Dark x Deception
Dark Myst gave a bit of a growl as she stalked the dusk. It was growing darker and the moon was making her rise higher and higher into the sky. The lone B'alam looked up into the cloudless sky at the glittering stars. For a moment she was at peace... Myst settled onto the terrain, her tail curled around her. The tail was a steady reminder that she was different..she wasn't like the others..there was also the fact she had fabrics and bands and scales.. the wings were strange appendages as well. She flexed them idly. So was that the reason why no one was around? Did she really taint the air that much?
Rasvyet
Altair trotted along the dark forest ground with the ease and grace he had conditioned himself to perfect. His pawfalls made hardly any noise despite the soft 'clink' of the armor plates upon his front legs. He analyzed his surroundings for any fresh trail of an animal's presence to predict the amount of game that was available to him that night. While on his search for food, the male thought of ways of sneaking upon his preys, whether it was from the trees or leaping from the cover of the thick bushes. The more he pictured the kill in his mind, the hungrier he became. This could be a good night to perfect his almost flawless skills of stealth and the art of the kill.
Altair grinned to himself as his white hood hid the murderous gleam visible in his blue orbs. The male glanced up to see that the night was perfect. There were no clouds and the stars and moon could guide him. The trees seemed to part ways into a small opening. This could be the perfect place to wait and stalk his prey. Their appeared to be a small stream that went through the opening. That was a good sign. His attention soon turned to the large tree beside him. The male shifted his body so that he faced the thick bark and picked out one of the branches he would soon camp out on.
It was moments before the muscles within his body tensed up and he lowered himself only to release all the tension into a powerful jump. His sharp claws dug into the thick bark as he found his grip. He used his powerful muscles and skill to push the bark down as he pushed himself up the wide tree. His actions continued for a couple of seconds before he found himself on his desired branch. It was thick and could easily conceal most of his underbelly, armor, and clothes from the animals that looked up. Now came the hardest part. Patience.
His orbs were highly critical of the slightest movement and made sure not to let any sound go unchecked. It was a while before his patience rewarded him. A stag started out into the opening, it's deer-like cautiousness keeping it alert for any predators. The antlers on the creature seemed slightly daunting but the male was eager for the challenge the chase might provide and the battle that might ensue. He flattened his body against the branch to make his figure as invisible as possible. As the stag neared the small stream of water, Altair readied his muscles for another leap that might turn into a bolt. His shoulder blades protruded from the clothing that covered his back as he flexed his claws. The time would soon present itself...
Altair's ears picked up the sound of a wing beat before seeing a shadow fly over him. He looked up only to see a blur of dark colors soar over him. A growl emitted from his throat as his previous prey took to the hidden depths of the forest. The male found himself irritated as he realized the source of distraction was in fact another one of his species, except with wings and an odd appearance. He stayed in his position to further analyze the other jaguar. It may have interrupted his future meal, but he was no fool to make his presence known so hastily and instigate a fight.
Altair grinned to himself as his white hood hid the murderous gleam visible in his blue orbs. The male glanced up to see that the night was perfect. There were no clouds and the stars and moon could guide him. The trees seemed to part ways into a small opening. This could be the perfect place to wait and stalk his prey. Their appeared to be a small stream that went through the opening. That was a good sign. His attention soon turned to the large tree beside him. The male shifted his body so that he faced the thick bark and picked out one of the branches he would soon camp out on.
It was moments before the muscles within his body tensed up and he lowered himself only to release all the tension into a powerful jump. His sharp claws dug into the thick bark as he found his grip. He used his powerful muscles and skill to push the bark down as he pushed himself up the wide tree. His actions continued for a couple of seconds before he found himself on his desired branch. It was thick and could easily conceal most of his underbelly, armor, and clothes from the animals that looked up. Now came the hardest part. Patience.
His orbs were highly critical of the slightest movement and made sure not to let any sound go unchecked. It was a while before his patience rewarded him. A stag started out into the opening, it's deer-like cautiousness keeping it alert for any predators. The antlers on the creature seemed slightly daunting but the male was eager for the challenge the chase might provide and the battle that might ensue. He flattened his body against the branch to make his figure as invisible as possible. As the stag neared the small stream of water, Altair readied his muscles for another leap that might turn into a bolt. His shoulder blades protruded from the clothing that covered his back as he flexed his claws. The time would soon present itself...
