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#1
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12-27-2022, 05:16 PM

Moons had passed since he had fished @Sorina out of the water and they bickered yet again. Moons since he had seen her and certain she had moved on to another male to build her "kingdom" despite how he had tried to tell her she was better than that. It seemed she wasn't, and he, at least, had Blackfoot who had a decent head on her shoulders.

Though her weakness was children - his seemed to be women.

Ribs and leg were still tender but growing stronger with each passing day. He managed to rise from their overnight den to shelter from the snow and winds to go find themselves something to eat this morning. It was his turn to hunt more for them after Blackfoot had done her fair share while he healed.

A few failed attempts later, he managed to bring back a couple of hares. Not much for either of them, but a good start for the day at least... Presenting one of the hares to Blackfoot, he didn't expect much of a response.

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#2
12-28-2022, 03:36 AM
 Blackfoot liked when things were kept simple. Everything was easier that way. Her life with Rosencrantz, was simple and she was content. He didn't talk much, didn't pry, and she appreciated it. No matter how little she said of the matter. The man seemed to have a certain weakness that could sometimes be smelled... but as long as it didn't interfere with their survival, it didn't matter to her. Everyone had their weaknesses and his were with women... as was the case with a lot of men. There could be worse vices, she supposed.

 Whatever. Point was, she was content with their cooperation and his company. Quiet, insightful, good at survival. That's all she required in a companion.

 This morning was simple like all of he others. She slept in, knowing that it was Rose's turn to bring the food back. She hunted some days, he hunted others. Equal. Perfectly balanced. As all things should be.

 When she woke, it was during the time that Rosencrantz was away. She gave a languid stretch, a yawn and quietly padded outside to lie by the entrance of the den. Her eyes were closed but her ears perked to listen to all around her, it was how she heard the approach of her traveling companion. Still, as he came up, she didn't open her eyes. Instead choosing to listen to the sounds of the birds and wildlife around her. It wasn't until the hare was right before her did she open her eyes to take it with a simple nod of thanks to the white wolf. Nothing verbal was needed. Their partnership was mutually beneficial and he would know she was grateful for his share of hunting just as she was certain that he was thankful for hers.

 In silence, she began to eat. It wasn't the largest meal but it would do until they needed to eat again. Although, unlike most of their other breakfasts, the blue wolf decided to speak. "Pack nearby. Want to investigate?" She could smell their scent on the wind and she was curious if he was interested in them. With the latest foray into Haldis she was reluctant to throw herself into another group without proper reconnaissance and questioning. Although, wolves that were in packs were better off than being alone... even if there was two of them.

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#3
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12-28-2022, 03:55 AM (This post was last modified: 12-28-2022, 06:10 PM by Rosencrantz. Edited 1 time in total.)
Quietly he was greeted, and the man didn't expect anything at all other than the nod - and so when the silence was broken, the golden eye shifted from the hare at his paws to the woman at his side. It had been some time since his stoic expression had broke, and this time it was that of disapproval. “Tsch.” Almost exasperated he scoffs at the thought. “I have had my fill of troublesome packs for now.” If it wasn't his body that was recovering, it was his patience.

Still, there had to be a reason why she brought up the pack other than just their scent on the wind. He did catch it himself earlier while out... mostly women, and after Sorina's headache to deal with, even he had to take a break of dealing with the opposite sex. “Once I'm healed hunting together will bring us more food.” And then they can squat on their caches until it was time to move again. They were both hardy and strong individuals, once wounds were nursed they should be fine just the two of them.

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#4
12-28-2022, 04:17 AM
 His words and his expression, both born of pure unadulterated disapproval made her give a sort of airy snort. She wasn't cold, she wasn't annoyed. No, that was a Grade A, certified Blackfoot "laugh". She didn't often <s>ever</s> laugh and that was the closest she came to displaying full on amusement, one might not even recognize it if they weren't used to it as she scarcely even stopped eating to make the sound and her facial expression --or lack thereof-- never changed. "Fair." Was all she said in reply. She supposed there was no rush to find another group, they were doing just fine on their own for now. When he healed completely they would be even better off.

 "Deer would be nice." She grunted in assent to his words. As soon as he was better, a good hunt to celebrate would be good. It would also be good to be able to travel further out. "Maybe can go south. Once you're well. Want to visit the ocean." And to a lesser extent get away from the cold a bit. Winter in the north could be brutal but she was glad to have a den to share with Rosencrantz. His body heat helped to keep it bearable. Although it still felt weird being so close to and touching someone. Her only frame of reference for touch were the regular beatings from her mother so being close to him was always a pleasant surprise and not unwelcome. Although that was all she ever thought of it. Necessary and usually a pleasant surprise. She never let herself dwell on any other things.

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#5
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12-28-2022, 04:36 AM (This post was last modified: 12-28-2022, 04:36 AM by Rosencrantz.)
So she found it as humorous as he did, and understood why. Good. He didn't want to revisit any of it by explaining. Every once in a while he did think back to Sorina, only to find a headache lurking not far behind.

