David
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Post by David on Oct 3, 2009 23:13:16 GMT 1
As David walked into the kitchen he was startled as he saw Micah. He asked hm in an suspicious tone, "Who are you, and where's Cloud-Dancer?" David tensed as he tried to figure out whether Micah was friend or foe. He decided that if Micah was a foe he would let him attack first. So he waited for a response from Micah before forming an attack plan, but then again, Micah didn't have a weapon ready to fight in the sight of David.
David concentrated on not reacting to the feeling of surprise from seeing Micah and set the thought of shifting to the side till Micah made an aggressive move. Combat was in his mind, but so was food. David added, "Are you an enemy? If you aren't, would you like some help?"
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Micah
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Post by Micah on Oct 3, 2009 23:43:53 GMT 1
Micah turned fully to look at David, his eyes stared intently at the young man. It was a discerning stare, reminiscent of his lupus days, frank and measuring. There were some things that ran true in all forms, body language and those in human form always seemed unaware of all the things they gave away. The young man was obviously very egdy and his rage hovered on the surface.
“Cloud-Dancer Rhya, who would also be Cloud-Dancer Rhya to you, is currently attending caern Business. Your arrival though welcoming has also brought in several problems that will need to be dealt with.” His voice was calm and in no way sounding as if he were lecturing nor condemning, more like he was discussing the weather for the day.
He turned back to the few groceries left to put away, though he still kept talking. “I am Micah….and yes If you don’t mind. After that is done you can make yourself something to eat, if you like.” He left out his own title for now, time enough for that, for now the cub needed to relax a bit, and that was something Micah could do. It was obvious to David why, putting things away was difficult as when Micah turned it was obvious how he favored his right arm, he held it close and seemed to try to avoid using it.
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David
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Post by David on Oct 4, 2009 0:02:34 GMT 1
David let himself relax, assuring himself that Micah wasn't a threat. He then started helping Micah put away the groceries while trying to keep his mind calm. He noticed Micah's right arm and asked him, "Why don't you like to use your right arm? Did you do something to it?"
After helping Micah he made himself a small breakfast, a meager meal he was used to having. He looked at Micah and invited him to join him.
David then asked Micah in a more trusting tone, "Where is Danny? Cloud-Dancer said he would want to meet me?" "What do you know of the Silver Fangs?"
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Micah
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Post by Micah on Oct 4, 2009 0:19:37 GMT 1
Micah looked over and nodded in thanks as David started to help. “A long tale, but in short when the caern was still new, we took on a Hive of Spirals…I was severely injured, so much in fact I passed into the realm of the dead. But Gaia in her infinite wisdom, decided my life here still had a purpose and through her gifts I came back from that veil and to the land of the living.” It was a lot of words for Micah, but he was quickly getting used to the fact the humans spoke, a lot. And he had to admit, it had a lot of advantages. And as a result…it hurts when I do use it, so I try to move it as little as possible.
He declined a meal as there were a few things he still had trouble with, the burning of food was one of those things. “Thank you no. I will eat a bit later.” He watched the cub eat “you can have more…the pack always sees to its own, even in lean times.”
Leaning against the counter he gave a genuine smile as the barrage of questions came. It seemed besides being keeper that he would take the position of ‘uncle’ as well, the male who stepped in to tend the Cubs when the mated ones were gone or needed rest. He held up his good hand “Slow down…you have a lot to learn and not all is going to be learned in one day. Danny is in the Umbra…I will send you to him one you have eaten your fill…and we have dedicated your clothing. It is an uncomfortable thing I am told to run about naked. You can ask Danny Rhya all your questions then. And perhaps later, after you have met with Danny I can answer your question on you tribe, if Walks with Death-Rhya hasn’t already done so.
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David
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Post by David on Oct 4, 2009 2:13:02 GMT 1
David finished his meal with a satisfied smile. "Thanks for the meal, my name is David." David told Micah. He then asked Micah, "So when can we go and see Danny?, You also said something about dedicating my clothes; does that mean I won't rip out off my clothes when I change forms?"
David felt like he was ready for just about anything, but reminded himself not to try anything over his head for the meantime. Wondering about what meant my Spirals, he asked Micah, "What are Spirals?"
(Edited for use of OOC knowledge)
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Micah
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Post by Micah on Oct 4, 2009 14:33:25 GMT 1
“Indeed it does.” Seeing that the other was done, Micah pushed away from the counter and headed towards the door. “Let us go out into the backyard, it will make it easier to do the rite, quieter.” It was a short walk to get to the back of the library and once outside Micah gave a slight stretch as he flared his nose to take in the scents. It was a habit, even if this form limited those things he could smell.
“We can go see Danny as soon as we do this. Rather than fill your head with a lot at once, and conflicting views, I will let him tell you and decide.” It was also only proper that Danny decide he was the leader, the Alpha, he decided what was needed for the pack. “It won’t take long and soon you can ask all the questions you want.”
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David
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Post by David on Oct 4, 2009 15:32:31 GMT 1
David gave Micah a nod and said, "Can you do the rite now? I would like to talk to Danny soon." David waited to let Micah perform the rite before he asked Micah how to get to Danny. He thought to himself, "Danny might be a better person to ask about Micah from the way he is avoiding answering my questions."
David was impatient to learn about what Danny could tell him about the Silver Fangs, but he let himself relax and took in the sight of the backyard while Micah performed the rite.
