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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:17 pm
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Circumstances? He'd yet been told why it was Raine was leaving so suddenly. Turning as Raine headed to her room, Blake suddenly noticed how tense Raine was. He'd been so shocked by the announcement... he hadn't seen how upset she was.
His head ducked slightly as Akemi reprimanded him. She was right though. At least he hadn't stood there with his jaw slack or anything... "Her father?" That was news to him! He looked to Akemi in surprise, and then understanding. There was a reason... If Raine wouldn't talk about her family, then it was probably a very good reason.
"I'm not making puppy eyes," he pouted, feeling his cheeks heat up a little. Akemi always managed to make him feel like he was a teen joining the pack again. Yet, her words caught him yet again in surprise, his ears perking right up. He should take charge? Raine... needed him? Those were like magic words, bringing to life what he'd so wanted to ask. Grinning brightly, he tossed the big spoon at Akemi. "Just keep stirring it!" he said as he dashed on by her, slipping into his room for his travel pack. It hadn't seen much use in quite a while. Not since he'd left the pack to set up a home... He remembered what was needed though, as though it had been yesterday, and had it filled soon enough.
Ah. Nina. While in the room, he wrote out a note for his daughter before heading back to the kitchen, tossing his pack off toward the front door. "You didn't burn the soup already, did you?" he asked lightly, fetching a third bowl and spoon for Akemi to eat as well.
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 9:07 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:16 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:27 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:42 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:27 pm
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Raine just nodded in response. Really she had no more words to protest with. Since it was also Akemi who seemed determined to drag Blake along then Raine just had to accept it. If all else it just made her more determined to protect her companions. Clenching her fist beneath the table the wolftaur let her hands relax before reaching for the food. She just needed to eat now so that they could get on their way. The sooner she saw her father the quicker she could leave and return here…her azure gaze slowly looked around the room taking in every feature. This was something she would never forget even if she did have to truly leave one day. This though was just a visit – that she had to keep telling herself. A haunting feeling lingered though especially as the thought of her father being ill lingered there. How long would she have to stay with that pack again? Her gaze slipped down into the food as she took another bite. Knowing her father…if he had his mind even while sickly then there was something plotted for her.
Akemi scooped spoonful after spoonful of food into her mouth, “Nope this is good.” Swallowing she beamed at Blake, “Maybe I should consider settling down so that I can get food like this on occasion.” She laughed and shook her head, “Nah.” Too boring. The thought of settling down, especially for a male, always amused her. That was definitely not going to happen to her. Raine could have all this, but the hunt was forever in Akemi’s heart.
Raine just smiled lightly at Akemi's actions before finishing up her last bite. It wasn't much that she ate, but still it was something. "Alright I'm ready whenever you guys will be." Taking her bowl from the table the wolftaur slowly rinsed it before leaving it back on a shelf. In her mind she was checking her list...bow, arrows, food, blanket...it seemed everything was packed then. It really was about time to go.
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Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:09 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:02 pm
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Akemi just snorted in amusement at Blake’s reply, “I’m sure she wouldn’t.” The urge to tease was just too much. Since when had those two gotten so close? Coming to visit them like they were an old married couple, just the thought amused her greatly. Always and forever she had seen Raine as a mother of sorts, but this situation really defined the blue wolftaur as one. Just when was this knot going to get tied anyway? Akemi’s ears perked up. Maybe this trip wouldn’t be such a dreary one after all! Oh all the ideas~
Swinging her pack over her shoulder Raine nodded towards Blake, “I guess we’re off then…” Trailing off she took on last glance around the home before forcing her paws outside and onto the soft ground. She would miss the feeling of the earth here. Where they were headed it was harder and the weather harsher. There was a bit of happiness because she was a bit excited to see the trees and hunting grounds that she had all but nearly forgotten. The part of her, the huntress, was eager to move again and to live with the wind. But was it really that type of freedom if she was being dragged somewhere where chains used to bind her?
Noticing the flickering emotions on her friend’s face Akemi gently nudged Raine, “So we head towards the northwest then?”
“Oh-“ Blinking Raine emerged from her thoughts and nodded, “Yes, yes we do. It’ll take a week or longer to get there as well. Less if we don’t sleep much and walk straight on.”
“Sleep is key.” Akemi replied quickly, “I like sleep too much to waste it. Either way let’s hurry.” She picked up her pace and quickly over took her friend, “Tell me if I veer off! Last thing I want is to lose you two in the woods~”
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:36 pm
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:21 pm
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Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:01 pm
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:36 pm
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Raine’s smile grew warmer at the sight of Blake’s own smile. Just the smallest of smiles from him could relieve the tension building up in her chest, rather she felt tingles at the sight. For a moment the wolftaur just looked at him while walking and sketched the image into her memory. The glittering sunlight from the tree leaves and his handsome features…blinking she ripped her gaze away before watching as Akemi climbed over a fallen tree and continued. Blake’s comment only made her shake her head with a laugh, “It’s a sign of trust that we can keep up.” Her gaze gleamed at the challenge, “So I guess that’s what we’ll do!”
Looking over at Blake the blue wolftaur reached out and grabbed his hand before happily racing after Akemi.
A couple of days later they finally emerged from the forest. Akemi was ruffling through her backpack and had already killed all traces of the fireplace from their camping spot from the night before. Peering over she watched as Raine headed towards a small stream that was running nearby, “Tidyin’ up for him some more?” She teased quietly as she came over to join her friend.
“No-Not at all!” Raine’s face immediately bloomed into a violet blush, “I’m just washing off since we’re heading into that town today. We need supplies and should look presentable not like some ruffians.”
Laughing Akemi only shook her head before splashing cold water on her own face, “Sure, sure. If that’s what keeps you going~” Grinning some more she avoided the playful smack from her friend before actually taking a good drink of the crystal water as well, “Guess we should hurry though.”
“Oh give it some time.” Raine replied with a frown, “The sun just rose a bit ago.”
“Ah, but unlike you I’m not pushin’ this situation aside. Ya can’t forget the real reason we’re out this way. It’s not a pleasure trip.”
Raine sighed softly as she pushed herself off from the stream side, “I know.”
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:12 pm
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:43 pm
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:54 pm
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