. At her final comment he laughed again. "Lazy certainly isn't a good thing. That's why I like to be on the move all the time." He paused for a moment. "You sound like you've lead an interesting life, Tai," he observed. "I wish I could say the same." A wry smirk weaved its way across his muzzle. "Care to elaborate on your adventures, so I can live vicariously through you?". ***Tai: She nodded. "I suppose you could call it interesting. My sister calls it reckless." She shrugged. "But sure. Hmm...well, my mother and father split up soon after my sister and I were weaned. I went with my father, my sister with mum. He taught me everything I know, and trained me as well as he could. It wasn't an easy life. In order to beat the weakness out of me, he never made allowances for me. I was expected to catch my own food from the start, and should I fall behind I had to scent my way after him until I found where he'd stopped for the night. Some would call it cruel, but if he hadn't brought me up as such I'd be soft and helpless." She snorted. "When I was old enough, I met his 'friends,' if you will. A band of regicides. They were plotting against an old tyrant....felt like the next thing I knew, I was a spy in the tyrant's highest circles." She paused, taking a breath. ***Kain: As she talked, Kain listened intently. The tip of his tail flickered thoughtfully. He was rather surprised at how open she was about her past; the two were still just strangers, after all. But he was grateful that she seemed to trust him enough. From what he'd learned in his travels, another's past tended to be a sore subject. But so far, Tai's didn't seem to be littered with tragedy; instead it was just plain intriguing. He thought for a moment at how her father raised her. He figured that this is where her personality came from - so it was not a result of being wronged. At least as far as he knew. Kain nodded, motioning for her to continue. He was enthralled with the tale she spun. ***Tai: She continued on. "He trusted me, that old fool, and listened to everything I said. It was too easy to convince him to choose me as his mate, and that was what set the whole plan in motion. I quickly helped the other rebels into higher, trusted positions, and before long we were his inner circle. The date was set for the uprising, we'd already spread the word among his enemies within his own people. We got rid of him, along with his true loyals, and set the people free. But on our escape, we scattered-to throw off the pursuers-and I ended up cornered by his darling brother. He knocked me out and kidnapped me." She snorted, as if the thought of her losing that fight was a bad joke. ***Kain: The attitude in her voice made Kain chuckle a bit. She certainly appeared to be prideful. There was nothing wrong with that, he told himself. He couldn't resist wondering if she disliked the fact that she had helped those suffering under the tyrant by overthrowing him. After all, hadn't she just said that helping others equaled weakness in her eyes? But perhaps she would address that point later in her story. Another thought crossed his mind - she mentioned that she had a sister, where did she come into play? He decided to keep the questions in his mind silent; he didn't want to interrupt her story. He wanted to know what was going to happen next, how she would free herself. ***Tai: ."At first, I just played along with his games. He was a lonely old Lupe, and hoped to somehow brainwash me into being his companion. I led him to believe that I trusted him, and it proved worthwhile; he wasn't quite as senile as I'd first thought. I learned some things from him, which had proven useful...I began to actually care for him. Not only was he intelligent, but he treated me as an equal. He was the father I'd never truly had," she murmered wistfully. "But, of course, things didn't last, as they never seem to. He grew ill, and it was up to me to take care of him. But everything I tried wouldn't work." She sighed softly. "And then, it was like the scent of his illness brought them. A band of rogues. They scoffed at me for staying with him, and there were too many...I took out a few, but I couldn't fight them all and protect him at the same time. I shielded him, taking every blow they dealt, until I couldn't take it and turned on them. When they finally fled, I saw his blood pooled around his body, and I knew it was too late. That was the day I knew that it was foolish to care for others." She watched him with keen eyes. "Shall I continue?". ***Kain: Kain nodded slowly in understanding. So it was an event in her life that had made her loathe putting others before herself. Though he didn't share her view that it was pointless, he was in no position to judge. After all, one's past tended to determine one's future. Not to say that people couldn't change. He related to her because it was an event in his own past that had made him acquire a rather strange fear which he didn't enjoy talking about. Kain felt a bit sad for her; he guessed that there