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Micah
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Post by Micah on Oct 5, 2009 3:10:45 GMT 1
It was a rather simple affair, and one that Micah did without a lot of flair as well. Humans always seemed to need to add to and embellish things. Finding a quite spot, he closed his eyes and opened himself up to the power and blessing of Gaia. It didn’t take long in this quiet setting for Micah to find a receptive Spirit to help in the task. Once it was done he silently thanked the Spirit for it’s blessing as well as Gaia. “There.” He said opening his eyes again. “Now you can shift into the umbra and find your clothing with you. Mind you it is only this clothing for now.”
The Cubs impatience would have been evident to anyone, and it made Micah smile if but sadly. So many and so many so young. But he would learn, they all did. “Well then, do you know how to step into the Umbra?” His head tilted as he spoke, his gaze still very Frank and penetrating, much like his wolf kin.
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David
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Post by David on Oct 5, 2009 4:20:35 GMT 1
David remembered how to step into the umbra with a mirror, but not without one. He replied to Micah, somewhat embarrassed, "I know how to reach the spirit world, but I used a mirror to step to and from it." "Is there a way to reach the spirit world without a mirror?" "How do you do it without a mirror then?"
David had a sudden thought that he decided to try. Micah could help him if it didn't work. David thought about the way the spirit world looked and the feeling within him about it; with the peace of the caern as well. He thought about the crack that he stepped through in the blade but tried to visualize it in his mind. David tried to find what felt like the Gauntlet to him and tried to step into it. He closed his eyes and hoped it would work, if it didn't, then he wouldn't feel bad as he didn't say or show anything to Micah.
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Post by Shehrazad on Oct 5, 2009 13:30:05 GMT 1
Despite lacking the help of a mirror, David found this to be his easiest reach yet. He felt himself slip through the gauntlet effortlessly and found himself on the other side. If the Umbral park was pretty, this was breathtaking. The Caern looked like something out of a fairytale. The large library building was alive with the spirits of knowledge, throughts, and ideas of the hundreds of people who had passed through and read the books. Around him, the spirits of large and old trees seemed to breathe in the morning air. The sky was empty. There was no sun, but yet there seemed to be sunlight all around him. This time, he didn't lose his clothes. They stayed on and clung to his body as he broke the surface of the spirit world and looked around. And Micah was already there, standing in front of him.
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David
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Post by David on Oct 5, 2009 13:42:18 GMT 1
David stared in awe of the beauty of the caern's look in the umbra. He gazed around the umbra, wondering why this part of the spirit world was livelier than the park, or East Berlin for that matter. When he saw Micah he asked him, "So where is Danny? I could see why he would like to be here."
He was a bit startled my Micah already being there before him. "How did you get here so quickly before me?" David asked with some apprehension.
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Micah
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Post by Micah on Oct 5, 2009 13:44:14 GMT 1
Micah smile and nodded. “Well done. Here in the Caern you will always find such a thing easier, it is because the Spirits are at peace and the Weaver’s grip isn’t so tight. Now, lets us go get your question’s answered.” It was a short abbreviated answer, but he was growing tired of all this talk. Human dwelled too much on it, but it had been necessary talk. Micah looked around and then started off in a direction. He knew without trying where to find Danny in the Umbra.
"As for how I got here first? Experience for one, and I am more intuned with the spirits. In time you will find the task just as easy."
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David
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Post by David on Oct 5, 2009 13:49:13 GMT 1
David followed Micah, figuring that Micah knew the area better than David and would know where Danny was. As he followed Micah, he gave a sigh, knowing that this place was more peaceful than other places and that it wouldn't last long.
As he walked he remained wary of the area around him. David felt that even if this place was peaceful, something could still happen. It was something he had learned the hard way the previous night. David kept an eye out for Danny, even as he looked around the area for trouble.
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Micah
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Post by Micah on Oct 6, 2009 2:19:41 GMT 1
While they walked Micah started to answer some of the question David had already asked. “Spirals, or rather Black Spiral dancers are garou that have fallen to the wyrm.” There was an incredible hint of sadness in his voice as he said this, for the loss of the White Howler’s had been a most grievous one. “They serve the Wyrm and make war on those who were once their brothers. We still mourn their passing.”
He stopped and half turned, his head tilted as he stared once more at David and he finally countered with a question back. “What has Cloud Dancer Rhya told you so far?”
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David
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Post by David on Oct 6, 2009 4:53:07 GMT 1
David replied to Micah, "Cloud-Dancer taught me how to shift between forms and she told me that I am an Ahroun of the Silver Fangs. From what you just said about the Spirals, could they be the ones who made me a werewolf, Cloud-Dancer said something similar to what you just said. She didn't label them as Spirals though. Cloud-Dancer also said something about a worm, which I took as a bad thing on about the same level as evil. But why would you mourn the Spirals if they are evil?"
David also added, "Cloud-Dancer also told me that Danny has a job of Warder and about someone named Vasara. Though she was rushed, she also taught me to shift to the Umbra, if that is what the spirit world is."
David gave Micah a look of respect in regard to his maimed arm. If one would lose the use of an arm in fighting those werewolves, then he obviously had the courage to withstand them. But why would he stay at the caern instead of continuing to fight.
David kept walking on, following Micah and keeping an eye out for Danny.
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