Altair's ears picked up the sound of a wing beat before seeing a shadow fly over him. He looked up only to see a blur of dark colors soar over him. A growl emitted from his throat as his previous prey took to the hidden depths of the forest. The male found himself irritated as he realized the source of distraction was in fact another one of his species, except with wings and an odd appearance. He stayed in his position to further analyze the other jaguar. It may have interrupted his future meal, but he was no fool to make his presence known so hastily and instigate a fight.
Dark x Deception
Dark Myst decided that a swift fly in the sky would distract her. As she passed over the trees, she looked down to see a river and a potential meal, but she wasn't hungry. Slowly, she began to descent, wings flapping and tilting, adjusting to the altitude. The female landed with a dull thud on the ground as the stag ran away, her eyes following it. A snort of annoyance, and a snarl of warning. Her frame then turned to the water as it gently snaked along, the glow of the moon and stars making it appear somewhat iridescent.
Lowering her muzzle to drink, Dark Myst contemplated on her life. What had it been so far? Nothing too terribly bad save for a lonely existence with many frightened creatures leaving her. She had yet to encounter another of her kind, though. It didn't surprise her. They were supposed to be elusive after all... and she didn't include herself in with that group. She wasn't like them. Myst never would be.
As the cool water rushed down her throat, she seemed to calm. Gaining her fill, she raised her head, shades down her nose as she looked back up to the sky. It was then that she sensed an unusual abnormality in the area. Quickly she turned and bared her teeth, wings flared outward, tail lashing behind her. She hated cowards and whoever was there needed to show himself in seconds before she went to find him herself. She probably never would, but she wouldn't care trying. It would finally give her something to do. Myst's claws extended, scraping up the grass and the dirt as she paced in a circle trying to find some sort of scent or sight. Dammit, she hated the night.
Lowering her muzzle to drink, Dark Myst contemplated on her life. What had it been so far? Nothing too terribly bad save for a lonely existence with many frightened creatures leaving her. She had yet to encounter another of her kind, though. It didn't surprise her. They were supposed to be elusive after all... and she didn't include herself in with that group. She wasn't like them. Myst never would be.
As the cool water rushed down her throat, she seemed to calm. Gaining her fill, she raised her head, shades down her nose as she looked back up to the sky. It was then that she sensed an unusual abnormality in the area. Quickly she turned and bared her teeth, wings flared outward, tail lashing behind her. She hated cowards and whoever was there needed to show himself in seconds before she went to find him herself. She probably never would, but she wouldn't care trying. It would finally give her something to do. Myst's claws extended, scraping up the grass and the dirt as she paced in a circle trying to find some sort of scent or sight. Dammit, she hated the night.
Rasvyet
Curiosity seemed to take hold of his mind as he studied the other's movements. As the b'alam drank the water, Altair allowed the features of the female sink in. She had a strong build from what it appeared and bat like wings that could obviously support her frame. The horns upon her head were thick and she appeared to wear human clothes like he did. To any other b'alam, that might have been weird but the male had been used to it and knew that the female probably was as well. He then caught sight of her tale and its odd form. It appeared to be made of scales of some sort and probably proved to be a good weapon.
After taking in the female's appearance, Altair considered leaping down from his post to get a closer look but found his thought to be useless. It was apparent that the other caught on to his presence as she immediately became hostile. If he hadn't have been confident in his own skills of stealth and silence, the female might have actually intimidated him with her pose. He was right about one thing, the tail could be a weapon. If they ended up on opposing ends, he would have to watch out for it.
Despite the open hostility, Altair noticed the movements the other was showing and knew his position had not been compromised. He grinned to himself as he remained flat against the branch, his body dead still as he continued to watch the aggressive actions. It was entertaining to him but he knew that his position might soon be found out if the female became extremely dedicated to finding him.
Altair allowed his body to release the tension held within as he raised himself to his paws. The moonlight catching glimpses of the white material of his cloak but most of his face still remained in the shadow of his hood.
"You must not be one to hunt at night," he chuckled.
He stayed in his position upon the branch in case the other decided to leap at him. It would give him time to jump down before anything happened.