was perhaps some longing for a better parental figure in her past. He had been blessed with caring parents - that is, until they were both taken from him one fateful day. Kain shuddered and forced the memory from his mind. Her question caught him off guard, as he had been daydreaming. But he shook his head to clear it. "Yes, continue," he prompted her. ***Tai: ."I was forced to continue on alone from there on. However, I found traces of the brutes who killed my friend, and realized that I was following them. I decided to track them. They were foolish, believing that they were invincible. I could walk through their camp when they slept," she scoffed. "I even did so occaisionally. I'd watch them terrorize others nearly every day. I gained knowledge about them. They were heading back to their pack, though I still find it nothing more than a corrupt bunch of rogues. Once I discovered the pack's location, I killed them off, one by one, before continuing on. Eventually I came upon said pack, and as before I convinced them to take me in and to trust me. I gained ranks, then slaughtered their leader in the dead of night and leaving before they knew what'd happened. It was a bloody path, I'll admit, and it was out of pure malice. But I felt the need for revenge, and so, I took it." She smirked at the thought. "I suppose I became a sort of regicide. I travel, I get rid of the corrupt leaders, one way or another." She shrugged. ***Kain: When she finished her story, Kain sat for a moment and thought about it. This female had a lot of bloodshed on her paws, and yet she didn't seem phased by it. It was a bit disturbing, but still, Kain admired her composure. He was very much a cautious and gentle male, and couldn't imagine taking the lives of others - his conscience would probably destroy him if he ever did. But he'd already established the differences between him and Tai. He felt she was stronger than him in many ways - or just more sadistic. Kain blinked and glanced at her, nodding. "It's somewhat of a noble mission you've taken on," he observed. With a smirk, he added, "It must annoy you that it's beneficial to others." He paused for another moment. "You seem quite capable on your own, but do you ever have a companion to help you?" Did she even want one? ***Tai: She smirked. "This is a different kind of help. Indeed, I do help them. But I get rid of a potential threat to not just them but myself," it was probably a weak excuse, but she'd stick to it, "and I give them the opportunity to strengthen themselves. I'm not enabling them, so it's not the same. They always try to find a way to repay me in some way or another, so it's beneficial to myself, as well. See?" Tai laughed. She wasn't completely heartless, though she tried to be. "Hardly. I come across my sister and her adopted family often, but I never stay and they never follow. I don't see much reason for a...'companion,'" she said, tilting her head thoughtfully to the side. ***Kain: Kain laughed. He could see he would never get her to admit that she ever would assist others, at least in the sense of getting nothing in return. There was nothing very wrong with that, he thought. Everyone had the innermost desire to benefit from something. Even the most selfless appearing of people did good deeds because it made them feel good. "Fair enough," the male relented, grinning. At her next words he nodded. "You don't seek companionship even to fill the emptiness?" he questioned. "I may live the life of a vagrant and love it... but loneliness is something I could do without. At least in such large quantities. I just find it... boring." He paused for a moment and chuckled. "Of course, what you do isn't boring in the least, I'm sure. I just wander without a purpose." He shrugged remorsefully. He'd often longed for his own direction in life, but hadn't found one as of yet. ***Tai: Tai remained silent for a few moments, pondering. "I agree, loneliness isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I suppose I would appreciate some form of company now and then." She wasn't entirely sure what he was getting at, if anything at all. "But I don't want to put another in danger that they can't handle. It would be a danger to them, a danger to me, and a danger to whatever feat we are trying to accomplish. And the path I follow can be stressful." She laughed. "But it's quite a rush, I must admit." Tai didn't really know if it was the life she wanted to follow forever. Truth be told, she'd rather be the leader instead of the leader-slayer. But she'd never admit that, even to herself. ***Kain: Kain acknowledged her response with a curt nod. "I was just wondering," he confessed. "As you hadn't mentioned anyone else accompanying you along any of your journeys." He was also subtly questioning whether or not his presence had been a burden to her. He couldn't imagine that she didn't desire some interaction every once in a while. And she hadn't seemed to not want to hold up her end of the conversation. At her next words, the male offered a