David
Cub
Lord Frostfang
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Post by David on Nov 10, 2009 16:38:23 GMT 1
David replied to Silverforge with a satisfied grin and said, "Then I will challenge you to a friendly duel. You might be waiting for me at the moment I become a full member, but I think by then I could handle myself against a coward like you."
David went back over Silverforge and slapped him across his face in challenge.
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Post by Danny on Nov 10, 2009 23:34:46 GMT 1
While they were arguing, Danny spent a few minutes putting off the fire while the others went on with their business of the night, which probably involved sleeping for some and guarding for others. He stepped forward towards David and Konstantin and answered David's (old) question, interrupting before David had the chance to move forward for the slap.
"You were called by the title of Lord because it the right of your lineage," he said. "All the Frostfangs are Lords and Ladies of the courts. You have every right to be proud of your heritage, and use that title."
He looked at Silverforge quickly and then back at David. He didn't look angry or upset, and when he spoke again, he wasn't scolding or shouting, just explaining.
"But in the Garou nation, titles and names mean nothing unless they are backed up by deeds. You have heard the ranks thrown around, Cliath, Adren, Athro... these are not titles inherited by our fathers, but ranks we have earned. You have had your first taste of Glory, and I am sure there will be many more battles for you to fight and lead. And when you show yourself to be, not just a brave warrior, but a wise and honourable Garou, word of your renown will spread, and you too will be ready to hold these ranks. You will have the right not only to expect the respect of others, but to demand it. For now, you are a cub. You have the right to make mistakes, and to learn from them."
He turned to look at Silverforge as he said the last bit. "As he is a cub, there is no real challenge," he said. "Have some rest, get some proper sleep. In the morning, if you feel he has slighted you, then we can settle this."
He turned back to David.
"Your forefathers distinguished themselves as Lords and Ladies of great renown, and expect you to carry their name with the respect and honour it deserves. Now both of you should get some rest."
(Unless there are any objections, I am going to move you both on to the next day.)
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David
Cub
Lord Frostfang
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Post by David on Nov 11, 2009 0:01:07 GMT 1
David turned to look at Danny as he stopped his blow. When he saw Danny's face he let his hand drop to his side and listened to Danny. After Danny was finished talking, David said, "I guess you're right, some sleep might help this. But is there an option of rejecting one's heritage?" David then said to Cloud-Dancer, "Do I sleep here in the library again or do you have another place you want me to stay?"
He looked at Silverforge and said, "Perhaps I am wrong, but I will find out in time what being a Silver Fang is like. Maybe by that time, we will have forgotten this incident, Lord Silverforge." David went over to Cloud-Dancer's side and waited for her to speak. He forced the resentment of Silverforge aside and replaced it with the image of decapitating Kord to redirect his rage.
David added to Cloud-Dancer, "There is still some soup in the kitchen that I made. If you're hungry, feel free to have some. You can have some too Danny if you want."
(Go ahead, Cloud-Dancer will likely explain to him during the downtime)
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Post by Konstantin on Nov 11, 2009 11:13:17 GMT 1
Konstantin pretty much ignored David now. His ahroun-Rage was boiling and that insolent brat was really testing his nerves.
"Things can be forgiven in time, forgotten... never." Konstantin said grimly to David and clenched his teeth together. The pressure of Rage was almost unbearable. "I will live at some motel nearby, do you have suggestions one?" he asked from Danny "In case of trouble call me and I will come."
Konstantin visualised a pint of cold, foaming beer and tried to bring the Rage down.
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