After taking in the female's appearance, Altair considered leaping down from his post to get a closer look but found his thought to be useless. It was apparent that the other caught on to his presence as she immediately became hostile. If he hadn't have been confident in his own skills of stealth and silence, the female might have actually intimidated him with her pose. He was right about one thing, the tail could be a weapon. If they ended up on opposing ends, he would have to watch out for it.
Despite the open hostility, Altair noticed the movements the other was showing and knew his position had not been compromised. He grinned to himself as he remained flat against the branch, his body dead still as he continued to watch the aggressive actions. It was entertaining to him but he knew that his position might soon be found out if the female became extremely dedicated to finding him.
Altair allowed his body to release the tension held within as he raised himself to his paws. The moonlight catching glimpses of the white material of his cloak but most of his face still remained in the shadow of his hood.
"You must not be one to hunt at night," he chuckled.
He stayed in his position upon the branch in case the other decided to leap at him. It would give him time to jump down before anything happened.
Dark x Deception
The agitation rolled over her frame, her tail wildly flailing. Her annoyance and anger burned, her eyes narrowing seeking in the dark. Her back was turned when the voice called to her. Myst turned her whole body to face him, her stance slightly faltering, but she quickly recovered. Oh hell...
The B'alam in front of her was different, and he was the first one she had ever seen. He was clothed with some sort of armor on his left foreleg and a hood hiding his identity. Coward. Strangely enough, the white of his clothing made him all the more chilling, and it made her weary of the fact she couldn't see his face. She snorted at his comment. "I wasn't hunting. I was thirsty." Myst automatically corrected him.
Her body was low set to the ground, claws still extended, tail raised and poised for a strike, wings stretched and flared. She tried to make herself appear large and intimidating, but with the way she was dressed and her accessories, she was laughable. The female had barely been in any fights, and those were mostly small skirmishes that she really didn't fought, more like intimidated.
"What do you want?" Her voice was cool yet demanding, dark eyes glaring up at him.
The B'alam in front of her was different, and he was the first one she had ever seen. He was clothed with some sort of armor on his left foreleg and a hood hiding his identity. Coward. Strangely enough, the white of his clothing made him all the more chilling, and it made her weary of the fact she couldn't see his face. She snorted at his comment. "I wasn't hunting. I was thirsty." Myst automatically corrected him.
Her body was low set to the ground, claws still extended, tail raised and poised for a strike, wings stretched and flared. She tried to make herself appear large and intimidating, but with the way she was dressed and her accessories, she was laughable. The female had barely been in any fights, and those were mostly small skirmishes that she really didn't fought, more like intimidated.
"What do you want?" Her voice was cool yet demanding, dark eyes glaring up at him.
Rasvyet
Altair only laughed further at her defense. He tilted his head slightly as the once intimidating jaguar in front of him appeared only a mockery of a b'alam. Her odd clothing pieces, now more visible, did nothing to give her the appearance of a hunter. His stance took on a more dominant approach as he stood with back straight and head held high. So this one was going to keep her hostility. He would set her straight if she continued such behavior. Despite his own odd appearance, his clothing actually went with how he moved.
"Such audacity," Altair mused, slightly to himself before speaking in a louder tone, his arab accent present. "You think you hold the position to question what I want? I see nothing that gives you that right. Unlike you, I was hunting and you happened to scare off my prey."
His own tail twitched in annoyance as he found himself wasting time talking to the female who would probably only waste his time further with more hostility. As he spoke, his hidden blue orbs took in more about the way she moved and spoke. Those factors could help him decide what type of hunter she was, if she was one. The accessories she wore could give her appearance away and the fact that she didn't spot him gave him the hint that she wasn't good with night vision.
"Such audacity," Altair mused, slightly to himself before speaking in a louder tone, his arab accent present. "You think you hold the position to question what I want? I see nothing that gives you that right. Unlike you, I was hunting and you happened to scare off my prey."
His own tail twitched in annoyance as he found himself wasting time talking to the female who would probably only waste his time further with more hostility. As he spoke, his hidden blue orbs took in more about the way she moved and spoke. Those factors could help him decide what type of hunter she was, if she was one. The accessories she wore could give her appearance away and the fact that she didn't spot him gave him the hint that she wasn't good with night vision.