half-smirk. "Based on your judgment, do you think any of your tasks would be a danger I couldn't handle?" A playful challenged flickered in his gaze. Honestly, however, he couldn't deny to himself that helping her overthrow some tyrannical dictator would be the thrill of his life. ***Tai: She remained silent for a few moments once again. "It's not that I don't enjoy company. I really do. It makes life more fun." She smirked. "But I don't know you well enough to be the judge of that. Some of the things I've done have nearly killed me, and I've been trained for things like that. Without training, it could mean death." And she wasn't sure she could be there to bail her partner out if they needed it. She certainly could try, but couldn't assure their safety. She decided to keep this thought to herself. She laughed softly. "Do YOU think you could handle it?". ***Kain: Kain pondered her reply. He wore a rather cocky smirk, but he was not naive. He could imagine the dangers of such a task. One could not simply walk in and overthrow a tyrant; there were plans and scheming and strategizing. And then, there was actually carrying out what you planned - and he was sure there would be many there to oppose them. "I am too cautious in my life," he thought aloud, chuckling slightly. His hesitance was a quality about himself that Kain loved and hated. It had kept him safe, but he had never experienced thrills like this mission would surely give him. "I think it would be a shame if I allowed an opportunity to 'let go' go to waste." He focused his blue eyes on her. "And wouldn't it be safer with two?" He grinned. "Come on... you're the brains, I'm the brawn. What do you say?" Kain laughed, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. ***Tai: Tai grinned mischievously. "You have no idea what you're getting into." The idea of a 'partner in crime' strangely appealed to her. Sure, she pulled off plenty of stunts on her own, no problem. But another set of paws would without a doubt be useful. Still, she didn't really know him yet. "What are your skills? Fighting style? If you're really, truly interested in helping me out, we'll have to know each other inside and out." She smirked. "Any other commitments you've got running? You haven't mentioned any 'special friend,' but if you've got one I'd highly recommend that you reconsider. The last thing I need is someone after me if you wind up dead.". ***Kain: . "Perhaps not, but I'm ready to find out," he responded with a smirk. At her barrage of questions, he had to pause and think for a moment. Not that he'd never had to defend himself before, but he couldn't go as far as saying that he had a 'fighting style'. "I use my strength," he finally concluded, shrugging. "I'm not that quick or nimble, but I can be a brute force if need be." Her next comment elicited a laugh from him. "'Special friend'? Hardly. I'm alone." It was the truth, and it had never really bothered him. But he realized now, as his smirk faded a bit, that if he never came back, no one would miss him. He'd be buried along with his name. He wondered what sort of force was driving him to want to do this; it was totally uncharacteristic of him. Then again - what did he have to lose? ***Tai: She narrowed her eyes, looking him over. "Not nearly good enough. We can work to refine your abilities so that you can be 'quick and nimble.' And there are some simple moves you will learn." She shook her head. "But not to worry. Brute strength can be a good thing in plenty occaisions. But you need to be cunning, as well." She flicked an ear in slight alarm when he laughed. And when his smirk faultered slightly, it was as if she read his mind. "Darling, you're making a name for yourself. You won't be a nobody when you go down. You might be a little infamous, but it's that type that are never forgotten. Nobody will remember the goodie-goodies who won't get their paws a little dirty." A knowing gleam lit up her eyes. ***Kain: He raised his brows as she told him he wasn't good enough, not prepared for the bluntness, but not really bothered by it either. Obviously he wasn't a seasoned fighter, nor was he at all used to what this sort of job may require. But he could learn. Kain took in her next words as an attempt to comfort him, as she had somehow guessed his thoughts. He chuckled a bit and nodded. "You're probably right. Although I don't intend to 'go down' - not just yet." A cocky smirk wove across his muzzle; the confidence uncharacteristic of him, but perhaps something he was forcing to mask the uncertainty hovering in the back of his mind. Kain rose to his paws, his white tail swishing behind him. "Alright, it appears we have some work to do then. Show me the ropes, teacher." The male grinned. ***Tai: She grimmaced. "Well, here's the thing. You will die. That's a fact of life. But your main goal must be to prolong your inevitable fate to the fullest of your capabilities while, well, pushing your luck." She exchanged the grimmace for a happier smile. "But if your up to it, then..." Tai