He'd make a mental note about a deer, that it was the first thing that Blackfoot would think of when it came to something more substantial. Perhaps as a form of gratitude, he could put in the extra effort in tracking a herd down.

“There is a coast up here too.” Was she not aware that there was a shore up north as well with a coastline of salt brine? “Less effort if you want to see the ocean.” The intention was to eventually go south anyway, but he was... after all, a mountain man. One built of ice and snow and though it was winter now, the blistering cold North would forever be his home. He enjoyed the nipping of winter's breath and the blanket of snow that would stave off the harsh winds.

To him, it was a simple solution if all she wanted to see was the ocean. “We just need to go West.”

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#6
12-28-2022, 04:49 AM
 Her tattered ear flicked when he mentioned the coat here and she made a bit of a face, the subtle twitch of her lips in a bit of disapproval. She was aware of it but part of her itched to swim in warmer waters and not the piercing cold bite of the tundra's sea. Although it would sate her longing to watch the ocean waters and smell the salty brine of the sea. She didn't know why she loved it so much but there was always a longing in her heart when she was away for long periods of time. It was ignorable but it felt better when she soothed it.

 "Would like to swim. For a little while." She ripped off a chunk of meat and snapped it down, messy and unrefined. She didn't bother cleaning her mouth as she spoke again, "Don't want to freeze while doing so." The woman then added after a brief pause, "Don't want to stay. Just want to visit." If he was worried that she would want to stick around and live there forever, she wanted him to know that he need not fear that possibility. They could always return to the frozen north, so long as they had a visit down south every once in a while.

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#7
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12-28-2022, 05:28 AM (This post was last modified: 12-28-2022, 06:10 PM by Rosencrantz. Edited 1 time in total.)
Focussing on their random, rare conversation while eating morcels of the food between his paws, he had nearly missed the look of disapproval she had shot him with his suggestion. The hell did that mean? Pausing for a moment, he dissected her expression and words. Carefully trying to make sense of them in his manly-oogabooga brain.

To swim? It still didn't make a hell of a lot of sense to him. Why would someone swim just for the hell of it? “Can always swim and I can warm you up.” He says nonchalantly. As easy as breathing. They had travelled long enough together that he was pretty comfortable in her presence, and to think that he didn't have a passing thought or two perverted about Blackfoot was naive.

“Plenty of caves near the coast.” Taking a moment to clean off the pale lips on one side of his maw. “We will visit the south soon.” If a swim is what she wanted it was still too cold down there too anyway.

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#8
12-28-2022, 05:49 AM
 "Can always swim and I can warm you up.” He said it casually, without batting an eye. Such lewd sexual things did not cross Blackfoot's mind, not unless it was in relation to him having his forays with random women. Besides, her being a sexual being? It was something so outside of her realm of possibility. That was something that happened to attractive women, not she-wolves like herself, so she didn't bother letting such distractions cloud her mind. So, when he mentioned warming her up, her mind went straight to when they normally shared the den and warmth for the sake of survival and she responded in kind. "Would hope so. If I'm freezing." Did it even need to be said? If he were freezing she'd warm him up to. "Dick move if you didn't." Was there significance in why he said it? Surely so, but if there was something she wasn't grasping then he'd just have to be forthcoming with it.

 "Can wait till spring." She didn't say it, but she was thinking that she didn't want him to overexert himself trying to appease her. What would she do if he hurt himself more? It would make survival more difficult... and it also made her feel... something. Some sort of worried and upset emotions, imagining him in more pain on her behalf. Blegh, best not to dwell on those thoughts. Just let things be and be logical about it. Besides, it would be a bit warmer in the coming months and it would make more sense to wait.

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#9
12-28-2022, 06:05 AM
Was it his mind playing tricks on him with her response? Was she welcoming his advances, or was there something there that he wasn't quite grasping? Nervously he let his breath escape into a plume of pale brume between them. Exhaling to soothe his nerves while racking his brain for the truth being shared here.

It apparently would be a dick move if he didn't. His eye narrowed at such an accusation. Did a moment already pass as that? “I hope you would tell me if you were.” He kept fishing for what he thought was the clues she was laying down. Sucking up anything he thought was breadcrumbs being laid down.

Was Blackfoot right here this whole time and he, blind with Sorina's troubles and woes to see the right partner just waiting for him right here this whole time? It took everything to stop himself from inching closer and testing the waters now.

Once again... thinking with the wrong head and his mind straight in the gutter.

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#10
12-28-2022, 06:13 AM
 Something was off. She could sense the change after she spoke and had diverted most of her attention to the hare again. She pulled and ripped the last pieces of the creature off the bones, settling in to gnaw on the bones and get what last bit of goodness that she could. However, she could feel that he was off. The huffing of his exhaled air, the narrowing of his eye at her. She eyed him, giving him a sidelong look while she chewed on her breakfast. "Always do." She responded, her brows furrowing a bit as she tried to glean what he was saying without saying. Was there some sort of undercurrent here that she wasn't understanding? Sweetheart you have no idea...