Dark x Deception
Simply glared at him, though she eased her muscles. Yeah, she was a joke...so what? She snorted settling down on her haunches. Myst presumed that if he wanted to hurt her, he would have done so already, and she would probably be on the ground bleeding. Unlike her, this male meant business and he knew what he was doing. She was a novice..period.
Rolling her eyes more to herself, she flexed her wings a little bit trying to get comfortable, tail curled close by her frame, spikes upward pointing to the sky. "My bad." She snorted. "Maybe you should have been faster." So she was being a smart a**, not a right move, but at the moment she really didn't give two flips. Ok so he was going hungry maybe an hour or so. She went hungry most of the time. He could live.
"Well fine. What will you tell me, Mr. Ninja? Hmmm?" She pressed him a little more, tilting her head in a question-like manner, ears tilted forward. Yes it was true, she was in no position to demand or question, and yet she was doing it anyway. Typical Dark Myst, her mouth getting her in trouble. Her shades fell down on her nose again giving her a bit of a view. Now she could get a better look at the male. He had other garbs about him as well, and she thought she saw his eyes under that dark hood. Well he appeared a little more human now...kinda sorta.
Rasvyet
Altair only frowned in response to her smart comment. It was expected from those who had nothing else to prove. He moved forward upon the branch, careful not to disturb so as not to be shaken out of the tree. While balancing his weight, he looked down to see the earth below and picked out the softest spot. With little sound, the male seemed to walk off the branch and land, front paws first, upon the targeted piece of earth. He moved out into the open, feeling no threat despite the visible aggressive display the other still emitted. Then again, his arrogance had lead him astray once every blue moon.
His confidence brought him a couple yards away from the female. He gave no hint in backing away but his body language gave no hint that he was ready to spring towards her either. Now that he was closer, Altair noticed the demonic appearance was definitely juxtaposed by the weird accessories. The dark shades proved to be no sense at all, especially at this time of night.
"Nothing you'll actually consider helpful. Just the fact that you appear to lack the common sense of a hunter," Altair scoffed.
He turned to move in a two yard radius around the female. His movements cautious but firm as he moved one paw at a time, his gaze never leaving the other. Altair was slightly mocking the way she looked for him earlier when she went around in circles. His own circle around her was slow but he never made a move that would make him appear closer or farther than he already was. Despite her previous signs of inexperience, she still had horns and that whip like tail.
Dark x Deception
The demonic female silently watched him, her eyes studying his frame. He was a hunter, the cool silent kind. He was dark, and very intimidating. The way he moved without a sound, creepy as hell. It intrigued her. She wanted to learn more as to how he came to be that way.
Her wings shifted, ears flicked as she listened to him...or what she could pick him. His breathing was barely noticeable as it was audible. She did however study his bodily language. She got some clues that he was still on guard, but not as hostile as a threat as she thought he was. His shadowed face still gave nothing away. "I know. I wasn't meant to be one." Myst's statement was true to herself. "Sure I am one of your kind, but honestly, do you really think I am meant for something like that?" Her head turned as she scoffed at herself, tail still flicking idly. "Wait, don't answer that question, Ninja." She gave an inward grin.
The nickname was fitting to him, and well even though she considered ninjas cowardly and a bit of an annoyance, there was still that bad a** aura they had, and this guy definitely had that aura. So she was a little jealous. What was there to do? Not like she could develop the skills even if she tried. "So besides hunting, what do you do? Kill? Maim? Harass? Train?" She was poking at him again. Poke, poke, poke. It had to be pissing him off.
Her wings shifted, ears flicked as she listened to him...or what she could pick him. His breathing was barely noticeable as it was audible. She did however study his bodily language. She got some clues that he was still on guard, but not as hostile as a threat as she thought he was. His shadowed face still gave nothing away. "I know. I wasn't meant to be one." Myst's statement was true to herself. "Sure I am one of your kind, but honestly, do you really think I am meant for something like that?" Her head turned as she scoffed at herself, tail still flicking idly. "Wait, don't answer that question, Ninja." She gave an inward grin.
The nickname was fitting to him, and well even though she considered ninjas cowardly and a bit of an annoyance, there was still that bad a** aura they had, and this guy definitely had that aura. So she was a little jealous. What was there to do? Not like she could develop the skills even if she tried. "So besides hunting, what do you do? Kill? Maim? Harass? Train?" She was poking at him again. Poke, poke, poke. It had to be pissing him off.