straightened up. "Attack me. Show me what you've got." She tensed her body, poised to take a hit should he decide to do it. Yet her head was still held somewhat high, watching him through intelligent eyes. A smirk crossed her face, not quite cocky, but nonetheless a challenge in itself. ***Kain: Kain wondered if she thought he was naive - of course he realized that death was imminent, for all mortals. But, though maybe he should have, he did not think of this task as something that would take his life. Could it? Sure. But he had an overwhelming sense that together they would succeed. What a strange day this had been; he, fire, had met ice, his opposite, and she appeared to be opening a whole new world for the cautious male. As she prompted him to attack her, he nodded slowly as if reluctant to do so. However, she was the experienced one here. He cleared his throat and studied her position, looking for what might be a weaker area. He focused his gaze on her face, to not betray where he was planning to attack. Then he surged forward and lunged at her lower leg, attempting to throw her off balance. ***Tai: She rolled to the side easily, coming back to a stand in one fluid motion. "Do you think I don't know that trick? It's the most over-used of them all! To trick your opponent into thinking that you're going for one thing, then go for something else.. I've yet to meet one who doesn't use that initially. It's best to follow through with exactly what it looks the first time, because that's what they will least expect!" She nodded once with a kind gaze in her eyes, trying to take away any sting she may have inflicted. "Now, attack me again." She lifted herself to the same stature as before, gaging him steadily. ***Kain: As she swiftly dodged his blow, Kain stumbled into the ground, clumsily skidding on his stomach. His ears flattened in embarrassment and he quickly rose to his paws, shaking his pelt of dirt and debris. He hoped she wouldn't judge him just yet; he was hardly experienced at all, and beginner mistakes would likely be prevalent. "Trying too hard to be unpredictable is predictable. Got it," he relayed her advice with a chuckle, turning to face her once more. This time he didn't try so much to control where his gaze fell. Instead he just went straight for his target. As he surged forward once more, he was aiming for her shoulderblade. ***Tai: As he made contact, Tai lifted her opposite paw and tried to wrap it around the back of his neck, putting her full weight on her hind legs. She moved silently, though a slight snarl was plastered across her maw, a habit that was just as ingrained as taking defensive measures. However, she'd chosen to override that habit, leaving her guard down to pay more attention to him. She wasn't afraid-should he suddenly decide to really turn on her, she didn't expect him to last long. ***Kain: Mid-assault, Kain felt the pressure of her paw on his neck. He was impressed at how fluid her motions seemed compared to his own clunky movements, though he knew that she was vastly more experienced than he. By the end of their 'training sessions' he felt confident that he could be at least mostly up- to-par with her skills. Though he didn't have much time to think these thoughts, as his head was forced downwards towards the ground. He tensed his muscles, pushing hard on the ground with his forelegs as he tried to keep himself upright. As his head was lowered, he attempted to nip at her ankle, gently - he didn't actually want to draw blood. ************************************************************ Williav X Zrix(lupe_lover_allways) Feb 14, 2011 Setting: Plain w/ oak trees here and there Season: Winter ToD: Night (Crescent moon) Weather: Misty ***Zrix: As a low mist rolls across a desolate plain the glowing crescent moon peeks out from behind the clouds. Gnarled oak trees speckle the horizon casting long shadows on the ground. The area once lush and floral and full of life has a new felt sense of emptiness due to the hardships of winter. Floating amongst the twisted branches of an aged oak is a rather petite faellie with a ghostly green glow emitting from her body. A flash of fierce crimson appears as she circles the branches playfully. Quietly laying at the base of the tree, ears twitching at the sound of the wind whistling and his companion, is a large canine figure covered in violet fabric trimmed in gold. ***Willi: Her white pelt blended somewhat well into the mist, which proceded to cling to it, save for the contrasting dark purple flames that spread along her body. She'd gone off in search of her sister, but to no avail; the cold she-lupe was nowhere to be found. Sighing, she retired to a rest at the roots of a nearby tree, but was brought to an abrupt stop when she saw that the spot was already occupied. She flicked an ear, purple eyes watching the figure wearily. Then, she took another step forward, hoping that whoever it was could see her. ***Zrix: Having no faith in his companion to keep any sort of watch the shaggy brute was