 Why was he acting like this?

 Better yet, why was she humoring this? If there was something he wanted to know or something she was missing, it was best to get it out in the open.

 "If something's bothering you. Speak it. Don't do guessing games." And then she was chewing on the bones again, eyeing him from the side while she did so, waiting for him to use his big boy words instead of... whatever this was.

 Why was he being... different? She couldn't put a paw on it but she knew that something she'd said had bothered him. Did he all of a sudden decide to be a prude about her language? Was that it?

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#11
12-28-2022, 06:24 AM
Always do. She said, which sent a shiver down his spine as if finally telling him exactly what he wanted to hear - without... actually knowing what she meant by it. While he laced his words with innuendos, she did not, and he was too drunk on pheromones she was not giving off to notice. He was travelling with a woman for so long, why did he not notice it before?

He was never the nervous boyish type once he was confident in what they wanted as well. They were animals, with needs and both of them had the tools necessary to satisfy that very basic urge - there was nothing strange about it.

With a one-track mind he left his meal to come back to it later. Making his way closer to Blackfoot as she busied herself with the meal between her feet still. “You say you're cold. I'm trying not to be a dick.” Then again, if he was wrong, he could be losing a very valuable partner here.

Despite that thought, he saddled up with an arm bracing against the ground on the other side of her shoulder, waiting for her to make the next move.

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#12
12-28-2022, 06:41 AM
 She told him to speak his mind and instead of immediately talk, he came closer to her. Shuffling in so that they were touching. She was used to him by now, one of the few --only-- wolves to be granted permission to touch her. It was still a relatively new thing, to have others brush themselves against her without negativity. However, there was something strange about the manner in which he was going about this. His nervousness? Was that what it was?

 She stopped chewing on the hare bones to look at him more carefully, giving him her full attention to... whatever the actual fuck he was trying to show her.

 "Didn't say that..." What was he on about? She didn't say she was cold, she said it was a dick move if she was cold. Why was he... putting his forelegs over her... and coming to rest on top of...

 Her eyes opened wide as she finally, finally started to understand the implications of the actions he was trying to perform. She'd never had any sort of experience with this stuff but on an instinctual level, she knew what he was going for.

 She inhaled sharply, tensing as if she'd been struck. The fur along her neck and spine rose as she felt her gut begin to stir uncomfortably, her heart thrummed in her chest and her stomach twisted with nerves. It was a sharp, horrible sensation born of fear and anxiousness as this was not at all what she'd been going for. She did not know these things and she was uncomfortable with these things.

 There was a moment where she ran her tongue around her lips and her tail tucked... before she exploded into action by snarling at him and attempting to turn onto her back to use her legs to shove him away. "What the actual fuck do you think you're doing?! Get the FUCK off of me, you goddamn walking DICK!" If he didn't move, he'd get the fangs next.

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#13
12-28-2022, 06:55 AM
“Always do.” He parroted her response as though she had somehow forgotten already what she said. He was a good boy, he listened. Well, he thought so until her newer reactions told him otherwise. Her posture didn't relax but instead had tensed up, defensive and aggressive. Well, he knew those signals well enough to back the hell off and did so before he lost the other half of his face to her lashing.

Sliding away he moved quicker than he had ever since they had first started travelling together, and though mildly annoyed, he was more with himself than with her. A part of him was insulted with her reaction, and yet, also merited. It was a confusing mix of emotions and feelings that pulled at the corners of his mind - his own desires not helping the matter at all either.

The only apology he could muster was a huff. Grabbing his share of the meal he had previously dropped and marching his sorry ass away to give Blackfoot the space she must desire now. So much for sharing some warmth. Perhaps he will visit that pack of women before they head South as she oh so desired to scratch that medieval itch if he had to find another partner elsewhere to do so.

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#14
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12-28-2022, 07:08 AM
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 "That's NOT what I fucking meant and you goddamn well know it!" Why the fuck would she run after his cock like one of his smitten little she-wolves? What need did she have of it? "Go find someone else to stick your cock into, asshole!"

 Why would he even bother with her? Better yet, why did she care? She didn't want it, she didn't need it.

 He's just after any tail he can get. You're not special. You never will get anyone's attention for more than one night because you're disgusting. The words echoed in her head, another wolf's voice from another time when she was younger. She gave another snarl for good measure.

 Despite the fact that he'd moved away and reacted when she'd aggressively demanded asked, her stomach was still twisted into knots. Her heart was still hammering in her chest and she still felt nervous and jittery. What the fuck was this?! What were these emotions? Anger, annoyance, fear were ones that she knew very well. Now though? There were other uncomfortable things like anxiousness, nervousness, a strange sort of warmth when she looked at him...

 She wanted it gone. She wanted to take those unknown feelings and rip them apart.

 She'd just have to settle for the rabbit bones instead. So, she picked one up and began to shake it violently back and forth as she walked towards the den and entered.

 For good measure, before she was swallowed up by the darkness, she paused and kicked snow out at him, an implied slamming of a door if they had those.

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