Rasvyet
Altair only gave a small chuckle as she spoke her piece about her nature. Was she like Cherise in the way that she only ate vegetation? It would seem highly unlikely but he found that anything could be true. He continued his predatory-like stalk, giving no hint of amusement towards the nickname but not speaking against it either. She could call him whatever she liked for now since he wouldn't disclose his name to her. Not until he thought of her as no threat to him. The male listened to what appeared to be endless questions. Did she not know when to stop?
"I do whatever I can to increase my potential. You learn to do so when you become..." He looked over her with a slight shake of his head. "self-disciplined."
Altair found himself questioning why he even bothered talking to the female. She stated herself that she wasn't a hunter. He could have been taking this time to hunt down another meal but instead, he was here being questioned by some amateur female. Curiosity must have been the only thing keeping him within the same location as the other. She was still an odd b'alam and he needed to socialize every once in a while.
"But if you truly want to know," started the male, his movements stilled as he stood in front of her. "I live by a creed that defines the way I live and act. It gives me... a purpose, if you will. Now enough about me, how do you get by in life. Vegetation or do you actually manage to capture live prey?"
"I do whatever I can to increase my potential. You learn to do so when you become..." He looked over her with a slight shake of his head. "self-disciplined."
Altair found himself questioning why he even bothered talking to the female. She stated herself that she wasn't a hunter. He could have been taking this time to hunt down another meal but instead, he was here being questioned by some amateur female. Curiosity must have been the only thing keeping him within the same location as the other. She was still an odd b'alam and he needed to socialize every once in a while.
"But if you truly want to know," started the male, his movements stilled as he stood in front of her. "I live by a creed that defines the way I live and act. It gives me... a purpose, if you will. Now enough about me, how do you get by in life. Vegetation or do you actually manage to capture live prey?"
Dark x Deception
Arched her eyebrow at him as he explained himself. Self-disciplined? The word was definitely not in her vocabulary. She snorted a little bit as she flicked her ear, the fur brushing against her horn. And if he was irritated, why was he still here talking to her? Then again she really didn't mind. It was proving to be quite amusing and entertaining. And, at least she wasn't alone anymore. She could deal with that.
Oh so now he wanted to ask the questions? Psh...what took him so long? "Well..." she started out, looking up and rolling her eyes back to him. "I'm definitely not a vegetarian. Tried that. Was nasty. Never again." She gave a bit of a sigh looking down at her semi-covered paws, then back to the male. "I hunt and catch what I can. I've managed to bring down a sow...a few squirrels...some birds..." She shrugged. "My hunting is style is mostly by day...I fly up toward the sun pretty much hide in it." Her tail raised to indicate at the things on her face. "These help tremendously. Then as I see what I want, I kinda dive down. Probably is...my aim isn't very well and if they spot me before I'm close enough and run, I can't adjust myself fast enough so I pretty much try to latch on to what I can. Tail helps...kinda." She looked at the scaled, deformed appendage then turned her attention back to the male. "Any other questions? Oh, I'm alive basely on my will to survive and a bit of my wit...hehe." Her mouth quirked, wings flexing a little before resting on her back. As for now, Dark Myst was completely calm.
Oh so now he wanted to ask the questions? Psh...what took him so long? "Well..." she started out, looking up and rolling her eyes back to him. "I'm definitely not a vegetarian. Tried that. Was nasty. Never again." She gave a bit of a sigh looking down at her semi-covered paws, then back to the male. "I hunt and catch what I can. I've managed to bring down a sow...a few squirrels...some birds..." She shrugged. "My hunting is style is mostly by day...I fly up toward the sun pretty much hide in it." Her tail raised to indicate at the things on her face. "These help tremendously. Then as I see what I want, I kinda dive down. Probably is...my aim isn't very well and if they spot me before I'm close enough and run, I can't adjust myself fast enough so I pretty much try to latch on to what I can. Tail helps...kinda." She looked at the scaled, deformed appendage then turned her attention back to the male. "Any other questions? Oh, I'm alive basely on my will to survive and a bit of my wit...hehe." Her mouth quirked, wings flexing a little before resting on her back. As for now, Dark Myst was completely calm.