still on his guard. He heard the female approaching, she was so light on her feet. A small twitch of a grin appeared at the corner of his maw, however quickly disappeared. He stayed still, breathing steadily, the hood of his cloak draped over his face only two pearly tusks peaking out from under it. The Tiny Faellie, not being one of grace takes a more abrupt approach to the appearance of the strange female by bolting to the ground colliding with figure at the bottom. "OWE!" a low voice rumbled as he swatted for his friend swiftly pinning her by her tail to the ground ***Willi: She chuckled softly, then continued forward until she could see him more clearly, though she quickly noticed that he wore a long purple cloak or some sort. "Hello," she said in a soft soprano voice, her eyes holding the same tenderness of her tone. She smiled at the sight of the pair before her. While the male would seem intimidating alone, the fact that his companion was a Faellie made him seem much less scary. "I'm Williav," she said, dipping her head. ***Zrix: "Pixel!" peeped up the Faellie, her voice quite high pitched yet melodic in its own way "I'm Pixel!" Her tiny wings flapping frantically to get closer to Williav but to no avail. A sigh escapes from under the gold trimmed hood and the large figure rises to his feet, continuing his firm hold on Pixel's tail. "I apologize for her forwardness, she uhh.. lacks certain boundaries" the males voice was of a full tenner tone, not as deep as one would assume. He bowed his head low towards the new comer "Hello Williav, I am Zrix." as his head rises his hood falls back to remove the shadow from his face revealing a set of vividly coloured green eyes. ***Willi: Williav smiled warmly. "Hello, Pixel," she said before turning her comment to the Lupine. "I have a close friend who's quite the same, so it's no bother." Oh Rhu, how much she would like to have the strange little Lupess by her side. But she was busy at the time being. It couldn't be helped. She was surprised by the sight of his vivid eyes, sharply breathing in and doubletaking. "You have lovely eyes," she commented, laughing under her breath. She'd never seen such eyes as his, they were so...well, breathtaking. She laughed at herself again. ***As Zrix's attention was directed yo Williav, Pixel took the oppertunity to wiggle herself free. She darted up and landed swiftly on atop his head. "Aren't they purdy" Pixel squeaked as she reached down and yanked up his eyelids. "Seriously Pix?" he shook his head to free himself from little paws. His gaze then returns to Williav. "Thank you miss, bit of attention grabbers aren't they" He chuckled, a care free smile forming. "And may I ask what as brought you to this-" He paused to look at the decaying landscape " Vivacious atmosphere?" His eyes returned to meet her gaze. ***Willi: She held back another laugh, turning her gaze to the ground as he scolded his companion. "I'm looking for my sister. She's disappeared again, and, well, things don't go well when she's on her own. She's not afraid to shed blood, and one of these days she's going to anger the wrong person." Williav always seemed to be the mediator for her disjointed family. Unfortunately, she couldn't keep them all in check at the same time. "I doubt she would've come through here, though. It seems rather...desolate. There's hardly enough life to warrant her being here." She sighed. "But what about you? What brings you here?". ***Zrix: Zrix nodded " You are the first I've come across in days" he said softly, pondering quietly to himself about the behaviours of her sister. He snapped out of his train of thought " Myself, I'm here as a sort of extended vacation". He managed to force a chuckle. Pixel, looking quite confused by his remark wispered something inaudable into his ear. "Not the time little one" he wispered back to her quietly **************Lupe 'The___one' characterizing!************** Aexilo: The prideful one Arioneii: The regretful one Aroaravega: The musical one Elondi: The technical one Kannikaii: The smart one Khocolatte: The sweet one Mreth: The simple one Naiez: The strong one Rhufien: The natural one Satisch: The goofy one Sykrean: The practical one Taimatala: The cold one Vllaud: The moody one Wayrein: The mean one Williav: The kind one Xantelious: The happy one Xentek: The cunning one Zladed: The silent one *************Account theming!******************************* Acount name: Dumbstruck Spot: Alphess Theme: Splash of color Pets: F (Checkered): Rhufien _ (Black): Name _ (White): Name M (Rainbow): Name Acount name: Statement Spot: Beta Theme: Pets: _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name Acount name: Moonshei Spot: Sub Theme: Pets: _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name Acount name: Easterlies Spot: Omega Theme: Fire and ice Pets: F (Magma): Aroaravega F (Ice): Taimatala F (Fire): Williav M (Snow): Name Acount name: Anthropogenic Spot: Omega Theme: Pets: _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name _ (Color): Name