Rasvyet
The female amused him with her disgust of trying out the vegetation. It was only natural but there were some who could master the concept, such as Cherise. Well, at least the b'alam was normal in one aspect. He grinned at the thought of normal. Nothing was normal. He wasn't normal. She wasn't normal. And yet, it exists when compared between the two. An interesting aspect only he would think of during a point of conversation. His thoughts were brought back as she continued speaking about her style.
"So you actually have wits. Interesting," mused the male, grinning as a sign of showing that he was only kidding. "But your style... it is quite like a hawk's when it is hunting squirrels. That would be an interesting sight to see. So then, why are you up during this time of night? Your circadian rhythm must not be in good shape if you hunt during the day and stay up at night. Or are you one of those wandering b'alam?"
The wanderers were something else. They went on a schedule that only pertained to them and had no regularity. It intrigued him but he never really got to talk to one formally for long due to their need to roam. Go figure.
"So you actually have wits. Interesting," mused the male, grinning as a sign of showing that he was only kidding. "But your style... it is quite like a hawk's when it is hunting squirrels. That would be an interesting sight to see. So then, why are you up during this time of night? Your circadian rhythm must not be in good shape if you hunt during the day and stay up at night. Or are you one of those wandering b'alam?"
The wanderers were something else. They went on a schedule that only pertained to them and had no regularity. It intrigued him but he never really got to talk to one formally for long due to their need to roam. Go figure.
Dark x Deception
Dark Myst simply snorted. "Yes, I'm not a retard." She changed her voice and made a face at the last word as if to prove her point. She rolled her eyes a bit shaking her form. Her tail flicked idly behind her batting at air. "Why you think I've survived for so long? I mean honestly..." She did catch his grin however, causing her to mirror one back at him. Ninja wasn't so bad once she got passed his shell.
At his question, she nodded. "Yes. I wander. I don't exactly have a home since...well..." She shrugged. "Look at me. I'm not exactly what you would call...well "the norm", but in all honestly I don't believe there is such a thing. Probably another reason why I'm an outcast." Myst flashed a malicious smile, then sighed. "I'm restless in all honesty. I don't sit still for long....I can't. I've always got to be on the move...always have to go somewhere...y'know?" She tilted her head. "There's places to go and things to see and people to do...wait I said that wrong, didn't I?" Again, a humorous grin on her face. "So I suppose you're a night hunter?"
At his question, she nodded. "Yes. I wander. I don't exactly have a home since...well..." She shrugged. "Look at me. I'm not exactly what you would call...well "the norm", but in all honestly I don't believe there is such a thing. Probably another reason why I'm an outcast." Myst flashed a malicious smile, then sighed. "I'm restless in all honesty. I don't sit still for long....I can't. I've always got to be on the move...always have to go somewhere...y'know?" She tilted her head. "There's places to go and things to see and people to do...wait I said that wrong, didn't I?" Again, a humorous grin on her face. "So I suppose you're a night hunter?"
Rasvyet
The female actually had a sense of humor. How delightful. When she stated that she was indeed a wanderer, it was clear that she did indeed have her own schedule going for her. This conversation might not last too long, depending on her tolerance of him. He found that out when speaking to other b'alam of the wandering type. Altair figured something interesting would have to happen if she were to actually stay in his company for some of the night. His thoughts soon subsided as the other spoke once more, eliciting a small chuckle at the end of her description.
"You guessed right. I usually operate better during the night, it gives me the camouflage I need or a peaceful setting to think in," he answered, before taking the bold move to sit down and leave himself somewhat vulnerable. "You know, being an outcast can be only temporary. It's just a word. A description of something that isn't wanted. You shouldn't label yourself so quickly. After all, if I went by that train of thought, I'd be an outcast too. It's really the way you carry yourself that makes you who you are. So don't let the standard ruin your thoughts as to whether you're accepted into society or not. You'd be surprised to know how many odd things there are in this life time."
Altair held a serious tone through his small opinion statement. He felt somewhat strongly about the subject since he had gone through that feeling. Hell, he even accepted it as part of himself until he decided that the judgment of others mattered not. He found a gratifying feeling after learning to ignore the harsh judgment of others and their input on "the norm." There was no such thing as normal. It was just a false word.
"You guessed right. I usually operate better during the night, it gives me the camouflage I need or a peaceful setting to think in," he answered, before taking the bold move to sit down and leave himself somewhat vulnerable. "You know, being an outcast can be only temporary. It's just a word. A description of something that isn't wanted. You shouldn't label yourself so quickly. After all, if I went by that train of thought, I'd be an outcast too. It's really the way you carry yourself that makes you who you are. So don't let the standard ruin your thoughts as to whether you're accepted into society or not. You'd be surprised to know how many odd things there are in this life time."
Altair held a serious tone through his small opinion statement. He felt somewhat strongly about the subject since he had gone through that feeling. Hell, he even accepted it as part of himself until he decided that the judgment of others mattered not. He found a gratifying feeling after learning to ignore the harsh judgment of others and their input on "the norm." There was no such thing as normal. It was just a false word.
Dark x Deception
The female became quiet as she listened to him, serious for once. The air about them softened even more as he sat down. He was actually quite intelligent and held wisdom that seemed to span beyond what he appeared to be aged. Her tail flicked idly as she took a mental checklist of her appearance...of herself.
"I...I'm not sure..." Myst whispered before she looked over to him. "I just thought maybe if I tried, others would like me...it hasn't happened...but maybe I shouldn't care." Her voice was barely audible as she then rose and went toward the water. Standing parallel to the stream, she looked down at her reflection studying her frame. The scales, the wings, the horns, the clothing, the accessories...Shaking her head, she looked over to him. "You make it sound so easy..." She dropped her gaze for a moment before looking up toward the sky. "There are times where I just wish I could stay up there forever and never have to come down...I love that vast open air with the stars, the moon, and the sun. It feels good...that power of staying up there and then looking down at others..they appear like little ants on the ground that I could squash.." Even as horrid as the statement sounded, Dark Myst wasn't like that. She was a kind soul in a demon's body.
Shrugging idly, she looked over to him. "But you do make sense, Ninja...I just wish I could follow it.." Then she got an idea. "Hey, teach me how to be self-disciplined!" She beamed trotting over to him. "Teach me your ways! Maybe I can get better at hunting! C'mon, I know you can teach others, and I'm sure I could teach you some things!" Ok so she stretched the last part, but she was desperate. This might be her chance to finally prove her worth..to herself.
"I...I'm not sure..." Myst whispered before she looked over to him. "I just thought maybe if I tried, others would like me...it hasn't happened...but maybe I shouldn't care." Her voice was barely audible as she then rose and went toward the water. Standing parallel to the stream, she looked down at her reflection studying her frame. The scales, the wings, the horns, the clothing, the accessories...Shaking her head, she looked over to him. "You make it sound so easy..." She dropped her gaze for a moment before looking up toward the sky. "There are times where I just wish I could stay up there forever and never have to come down...I love that vast open air with the stars, the moon, and the sun. It feels good...that power of staying up there and then looking down at others..they appear like little ants on the ground that I could squash.." Even as horrid as the statement sounded, Dark Myst wasn't like that. She was a kind soul in a demon's body.
Shrugging idly, she looked over to him. "But you do make sense, Ninja...I just wish I could follow it.." Then she got an idea. "Hey, teach me how to be self-disciplined!" She beamed trotting over to him. "Teach me your ways! Maybe I can get better at hunting! C'mon, I know you can teach others, and I'm sure I could teach you some things!" Ok so she stretched the last part, but she was desperate. This might be her chance to finally prove her worth..to herself.
Rasvyet
Altair only watched in silence as she pondered what he said. He knew it was hard to accept, or even think about when just introduced. But he knew it could be done. He had done it. Alone. The male looked up at the sky as she did while stating her thought. Well, he couldn't say he felt that same way due the to fact he was missing a certain piece of anatomy... but he could think of ways of obtaining that same feeling. He looked at the other with a reassuring grin. If she needed his aide, he would help her where he could but most of it would have to self-taught.
The mood suddenly shifted from serious to energetic. Altair had never seen someone change moods so quickly, it almost made him jump at the sudden burst of energy. Key word: almost. His maw opened to say something before shutting close. This could be either very bad or fairly entertaining. He was willing to bet on both but it was nice to have an irregularity in the schedule. Altair only shook his head as he realized what he was about to do might cost him his nightly meal. But it would be a fun experience... hopefully.
"I can try and teach you but what I do has taken me many years train and perfect. So you must realize that not everything can be executed perfectly the first time."
His words went to both the female and himself. Patience would be the skill he would need tonight. Especially when dealing with someone... not like him. Altair gave a small sigh as he realized this might indeed test his patience. He thought over how they should start and realized he would need to see exactly what he was working with in order to help her.
"Lets see how you hunt for your meal. Then we'll go from there."
The mood suddenly shifted from serious to energetic. Altair had never seen someone change moods so quickly, it almost made him jump at the sudden burst of energy. Key word: almost. His maw opened to say something before shutting close. This could be either very bad or fairly entertaining. He was willing to bet on both but it was nice to have an irregularity in the schedule. Altair only shook his head as he realized what he was about to do might cost him his nightly meal. But it would be a fun experience... hopefully.
"I can try and teach you but what I do has taken me many years train and perfect. So you must realize that not everything can be executed perfectly the first time."
His words went to both the female and himself. Patience would be the skill he would need tonight. Especially when dealing with someone... not like him. Altair gave a small sigh as he realized this might indeed test his patience. He thought over how they should start and realized he would need to see exactly what he was working with in order to help her.
"Lets see how you hunt for your meal. Then we'll go from there."
Dark x Deception
She began to wonder if he would consider her offer. She tried to put on her best face. "I promise I'll be an excellent pupil! I'll try my best and I swear I'll meet the higher expectations. Push me as hard as you want!" The estranged feline was practically begging to be a student. When she thought that maybe he still wasn't convinced, he gave in.
Dark Myst just about laughed with glee creating such a ruckus, it must have woken up half the jungle. She jumped around whooping and hollering fanning out her wings and even doing some aerial acrobatics. "Yes! YES! I promise you won't regret it!" She landed with a thud in front of him almost knocking into the b'alam. "Whoops! Sorry." Her over zealousness must have gotten on his nerves already, but she couldn't help it.
"So, what's the first job?" She inquired. At his statement, she tilted her head. "But there's no sun...and I doubt the moonlight will hide me very well.." Her tail curled as she began to feel insecure about herself. "What should I do? Besides, it's dark out. The game is probably asleep and hiding...I won't be able to find it...my sight is horrible as it is.."
Dark Myst just about laughed with glee creating such a ruckus, it must have woken up half the jungle. She jumped around whooping and hollering fanning out her wings and even doing some aerial acrobatics. "Yes! YES! I promise you won't regret it!" She landed with a thud in front of him almost knocking into the b'alam. "Whoops! Sorry." Her over zealousness must have gotten on his nerves already, but she couldn't help it.
"So, what's the first job?" She inquired. At his statement, she tilted her head. "But there's no sun...and I doubt the moonlight will hide me very well.." Her tail curled as she began to feel insecure about herself. "What should I do? Besides, it's dark out. The game is probably asleep and hiding...I won't be able to find it...my sight is horrible as it is.."
Rasvyet
He was doomed to suffer a night of starvation. It was apparent when she decided to give away their position with her hooting and hollering. The male thanked his self discipline for keeping a groan suppressed as he realized exactly what he signed up for. His hidden blue orbs followed her figure as she performed some unnatural movements within the sky before nearly knocking into him. Altair only took a calm step backward to avoid being slammed towards the earth by the unbalanced female.
He listened to her pessimistic views of herself and shook his head left to right. Those would have to be the first to go. If he was going to help train her, then she would have to be confident in herself. It was something he learned from a young stage. If you were even the slightest bit shaky in yourself, it reflected in your actions.
"Why so negative? That's probably why you're unsuccessful in finding purchase with catching a meal. Now, try taking on this mindset. You have nothing but dark hues decorating your figure. Your pelt is darker than most and the accessories are mainly black with a dark red shirt. That right there is something that will help you blend into the night. I will also assure you that not all the game is asleep. You will find mostly deer and possibly a boar up at this hour. Trust me, otherwise I wouldn't be very good at hunting at night. But as for your sight, it should be your back up sense. You should try using the other four senses to your advantage. Don't rely just on one," Altair instructed, his voice calm despite all the energy within the atmosphere between the two. "So take what I just said and apply it. But despite what happens, I want to see how you hunt without any other advice."
